ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT/DESIGN: COURSE CODE

Semester: 20222
Lecturer JUNAIDAH JAI, SHARMEELA MATALI

Programme EH220 : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS.) CHEMICAL

Course CHE471 : CHEMICAL PROCES PRINCIPLES I

Credit Hours 3.0 : 3 hours Lecture and 1 hour Tutorial

Evaluation Group work : Assignment 2 20%

Group CEEH2202A, B, C, D, E

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assignment utilizes the approach of problem-based learning related to material balance. This
assignment is motivated by understanding the fundamental of material balance in solving and analysing
the problem given.

2.0 COURSE AND PROGRAMME OUTCOMES WITH COMPLEX ENGINEERING PROBLEMS &
KNOWLEDGE PROFILE

This assignment/project/design addresses one (1) course outcomes and one (1) programme outcomes
(PO) which are mapped to complex engineering problem characteristics (WP) and the required
knowledge profiles (WK) as shown in Table 1.

However, for solving the complex engineering problems (CPS), only 15% from the addressed problem will
be covered.

Table 1: Mapping of Course Outcomes-Programme Outcome- Complex Engineering Problems (WP) &
Knowledge Profile (WKs)

Course Programme Outcome Complex Engineering Knowledge Profile (WKs)

Outcomes Problems (WP)
CO3 - Evaluate PO2: Identify, formulate, WP1 (Knowledge) – in WK3:(Engineering
process problems research literature and depth engineering Fundamentals): A systematic,
related to non- analyse complex knowledge at the level of theory-based formulation of
reactive and chemical engineering one or more of WK3, WK4,
reactive material
engineering fundamentals
problems reaching WK5, WK6 or WK8 which required in the engineering
balance substantiated allows a fundamental discipline.
conclusions using first based, first principles
principles of
analytical approach.
mathematics, natural
sciences and WK8: (Research Literature)
engineering sciences. WP2 (Conflicting Engagement with selected
requirements) – wide- knowledge in the research
ranging or conflicting literature of the discipline
technical, engineering and
other issues.
(sources related to the
issues/problems/ solutions)
WP3 (Analysis) - no
obvious solution and require
 abstract thinking, originality
in analysis to formulate
suitable steel design
structural.

3.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT/DESIGN

At the end of this assignment, the students should be able to:

a) Apply the fundamental knowledge/basic concepts taught in the classroom to directly relate to
engineering problems.
b) Participate actively to engineering topic in designing a chemical plant, especially on the material
balance, single phase systems and multi phase systems.
c) Analyse the identified problem and evaluate the solution.

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT

A chemical company propose to build an ammonia production plant using Haber process method to
produce pure liquid ammonia. As a group of engineers in the company, you are assigned to write a
material balance proposal for the plant.

5.0 STUDENT INSTRUCTION

a) Introduce background of the product including the raw materials, reaction equation involved in the
process and application of the product. The introduction should be supported with related references.

b) Propose a simple flow diagram of the process with complete labelling, which consists of feed mixer,
reactor and separator as the main equipment. For optimum production, the unreacted reactants
should be recycled and purging is introduced to prevent accumulation of recycled reactants in the
system. (non-CPS)

c) State basis of calculation and solve the material balance when overall conversion of process is
within 80-90 %. Several suitable assumptions should be introduced in solving the material balance,
such as basis of calculation, single pass conversion (50-60)% and compound ratio in the fresh feed
stream.

d) Present the material balance summary (from part c) in table form. The summary should consist of
the mole and mass flow rates of each stream. Material balance of the process should be validated by
comparing the mass in and mass out of each unit operation, which lead to a conclusion of the
proposed design.
e) Fresh N2 gas of one (1) kmole is stored in a 500 L tank before use in the production. The gas
temperature should be set within a range of 150-200 oC. Identify the suitable pressure to be set for
the storage when the gas behaviour is considered as i) an ideal gas (ideal gas equation of state) and
ii) non-ideal gas (compressibility-factor equation of state). Compare the difference between the
calculated pressure. Comment on the behavior of the gas (idea or non-ideal) and conclude which
equation of state should be considered in solving the problem.

f) The gas product stream from the reactor which consists of ammonia and un-reacted reactant is fed
to a liquid-gas separator. Objective of the separator is to condense the ammonia and recycle the
unreacted reactant. In the separator, the gas mixture is in equilibrium with its liquid. The liquid phase
consists only of ammonia leaving the separator as a liquid outlet stream. On the other hand, the gas
phase consists of non-condensable raw materials N2 and H2 leaves the separator as a recycle
stream. Composition of the outlet gas and liquid streams from the separator are as in part c). Use
the process condition and Raoult’s law, determine suitable temperature (T) of the separator when
system pressure (P) is set within the range of 8-10 atm. To determine the T, please state which
condition should be considered between bubble point temperature and dew point temperature; and
justify the choice. You may use goal seek in excel in solving the problem.

Some errors are detected during the process and suddenly the temperature of the separator
increases to double the T value. Comment on how the temperature affects the efficiency of the
separator when pressure is set to constant.

6.0 SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT/DESIGN

ASSIGNMENT 2

Date : 6 July 2022 (Wednesday)

Time released: 10:00 am
Submission Due Date: 18 July 2022 (Monday)
Submission Due Time : 11:00 pm

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This is group assignment of 4 to 5 students.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Plagiarism is totally not allowed. Penalty will be given to those involved.
4. Use the following file name for the assignment submission:
Group number_EH2202group_A2 (Example: G1_EH2202D_A2)
5. Group number and name of group member should be stated in the front page of the
assignment report.
6. The assignment should be submitted in pdf file to the assessment folder instructed by
your lecturer.
7. Late submission will not be entertained and considered as no submission.

7.0 EVALUATION SCHEME

The assignment is evaluated in areas of (1) process diagram, (2) assumption, data information (ref) and
calculation (3) conflicting issues on choice and comparison in solving problem, (4) validation and
justification on solving problem and (5) format writing. The detailed rubric of each area based on criterion
is given in the appendix.

Prepared by: Vetted by: Moderated by;

OBE Committee

Date:
Dr Norliza Ibrahim
PM Dr Junaidah Jai Resource Person
School of Chemical School of Chemical
Engineering, Collage of Engineering, Collage of
Engineering, Engineering
UiTM Shah Alam UiTM Shah Alam

Date: 19 May 2022 Date: 1 July 2022

 Appendix

Student Name
Student ID
WP Performance Descriptors for Rubric Design 1 2 3 4 5 Points Full Marks
Criteria Process flow Process flow diagram Process flow diagram is Process flow diagram is Propose flow diagram is
Propose a process flow diagram is provided is provided but not provided and provided and clear with complete
diagram but incorrect relevant acceptable but lack of acceptable but with labeling 5
labeling inappropriate labeling

Assumption, data Assumption, data

Assumption, data Assumption. data Assumption, data
Depth of information and information and
1 Assumption, data information information and information and indormation and
knowledge calculation are calculation are 10
(ref) and calculation calculation are provided calculation are provided calculation are correct
required provided but provided but not
but not clear but with minor error and clear
incorrect relevant

The report is written The report is written The report is writen The report is writen The report is writen with
without proper witn inconsistent with proper format with with good format good and presantable
format format minor inconsistency format 5
Format

The chosen range, The chosen range and The chosen range, The chosen range, The chosen range,
Choose the suitable range of comparison data and calculation are comparison data and comparison data are comparison data and
condition, compare the choice of condition provided with error, choice of condition are correct but choice of choice of condition are
Conflicting
2 calculated data and choose are not provided but comparison data provided but with minor condition has minor correct 15
requirements
the suitable condition for the and choice of error error
process condition are not
provided.

Validation of the material The validation is The validation is

The validation is The validation is correct The validation is correct
3 Analysis balance calculation provided but with provided but with minor 15
incorrect but not clear and clear
error error

Overall Performance 50