CHEN E4500 Principles of Process DesignObjectivesOutcomesCourse ObjectivesCHEN E4500 Syllabus

CU ChemE Program ObjectivesEducational Objectives:The objectives of the Chemical Engineering program at the Columbia University are:to prepare students for careers in industries that require technical expertise in chemical engineering.to prepare students to assume leadership positions in industries that require technical expertise in chemical engineering.to enable students to pursue graduate-level studies in chemical engineering and related technical or scientific fields (e.g. biomedical or environmental engineering, materials science).to provide a strong foundation for students to pursue alternative career paths, especially careers in business, management, finance, law, medicine or education.to establish in students a commitment to life-long learning and service within their chosen profession and society.

(http://cheme.columbia.edu/undergraduate-program-4 accessed 18 Jan 2015)

Program OutcomesThe following list is the Chemical Engineering Program Outcomes. The bold-faced font phrases are the focus topics of this course:Student Outcomes:Upon graduation, we expect our students to have:an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringan ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret dataan ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainabilityan ability to function on multidisciplinary teamsan ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsan understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityan ability to communicate effectivelythe broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal contexta recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learninga knowledge of contemporary issuesan ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

(ABET Criteria a-k http://cheme.columbia.edu/undergraduate-program-4 accessed 18 Jan 2015)

Course ObjectivesUnderstand the development, synthesis, and use of chemical engineering processes.

Understand and be able to assess the economic potential of a chemical engineering process.

Understand the mechanical design of auxiliary chemical engineering equipment.

Write and deliver oral efficient and professional chemical engineering design reports.

Understand and be able to assess safety and environmental concerns encountered in the chemical process industry.

(CHEN E4500 Course Syllabus, https://courseworks.columbia.edu/welcome/ accessed 18 Jan 2015)

Course Syllabus1. CHEN E4500 Principles of Process Design 4.0 pts2. Instructors: Dr. Robert G. Bozic LTC USA(Ret) 818 Mudd Building 212-854-9637, robert.bozic@columbia.eduDr. Joe PorcelliDr. Haro Hartounian822 Mudd Building822 Mudd Building212-854-4852212-854-48523. Class Hours: Wednesday (1:10 PM 2:00 PM) and 4. Recitation Hours: Monday (1:00 PM -4:00 PM)5. Classroom/Computer Rooms: TBA/ Mudd 251, 6.Textbook and Materials (required and supplemental):a.Textbook: Product and Process Safety Design Principles, Synthesis, Analysis, and Evaluation, 3rd Edition, Seider, Warren D., Seader, J.D. Lewin, Daniel R, and Soemantri Widagdo New York: Wiley, 2009. ISBN-13:978-0470-04895-5

Course DescriptionCourse Description: This course provides students with all the necessary tools for performing hands-on process design in the work place. It consists of two process design projects of increasing complexity,each addressing an area of current importance. Students are expected to identify creative solutions within the problem constraints. This course, in essence, simulates the dynamics of work in the real world. Focus is placed on oral and written presentation skills, as each design project culminates in an oral presentation, and in the case of the second project, a written report.(Bozic, Robert G. CHEN E4500 Course Description. 3/7/2015)

Course RequirementsQuantityGraded EventPoints Subtotal% of Total1 First Project (Excel/Matlab) Group answers to assigned questions 350 17.5Mid Term Presentation650 32.51Second Project (ASPEN Plus) Group answers to assigned questions 350 17.5 Final Presentation 650 32.5TOTAL 2000 points

Graded EventsQuizzes and Exams: There are currently no planned in class quizzes and examsReport Guidance: Student groups must submit written reports each week. For each of the report requirements will be specified for technical content and correctness as it pertains to style. Collaboration between groups is prohibited. (i.e. You are not allowed to share work or work with members of different groups.) Each group will be treated as a different engineering firm designing a process and then subsequently making a bid. As in the business world, you would not be sharing you companys bid with competitor. We will execute this course in similar fashion.

Graded Events (contd)Homework: Use of files from previous classes is not authorized. You are ultimately responsible for knowing all aspects of the problems. Copying solutions carelessly will not achieve this and is against Columbia University Policy http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/policy-conduct-and-discipline accessed 23 Nov 2014) If a student is suspected of a breach on academic integrity, the student will be referred to the university office on matters of honor and academic integrity.

Course ResourcesCourse Works Web Site: https://courseworks.columbia.edu/welcome/ accessed 18 Jan 2015

Computer-Aided Tools: Each team will complete the final project using a computer-aided tool, ASPEN. In 2015, in order to better serve the chemical engineers using ASPEN Plus v8.6 Chemical Engineering Computer software, a chemical engineering computer aided design software that is site licensed to Columbia University Computers in Mudd 251, access to the ASPEN Tech web support is authorized. Each student can now request access to ASPENTech Support Website at https://support.aspentech.com. The instructions are alo located at the CHEN E4500 Courseworks site for students to request the ASPENTech Web Support access. The pdf file with instructions for registering is called,Student access to the AspenTech Support Website. Once you complete the activation and click on their activation link, you will be able to view the Knowledge Base and any web-based E-Learning modules on the Support Website

Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM in Room 818 Mudd. Otherwise by appointment. Email contact is the preferred method of contact for ease of recording information. Other instructors will be by appointment.

Documentation Reports, as well as all other graded submissions, must be documented as per the University guidelines (http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/policy-conduct-and-discipline accessed 16 Dec 2014). You will also be given additional guidance on how to prepare the written reports.

For reports, we will use the Chemical Engineering Progress style specified at the AIChE Web site for documenting sources. (http://www.aiche.org/resources/publications/cep/guidelines-authors and http://www.aiche.org/sites/default/files/docs/pages/CEP%20Reference%20Style.pdf accessed 18 Jan 2015) This is similar in style to the Institute Electrical Engineers (IEEE) style detailed in David Beers book, A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, (pages p233- 248) as mentioned before in the references section of this syllabus. As a back, up plan Beers Book and IEEE style can be referenced. For power point presentations we will use the American Psychological Association (APA) style of parenthetical documentation for ease identification of resources in the slide show. (http://www.apastyle.org/learn/quick-guide-on-references.aspx accessed 16 Dec 2014) The Columbia University guidance on documentation policy is straightforward, and is also in accordance with good professional ethical engineering practice. The intent of our method is simple. You must identify all outside sources of ideas that are not your own. This means that if an idea did not originate with you, you must identify the source. To do otherwise is inconsistent with the principles of the Honor Code, the Engineering Code of Ethics, and the stated goals of Columbia University. Furthermore, in the larger civilian society, failure to document an idea is illegal, and can result in loss of engineering licensure, fines, and possible incarceration. Academic honesty is a must - no copying of designs from other groups, and no using solutions from prior years. Any hint of misconduct will earn an F grade for the course and a meeting with the appropriate engineering school representatives.

COURSE GUIDELINES FALL 2015 CHEN E4500x PROCESS DESIGN COURSE GUIDELINES FALL 2015GroupsGroup Leader:Each week one member of the group is elected to be the group leader; this leadership will rotate to other members each week.The group leader is responsible for:Coordinating the activities for the week; Arranging the groups internal meetings.Coordinating the preparation of the weekly presentation. Leading the weeks presentation to their advisor.Acting as the interface to the groups advisor to clarify any issues about the weeks work or any group issues that might arise.Group Member Responsibilities:

- Actively participate in the execution of the work, preparation of presentation, and presenting of weeks work.- Contribute an equal percentage of the groups effort.- Understand what the group has done to solve the assignment.- Be present at each weekly meeting with the Professor, or request in advance to be excused for appropriate reason; the group needs to agree to this also.

Presentations PresentationsWeekly:Weekly group presentation will be evaluated as a group for the quality of the answers to the questions, and for individual participation.The weekly meeting with your advisor should take a total of ~35 minutes- 15 minutes to present the groups results and 20 minutes for discussion; therefore, the weekly presentation must be brief, to the point, and show your results and reasoning.Weekly presentation document should be a brief overview of your findings. The document should have:Title Page/Coversheet with the following: the reports title; the number and name of the course; the instructors name; the students name(s), the group number, class year for each student, the company name; the location of the company, the date, and the revision number.and executive summary, with other details being in an attachment;Use as few words as possible in executive summary to get your point across.

Welcome! Bock Flow Diagrams must illustrate the following: 1.pieces of equipment denoted typically by a rectangle, clear labels must be used illustrating function of equipment.2.the order of the flow diagram is from left to right and with gravity bias (i.e. gases shown exiting the top of a block and condensate from the bottom) 3.lines linking the equipment must show flow direction. 4.each commodity should be clearly marked with flow rate values and units, composition values and unit and the proper units must show dimensional homogeneity. When a flow rate or composition is unknown then a variable must be chosen to represent the unknown information. 5. The operating conditions (T, and P) of each piece of equipment must be specified and should be clearly marked with values and the proper units showing dimensional homogeneity with the other variables. When a temperature of pressure is unknown, then a variable must be chosen to represent the unknown information. (Felder, 2000) (Walker, 2009) (Graham, 2012)Each member should present a portion of the presentationMidterm/Final Presentation: More information will be provided as we get closer to these formal presentations.

Welcome!CHEN E4500 changes and similarities from2014 to 2015Up to 6 students/groupCurrently 3 students/groupNew ASPEN Support SiteNew Faculty TeamTeaming up with industry professionals for a new safety focusDesign Problem Based Learning Model

Welcome! Welcome! I am excited and impressed that you have taken on this academic challenge! Welcome to CHEN E4500 Principles of Process Design!

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Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 29th. Topic : The Future of Chemical Engineering Speaker: Dr. Cheryl I. Teich , President of the AIChE (American Institute of Chemical Engineers ), andReaction Engineering Expertise Leader in Dow Chemical's Engineering Solutions Technology Center. Bio Venue : Ukrainian East Village Restaurant,140 Second Ave. (near 9th Street), Manhattan. Map. Times: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Costs:for Networking, Buffet, and Program. Reserve Now. * Members of AIChE, Metro NY Section: $35 * Non- Members: $45 * Graduate Students $15 * Undergraduates: Please go to our website on Thursday, 8/20 or look for the next Newsletter on how to reserve for this event. Registration:ALL attendeesMUSTpre-register before the meeting... byThursday, Sept. 24th....if space is still available. We strongly advise you to reserve early as this event has sold out in the past. Reserve Now: http://www.aiche-metrony.org/Pay/Now.htmlContact Us:Email: info@aiche-metrony.orgPhone: 917-684-1659 Chair: chair@aiche-metrony.org

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