Process/Chemical Engineering 101 - Preparing you for the Job from Udemy

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Learn what the job of being a process engineer entails. our role, responsibilities, along with the tasks, calculations, the documents we develop/handle/issue.
Prepare process engineers for the documents they need to do and produce during a project from prefeasibility phase to detailed engineering.

Give examples of the tools used, sample calculations, rules of thumb and focus on the key skills all process engineers require.
Take students through a sample project, which includes scope change and hour estimates and other aspects not taught in school (ora, hazop, narratives)

Learn what the job of being a process engineer entails. our role, responsibilities, along with the tasks, calculations, the documents we develop/handle/issue.
Prepare process engineers for the documents they need to do and produce during a project from prefeasibility phase to detailed engineering.
Give examples of the tools used, sample calculations, rules of thumb and focus on the key skills all process engineers require.
Take students through a sample project, which includes scope change and hour estimates and other aspects not taught in school (ora, hazop, narratives)

Syllabus

The Role of a process engineer, the tasks, calculations and documents we are responsible for as part of an overall engineering design

Introduction and Course Summary

Introduction - Engineering Phases

Engineering Acronyms

Document Issues and Revisions

Scope of Work

Design Basis/Design Criteria/H&MBs

Design Basis

Design Criteria

Simulations and H&MBs

BFDs

PFDs - Prelim Equipment Tagging

PFDs Development

Mark Ups PFD example

Separator Sing, Datasheet and MEQL

Separator Sizing Fundamentals

MEQL and Datasheet

Water Tank and Storage Bullet Sizing

Hydraulics, Pump Sizing, NPSH, Pump Types

Hydraulics and Pump Sizing

NPSH

System Curves and Pump Types

Pump Minimum Flow Recycle and VFD control

Pressure Control Recycle

Safety in Design

Control Valve Sizing, Pressure Vessel Control Band and Datasheet

Pressure Vessel Control

Control Valve Sizing Cases

SCOPE CHANGE!!!!

Scope Change from Client

Heat Exchangers

General HTX

Fouling and Cleaning

Heat Recovery

Steam and Glycol Packages

Revised Design and Proceed with Risk

Updated Design PFD

Walk through of Sample PFDs

Other PFD examples

System Pressure Protection, PSVs, Blowdown

ESD De-pressuring aka Blowdown

PSVs

Pump PSV Basis

Thermal Expansion PSVs

Fire/Loss of Cooling/Gas Blanketing PSVs

HTXs and Thermal Runaway

ORA OPPDS and PSV Lists

Rupture Discs

Flare Systems

General Overview Flare Systems

Flare Stack Sizing

Sonic Flare Stack

FKOD

Flame and Detonation Arrestors

Incinerators/Combustors

Datasheets

Flare Header and Back Pressure Calcuations

Sample Calc Sheets

Quick demonstration of various excel calculation templates

Other Process Equipment

Summary

Towers

Compressors and VRU

IPS and Settlers

Pulsation Bottles and Macerators

Filters

Cooling Towers

LDT/Line List Line Number

Line Numbering, Pips Spec, LDT information, insulation

Heat Loss from Pipe and Vessel/Tanks

P&IDS

P&ID Legend

Walkthrough of P&ID Examples

BLT Tie-In List CSO list Valve List

BLT Tie-In CSO and Valve list

Process Writing - Description, Narrative, DBM, FEED, Reports

PD, PN, Studies and Reports

Control Narrative, Shutdown Key, Alarm List

CN, SDK and AA is it relates to P&IDs and PN

HAZOP and LOPA

HAZOP, LOPA

Transient Analysis

Transient Analysis and Piping Stress

Issue for Contruction Stage and Post IFC

IFC Documents, CWP. Stamping, Handover, RFI

Site Support. Commissioning, Ops Manuals, SOPs, As Builds

Estimates - Hours and Effort

Estimating Hours to Complete Work

Unique Industries for Process Engineers

Unique processes

Your Career

Career Guidance and Closing Remarks

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Process/Chemical Engineering 101 - Preparing you for the Job with these activities:

Review Chemical Engineering Fundamentals

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Solidify your understanding of core chemical engineering principles to better grasp the practical applications discussed in the course.

Browse courses on Thermodynamics

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Review textbooks and notes from your undergraduate chemical engineering courses.
Work through practice problems related to thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
Identify areas where your understanding is weak and focus your review on those topics.

Read 'Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers'

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Familiarize yourself with industry-standard rules of thumb to enhance your problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities as a process engineer.

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Obtain a copy of 'Rules of Thumb for Chemical Engineers'.
Browse the table of contents and identify sections relevant to the course topics.
Read through selected rules of thumb and consider how they apply to real-world scenarios.

Design a Simple Process Flow Diagram (PFD)

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Apply your knowledge of PFD development by creating a diagram for a basic chemical process, reinforcing your understanding of equipment tagging and process flow.

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Select a simple chemical process, such as distillation or heat exchange.
Identify the major equipment and process streams involved.
Create a PFD using appropriate symbols and conventions.
Label all equipment and process streams clearly.
Review your PFD for accuracy and completeness.

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Develop a Sample Equipment Datasheet

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Gain hands-on experience with equipment datasheets by creating one for a common process component, such as a pump or heat exchanger.

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Choose a piece of process equipment, such as a centrifugal pump.
Research the key parameters and specifications required for the datasheet.
Create a datasheet template using a spreadsheet or word processor.
Populate the datasheet with realistic values based on your research.
Review your datasheet for accuracy and completeness.

Write a Process Narrative for a Unit Operation

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Practice your technical writing skills by creating a clear and concise process narrative for a specific unit operation, such as distillation or absorption.

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Select a unit operation, such as distillation.
Research the process and its key operating parameters.
Write a narrative that describes the process in a clear and concise manner.
Include information on the process inputs, outputs, and operating conditions.
Review your narrative for clarity and accuracy.

Study 'Chemical Engineering Design' by Towler and Sinnott

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Deepen your understanding of chemical engineering design principles by studying a comprehensive textbook on the subject.

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Obtain a copy of 'Chemical Engineering Design' by Towler and Sinnott.
Review the chapters related to process design, equipment sizing, and cost estimation.
Work through the example problems and case studies provided in the book.

Explore Online Process Simulation Tutorials

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Enhance your skills in process simulation by following online tutorials for software packages like Aspen HYSYS or CHEMCAD.

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Identify online tutorials for process simulation software.
Follow the tutorials to learn how to create and simulate process models.
Experiment with different process configurations and operating conditions.

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