Design of Chemical Engineering Systems: Energy Analysis

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Applying energy balance analysis to the design of comprehensive engineering processes. Fluid-flow fundamentals including mechanical energy balance and Bernoulli's equation, viscous flow in conduits and around submerged objects, Newton's law of viscosity and Navier-Stokes equation, among others, will be applied to the analysis and design of systems of industrial significance. Scaling analysis will elucidate critical process parameters. Thermodynamics first and second laws will be applied together with heat transfer models based on differential and integral analysis to the design of heat transfer systems including heat exchangers. Fluid-flow and heat transport analysis will be combined with economic considerations to analyze comprehensive problems and optimize designs. Emphasis will be placed on green and sustainable energy processes. An outcome goal of the course is to have the students develop skills of integrating fundamental knowledge from the fields of fluid flow, heat transfer, and engineering economics to the analysis and design of comprehensive systems of practical interest. Prereq: Graduate student standing.