CDB3044 Process Plant Design

Semester Jan 2020

By Dr. Oh Pei Ching

➢ Introduction
➢ Course Syllabus
➢ Learning Outcomes

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 Lecturer
▪ Dr. Oh Pei Ching (Coordinator)
Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Office: Block 04-03-12
Phone: +605-368 7568
E-mail: peiching.oh@utp.edu.my

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 Course Structure
▪ Course Delivery:

• 4 credit units (core engineering subject)

• 3 hours of lecture/week

• 2 hours of tutorial/week

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 Course Schedule
▪ CDB3044 Semester Jan 2020

Note:
• Lecture will commence from Week 1
• Tutorial will commence from Week 3
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 Course Assessment
▪ Assessment:
The final grade is based on:
Task % Contribution
Coursework 40%
• Quiz/Project/Assignment/ 20%
Tutorial
• Test 1 10%
• Test 2 10%
Final Examination 60 %
TOTAL 100%

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 Course Assessment
▪ Grade:

Grade Meaning Grade Points Range

A High Distinction 4.00 85.0 – 100.0
A- Distinction 3.75 80.0 – 84.9
B+ High Credit 3.50 75.0 – 79.9
B Credit 3.00 65.0 – 74.9
C+ High Pass 2.50 55.0 – 64.9
C Pass 2.00 50.0 – 54.9
D+ Redeemable 1.50 45.0 – 49.9
D Redeemable 1.00 40.0 – 44.9
F Fail 0.00 0.0 – 39.9

Passing mark for final exam is ≥ 40.0 %

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 Program Outcomes (PO)
Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
PO1 fundamentals and engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems
Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature & analyze complex
PO2 engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
Design & Development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs
PO3
with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal &
environmental considerations.
Investigation: Conduct investigation into complex problems using research based
PO4 knowledge & research methods including DOE, analysis and interpretation of data
and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern Tool Usage: Create, select & apply appropriate techniques, resources &
PO5 modern engineering & IT tool, including prediction & modeling, to complex
engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
The Engineer & Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to
PO6 assess societal, health, safety, legal & cultural issues & the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
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 Program Outcomes (PO)
Environment & Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional
PO7 engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate
knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
PO8
responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with
the engineering community & with society at large, e.g. being able to comprehend
PO9
& write effective reports & design documents, make effective presentations & give
and receive clear instructions.
Individual &Team Work: Function effectively as an individual & as a member or
PO10
leader in diverse teams & in multidisciplinary settings.
Life Long Learning : Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability
PO11 to engage in independent and life long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
Project Management & Finance : Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of
PO12 engineering & management principles & apply these to own work, as a member &
leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

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 Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)
▪ By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Knowledge Skills Attitude
PO3 PO5 PO7 PO3 PO5 PO7 PO3 PO5 PO7
Apply knowledge from basic/
CO1 fundamentals of Chemical Engineering in x
designing a chemical process system
Apply conceptual process design and
synthesis tools in a systematic manner for
CO2
designing a chemical process system and
x x x x
its operation.
Demonstrate economics of chemical
CO3 plants through plant cost estimation x x
investment and time value of money
Execute process design approach by
CO4 incorporating the concepts of sustainable x x x x
development

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Course Content

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Course Content

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 References
Smith, R.
Main
Chemical Process: Design and Integration.
Reference
Wiley, 2005.

Biegler, L. T., I. E. Grossmann, A. W. Westerberg.

Systematic Methods of Chemical Process Design.
Prentice Hall, 1997.

Peters M. S. and Timmerhaus K. D.

Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers. 5th
Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Sinnott R. K.
Chemical Engineering Design, Coulson & Richardson’s
Chemical Engineering Volume 6. 4th Ed.
Oxford, UK: Elsevier, 2006.

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