Objectives-The course focuses on the selection of processing steps and their interconnection into a complete manufacturing system to transform raw materials into desired products -You learn how to design complete processes for commodity chemicals as well as fine and speciality chemicals production -You develop valuable transferable skills, including use of design and modelling software such as Hysys, ProII, Matlab and Aspenplus
Entry requirementsThe course is for recently graduated scientists and engineers who are interested in developing their understanding of chemical process design and want to develop their career in the production of commodity chemicals and fine and speciality chemicals.
Academic titleMSc, PG Certificate, PG Diploma Advanced Chemical Process Design
Course descriptionCourse description
How will you benefit?
-Advanced training in the most recent principles and concepts of process design ensure you are up to date with the most progressive ideas in the field
-Regular feedback from senior businessmen and women from prestigious international companies mean that the course is considered to be of high quality and extremely relevant to industry
-The qualification you gain will be recognised all around the world and the excellent reputation of the course amongst employers mean that you will immediately enhance your career prospects
-Training in the use of process simulation software and other software tools means that you graduate with skills which are highly useful to employers
-The availability of e-learning material enables you to plan your time to study at your own pace - and you can choose between studying full-time at the University or part-time through distance learning
Module details
The course can be studied part-time by distance learning or full-time in attendance at the University.
-The amount of effort required by a student is measured in credits. An MSc requires the completion of 180 credits, a Diploma 120 credits and a Certificate 60 credits.
-The MSc has two major segments, the taught part and a research project. You study six 15 credit Units and the 30 credit Unit on Research Training Techniques and Methodology. Following the successful completion of these you go on to complete your 60 credit Dissertation Project (total 180 credits).
-The Postgraduate Diploma requires successful completion of six 15 credit Units and the 30 credit Unit on Research Training Techniques and Methodology (total 120 credits).
-The Postgraduate Certificate requires successful completion of four 15 credit Units (total 60 credits).
-Each of the individual Units is available to study as a shorter training course - a great way to learn new skills and enhance your professional development
The Units studied are:
-Computer Aided Process Design (15 Credits)
-Energy Systems (15 Credits)
-Separation System Design (15 Credits)
-Batch Processing (15 Credits)
-Reaction System Design (15 Credits)
-Control of Chemical Processes (15 Credits)
-Research Training Techniques and Methodology - including Design Project (30 Credits)
-Dissertation Project (60 Credits)
Accrediting organisations
Many of the Units are approved as training courses for professionals by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers).
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