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Computer Aided Simulation of Chemical Processes (22-27 November, 2016) Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT WARANGAL Computer Aided Simulation of Chemical Processes (22-27 November, 2016) Department of Chemical Engineering, NIT WARANGAL .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1. Overview Process simulation is a discipline transversal to all the areas of chemical engineering. The development of many engineering projects demand simulation studies since the preliminary feasibility analysis, conceptual design, detailed design, until the process operation. Chemical process simulation aims to represent a process of chemical or physical transformation through a mathematical model that involves the calculation of mass and energy balances coupled with phase equilibrium and with transport and chemical kinetics equations. All this is made to predict the behavior of a process of known structure, in which some preliminary data of the equipment that constitute the process are known.The mathematical models employed in process simulation contain linear, nonlinear, and differential equations, which represent equipment or process operations, physical–chemical properties, connections between the equipment and operations and their specifications. Process simulation can be used to effectively design a new process, i.e., to determine the size of equipment in a chemical plant, the amount of energy needed, the overall yield, the magnitude of waste streams generated and the profitability analysis. It can also be used to evaluate alternate plant configurations, modernizing and revamping existing plants, debottlenecking, assist in planning for production changes and assessing the compliance with environmental regulations. The results of process simulation depend upon thermodynamics and transport processes.The mathematical models are complicated and would be time-consuming to solve without the use of a computer. This course emphasizes the use of a process simulator and is designed to give rich hands on experience to participants. The problems chosen range from simple problems encountered in day to day life to practical/industrial problems. 2. Objectives The primary objectives of the course are as follows: i) Exposethe participants to the fundamentals of Process simulation, its pre-requisites and challenges. ii) Provide hands on experience to the participants in the application of a Process Simulator for simulating any chemical process. iii) Provide exposure to practical/industrial problems and their solutions, through case studies and live projects. iv) Train the participants in the advanced applications of process simulators such as detailed design of process equipment, dynamic simulation, heat integration and Heat Exchanger Networkdesign, Economic analysis and developing custom models. Suggested Lecture Schedule Date Day Time L/T/P Topic 08.30 to Registration and Inauguration 09.30 22/11/2016 09:30 to L1 Introduction to process design: Simulation to assist in Introduction of 10.50 process creation: Prof. Rafiqul Gani concepts, Tue 11:00 to L2 Introduction to Process Simulation and its Pre-requisites methods and 12:50 - Dr. A. Sarath Babu tools 14:00 to P1 Problem solving session. 17:00 23/11/2016 09:00 to L3 Efficient modelling and simulation strategies for Simulation 10.50 computer aided process simulation - Prof. Rafiqul Gani methods and 11:00 to L4 Approaches to simulation: Sequential Modular approach, Wed related modelling 12:50 Equation Oriented approach – Dr. A. Sarath Babu and numercal 14:00 to P2 Problem solving session. methods 17:00 Systematic computer aided methods for detailed 24/11/2016 09:00 to L5 10.50 rigorous simulation of the unit operations present in the Detailed process flowsheet: Prof. Rafiqul Gani modelling, Thu 11:00 to L6 Degrees of Freedom Analysis – Dr. V. Ramsagar simulation and 12:50 Property Models for Process Simulation – Dr. PV Suresh design of unit 14:00 to P3 Problem solving session. operations 17:00 09:00 to L7 Numerical and conceptual validation of the simulation 10.50 and process design; addition of the optimization loop; 25/11/2016 addition of heat integration; sustainability analysis - Prof. Analysis, Rafiqul Gani Fri optimization and 11:00 to L8 Mathematical methods specific to simulation – validation 12:50 Dr. A. Sarath Babu 14:00 to P4 Problem solving session. 17:00 09:00 to L9 Case study highlighting the design, simulation and 10.50 analysis of the production of ethanol from excess ethylene: Prof. Rafiqul Gani 26/11/2016 Sat 11:00 to L10 Case Studies of Practical/Industrial problems – Case Studies 12:50 Dr. V. Ramsagar 14:00 to P5 Problem solving session. 17:00 09:00 to Examination for Students 27/11/2016 10.50 Examination, 11:00 to L11 Case Study – Dr. P. V. Suresh Sun Feedback & 12:50 Valedictory 14:00 to P6 Problem solving session. 16:00 16:00 to Valedictory Function 17:00 Modules . Introduction of concepts, methods and tools . Simulation methods and related modelling and numerical methods . Detailed modelling, simulation and design of unit operations . Analysis, optimization and validation . Case Studies You Should . you are a faculty member/research scientist in chemical engineering interested in process modeling, simulation and optimization. Attend If… . you are a professional chemical engineer interested in process design, operation and retrofitting studies. you are a student of chemical engineering interested in learning how to effectively use a process simulator. Fees The participation fees for taking the course is as follows: Participants from abroad : US $500 Industry/ Research Organizations: Rs.10,000/- Faculty: Rs. 4,000/- Students & Research Scholars: Without award of Grade: Rs. 1,000/- With award of Grade: Rs. 2,000/- The above fee includes all instructional materials, computer use for tutorials and assignments and 24hr free internet facility. The participants from academic/research institutes and Industry will be provided with boarding and lodging on additional payment of Rs. 4,000/- in Visitors Block on sharing basis. Students & Research Scholars will be provided with boarding and lodging in Institute Hostels on additional payment of Rs. 2,000/-. The Faculty Prof.RafiqulGani, Professor /President of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE), Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark. Dr. SarathBabu Anne is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at NIT Warangal. His research interests are Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization. Dr. RamsagarVooradiis an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at NIT, Warangal. His research interests are Batch-Scheduling and Process Simulation. Course Co-ordinators Dr. SarathBabu A & Dr. Ramsagar V Phone: 91-8332969422, 91-8332969406 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] ........................................................................... http://www.nitw.ac.in .
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