Conceptual Design in Chemical Engineering (hierarchical design method of Douglas).
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Batch vs. continuous processes.
Input / Output structure.
Recycle structure.
Separation systems.
Energy integration systems.
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Process Synthesis: separation systems.
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Separation methods, agents and sequences.
Synthesis of simple distillation sequences.
Synthesis of non-azeotropic separation systems (general VL separation).
Synthesis of azeotropic separation methods.
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Process simulation: modelling existing and new processes.
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Steady state modelling (components, blocks, PFD, sensitivity analysis).
Equipment sizing and rating (methods, criteria, heuristics).
Dynamic modelling (control strategy, PID tuning, robustness analysis).
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