Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering

Overview:

Introduction:

Chemical engineering plays a pivotal role in transforming raw materials into valuable products through innovative and efficient processes. It combines scientific principles with engineering techniques to design systems that optimize production, ensure safety, and support sustainable development. This training program provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemical engineering, focusing on the core principles that govern chemical processes. It empowers participants to understand and apply essential techniques in designing, operating, and optimizing chemical processes across various industries.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore the fundamental principles of chemical engineering and process design.

• Utilize mass and energy balance techniques to analyze and optimize chemical systems.

• Analyze and optimize chemical reaction processes and separations.

• Use thermodynamic principles to optimize and improve process engineering systems.

• Develop problem-solving skills for complex chemical processes.

Target Audience:

• Chemical Engineers.

• Process Engineers.

• Engineering Students.

• Professionals in the chemical, oil, gas, and pharmaceutical industries.

• Plant Operators and Technicians involved in chemical process operations.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Principles:

• Overview of chemical engineering and its applications.

• Understanding chemical process design and operations.

• Fundamental principles: mass balance and energy balance.

• Role of chemical engineering in various industries.

• Safety and environmental considerations in chemical engineering.

Unit 2:

Mass and Energy Balances:

• Principles of conservation of mass and energy.

• Performing mass balance calculations for open and closed systems.

• Energy balance concepts for chemical processes.

• Areas of application of the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

Unit 3:

Chemical Reaction Engineering:

• Overview of chemical kinetics and reaction rates.

• Reactor design and types: batch, continuous, and plug flow reactors.

• Reaction mechanisms and rate laws.

• Optimizing chemical reactions for improved yield and efficiency.

• Introduction to catalysis in chemical processes.

Unit 4:

Thermodynamics in Chemical Engineering:

• Fundamental thermodynamic principles and laws.

• Phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium in processes.

• Thermodynamic properties of pure substances and mixtures.

• Heat engines and refrigeration cycles.

• Areas of application of thermodynamics in process design and optimization.

Unit 5:

Separation Processes in Chemical Engineering:

• Overview of separation techniques: distillation, filtration, and extraction.

• The design and operation of separation equipment.

• Areas of applications of mass transfer in separation processes.

• Performance optimization of separation systems.