School of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering

                                             Instructor: Professor Miguel J. Bagajewicz

Research Group  URL: http://www.ou.edu/class/che-design

Class URL: http://www.ou.edu/class/che-design/che5480-13 (This web site)

Course Contents

Tentative list of topics covered. 

• Energy integration in process plants.
• Pinch technology
• Use of Mathematical programming to design Heat Exchanger Networks
• Energy Retrofit of Existing Units
• Optimization Theory
• Linear and Nonlinear Programming basic (and useful)concepts
• Use of GAMS (A commercial interface) and different “Solvers”
• Solution of Mixed Integer Non linear problem. Local and global solvers
• Simulation and optimization of Refrigeration Systems and LNG Processes.
• Gas Plants: Cleaning (CO2 removal, water removal), C2+ separation.
• Simulation and Optimization (Energy and Production) of Petroleum Fractionation Units.
• Steam and Power systems
• Pipeline Operations optimization.
• Effect of uncertainty. Design under uncertainty. 

Course Material

Office Hours

I have an open door policy. Walk in my office every time you want and I will interrupt whatever I am doing. In case you feel better having an appointment, arrange for one.  Two important rules to talk to me:

       1. Make sure you thought about the problem and have some analysis to offer together with your question
       2. Make sure you can explain you problem or make the question in one-two sentences.

Textbook

Homework 

No Homework. Suggested exercises will be distributed.

Grading System

The final project(s) will be assigned by the instructor. It could consist of an individual project, a group project, or both, depending on the scope. Students are welcome to propose projects.

Some Rules