4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4017208ENR for all students in the 1st semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
Information is also available at the course sheet at the following link: CHIM - H514. Change the language to English in the dropdown menu on top of the page.
Deconvolution of cyclic networks and methods of convergence acceleration.
Optimisation methods used in the chemical industry (linear and dynamic programming)
Use of Gambit and Fluent, software and mathematical techniques for CFD calculations.
Solving practical problems with Aspen (VUB) en Fluent (ULB).
Language is English.
Course is common with the ULB students.
Process simulators, Aspen + and optimisation: VUB
CFD and Fluent: ULB
1. Decomposition of Nets, Chem. Eng. J. 3, 1972.
2. N. R. Amundson, Math. Meth. in Chem. Eng., Prentice Hall, 1966.
3. Seider, Seader and Lewin, Process Design Principles, J. Wiley, 1999
4. Edgar, Himmelblau and Lasdon, Optimization of chemical processes, Mc. Graw Hill, 2001
This course is part of the profile ‘Process technology’ of the Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering: Chemistry and Materials. The following learning goals and competences are aimed for:
A first part is related to knowledge of chemical process simulators, especially ‘Aspen +’.
A second part covers the techniques of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), use of Fluent.
Besides this, a practical knowledge of optimisation methods and convergence acceleration has to be obtained.
The following competences are aimed for:
The student should be able to apply knowledge obtained during courses of unit operations, heat and fluid sciences, reaction engineering on a practical industrial production process.
Use of ‘Aspen+’ for the description of an existing production process (at VUB).
Use of Fluent for the detailed calculation of convection in reactors (at ULB)
Students should be able to communicate in English (written and oral) and to work in a team.
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_2 integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
MA_3 the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes
MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_4 reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
MA_8 collaborate in a (multidisciplinary) team
MA_9 work in an industrial environment with attention to safety, quality assurance, communication and reporting
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has
MA_12 a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Written Exam determines 20% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 80% of the final mark.
Within the Written Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Permanent evaluation during project work. A written report is required, for both projects. A global mark, composed of 2 parts for both the Aspen and the Fluent project (40%, 40%) will be given.
Test on last exercise session (optimisation) (20%)
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology