CHEG 4600 - Plant Economics and Project Design

A lecture and laboratory consideration of: Process synthesis and operability characteristics; dynamics of chemical process industries; project evaluation and review; optimization in design and selection of process and/or equipment alternatives; environmental, health, final disposal, and safety in the design of chemical processes; basis for cost estimation. Emphasis will be on acquiring business skills, understanding of project planning and management, life cycle, economics, and the impact of projects on various stakeholders. Oral and written reports of individual and team efforts.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: CHEG 3120, CHEG 3300, and CHEG 3810.(CHEG 3810 may be taken concurrently.) A minimum grade of “C” is required in CHEG prefixed prerequisites.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Will be offered as honors courses for interested students.
Cross-Listed: CHEG 4600 is cross-listed with PAPR 4600. A student may not receive credit for both CHEG 4600 and PAPR 4600.
Lecture Hours - Laboratory Hours: (2 - 3)