Admission 2026-27

Course Title : Process Simulation and Optimization Using Aspen Plus

Course Objective:

To provide students with practical knowledge of chemical process simulation, flowsheet development, process optimization, and industrial applications using Aspen Plus.

Course Outcomes:

Students will be able to:
CO-1: Develop process flow diagrams
CO-2: Perform material and energy balance calculations
CO-3: Simulate unit operations
CO-4: Optimize chemical processes
CO-5Analyze industrial case studies

Course Syllabus:

Module No.
Title
Hrs.
1
Introduction to Process Simulation • Basics of process simulation • Introduction to Aspen Plus interface • Components and property methods • Flowsheet development
4
2
Material and Energy Balances • Stream calculations • Mixing and splitting operations • Heat balance calculations • Recycle stream convergence
4
3
Simulation of Unit Operations • Heat exchangers • Pumps and compressors • Reactors (CSTR, PFR) • Distillation columns • Absorbers and extractors
4
4
Process Optimization • Sensitivity analysis • Design specifications • Optimization techniques • Energy minimization
4
5
Industrial Case Studies • Petrochemical applications • Fertilizer plant simulation • Refinery process simulation • Batch process modeling
4
Total Teaching hours
20 hrs

Practical Sessions:

• Distillation column simulation
• Reactor design simulation
• Heat integration study
• Process optimization project

Assessment:

• Assignments
• Practical evaluation
• Mini project
• Final test

Course Title : Industrial Safety and Hazard Management

Course Objective:

To develop awareness and practical understanding of industrial safety practices, hazard identification, risk assessment, and accident prevention in chemical industries.

Course Outcomes:

Students will be able to:
CO-1: Identify industrial hazards
CO-2: Understand safety regulations
CO-3: Perform risk assessment
CO-4: Apply process safety principles
CO-5: Handle emergencies in chemical plants

Course Syllabus:

Module No.
Title
Hrs.
1
Fundamentals of Industrial Safety • Importance of safety • Safety legislation and standards • Safety signs and symbols • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
4
2
Chemical Process Hazards • Fire and explosion hazards • Toxic chemical exposure • Pressure hazards • Corrosion and leakage problems
4
3
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment • HAZOP studies • Fault tree analysis • Risk matrix • Safety audit procedures
4
4
Process Safety Management • Safety in reactors and storage tanks • Emergency shutdown systems • Safety instrumentation • Permit-to-work system
4
5
Emergency and Disaster Management • Firefighting systems • Evacuation procedures • First aid basics • Industrial disaster case studies
4
Total Teaching hours
20 hrs

Practical/Workshop Sessions:

• PPE demonstration
• Fire extinguisher handling
• Safety audit practice
• Mock emergency drill

Assessment:

• Quiz and assignments
• Safety case study report
• Practical demonstration
• Viva voce