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Course unit

Advanced thermodynamics for process simulation

Last updated: 22/02/2024

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Course Director(s):

BOUILLOT Baptiste

General Description:

The unit is composed of two sections :

  • Thermodynamics and phase equilibrium (in the form of courses and supervised studies using simulation software)
  • Use of process simulation software applied to a real practical case (in the form of extended practical courses)

Key words:

Thermodynamics Simulation Processes

Number of teaching hours

45

Fields of study

Chemistry, Process Engineering

Teaching language

French

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: Classification level Priority
Dealing with phase equilibrium problems using an adapted thermodynamic model 4. Analyse Important
Producing a flow-sheet (process diagram) with simulation software tools 3. Apply Useful
Producing and understanding the functional simulation of an industrial process 7. Create Essential

Learning assessment methods

Percentage ratio of individual assessment Percentage ratio of group assessment
Written exam: 0 % Project submission: 0 %
Individual oral exam: 0 % Group presentation: 35 %
Individual presentation: 0 % Group practical exercise: 30 %
Individual practical exercise: 0 % Group report: 35 %
Individual report: 0 %
Other(s): 0 %

Programme and content

Type of teaching activity Content, sequencing and organisation
Course

Advanced Thermodynamics

A course on process simulation in general, and introduction to thermodynamic tools. An advanced course with immediate practical use (via. supervised studies and practical courses).

Students will develop their knowledge of the thermodynamics of mixing and learn how to use thermodynamic models in professional software programmes. The course will be accompanied by a hard-copy document which can be used throughout the professional life of a process engineer. The course is organised as follows :

L'articulation de la partie Courses est la suivante :

  • Theory of phase equilibrium
  • Representation of modelling of each phase and equilibrium writing (liquid-vapour, liquid-liquid, liquid-solid…)
  • Review of different thermodynamic models (equations of state, activity coefficient models) and familiarisation with their use.
  • Presentation of thermodynamic simulation tools and process simulation in general.

A sector professional (A. Favre, IFPEN) will introduce the section on process simulations.

Practical information: 2 X 1h30 followed each time by supervised computer work.
Supervised studies

Advanced Thermodynamics

Practical application of the theoretical section using Pro/II software.

The primary aim for students is to know how to use a thermodynamic tool and to obtain the classic properties of the thermodynamics of mixing (properties of phase changes, phase equilibrium…)

The second essential point is the choice of the thermodynamic model with practical courses to illustrate this.

Students will subsequently possess the critical mind and the necessary approach required by the engineer to carry out coherent process simulations.

Practical information: 4 X 1h30 sessions.
Practical courses

Process Simulation

Group work on producing a process simulation. A choice of two subjects:

  • Simulation of a gas plant
  • Simulation of a biodiesel production process

The expected outcomes are as follows :

  • Appropriation of Pro/II simulation software
  • Production of a process diagram
  • Production of a simulation
  • Production of optimisation
  • Estimation of investment and production costs
  • Maintaining a critical approach to simulation and the role of hypotheses (thermodynamic models, unit sizing ..)

Practical information :

  • Approx. 24h,
  • Assessment of the unit based on the extended practical course work, in the form of a report and an oral presentation before a jury composed of school teachers and an invited professional partner. (A.Favre, IFPEN)