Dr. Kostas Apostolou

3 unit(s) This course covers simulation and analysis of integrated process units within a chemical process plant. Key topics covered are: process flow diagrams and simulation models, process analysis using simulation model, rudimentary process optimization and plant simulation Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MA3 , PROCTECH 2EC3 ,3CT3 and registration in Level IV of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s) Steady-state energy balances including possible reactions. Combined mass and energy balances. First and second law of thermodynamics. Physical/chemical equilibrium. Application to industrial processes. Drawing and interpretation of Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID). Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two and one half hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3, PROCTECH 2CE3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s) Steady-State mass balances with possible recycle and reactions. Gas laws. Phase rule. Vapour-liquid equilibrium basics. Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two and one half hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1MC3, 1PH3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s) Fluid statics, flow in closed conduits, dimensional analysis and similarity, energy and Bernoulli’s equation, flow kinematics, hydraulic cross-sections, energy loss in piping system, fluid Machinery. Three lectures, one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3TS3

3 unit(s) Thermodynamic principles; heat engines; gas turbine cycles; air conditioning; conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer, heat transfer coefficients, heat exchangers, vehicle thermal management components and systems. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AE3; ENGTECH 1CH3, 1MT3, 1PH3, and registration in level II or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program