Chemical Engineering

CHE4225Chemical Plant Design8 ch (3C 5T)

Full-year capstone course in chemical process design. Under academic and industrial supervision, students complete conceptual design of large chemical plant in simulated engineering consulting environment. Working individually and as part of a team, students must demonstrate ability to integrate fundamental, advanced and researched chemical engineering principles into innovative and practical design that produces sellable commodity. Design strategy and scheduling are stressed alongside client satisfaction. Students complete a comprehensive report that includes design specifications on equipment, engineering drawings, and economic analysis of the concept. Formal presentations of design work are required.

Prerequisites: CHE 3304, CHE 3505. 

Co-requisites: CHE 4101, CHE 4341, and CHE 4601.