NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Course Code & Title: CH-404 Chemical Process Optimization
Batch & Semester: 2020, Fall 2023
Open Ended Lab (OEL)
Total Marks: 10 +5 (Rubrics Based Grading) Due Date: 15-01-2024
Course Learning Outcomes:
Mapped CLO CLO Statements
CLO-3 Proposes concepts for process engineering optimization and follows
through with commitment as an individual or in a team
CLO-4 To be able to perform a given experimental task and to derive valid
conclusions
OEL is designed in a way to enable students to solve complex activities. The following
characteristics of complex activity are targeted in this project of Chemical Process Optimization.
No. CEA Attribute
EA1 Range of resources
EA5 Familiarity
OEL Statement: Optimization of Reactor Design:
Objective: To optimize the design of a chemical reactor for a specific reaction considering various
constraints and parameters.
Steps:
Problem Definition: Choose a chemical reaction with known kinetics and design a reactor system
for it. Define the objective function (e.g., maximize product yield, minimize cost) and constraints
(e.g., volume, temperature, pressure, residence time).
Model Development: Develop a mathematical model of the reactor system considering mass and
energy balances, reaction kinetics, and any relevant physical properties. Implement these equations
in MATLAB.
Optimization Setup: Using MATLAB's optimization toolbox, define the optimization problem
with appropriate constraints and bounds for variables like reactor volume, temperature, flow rate,
etc. Select an appropriate optimization algorithm (e.g., fmincon, ga) based on the problem
characteristics.
Sensitivity Analysis: Conduct sensitivity analysis by varying parameters like initial
concentrations, temperature, or flow rates to observe their effects on the objective function and
constraints.
Optimization and Analysis: Run the optimization algorithm in MATLAB to find the optimal
design parameters. Analyze the results and compare different design scenarios (e.g., batch vs.
continuous flow reactor, varying reactor sizes) to understand trade-offs and sensitivities.
Visualization and Reporting: Visualize the optimized design parameters using plots or graphs to
showcase the impact of changes. Prepare a report summarizing the methodology, results, and
conclusions drawn from the optimization process.
 NED UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Course Code & Title: CH-404 Chemical Process Optimization
Batch & Semester: 2020, Fall 2023
Open Ended Lab (OEL)
This lab allows students to delve into reactor design, understand optimization techniques,
implement them using MATLAB, and critically analyze the results to make informed engineering
decisions. Adjustments and extensions can be made based on the complexity level suitable for the
course.
Instructions:
• Work and Submit individually
• Perform all the required calculations.
• Submit you mfiles (MATLAB files) on google classsroom
Marking Criteria According to rubrics: (Rubrics are attached separately)
Criteria OEL Attribute CLO
Problem Understanding EA1 CLO4
Problem Data Articulation & EA5 CLO4
Formulation
Skills to use basic and advanced EA1 CLO4
commands
Problem Solution Methodology EA1 CLO4
Individual Discussion EA 5 CLO 3
Final Result and Reporting EA 5 CLO 3

Report Format
The submission file should include and arranged in the following order
• Title Page/Objective
• OEL Rubrics
• Description
• Procedure
• Results and Discussion

Course Facilitator: Dr. Faizan Raza

(Name and Signature)