Integrating computer applications into undergraduate courses: Process control and utility design

In this study, two types of utilities were under consideration; the shell and tube type and the multi-effect evaporator. By setting design parameters such as the dimensions of the tube, the calculation can be carried out to obtain the heat transfer area and cost. Utility design software development was performed using MATLAB software version 7.8, which is equipped with various advanced applications. Based on the analysis of the comparison between the use of a manual method and the use of software for the calculation of the four utilities, the overall average difference was less than 15%.
Source: Education for Chemical Engineers - Category: Chemistry Source Type: research