CHE 604

PLANT DESIGN AND ECONOMICS

Tutorial 1

1. There are 3 diagrams used by process engineers to describe the flow of chemical in a
process. On which of these diagrams would you expect to see the following items.
(a) The temperature and pressure of a process stream
(b) An overview of a multiple unit process
(c) A major control loop
(d) A pressure indicator
(e) A pressure relief valve

2. Give reasons on the importance of reviewing a 3D model (actual/virtual) of a plant for
a process engineer before the construction phase of the plant.

3. Name five things that would affect the locations of different pieces of equipment
when determining the layout of equipment in a process unit.


4. In the context of process modelling tools, describe the functions of operator training
simulator (OTS) in a chemical plant.