Tentative Syllabus
ChE 4502 Chemical Engineering Design II
Spring 2006
University of Minnesota Duluth
Department of Chemical Engineering

 ChE 4502: Continuation of ChE-4501. Preliminary design of a chemical processing or hazardous waste treatment plant, including synthesis of process flow sheets, preparation of manufacturing and capital cost estimates, use of engineering economics to evaluate plant profitability, and consideration of health, safety and environmental issues in the process design. (The main focus of the second semester is to solve a significant design problem, starting with a process concept or problem, and finishing with the completion of a comprehensive design report.)

Instructor:	Dr. Michael A. Rother
Office Hours:	MWF 1 - 4 (except for group meetings, presentations, etc.)
Office:	EB 223
Phone:	726-6154
e-mail:	mrother@d.umn.edu
Course Time & Location:	MWF 2:00 - 3:50 PM in SBE 20
Final Exam Date and Time:	None (design project report/presentation in lieu of final)

Course Objectives:
The successful student will learn to
•  Prepare manufacturing and capital cost estimates.
•  Use engineering economics to evaluate plant profitability.
•  Develop a process flow sheet and identify appropriate operating conditions for a process.
•  Use simulation techniques to design equipment and processes, and to analyze their performance.
•  Analyze and improve the performance of equipment and processes.
•  Apply energy integration techniques and synthesize heat exchanger networks.
•  Understand the role of ethics, health, safety, and environmental issues in the design of a chemical plant or hazardous waste treatment facility.
•  Develop oral and written communication skills.
•  Work as a member of a team.

Program Objectives (ABET):
•  Students will apply knowledge from mathematics, science and engineering courses to design and analyze the performance of new processes and to evaluate and improve the performance of existing processes. (A)
•  Students will design systems and process components. (C)
•  Students will work together in a team to solve design problems, utilize outside resources (literature, expertise from other disciplines) in solving design problems, evaluate the economic merit of the proposed solution, and communicate their results effectively via reports and presentations. (D)
•  Students will use the problem-solving skills developed in this course to identify, describe, and solve design problems, taking into account technical, economic, social and marketing issues. (E)
•  Students will learn to communicate their design solutions effectively via professional reports and presentations. These reports and presentations will use reference material properly, and demonstrate effective use of charts, graphs and tabulated information. (G).
•  In teaching various elements of the course, instructor will use examples from contemporary literature (business magazines, trade journals, etc.) to make students aware of industry trends and changes that will impact their careers as chemical engineers. (J)
•  Students will use modern engineering tools (software) in developing and presenting solutions to design problems. These tools will include: word processing and presentation software for preparation of reports and presentations; spreadsheets and numerical analysis software for engineering analysis (e.g. Mathcad); and specialized programs for heat exchanger network design (HENSAD), capital cost estimation (CapCost), and flow sheet simulation (HYSYS). (K)
•  Students will be exposed to topics related to the health, safety, environmental and ethical issues that can arise in the design and operation of chemical processes. They will be expected to incorporate appropriate health, safety and environmental controls into their design solutions. (F, H, J, M)

Required Text:
Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes . Richard Turton, Richard Bailie, Wallace Whiting, and Joseph Shaeiwitz. Prentice Hall International Series, ISBN 0-13-064792-6.

Other References:
Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers (Fourth Edition). Max Peters and Klaus Timmerhaus. McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-049582-3

Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes . James M. Douglas. McGraw Hill. ISBN 0-07-017762-7

Green Engineering: Environmentally Conscious Design of Chemical Processes. David T. Allen and David R. Shonnard. Prentice Hall International. ISBN 0-13-061908-6

Hazardous Waste Management (Second Edition). Charles A. Wentz. McGraw Hill. ISBN 0-07-069308-0

Grading Policy (tentative): Since the main focus of the second semester is to solve a significant design problem, your grade for the course will be determined mainly by the quality and quantity of work done on the design project. Projects will be done in groups of 4, and grades will be calculated using the weighting factors shown below. Because I made the group assignments, a peer review system will be used to ensure that all group members contribute to the effort.

Grading Scale:

Notes:
•  Reports & presentations will be scored on a letter-grade basis and converted to a numerical score based on the average value for the particular letter grade.
•  Class participation will be determined by attendance at scheduled lectures and events, and degree of participation in weekly project review meetings and in-class exercises.
•  Peer Review: After each major milestone, you will assess the relative contribution of the other members of your team.
     1. In a group of four, you have 150 points to award to the other three members, based on their relative contributions (if they contribute equally, each should get 50 points).
     2. Your peer score will be the sum of the point totals awarded by your peers.
     3. I will use your peer score as a weighting factor to adjust the individual score earned on a particular milestone
     4. I reserve the right to override peer assessment scores if I see inequities.

Class Topics, Requirements, Exam Dates, and Assignment Due Dates:

See Tentative Schedule. Content and due dates may be adjusted during the semester.

In addition to the presentations shown in the tentative schedule all students are expected to present results from their design project at AIChE local chapter meeting ( University of Minnesota , Twin Cities) on April 13th. The department covers costs of registration for this meeting and gas for car pools.

Special Out-Of-Class Requirements
All students are expected to know and use appropriate software such as Excel, a word processor, PowerPoint, CAPCOST, and HYSYS for assignments.

Attendance Requirements:
Attendance at scheduled lectures, presentations, and special events is mandatory. If you have a valid reason for missing one of these lectures or events, let me know in advance to be excused. Design project groups must also meet with me once a week for progress reports. It is strongly suggested that you use the remainder of the scheduled classroom time for group and independent work on your projects.

Course Policies:
Project Assignments: Projects must be turned by the deadlines given when the work is assigned. Late projects will be penalized 10 points for each day they are late. If you feel you cannot meet a deadline due to extraordinary circumstances, please see me to discuss the issue before the assignment deadline.
Student intellectual integrity: Cheating or plagiarism on projects may result in a failing grade.

Make-up and Incomplete Policies:
Incomplete grading: The incomplete grade will only be allowed in cases where the student contacts the instructor before the last scheduled day of classes. The student and instructor must agree in writing concerning the timing and quantity of work to be completed in order to remove the incomplete grade. Failure to complete the required and agreed to work before this time will result in a failing or other appropriate grade.

Statement on Participation by Students with Disabilities:
Individuals who have a disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester. Adaptation of methods, materials, or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation .