Process Design Engineering Course

Module 1: Introduction to Process Design Engineering

• Overview of Process Design in Engineering
• Importance of Process Design in Various Industries
• Role and Responsibilities of a Process Design Engineer

Module 2: Basics of Material and Energy Balances

• Principles of Material Balances in Chemical Processes
• Introduction to Energy Balances and Heat Transfer
• Workshop: Solving Material and Energy Balance Problems

Module 3: Process Simulation Tools and Software

• Overview of Process Simulation Software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS)
• Hands-On Training: Building Process Models
• Simulation Exercise: Reactor Design and Simulation

Module 4: Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID)

• Understanding P&ID Symbols and Conventions
• Creating and Interpreting P&IDs
• Workshop: Developing P&IDs for Complex Processes

Module 5: Equipment Sizing and Selection

– Sizing and Selection of Key Process Equipment

• Design Criteria for Pumps, Compressors, and Heat Exchangers
• Case Studies: Equipment Sizing and Selection Challenges

Module 6: Safety in Process Design

• Overview of Process Safety and Risk Management
• Hazard Identification and Analysis Techniques
• Workshop: Implementing Safety Measures in Process Design

Module 7: Process Optimization Strategies

• Strategies for Process Optimization and Debottlenecking
• Optimization Tools and Techniques
• Optimization Case Study: Improving Process Efficiency

Module 8: Plant Layout and Design

• Principles of Plant Layout in Process Design
• Considerations for Safe and Efficient Plant Layout
• Group Project: Designing an Optimal Plant Layout

Module 9: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

• Identifying and Resolving Common Process Issues
• Root Cause Analysis Techniques
• Workshop: Troubleshooting Simulation Models

Module 10: Industry Best Practices and Future Trends

• Analyzing Real-world Process Design Case Studies
• Incorporating Industry Best Practices
• Guest Speaker Session: Insights into Future Trends in Process Engineering