NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 程序設計實務(4256)
(Eng.) Practice in Process Design
Offering Dept Department of Chemical Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 1 Teacher Yan-Yu Chen
Department Department of Chemical Engineering/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course dives deep into the complexities of designing chemical process plants. Students will master simulation tools to evaluate and optimize designs, tackling challenges in feedstock selection, reaction pathways, and process configurations.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
In this course, you will learn how to use process simulation to design, evaluate, and improve chemical processes. You'll gain skills in building simulations, analyzing their performance, and optimizing them for key factors like energy efficiency and economic viability.
1.Solid foundations on fundamental scientific and professional chemical engineering knowledge.
2.Substantiated expertise on distinct areas including biotechnology, polymer science, and precision chemical processing.
3.Proficiency of analyzing problems and identifying key points with rigorous logic.
4.Courage to confront challenges and initiate discoveries.
5.Philosophy of interdisciplinary study and proactive learning.
6.Attitude of active participation and efficient communication.
7.Spirit of rightfulness and moral courage.
8.Awareness of environmental responsibilities and globalization trend.
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 9/10 Introduction of this course (Lecture)
Week 2 9/17 Concept of Process Engineering and Process Simulation (Lecture)
Week 3 9/24 Tutorial 1—Getting Started
Week 4 10/1 Tutorial 2—Physical Property Modeling
Week 5 10/8 Tutorial 3—Problem Solving Tools
Week 6 10/15 Tutorial 4—Heat Exchangers
Week 7 10/22 Tutorial 5—Advanced Problem Solving Tools
Week 8 10/29 Tutorial 6—Chemical Reactor Models
Week 9 11/5 Tutorial 7—Equilibrium-Based Distillation Models
Week 10 11/12 Midterm oral presentation
Week 11 11/19 Midterm exam - Computer-based test
Week 12 11/26 Heat integration
Week 13 12/3 Capital cost estimation
Week 14 12/10 Waste Minimization and Pollution Abatement and Safety
Week 15 12/17 Case study
Week 16 12/24 Final oral presentation - Promoting, Consulting and Proofing
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Attendance (15%) + Mid-term Oral (21.3%) + Final-term Oral (63.7%)
Textbook & other References
Learn Aspen Plus in 24 hours, Second Edition, Thomas A. Adams II, Mc Gray Hill.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
iLearning
Office Hours
Monday 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday 13:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 18:00
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
04.Quality Education   06.Clean Water and Sanitation   07.Affordable and Clean Energy   08.Decent Work and Economic Growth   09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure   11.Sustainable Cities and Communities   12.Responsible Consumption   13.Climate Action   17.Partnerships for the Goalsinclude experience courses:Y
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