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Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Solution & Refresher Course

Introduction

Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Solution & Refresher Course

Course Objectives

By the end of this fundamentals of chemical engineering solution and refresher course, participants will be able to:

• Interpret flowsheets and process flow diagrams.
• Apply mass and energy balances in process design.
• Understand fluid flow basics, including pumping and mixing.
• Analyze examples from the oil and gas industry.
• Design heat exchangers and compare different types.
• Grasp distillation and separation methods used in oil and gas processing.
• Be aware of the industry's role in controlling environmental pollution.
• Implement process control techniques.
• Conduct a rudimentary economic project analysis.

Targete:

• Petrochemical Engineers.
• Chemical Engineers.
• Plant Engineers.
• Consulting Engineers.
• Engineering Managers.
• Maintenance Engineers/Technicians.
• Project Engineers.
• Process Control Engineers.

Course Content

Unit 1: Process Engineering Fundamentals

In this unit, you will understand the practical fundamentals of chemical engineering:

• Fundamental principles of chemical engineering.
• Interpretation of flow diagrams.
• Understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Introduction to process equipment.
• Fundamentals of mass and energy balances.
• Batch versus continuous processes.
• Risk assessments and hazard studies in chemical engineering.
• Flammability and electrical area classification in the process industries.

Unit 2: Practical Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering: Fluid Flow

Understanding the principles of fluid dynamics is critical in chemical engineering. This unit delves into:

• The relationship between pressure and head.
• Bernoulli's Theorem and its implications.
• Fundamental aspects of the flow of liquids.
• Significance of Reynolds number and pressure drop calculations in pipelines.
• The nature of compressible flow.
• Preliminary thermodynamics.
• Complexities of two-phase and multi-phase flow.
• Process relief devices and systems design principles.
• Operation of pumps and compressors.
• Techniques in mixing utilizing various mixers.

Unit 3: Heat Transfer and Reaction Engineering Solutions

The transfer of heat and the engineering of chemical reactions are pivotal concepts that will be explored:

• Thermal conductivity and its role in materials.
• The mechanisms of conduction and convection.
• Insulation techniques and materials.
• Understanding heat transfer coefficients.
• Categories and sizing of heat exchangers.
• Basics of chemical reactions.
• Reaction kinetics.
• An overview of catalysis and the principles of green chemistry.

Unit 4: Introduction to Separation Processes

Distillation and separation processes are critical in many aspects of chemical engineering:

• The founding principles of distillation.
• Vapor/liquid equilibria and its effect on phase behavior.
• A look at various distillation equipment.
• Troubleshooting common issues with distillation.
• Gas/Liquid separation methods.
• Insights into absorption and adsorption processes.
• Techniques for solid-liquid separation.
• Strategies for controlling air and water pollution.
• Approaches to effluent treatment in process industries.

Unit 5: Process Control and Economics Basics

Control and economics play a significant role in the efficiency and viability of chemical processes:

• Examination of measured variables in processes.
• Fundamentals of simple feedback control.
• Understanding of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Basics of process utilities
• air.
• Water and cooling water systems.
• Steam.
• Review of electricity and power generation within process plants.
• Introduction to the principles of process economics.
• Conducting preliminary economic analysis.
• Comprehending fixed versus variable costs and determining break-even points.
• Calculation of raw materials usage and optimization.
• The six-tenths rule and other scale-up considerations.
• Estimating costs associated with process equipment and overall plant operations.