Module Number:
| 13831
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Module Title: | Process Simulation in Chemical and Process Engineering |
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Prozesssimulation in der Chemie- und Verfahrenstechnik
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Department: |
Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
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Responsible Staff Member: | -
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Arellano-Garcia, Harvey
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Language of Teaching / Examination: | English |
Duration: | 1 semester |
Frequency of Offer: |
Every winter semester
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Credits: |
6
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Learning Outcome: | After completing the module, students will be able to analyse physical and chemical phenomena involved in different processes, develop mathematical models and use different process simulation approaches using ASPEN PLUS. |
Contents: | - Fundamentals: Continuity equations, energy conservation, momentum conservation and state equations; Transport properties; Equilibrium and chemical kinetics; Thermodynamic correlations for estimating physical properties.
- Use and scope of mathematical modelling; principles of model formulation; principles of steady-state and dynamic simulation; simulation of models; sequential modular approach; Equation-based approach; analysis of simulation data.
- Introduction and use of process simulation software for flowchart simulation
- Modelling and simulation of specific systems: e.g., heat conduction in a rod; laminar flow of Newtonian fluid in a pipe; heat exchanger; gravity tank, Power Engineering
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Recommended Prerequisites: | Physics, Mathematics, Thermodynamics |
Mandatory Prerequisites: | None |
Forms of Teaching and Proportion: | -
Lecture
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Practical training
/ 2 Hours per Week per Semester
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Self organised studies
/ 120 Hours
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Teaching Materials and Literature: | - Handouts and reading list
- Manual and tutorial of the modelling programs
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Module Examination: | Final Module Examination (MAP) |
Assessment Mode for Module Examination: | - Written examination (90 min)
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Evaluation of Module Examination: | Performance Verification – graded |
Limited Number of Participants: | None |
Part of the Study Programme: | -
Master (research-oriented) /
Environmental and Resource Management /
PO 2011
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Master (research-oriented) /
Environmental and Resource Management /
PO 2021
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Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree /
Environmental and Resource Management /
PO 2021
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Master (research-oriented) /
Umweltingenieurwesen /
PO 2021
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Remarks: | None |
Module Components: | None |
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: | |