EL3711: Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering Laboratory syllabus for CEE 2021 regulation

Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering Laboratory detailed syllabus for Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering (CEE) for 2021 regulation curriculum has been taken from the Anna University official website and presented for the CEE students. For course code, course name, number of credits for a course and other scheme related information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering 7th Sem scheme and its subjects, do visit CEE 7th Sem 2021 regulation scheme. The detailed syllabus of computer applications in chemical engineering laboratory is as follows.

Course Objectives:

• To give the students an understanding the fundamentals concepts in mathematics, problems solving and computer programming.

Suggested Exercises

1. Equations of state using Newton’s method
2. Regression for parameter estimation using a set of data points
3. Equilibrium flash distillation (Multicomponent Ideal)
4. Batch Reactor
5. CSTR in Series Stage wise contacting equipment
6. Solving a simple flow sheet by simultaneous approach
7. Simulation of batch Distillation (binary ideal).
8. Gravity Flow Tank
9. Heat Exchanger
10. Plug Flow Reactor
11. Absorber

Specific Examples in Aspen/Hysys/Matlab/Excel

1. Solving equation of state, regression of parameters using EXCEL/MATLAB
2. Calculation of Reynolds number, friction factor and pressure drop using EXCEL/MATLAB
3. Calculation of heat transfer coefficient in a Heat Exchanger using EXCEL/MATLAB
4. Calculation of minimum Reflux ratio for binary/tertiary system in a fractionator using EXCEL/MATLAB
5. Calculation of HTU and NTU in a Absorber using EXCEL/MATLAB
6. Calculation of Antoine’s coefficient using EXCEL/MATLAB
7. Estimation of settling velocity of solids in liquids using Stoke’s law using EXCEL/MATLAB
8. Calculation of minimum number of stages in a distillation column using EXCEL/MATLAB
9. Solving mass and energy balance problems using EXCEL/MATLAB
10. Calculation of Power in Reciprocating compressor using EXCEL/MATLAB
11. Steady state simulation of Heat Exchanger using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
12. Steady state simulation of a CSTR using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
13. Steady state simulation of Flash vessel using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
14. Steady state simulation of Distillation Column using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
15. Steady state simulation of an Absorption column using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
16. Dynamic simulation of Heat Exchanger using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
17. Dynamic simulation of a CSTR using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
18. Dynamic simulation of Flash vessel using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
19. Dynamic simulation of Distillation Column using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL
20. Dynamic simulation of an Absorption column using PROCESS SIMULATION SOFTWARE TOOL

Course Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of modeling and their applications to transport/energy equations, chemical and phase equilibria kinetics
• Associate the model with constitutive relations such as phenomenological laws, rate equations, equations of state, property estimation methods
• Create the mathematical models for different unit operations equipments such as stirred tank heaters, Heat exchangers, Evaporators, Reactors, distillation Columns
• Analyze the principles of steady state/unsteady state lumped systems and steady state/ unsteady statedistributed systems
• Apply relevant solution methods for the mathematical models with relevant initial and / or boundary conditions

Text Books:

1. Bequette. B.W, “Process Dynamics”: Modelling, Analysis and Simulation,” Prentice Hall (1998)
2. Himmelblau. D.M. and Bischoff. K.B, “Process Analysis and Simulation”, Wiley, 1988.
3. Strang.G. ,”Introduction to Linear Algebra”, Cambridge Press, 4th edition,2009.
4. William. Luyben, “Process Modelling, simulation and control for Chemical Engineers, 2nd Edn., McGraw Hill International Editions, New York, 1990
5. Chapra.S.C. and Canale.R.P. “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, McGraw Hill, 2001.

For detailed syllabus of all other subjects of Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering, 2021 regulation curriculum do visit CEE 7th Sem subject syllabuses for 2021 regulation.

For all Chemical & Electrochemical Engineering results, visit Anna University CEE all semester results direct link.