Nirma University

Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering Department

Course Policy

B.Tech. Chemical Engineering

Semester: V Academic Year: 2020-21, Term: Odd

Course Code : 2CH503, Modeling and Simulation

& Name
Credit : L T P C
Details
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Course Co- : Dr. M H Joshipura
ordinator
Contact No. : milind.joshipura@nirmauni.ac.in
& Email M. 9825434839
Office : A-108
Visiting : 1.30 pm to 2.00 pm (except Wednesday)
Hours Through out the day on working Saturday
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Course : Dr. M H Joshipura

Faculty
Contact No. : As above
& Email
Office : As above
Visiting : As above
Hours : As above
Course Blog
1. Introduction to Course :

Modeling is the representation of the physical systems in to mathematical expressions. Various

systems are existing in chemical process plants and studies of such systems under variation in
one of the parameters is important. Simulation is a tool to see the effect one of the many
parameters on the system. Modeling can be used to simulate process for the given inputs.

Course aims at making students aware about the importance of modeling in Chemical
engineering. Students should be able to model and process and simulate it for various
disturbances.

Pre requisite course: Mathematics, Computational Chemical Engineering laboratory,

Good knowledge of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics is preferable.

Working Together:

I will encourage working in groups with other students in the class. You will learn the
material faster and understand it better by discussing it with your peers. However, keep
in mind that for those assignments where individual work is required, the report has to
show original work and an appropriate understanding of the subject.

Computers and the Internet:

Computer generated reports are highly encouraged. For the coming century, you cannot
be an efficient engineer without having a solid background in computer usage. Thus, the
use of spreadsheets, graphics packages, and programming languages are encouraged in
this class. It is highly recommended that you become proficient in at least one computer
algebra system (e.g., MATLAB). They are going to be a great tool for you throughout the
chemical engineering curriculum and professional career

2. Course Outcomes:
Course Outcomes (CO):
At the end of the course, student will be able to-
1. explain the structure of modular and equation oriented mode simulators
2. identify the partitions of flow diagram and tear stream(s) for a given partition
3. develop mathematical models for different unit operations in chemical engineering
4. apply various simulators for simulation of the chemical processes

3. Syllabus: Teaching Hours : 30

Syllabus: Teaching
Hours

Unit I Introduction 04

General aspects of modeling and simulation, process synthesis and process

analysis, study and applications of fundamental laws, introduction to regression
analysis, basics of various numerical methods, stochastic modelling.

Unit II Modeling and Simulation of Chemical Engineering Systems 08

 Modeling of various unit operations like absorber, isotherms mixture, reactors
etc., state space representation of the system of equations, linearization of
nonlinear systems.

Unit III Modular Approaches & Equation Solving Approaches 12

Modular approaches to process simulation, equation-solving approach, structure

of modular and equation oriented mode, precedence-ordering of equation set,
partitioning the flow sheet, tearing algorithms, algorithms based on the signal
flow graph, basic tearing algorithm, concept of degrees of freedom, degree of
freedom analysis for various physical unit operations.

Unit IV Introduction to Various Software/Simulators 06

Introduction to software like MATLAB, POLYMATH etc., introduction to

simulators like HYSYS, CHEMCAD etc. and their usage in process engineering.

3.1 Self-study:
The self study contents will be declared at the commencement of semester. Around 10% of the
questions will be asked from self study contents.
Following topics are to be considered for Self Study

1) Statistical analysis of empirical model fitting

2) Developing models of chemical systems

3.2 References:

1. Luyben W. L., Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers, McGraw
Hill Publication.
2. Babu B. V., Process Plant Simulation, Oxford Publication.
3. Biegler L. T., Grossman I. E., Westerberg A. W., Systematic Methods of Chemical Process
Design, Prentice Hall Publication.
4. Ramirez W. F., Computational Methods for Process Simulation, Butterworth-Heinemann.

4. Laboratory details: (List of Experiments, Schedule, assessment

policy)

Sr No List of Practical Schedule CO

1. Matrix Operations & Plotting First week (Two 4

turns)

2. Use of GOAL SEEK & Solver Second week 4

(Two turns)
3. Regression using Excel Third Week 4

(Two Weeks)

4. Simultaneous system of Linear Fourth Week 4

Equations (Polymath)
5. Non-Linear equations (Polymath) Fourth Week 4

6 Ordinary Differential Equations Fifth Week 4

(Polymath)
(Two weeks)

7. Regression Analysis (Polymath) Sixth Week 4

8. To familiarize students with basic Sixth week 4

inputs required for MATLAB
9. To write simple codes for solving Seventh Week 4
chemical engineering models using
MATLAB (Two turns)

10. To develop a model and solve the Eighth Week 1, 4

same using MATLAB
11. To solve ordinary differential Eighth week 1, 4
equations with the help of
MATLAB
12. To familiarize students with basics Ninth week 4
inputs required for steady state
simulations using Aspen.HYSYS
13. To perform steady state Ninth Week 4
simulations of various basic unit
operations part I
14. To perform steady state Tenth Weeks 4
simulations of basic unit
operations- part II (Two turns)

15. To make student learn how to Eleventh Week 4

enter reaction and how to simulate
different kinds of reactors in (Two turns)
Aspen.HYSYS
16. To familiarize students with Twelfth Week 4
various logical operators of
Aspen.HYSYS (Two Turns)

17. To perform steady state Thirteenth week 4

simulations of some simple flow
sheets (Two turns)

18. To perform a process design of a Fourteenth Week 4

multi component distillation
column (Two weeks)
 19. To perform steady state simulation Fifteenth Week 4
of a case study (Any one)
(Two turns)

5. Tutorial details: ( problem sheet, schedule, assessment policy)

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6. Assessment Policy

6.1 Component wise Continuous Evaluation (CE), Laboratory Practical Work

(LPW) & Semester End Examination (SEE) weightage:

Assessment CE LPW SEE

scheme
Component 0.4 0.2 0.4
weightage
Quiz Assignments Comprehensive Continuous Viva
(3 Nos. each 30% Evaluation Evaluation 75 Voce 100 Marks
of 10 marks) (30 Marks) 40% (40 Marks) % (120 Marks) 25%
30%
(30 Marks)
100 Marks 100 Marks

6.2 Assessment Policy for Continuous Evaluation (CE)

Assessment of Continuous Evaluation comprises of three components.

1. Three quizzes will be conducted. It will be conducted online/ offline and will be of
10 marks each.
2. Assignment would be given to every student or a group of students and will be
comprising of various activities during the teaching learning process.
3. There will be comprehensive evaluation distributed amongst the students student
will have to prepare a video and presentation and submit the same. Evaluation
will be based on presentation and video submitted.

6.3 Assessment Policy for Laboratory and Project Work (LPW)

Assessment of Laboratory and Project Work comprises of two components.
1. Continuous assessment for laboratory experiments will be conducted. There will
be 12 experiments, each carrying weightage of 10 marks. At the end of the course
total marks obtained out of 120 will be converted according to weightage
assigned. Assessment of Experiment will be carried out based on parameters like
Completion of lab work file, understanding of the experiment performed,
originality, involvement of the student, regularity, discipline etc. during the
session.
2. A practical examination for LPW component will be conducted as per academic
calendar. It will carry a weightage of 25 marks.
6.4 Assessment Policy for Semester End Examination (SEE)
A written examination of 3 hour duration will be conducted for the course as per
academic calendar. It will carry 100 marks and marks obtained out of 100 will be
converted as per weightage assigned.

7 Lesson Plan

Modeling
Lecture Topic CO
No

1,2 Discussing Course Design Policy. Introduction to modeling and 1

simulation and its importance in chemical processing industries,
Classification of models and applications

3-5 Development and application of Fundamental Laws including 1,4

Continuity equations, Energy Equations, Transport equations and
Kinetic Equations

6-7 Classification of mathematical modeling, based on independent 1

variables, dependent variables, based on state of the process

10-11 Boundary conditions, The black box principle 1

12-13 Unit Operation Equipment like Heat Exchangers, Evaporators, 1,4

Flash Drum, Distillation, Extraction, and Absorption.

14-15 Reactors like CSTRs' with different operating conditions, Batch 1,4

reactors and Plug Flow Reactors

Simulations

Lecture Topic CO

No.

1-3 Modeling Aspects, Physical Modeling, Mathematical Modeling 1

Simulation: Classification of Models, Development of models

4-6 Structure of a Simulator, Approach to solve simulation problems 2

Introduction to computer programming.

7-9 Degrees of freedom analysis, Finding degrees of freedom for 4

various unit operations like Distillation, Absorber etc.
10-12 Modular Approaches to Process Simulation, The Equation-solving 2,3
approach, Precedence-ordering of Equation Sets, Various Tearing
algorithms

13-15 Introduction to process simulator like Aspen.Hysys and 5

mathematical tool like MATLAB.

8 Teaching-learning methodology: (Mention the proposed)

 Lectures: Use of Black board, PPT, Discussion, Case Studies etc. Video lectures and
animation will also be used to enhance the teaching learning process, resources
on LMS.
 Laboratory: A YouTube channel is developed and students will be encouraged to learn
the software through this channel. They will perform different experiments on
Aspen.HYSYS simulator.

9. Active learning techniques (Mention the proposed)

 Flipped Class-room
 Muddiest Points

10 Types of Special/Innovative Assignments, Term Papers, mini

Projects etc.
 Term papers: Topics will be allotted after Class Test. It may be allotted to a group
or an individual. Expected outcome would be communicated. Submission of the
same will be before the end of teaching phase IV.

11. Course Material:

 LMS course page
 Course Policy
 PPTs, Notes, other Material
 Assignments, Tutorials, Lab Manuals
 Question bank
 Web-links, Blogs, Video Lectures, Journals
 Animations /Simulations, Software
 Advanced topics
 Industries/Organizations

Please refer the LMS course page for above details.

12. Course Outcome Attainment:

 Use of formal evaluation components of continuous evaluation, tutorials,
laboratory work, semester end examination
 Informal feedback during course conduction
13. Academic Integrity Statement

Students are expected to carry out assigned work under Continuous Evaluation (CE) component
and LPW component independently. Copying in any form is not acceptable and will invite strict
disciplinary action. Evaluation of corresponding component will be affected proportionately in
such cases. Academic integrity is expected from students in all components of course assessment.