Credits: 8. Grading scale: UG. Optional for: K4XPd, K4XPk, K4XPo. Course coordinator: Prof Guido Zacchi, Guido.Zacchi@kat.lth.se, Inst för kemiteknik. Prerequisites: Basic courses in chemical engineering. Assessment: Written report and oral presentation, obligatory assignments, obligatory participation in lectures and exercises. Homepage: http://www.kat.lth.se.

Aim
Application of feasibility studies on chemical engineering equipment plant design.

Contents
A major project work is performed in small groups. Examples of these industrial projects include comprehensive energy mapping of a complete plant, evaluation of an existing processing step, design of new equipment, etc. The projects are executed in close co-operation with industry. Environmental, energy conservation and economic aspects are emphasized. Written report and oral presentation of the results.

Literature
Coulson-Richardson: Chemical Engineering, vol 6, Design, 2nd edition 1996, Pergamon Press