CHEN E4500

Principles of Process
Design
Objectives
Outcomes
Course Objectives
CHEN E4500 Syllabus

CU ChemE Program Objectives

Educational Objectives:
The objectives of the Chemical Engineering program at the Columbia
University are:
to prepare students for careers in industries that require technical expertise in
chemical engineering.
to prepare students to assume leadership positions in industries that require
technical expertise in chemical engineering.
to enable students to pursue graduate-level studies in chemical engineering
and related technical or scientific fields (e.g. biomedical or environmental
engineering, materials science).
to provide a strong foundation for students to pursue alternative career paths,
especially careers in business, management, finance, law, medicine or
education.
to establish in students a commitment to life-long learning and service within
their chosen profession and society.
(http://cheme.columbia.edu/undergraduate-program-4 accessed 18 Jan 2015)

Program Outcomes
The following list is the Chemical Engineering Program Outcomes. The bold-faced font
phrases are the focus topics of this course:
Student Outcomes:
Upon graduation, we expect our students to have:
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health
and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
(ABET Criteria a-k http://cheme.columbia.edu/undergraduate-program-4 accessed 18 Jan 2015)

Course Objectives
Understand the development, synthesis, and use of chemical engineering
processes.
Understand and be able to assess the economic potential of a chemical
engineering process.
Understand the mechanical design of auxiliary chemical engineering
equipment.
Write and deliver oral efficient and professional chemical engineering design
reports.
Understand and be able to assess safety and environmental concerns
encountered in the chemical process industry.
(CHEN E4500 Course Syllabus, https://courseworks.columbia.edu/welcome/
accessed 18 Jan 2015)

Course Syllabus
1. CHEN E4500 Principles of Process Design
4.0 pts
2. Instructors:
Dr. Robert G. Bozic LTC USA(Ret)
818 Mudd Building
212-854-9637, robert.bozic@columbia.edu
Dr. Joe Porcelli
Dr. Haro Hartounian
822 Mudd Building
822 Mudd Building
212-854-4852
212-854-4852
3. Class Hours: Wednesday (1:10 PM 2:00 PM) and
4. Recitation Hours: Monday (1:00 PM -4:00 PM)
5. Classroom/Computer Rooms: TBA/ Mudd 251,
6.
Textbook and Materials (required and supplemental):
a.Textbook:
Product and Process Safety Design Principles, Synthesis, Analysis, and
Evaluation, 3rd Edition, Seider, Warren D., Seader, J.D. Lewin, Daniel R, and
Soemantri Widagdo New York: Wiley, 2009. ISBN-13:978-0470-04895-5

Course Description
Course Description: This course provides students with all the necessary
tools for performing hands-on process design in the work place. It consists of
two process design projects of increasing complexity, each addressing an area
of current importance. Students are expected to identify creative solutions
within the problem constraints. This course, in essence, simulates the
dynamics of work in the real world. Focus is placed on oral and written
presentation skills, as each design project culminates in an oral presentation,
and in the case of the second project, a written report.
(Bozic, Robert G. CHEN E4500 Course Description. 3/7/2015)

Course Requirements
Quantity
1

Graded Event
First Project (Excel/Matlab)
Group answers to assigned questions
Mid Term Presentation
Second Project (ASPEN Plus)
Group answers to assigned questions
Final Presentation
TOTAL

Points Subtotal

% of Total

350
650

17.5
32.5

350
650
2000 points

17.5
32.5

Graded Events
Quizzes and Exams: There are currently no planned in class quizzes and
exams
Report Guidance: Student groups must submit written reports each week. For
each of the report requirements will be specified for technical content and
correctness as it pertains to style. Collaboration between groups is prohibited.
(i.e. You are not allowed to share work or work with members of different
groups.) Each group will be treated as a different engineering firm designing a
process and then subsequently making a bid. As in the business world, you
would not be sharing you companys bid with competitor. We will execute this
course in similar fashion.

Graded Events (contd)

Homework: Use of files from previous classes is not authorized. You are ultimately
responsible for knowing all aspects of the problems. Copying solutions carelessly will
not achieve this and is against Columbia University Policy
http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/policy-conduct-and-discipline accessed 23 Nov
2014) If a student is suspected of a breach on academic integrity, the student will be
referred to the university office on matters of honor and academic integrity.

Course Resources
Course Works Web Site: https://courseworks.columbia.edu/welcome/ accessed 18 Jan
2015
Computer-Aided Tools: Each team will complete the final project using a computer-aided
tool, ASPEN. In 2015, in order to better serve the chemical engineers using ASPEN Plus
v8.6 Chemical Engineering Computer software, a chemical engineering computer aided
design software that is site licensed to Columbia University Computers in Mudd 251,
access to the ASPEN Tech web support is authorized. Each student can now request
access to ASPENTech Support Website at https://support.aspentech.com. The
instructions are alo located at the CHEN E4500 Courseworks site for students to request
the ASPENTech Web Support access. The pdf file with instructions for registering is
called,Student access to the AspenTech Support Website. Once you complete the
activation and click on their activation link, you will be able to view the Knowledge Base
and any web-based E-Learning modules on the Support Website
Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:00 AM 10:00 AM in Room 818 Mudd. Otherwise by
appointment. Email contact is the preferred method of contact for ease of recording
information. Other instructors will be by appointment.

Documentation
Reports, as well as all other graded submissions, must be documented as per the University
guidelines (
http://bulletin.engineering.columbia.edu/policy-conduct-and-discipline accessed 16 Dec 2014). You
will also be given additional guidance on how to prepare the written reports.
For reports, we will use the Chemical Engineering Progress style specified at the AIChE Web
site for documenting sources. (http://www.aiche.org/resources/publications/cep/guidelines-authors
and http://www.aiche.org/sites/default/files/docs/pages/CEP%20Reference%20Style.pdf accessed
18 Jan 2015) This is similar in style to the Institute Electrical Engineers (IEEE) style detailed in
David Beers book, A Guide to Writing as an Engineer, (pages p233- 248) as mentioned before in
the references section of this syllabus. As a back, up plan Beers Book and IEEE style can be
referenced.
For power point presentations we will use the American Psychological Association (APA) style of
parenthetical documentation for ease identification of resources in the slide show. (
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/quick-guide-on-references.aspx accessed 16 Dec 2014)
The Columbia University guidance on documentation policy is straightforward, and is also in
accordance with good professional ethical engineering practice. The intent of our method is simple.
You must identify all outside sources of ideas that are not your own. This means that if an idea did
not originate with you, you must identify the source. To do otherwise is inconsistent with the
principles of the Honor Code, the Engineering Code of Ethics, and the stated goals of Columbia
University. Furthermore, in the larger civilian society, failure to document an idea is illegal, and can
result in loss of engineering licensure, fines, and possible incarceration.
Academic honesty is a must - no copying of designs from other groups, and no using solutions
from prior years. Any hint of misconduct will earn an F grade for the course and a meeting with the

COURSE GUIDELINES FALL 2015

CHEN E4500x
PROCESS DESIGN COURSE GUIDELINES FALL 2015
Groups
Group Leader:
Each week one member of the group is elected to be the group leader; this leadership
will rotate to other members each week.
The group leader is responsible for:
Coordinating the activities for the week;
Arranging the groups internal meetings.
Coordinating the preparation of the weekly presentation.
Leading the weeks presentation to their advisor.
Acting as the interface to the groups advisor to clarify any issues about the
weeks work or any group issues that might arise.
Group Member Responsibilities:
- Actively participate in the execution of the work, preparation of presentation, and
presenting of weeks work.
- Contribute an equal percentage of the groups effort.
- Understand what the group has done to solve the assignment.
- Be present at each weekly meeting with the Professor, or request in advance to be
excused for appropriate reason; the group needs to agree to this also.

Presentations
Presentations
Weekly:
Weekly group presentation will be evaluated as a group for the quality of the
answers to the questions, and for individual participation.
The weekly meeting with your advisor should take a total of ~35 minutes- 15
minutes to present the groups results and 20 minutes for discussion; therefore,
the weekly presentation must be brief, to the point, and show your results and
reasoning.
Weekly presentation document should be a brief overview of your findings.
The document should have:
Title Page/Coversheet with the following: the reports title; the number and
name of the course; the instructors name; the students name(s), the group
number, class year for each student, the company name; the location of the
company, the date, and the revision number.
and executive summary, with other details being in an attachment;
Use as few words as possible in executive summary to get your point across.

Welcome!
Bock Flow Diagrams must illustrate the following:
1.pieces of equipment denoted typically by a rectangle, clear labels must be used
illustrating function of equipment.
2.the order of the flow diagram is from left to right and with gravity bias (i.e. gases
shown exiting the top of a block and condensate from the bottom)
3.lines linking the equipment must show flow direction.
4.each commodity should be clearly marked with flow rate values and units,
composition values and unit and the proper units must show dimensional homogeneity.
When a flow rate or composition is unknown then a variable must be chosen to
represent the unknown information.
5. The operating conditions (T, and P) of each piece of equipment must be specified
and should be clearly marked with values and the proper units showing dimensional
homogeneity with the other variables. When a temperature of pressure is unknown, then
a variable must be chosen to represent the unknown information. (Felder, 2000) (Walker,
2009) (Graham, 2012)
Each member should present a portion of the presentation
Midterm/Final Presentation:

More information will be provided as we get closer to these formal presentations.

Welcome!
CHEN E4500 changes and similarities from
2014
to
2015
Up to 6
students/group

Currently 3 students/group
New Faculty Team
Teaming up with industry
professionals for a new safety
focus
New ASPEN Support Site

Design Problem Based Learning Model

Welcome!

Welcome! I am excited and impressed that you have taken on

this academic challenge! Welcome to CHEN E4500 Principles of
Process Design!

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13 Aug 2015 AIChE-MetroSection Email (http://www.aiche-metrony.org/ accessed 25 Aug 2015)
Special Job Alert:
Entry-Level Engineering position
Local-based Engineering company seeks an entry-level Engineer.
We are looking for a self-motivated person willing to work at job sites, as well as in an office setting.
Responsibilities for the position will include: Environmental and Engineering report writing, preparation
of CAD drawings, code interpretation (building, fire, and environmental), preparation of permit
applications, and routine dealings with various governmental agencies.
Position Requirements: B.S. in Environmental, Chemical or Civil Engineering, and excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of CAD drafting software (AutoCAD or similar)
preferred. Valid driver's license, and access to transportation required.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a Drug & Alcohol screening test, and a background check.
We are a smoke-free environment.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to: Rosalie Filocoma (
Rosalie@AMC-Engineering.com), Office Manager, AMC Engineering PLLC, Jericho, NY.

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13 Aug 2015 AIChE-MetroSection Email (http://www.aiche-metrony.org/ accessed 25 Aug 2015)
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 29th.
Topic : The Future of Chemical Engineering
Speaker: Dr. Cheryl I. Teich , President of the AIChE
(American Institute of Chemical Engineers ), and Reaction Engineering Expertise Leader in
Dow Chemical's Engineering Solutions Technology Center. Bio
Venue : Ukrainian East Village Restaurant, 140 Second Ave. (near 9th Street), Manhattan. Map.
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
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Registration: ALL attendees MUST pre-register before the meeting... by Thursday, Sept. 24th.... if space is
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AIChE, Metro NY Section: Fall 2015 Meetings
******************************************
* Monday, October 19th Dinner Meeting
Speaker: Marisabel Dolan , Senior Consultant, Energy & Chemicals Advisory, Nexant Inc.
Topic: Staying Competitive in a Feedstock Driven Market.
When: Monday, Oct. 19th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (5:30-6:30 pm: Registration, Networking & Buffet Dinner; 6:307:30 pm: Program)
Where: Pfizer Building, 219 East 42nd Street, Manhattan. Map
* Tuesday, November 17th Career Day at the Chem Show (A Special Event for Juniors and Seniors
attending the Chem Show) (tentative date)
Keynote Speaker: Jessica Stinson , Senior Consultant, at Century Associates Executive Search . Bio
Panelists: to be determined (Young Professionals in various sectors employing chemical engineers)
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 1- 3:30 pm (1 pm: Keynote Address; 1:45 pm Panel Discussion; 2:45 pm Q&A; 3
pm Refreshments )
Where: Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, Manhattan.
Contact Us: Email: info@aiche-metrony.org Phone: 917-684-1659
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