CHEM ENG 7039 - Pinch Analysis & Process Synthesis
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2019
This course covers the key concepts of heat pinch analysis and is designed to serve as an introduction to methods likely to be of use to practicing graduates in chemical engineering. Emphasis is on the development of specific quantitative skills that will be useful in a wide range of processes. Pinch analysis is the key to the design of inherently energy-efficient plants. It is a methodology for minimizing energy consumption in chemical processes. Pinch analysis is also known as process integration, energy integration or pinch technology.
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code CHEM ENG 7039 Course Pinch Analysis & Process Synthesis Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina) Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment tutorials, test, class presentation(s), design project, final examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Adj/Associate Profes Kenneth Davey
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Explain the role of thermodynamics in process design; 2 Find the minimum heating and cooling requirements for a process; 3 Identify existing non-optimal arrangements of heat exchangers; 4 Find lower cost solutions for arrangements of heat exchangers; and 5 Critically assess any design changes to process.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.3 1.6 2.1 2.3 3.2 3.4
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-5 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
1-5 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1-5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Textbook
Kemp I C 2007 Pinch Analysis and Process Integration – A user guide on Process Integration for the Efficient Use of Energy 2nd Edn (IChemE Publications-Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford).
Reference Books
Linnhoff B 1997 Introduction to Pinch Analysis In: Developments in the Design of Thermal Systems (Ed. R F Boehm) (Cambridge University Press, Cambridge)
Seider W D, Seader J D, Lewin D R and Widagdo S 2009 Product and Process Design Principles – Synthesis, Analysis and Evaluation 3rd Edn (John Wiley & Sons, NY) -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours Lectures 22 44 Assignments 22 44 Mid-term Test 2 10 Design Project 0 10