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Session: 2022/23

Last modified: 15/07/2022 11:16:34

Title of Module: Process Design, Control and Safety

Code: ENGG09036 SCQF Level: 9
(Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)		 Credit Points: 20 ECTS: 10
(European Credit Transfer Scheme)
School:School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator:Li  Sun

Summary of Module

This module aims to extend the basic concepts studied so far into more detailed study of the design and costing of chemical plants and the control and safety of such plants Techniques such inherently safe design (ISD) and process intensifications (PI) will be introduced as part of the module.  Calculation techniques learnt in earlier modules are now applied to fires and explosions, their effects and their prevention.

Sources of data on chemical processes and methods for data estimation will be discussed. Issues such as optimisation and design heuristics, plus process synthesis, a Gantt chart approach to batch processing and inherently safe design of process will be discussed.

The mathematics for dealing with large sets of algebraic and differential equations will be covered by the module.  This will cover issues such as definition and mathematical formulation of optimisations problems, linear and non-linear programming, dynamic optimisation, constrained optimisation, unconstrained optimisation, cost function, constraints, solution methods and convergence.

Process and instrumentation diagrams will be introduced with  the classic control loops and feedback control action (P, PI, PD, PID) and feedforward control as well.

The importance of the information gained from risk and hazard studies such as hazardous area classification and HAZOP will be illustrated and an introduction to safety management will be provided.

As part of this module, the students are expected to work in small groups on a mini project and in pairs on laboratory experiments.

  • I am UWS (https://www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/your-graduate-attributes/): Upon completing this module the students will be equipped with tools that will help them in their journey to be work-ready, successful and universal. The module develops critical thinking and analytical skills that enhance the students’ ability to deal with complicated issues and make them problem solvers. It encourages them to become motivated, innovative, autonomous, inquisitive, creative and imaginative. The module and the teaching approach encourage collaborative working, effective communications, resilience and perseverance, and development of research and inquiry skills. The aim is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable with excellent digital skills fit for the 21st century and aware of the global context in which they operate and the challenges that face humanity in the 21st century in the areas of water, food, energy, environment and well-being, who strive to lead, influence and dare to make transformational changes while being ethically-minded, socially responsible, critically aware of the environmental and social impacts of their decisions and actions, and culturally sensitive.


Module Delivery Method
Face-To-FaceBlendedFully OnlineHybridCHybridOWork-based Learning
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Face-To-Face
Term used to describe the traditional classroom environment where the students and the lecturer meet synchronously in the same room for the whole provision.

Blended
A mode of delivery of a module or a programme that involves online and face-to-face delivery of learning, teaching and assessment activities, student support and feedback. A programme may be considered “blended” if it includes a combination of face-to-face, online and blended modules. If an online programme has any compulsory face-to-face and campus elements it must be described as blended with clearly articulated delivery information to manage student expectations

Fully Online
Instruction that is solely delivered by web-based or internet-based technologies. This term is used to describe the previously used terms distance learning and e learning.

HybridC
Online with mandatory face-to-face learning on Campus

HybridO
Online with optional face-to-face learning on Campus

Work-based Learning
Learning activities where the main location for the learning experience is in the workplace.


Campus(es) for Module Delivery
The module will normally be offered on the following campuses / or by Distance/Online Learning: (Provided viable student numbers permit)
Paisley:Ayr:Dumfries:Lanarkshire:London:Distance/Online Learning:Other:
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Term(s) for Module Delivery
(Provided viable student numbers permit).
Term 1

 

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Learning Outcomes: (maximum of 5 statements)

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Undertake and implement the techniques of conceptual process design and scheduling in batch and continuous operation as used in industry.

L2. To introduce the student to process control and have a student produce a feasible process and instrumentation diagram from a process flow diagram.

L3. Develop appreciation for the importance of process control in the fields of safety, environmental protection, quality control, loss prevention, plant costing and plant profitability.

L4. To enable a student to numerically optimise production and product quality and calculate both capital and running costs for chemical plants.

L5. Be able to appreciate the role of hazardous area classification and other regulations, plus ISD and PI in the safe operation of chemical plants.

Employability Skills and Personal Development Planning (PDP) Skills
SCQF Headings During completion of this module, there will be an opportunity to achieve core skills in:
Knowledge and Understanding (K and U) SCQF Level 9.

Develop a broad understanding of the issues involved in chemical process design with the ability to critically examine a process flow diagram and to produce viable process and instrumentation diagrams for selected process equipment.
The ability to carry out proper mass and energy balances for the system.
Develop a broad understanding of the issues involved in chemical process design with the ability to critically examine a process and instrumentation diagram and to produce viable control and to complete the instrumentation diagrams for selected process equipment.

Practice: Applied Knowledge and Understanding SCQF Level 9.

Develop the ability to critically examine a system and assess its safety features using HAZOP studies and take the appropriate steps to mitigate the consequences by proper control of the process.

Generic Cognitive skills SCQF Level 9.

Critical analysis of situations involving process system and the ability to devise proper solutions for problems.

Communication, ICT and Numeracy Skills SCQF Level 9.

The ability to identify the data needed for the process, locate it and use properly in the design process.
Ability to use on-line databases and other electronic sources of information.
Ability to convey information both written and orally in clear and proper technical formats.
The ability to use spreadsheets and other mathematical software packages to prepare mass and energy balance for chemical processes.

Autonomy, Accountability and Working with others SCQF Level 9.

Work autonomously and in teams when assessing processes.
The ability to participate in group activity with distribution of responsibilities for both group and individual actions.

Pre-requisites: Before undertaking this module the student should have undertaken the following:
Module Code:
ENGG08022
Module Title:
Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Other:or equivalent
Co-requisitesModule Code:
ENGG09037
Module Title:
Chemical Process Principles

* Indicates that module descriptor is not published.

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Learning and Teaching
This module covers a wide variety of theoretical, conceptual and practical areas, which require a range of knowledge and skills to be displayed and exercised. Delivery of its syllabus content therefore involves a diversity of teaching and assessment methods suitable to the learning outcomes of the module; these include formal lectures, structured tutorials (work closely integrated with the lecture material), practical skills in the assessment and enhancement of process safety, completion and submission of written coursework making use of appropriate forms of IT and VLE, and independent study.
The hours for Lecture/Core Content Delivery include the exam and the class test.
Learning Activities
During completion of this module, the learning activities undertaken to achieve the module learning outcomes are stated below: 		Student Learning Hours
(Normally totalling 200 hours):
(Note: Learning hours include both contact hours and hours spent on other learning activities)
Lecture/Core Content Delivery24
Tutorial/Synchronous Support Activity12
Laboratory/Practical Demonstration/Workshop12
Independent Study152
200 Hours Total

**Indicative Resources: (eg. Core text, journals, internet access)

The following materials form essential underpinning for the module content and ultimately for the learning outcomes:

Seider, W. D., Seader, J. D., Lewin, D. R., Widagdo, S., Gani, R. and Ng, K.M., Product & Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis and Evaluation, 4th Edition, Wiley, 2019

Dale E. Seborg, Thomas F. Edgar, Duncan A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control, 4th ed., Wiley, 2019.

Smith, R., Chemical Process Design and Integration, revised 2nd edition, Wiley, 2016

Turton et al, Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes, 4th edition, Prentice-Hall, 2013

Richard M. Felder, Ronald M Rousseau and Lisa G Bullard, Felder's Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Wiley, revised 4th Edition, 2016

D. A. Cogan. Fundamentals of Industrial Control, ISA, 1992

Jonathan Love, Process automation handbook : a guide to theory and practice. [electronic book UWS], Springer, 2007

(**N.B. Although reading lists should include current publications, students are advised (particularly for material marked with an asterisk*) to wait until the start of session for confirmation of the most up-to-date material)

Engagement Requirements

In line with the Academic Engagement Procedure, Students are defined as academically engaged if they are regularly engaged with timetabled teaching sessions, course-related learning resources including those in the Library and on the relevant learning platform, and complete assessments and submit these on time. Please refer to the Academic Engagement Procedure at the following link: Academic engagement procedure

Where a module has Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body requirements these will be listed here:
Students are expected to attend all timetabled sessions and to engage with all formative and summative assessment elements.

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Supplemental Information

Programme BoardEngineering
Assessment Results (Pass/Fail) No
Subject PanelEngineering
ModeratorMojtaba Mirzaeian
External ExaminerR Ocone
Accreditation DetailsThis module is part of the BEng(Hons) Chemical Engineering programme accredited by the IChemE.
Version Number

3

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Assessment: (also refer to Assessment Outcomes Grids below)
Assessment for the module includes both formative and summative assessment.

Formative assessment is provided during lectures in the form of class exercise problems, during tutorial sessions, during laboratory sessions and as part of the preparation for written submissions.

Summative assessment will be based on the following: (a) final written exam worth 50% of the final mark, and
(b) The continuous assessment component in this module will consist of the following elements:
(i) written mini project assignments worth 20% of the final mark,
(ii) team presentation on the project worth 10% and (iii) practical lab reports worth 20% of the final mark.
Further details, and the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature, will be provided within the Module Information Pack.
(N.B. (i) Assessment Outcomes Grids for the module (one for each component) can be found below which clearly demonstrate how the learning outcomes of the module will be assessed.
(ii) An indicative schedule listing approximate times within the academic calendar when assessment is likely to feature will be provided within the Student Handbook.)

Assessment Outcome Grids (Footnote A.)

Component 1
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Learning Outcome (4) Learning Outcome (5) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Unseen open bookcheck markcheck markcheck mark check mark502

Component 2
Assessment Type (Footnote B.) Learning Outcome (1) Learning Outcome (2) Learning Outcome (3) Learning Outcome (4) Learning Outcome (5) Weighting (%) of Assessment ElementTimetabled Contact Hours
Case studycheck mark   check mark200
Report of practical/ field/ clinical work check markcheck markcheck mark 206
Presentationcheck mark   check mark101
Combined Total For All Components100% 15 hours

Footnotes
A. Referred to within Assessment Section above
B. Identified in the Learning Outcome Section above

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Note(s):
  1. More than one assessment method can be used to assess individual learning outcomes.
  2. Schools are responsible for determining student contact hours. Please refer to University Policy on contact hours (extract contained within section 10 of the Module Descriptor guidance note).
    This will normally be variable across Schools, dependent on Programmes &/or Professional requirements.

Equality and Diversity
This module is suitable for any student with the appropriate prerequisites; however it should be noted that in order for the student to complete this module the laboratory element of coursework would require to be undertaken. Special support can be provided where necessary; consequently, if special support is needed to complete this part of the module, then the University’s Health and Safety Officer should be consulted to make sure that safety in the laboratory is not compromised.
Current University Policy on Equality and Diversity applies.

UWS Equality and Diversity Policy
(N.B. Every effort will be made by the University to accommodate any equality and diversity issues brought to the attention of the School)

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