Semester Sept 2020

GENERAL INFORMATION AND COURSE OUTLINE

Credit Unit : 3
Pre-Requisites : Engineering Mathematics 2
Assessment : Test (30%) / Project (10%) / Quizzes (5%) / Assignment (5%) / - 60%
Lab (10%)
Extended Assignment - 40%
Lecturer : Dr Nik Abdul Hadi Md Nordin (Group 1)
Block 5, Chemical Engineering
Phone: 05-368 7581
Email: [email protected]

Dr. Nor Erniza Mohamad Rozali (Group 2)

Block 4, Chemical Engineering
Phone: 05-368 7553
Email: [email protected]
Consultation hour:

Learning Outcomes : At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Develop mathematical models of chemical processes (PO2, C4)
2. Simulate the steady-state and dynamic behavior of chemical processes (PO3, C6)
3. Apply relevant computational tools for simulation of simple to complex
processes. (PO5, A3)

Subject Synopsis : This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge on developing mathematical
models of process systems and solving them using appropriate numerical methods to
understand the steady-state and dynamic behavior of process systems.

Important Reminders
1. All students registering for CEB2053 Process Modelling and Simulation must enroll themselves for the subject in ULearn.
2. All course materials are available from ULearn. Students are responsible to download the material prior to attending
the class.
3. Cheating, plagiarism and/or other forms of academic dishonesties will NOT be tolerated. Make up test will only be
given in the case of absenteeism based on strong justification and solid proof (e.g. a medical certificate in the case of
illness)
4. Attendance to lecture and tutorial sessions is compulsory. Exemption to classes may be given with solid reasons.
Students with poor attendance will be barred from the final exam as per the university rules and regulations.

Textbook / References
Main Text:
S.R. Upreti, Process Modeling and Simulation for Chemical Engineers: Theory and Practice, Wiley, 20172.

Additional Reference:
A.K. Verma, Process Modelling and Simulation in Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, CRC Press,
20143.
Amiya K Jana, Chemical Process Modeling and Computer Simulation, 2nd Ed., PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2011.4

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MAPPING: COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME TO PROGRAM OUTCOME

This course will only address PO2 and PO3 of the Program Outcome. The mapping is shown below:

PO3: PO5:
PO2:
Design solutions for Select and apply
Identify, formulate,
complex chemical appropriate techniques,
conduct research
engineering problems and resources, and modern
literature and analyse
design systems, engineering and IT tools,
complex engineering
Course Learning Outcome components or processes including prediction and
problems reaching
(CLO) that meet specified needs modelling, to evaluate
substantiated conclusions
with appropriate complex engineering
using first principles of
consideration for public problems, with an
mathematics, natural
health and safety, cultural, understanding of the
sciences and engineering
societal, and environmental limitations.
sciences.
considerations.
Develop mathematical
models of chemical X
processes (PO2, C4)
Simulate the steady-state
and dynamic behavior of
X
chemical processes (PO3,
C6)
Apply relevant
computational tools for
simulation of simple to X
complex processes. (PO5,
A3)

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Mapping Course Learning Outcome to syllabus

Apply relevant
Course Learning
Develop mathematical Simulate the steady-state computational tools for
Outcomes
models of chemical and dynamic behavior of simulation of simple to
processes (PO2, C4) chemical processes (PO3, C6) complex processes.
(PO5, A3)
Chapter
Chapter 1: Introduction of
Process Modelling and X
Simulation
Chapter 2: Fundamental
X
Relations

Chapter 3: Constitutive
X
Relations
Chapter 4: Model
Formulations of Lumped X X
Parameter System
Chapter 5: Model
Formulations of Distributed X X
Parameter System

Chapter 6: Numerical Methods X

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Course Content

TIMELINE TOPIC/CHAPTER ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT* (to be revised, if any)

WEEK 1 Chapter 0: Course Briefing - Briefing on lecture, tutorial and lab

(14 – 18/9)
Chapter 1: Introduction of Process - Important of process modelling and simulation
Modelling and Simulation - Definition and terminologies
WEEK 2 Chapter 1: Introduction of Process - Type of processes Quiz 1
(21 – 25/9) Modelling and Simulation

Chapter 2: Fundamental Relations - General fundamental balance

WEEK 3 Chapter 2: Fundamental Relations - Mass balance Quiz 2
(20/9 – 2/10) - Mole balance
- Energy balance
WEEK 4 Chapter 3: Constitutive Relations - Transport Equation Assignment 1
(5 – 9/10) o Fick’s law of diffusion
o Fourier’s law of heat conduction
o Newton’s law of cooling
o Interphase transfer (mass and heat transfer)
- Chemical Reaction
o Reaction Kinetics
WEEK 5 Chapter 3: Constitutive Relations - Equation of State (EoS) Lab Module 1: Pump; Compressor;
(12 – 16/10) o Ideal Gas Law Expander
o Fugacity and Fugacity Coefficient
o Activity and Activity Coefficient Test 1
WEEK 6 Chapter 3: Constitutive Relations - Vapour-Liquid Equilibrium (VLE) Lab Module 2: Cooler; Heater; Heat
(19 – 23/10) - Thermodynamics Model exchanger; flash separator

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WEEK 7 Chapter 4: Model Formulations of - Batch reactor model formulation Lab Module 3: Conversion; CSTR
(26 – 30/10) Lumped Parameter System Assignment 2
WEEK 8 Chapter 4: Model Formulations of - Isothermal and nonisothermal CSTR model Lab Module 4: PFR; Absorber
(2 – 6/11) Lumped Parameter System formulation Quiz 3

WEEK 9 Chapter 5: Model Formulations of - Tubular PFR Lab Module 5: Distillation Column
(9 – 13/11) Distributed Parameter System
WEEK 10 Chapter 5: Model Formulations of - Double pipe heat exchanger Lab Module 6: Recycle stream
(16 – 20/11) Distributed Parameter System
Test 2
WEEK 11 Chapter 6: Numerical Methods - Algebraic Equations Student Reflection 2 (Wk 11 – 12)
(23 – 27/11) Integrated Design Project
WEEK 12 Chapter 6: Numerical Methods - Partial and Ordinary Differential Equation Student Reflection 2 (Wk 11 – 12)
(30 – 4/12)
EXAM/EA WEEK Revision Extended Assignment

Coursework Marks Breakdown (100%):

PBL Integrated Design Project : 15 % (Group)
Lab : 10 % (Group)
Quizzes : 5 % (Individual)
Assignment : 5 % (Individual)
Test 1 & 2 : 30 % (Individual)
Extended Assignment : 40 % (individual)

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Class Schedule:

Activity Group 1 (Dr Nik Abdul Hadi) Group 2 (Dr Nor Erniza)

Lecture Tuesday 8.00 – 10.00 am Tuesday 8.00 – 10.00 am

(Lecture Theatre D3) (Lecture Theatre D4)

Simulation/tutorial Group A: Group C:

Wed 8.00 – 10.00 am Wed 8.00 – 10.00 am
Simulation: 05-02-12 Simulation: 05-02-15
Tutorial: 01-02-02 Tutorial: 01-02-04

Group B: Group D:
Thu 12.00 – 2.00 pm Thu 4.00 – 6.00 pm
Simulation: 05-02-12 Simulation: 05-02-15
Tutorial: 01-02-02 Tutorial: 01-02-02

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