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Program Details

Chemical Engineering Design - CED3601

• Diploma
• Year module
• NQF level: 6
• Credits: 24
• Module presented in English
• Pre-requisite: CEF1501, CEF2601
• Co-requisite: CET2601, SPP2601, REE2601, CPT2601
• Purpose: The purpose of this module is to give students an appreciation of the various design decisions and the key steps involved in carrying out a process design.
• Students will learn how to prepare and present process flow diagrams and other necessary documentation necessary for design.
• Students will learn to select, size and estimate the cost of typical chemical engineering equipment.
• Students will also learn how to estimate the capital and operating costs of the plant and will also be introduced to methods used for economic evaluation of projects.
• Students will also be made aware of the environmental issues and safety aspects related to the design of processes.
• This module is part of the Diploma in Chemical Engineering.