Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

1 College: Engineering Department: Chemical Engineering

2 Course Course Core Category Code: (1)
Category
Course Name Computer Aided Process Design and Simulation
Course Code: ChEg5103
3 Synopsis: This course introduces the concept of new design and simulation of existing
chemical processes. It deals with process simulation programs, sequential
modular approach, and equation‐oriented approach. Further, the course focuses
on the interpretation of different process technology, and physical properties
methods including reactor, separation, stream recycling, the concept of energy
integration, and environmental, health, and safety effects. This course
elaborates development of a process flow diagram (PFD) and interprets the PFD
with simulator software tools.
4 Name(s) of Assefa A. (MSc)
Academic
Staff:
5 Semester and Semester: I Year: 5
Year offered:
6 Credit Hour: 3
7 Prerequisite/ Chemical Process Apparatus Design (ChEg4110)
Co-requisite: (if
any)
8 Course Learning Outcome (CLO): At the end of the course the student will be able to:

CLO1 Summarize the core concepts of Chemical Engineering and apply them to computer-aided
process design and simulation.
CLO2 Solve numerical problems related to process engineering using various software tools.
CLO3 Utilize chemical engineering software to analyze, optimize, and apply strategies for
process development, design, and simulation.
CLO4 Develop and interpret a process flow diagram (PFD) using the simulator software tools.
9 Mapping of the course Learning Outcomes to the Program Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods
and Assessment:
Program Learning Outcomes (PO)
Teachin Assessment
PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

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Course

Assig
Quiz
Test

Methods
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Outco
CLO1 √ √ √ √
CLO2 √ √ √ √

CLO3 √ √ √
CLO4 √ √ √

1 Transferable Skills (if applicable)

0 (Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)
1 Develop skills in process design and simulation

2 Solve problems regards process systems and make decisions through projects and
assignments
3 Develop skills to interpret and develop PFD through Process design and simulation

1 Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)

1 Teaching and Learning Activities Total
CLO Guided learning Guided Independ (SLT)
Course Content Outline (F2F) Learning ent
(NF2F) Learning
(NF2F)
L T P O

Chapter 1: Introduction to
Process Design and Simulation
1.1 Application of conventional
signs, symbols, geometry, and
piping system
1.2 Steady State flow sheet and
1 8 6 7 21
Thermodynamic methods
1.2 Phase Equilibrium and
Material Balances
1.3 Reactors, Distillation, and
Extractions columns, and Heat
Exchangers
Chapter 2: Application of 2 2 3 1 2
Numerical methods for process
design and simulation 8
2.1 Linear and nonlinear
material balances numerical
solutions
Chapter 3: Process Design and
Simulation with Aspen Plus
3.1 Physical and
Thermodynamic Properties in
Aspen Plus
3.2 Simple blocks material
balance with Aspen Plus 1
2-3 10 1 14 43
3.3 Reactors modeling and 8
simulation with Aspen Plus
3.4 Mass transfer equipment
modeling and simulation with
Aspen Plus
3.5 Heat exchangers modeling
and simulation with Aspen Plus
Chapter 4፡ Process flow sheet
development (PFD)
4.1 Introduction to Process
flowsheet development and 4 4 8 6 18
interpret the PFD
4.2 Process flow sheet
development with Aspen Plus
Chapter 5: Aspen Plus Energy 10
Analysis (Practice Pinch
Technology)
4 2 4 1 3
5.1 Optimization and way to
select the best design of Heat
exchanger
Total 26 3 3 32 100
9
Assessment
Continuous Assessment Percentage F2F NF2F SLT
Total-50(%)
 1 Tests 15 2 2 4
2 Assignments 15 0 5 5
3 Project 15 4 4
4 Quiz 5 1 1
Total 14
Final Exam Percentage 50 (%) F2F NF2F SLT
Final Exam 50 2 4 6
Grand Total SLT 120
L = Lecture, T = Tutorial, P = Practical, O = Others, F2F = Face to Face, NF2F = Non-Face to
Face
Note: indicates the CLO based on the CLO’s numbering in item 9.
1 Special 1 Software
2 requirements and 2 Computer Lab
resources to deliver 3 Simulation Room
the course
1 Text book Juma Haydary, (2019) Chemical Process Design and Simulation,
3 Aspen Plus and Aspen HYSYS Applications. 1st edition John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
1 Kamal I. M. and Al-Malah, (2017) Aspen Plus for Chemical Eng.
Applications
2 A.C. Dimian, (2003) Integrated design and simulation of chemical
Reference
processes
3 A.K. Jana, (2011) Chemical Process Modelling and computer
simulation