Plant Design and Economics

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. calculate stream data and present on a process flow-sheet from process descriptions; 2. explain the general principles of design, the techniques specific to particular products and processes and the characteristics of engineering materials and components; 3. prepare and present findings of engineering design tasks; 4. plan and produce process flow sheet for a specified industry or product; 5. perform mechanical design of process units and piping; 6. perform basic costing and economic evaluation of process units and systems; and 7. use CAD software to perform design activities.

Presentation and discussion of real process design problems; sources of design data; process and engineering flow diagram; process outline charts incorporating method study and critical examination; mechanical design of process vessels and piping. Environmental considerations site considerations; process services. Costing of design Process. Formulation of feasibility report evaluation. Economics and safety consideration must be stresses. Computer aided Design; application of software packages in design.