Course syllabus - Process simulation
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
ERA304
Valid from
Spring semester 2014
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Energy Engineering
School
School of Business, Society and Engineering
Ratified
2013-02-01
Revised
2013-09-02
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Compendiums
Process technology and process simulation
Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik,
Objectives
The course will give deeper knowledge in the use of simulation within energy processes.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student shall be able to
- understand the principles behind commercial simulation tools
- select and use appropriate simulation tools for dynamic and steady-state simulations
- build and implement models in simulation tools for different applications related to the energy area
- validate simulation models towards real process data
- use models for different applications such as process optimization, system design, decision support and production planning
- analyse and critically review simulation results in relation to real process data
- show knowledge within the research area of process simulation
Course content
The course covers principles in building simulation models in process engineering, use of different tools for dynamic simulation, chemical equilibrium calculations and energy and material balances for different type of problems, simulation solvers, including simultaneous and sequential solvers, model verification and validation.
Tuition
Lectures, assignments
Specific requirements
At least 90 credits (ECTS credits), of which at least 7,5 credits are within mathematical modeling or equivalent experience. In addition, Swedish course B/2 and English course A/5. In cases where the course is offered in English, exemption from the Swedish course B/2 is given.
Examination
Project (PRO1), 7.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
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Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail