King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CHE 425

Engineering Economics and Design Principles

Year 2011- 2012(Term 111)

Instructor: Dr. Reyad Shawabkeh Office: 16-244

Course Coordinator: Dr. Adnan Al-Amer

Course objective:

Introducing the Process flow diagrams and plant layout, conceptual design and synthesis of process flow diagrams, understanding the process conditions, technical analysis of chemical processes and use of heuristics in design and analysis, and use of simulation in equipment design and process synthesis. Engineering economic analysis of chemical processes with particular emphasis on estimation of capital cost, estimation of cost of manufacturing, time value of money, depreciation, cash flow, profitability and financial analysis, methods for decision making among alternatives.

Textbook:

Richard Turton, Richard C. Baillie, Wallace B. Whiting, Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, “Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes”, Third Edition, Prentice Hall, 2009.

References:

M. S. Peters and K. D. Timmerhaus, “Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers”, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2002.

W. D. Baasel, Preliminary Chemical Engineering Plant Design, 2nd ed., van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990.

W.D. Seider et al, Process Design Principles, 1st. edition, 1999.

Course outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the process flow diagrams of a chemical process.

2.  Synthesize a process flow diagram from conceptual process design

3.  Analyze and justify the process conditions

4.  Apply heuristics and simulation in process equipment design

5.  Estimate capital investment and cost of manufacturing

6.  Evaluate the profitability and analyze the economics of a chemical plant.

Grading:

Major exam I 25% Saturday, Oct 15, 2011

Major exam II 25% Saturday, Dec 3, 2011

Quizzes/Assignments 15%

Attendance and class Participation 3%

Final exam 32%

Chapter Title Lectures

Introduction 1

SECTION 1: CONCEPTUALIZATION AND ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

Chapter 1 Diagrams for Understanding Chemical Processes 6

Chapter 2 Structure and Synthesis of Process Flow Diagrams 4

Chapter 12 Synthesis of the PFD from the Generic BFD 1

Chapter 6 Understanding Process Conditions 4

SECTION 3: SYNTHESIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

Chapter 11 Utilizing Experience Based Principles to Confirm the Suitability of a Process Design 4

Chapter 13 Synthesis of a Process Using a Simulator and Simulator

Trouble Shooting 3

SECTION 2: ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

Chapter 7 Estimation of Capital Costs 6

Chapter 8 Estimation of Manufacturing Costs 4

Chapter 9 Engineering Economic Analysis 4

Chapter 10 Profitability Analysis 5

Solutions of Exams and home works 3

Note: The above is an approximate guideline.

Office Hours: S, M, and W 9-10, and any other time upon availability or by appointment.

·  Attendance will be strictly followed as per university policy.

·  Quiz will be held regularly during lecture hours. No make up quiz will be given.

·  Attendance marks will be deducted for each missed lecture.