Chemical Process Utilities

About the Course:Importance of process utilities in a typical chemical process plant is enormous. Without fundamental knowledge of process utilities it is very difficult to survive in a chemical plant. As chemical process technology becomes more complex, chemical engineers will need a more detailed and fundamental understanding of different utilities. The course focuses on understanding the important technical fundamentals of chemical process utilities. The emphasis on the fundamentals will help the student to understand the concepts and apply them accordingly. This application requires a significant quantity of fundamental knowledge and technologyINTENDED AUDIENCE: Chemical engineering, Polymer engineering, Polymer technology, Mechanical engineeringPREREQUISITES:Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Chemical Technology, Heat TransferINDUSTRY SUPPORT:Useful for all process industries, refineries, fertilizer plants, petrochemical plants specially for managers and decision makers

Week 1:Utilities in process industries, primary & secondary and their importance.Week 2:Heat Transfer Media : Classification, characteristic properties, selection criteria for their industrial applicationsWeek 3:Water : Raw water and its characteristics treatment and conditions for use in process industries, e.g. for boiler feed, cooling etc., recyling and reuse of waterWeek 4:Water treatment and water resource managementWeek 5:Steam Generation & Utilization : Steam generation, modern boilers, steam handling, condensate removal.Week 6:Steam traps-classification and characteristics, condensate utilization and flash steam, Efficient steam heating systems, Safety in boiler systems.Week 7:Air : Use of air in process in industries for conveying, drying and instrumentation; design of air receivers. Week 8:Piping Network : Design of pipelines and piping networks for water, steam, condensate and airWeek 9:Properties of air water vapors: Cooling towersWeek 10:Pressure and Vacuum systemsWeek 11:Refrigeration systemsWeek 12:Refractories and insulation