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| ==Glycerol to propylene glycol== | | ==Glycerol to propylene glycol== |
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Revision as of 17:29, 15 January 2014
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Welcome to the Northwestern University Chemical Process Design Open Textbook.
This electronic textbook is a student-contributed open-source text covering the materials used in our chemical engineering capstone design courses at Northwestern.
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If you have any comments or suggestions on this open textbook, please contact Professor Fengqi You.
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Northwestern University Chemical Process Design Open Text Book
Chemical Process Design Theory and Method
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Design Basis
- Define product and feed
- Preliminary market analysis and plant capacity
- Site condition and design
- Block flow diagram
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Process Flow Diagram
- Process alternatives and flowsheeting
- Reactors
- Separation processes
- Process hydraulics: Hydraulic systems, pressure drop, valves, pumps, and compressors
- Heat transfer equipment: Heat exchangers, boilers, condensers, heaters and coolers
- Utility systems
- Pressure vessels
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Process Economics
- Estimation of capital
- Estimation of production cost and revenue
- Engineering economic analysis
- Sensitivity analysis and design optimization
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Other Process Design Considerations
- Process safety
- Process hazards
- Environmental concerns
- Controls and P&ID
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Chemical Process Design Projects
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Examples
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Glycerol to propylene glycol
- Design 1 (2014)
- Design 2 (2014)
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Succinic acid to 1,4-butanediol
- Design 1 (2014)
- Design 2 (2014)
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Hydrogen Student Design Contest
- Drop-in Hydrogen Fueling (2014)
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Guide to Use Wiki