Al-Fayha College
Chemical Engineering Department
CHE 403 – Process Design and Economics Second Semester 2025-2026 (252)
Course Instructor:
Dr. Mohammed Qasem
Email: m.qasam@fayha.edu.sa
Office: Building 200, First Floor, Faculty Office 3.
Class Information
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 6:00 – 8:50 PM
Textbook:
Richard Turton, Richard C. Bailie, Wallace B. Whiting, Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, Debangsu Bhattacharyya, “Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes”, Fourth Edition, Pearson Education International, 2012.
References:
Max Peters, Klaus Timmerhaus, Ronald West, “Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers”, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
R K Sinnott, Gavin Towler, Chemical Engineering Design – Principles, Practice and Economics of Plant and Process Design”, Elsevier, 2nd Edition (2012).
Course Objectives
Introducing the Process flow diagrams and plant layout, conceptual design and synthesis of process flow diagrams, understanding the process conditions, technical analysis of chemical processes and use of heuristics in design and analysis, and use of simulation in equipment design and process synthesis. Engineering economic analysis of chemical processes with particular emphasis on estimation of capital cost, estimation of cost of manufacturing, time value of money, depreciation, cash flow, profitability and financial analysis, methods for decision making among alternatives.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Describe the process flow diagrams of a chemical process
2. Synthesize a process flow diagram from conceptual process design
3. Analyze and justify the process conditions
4. Apply heuristics and simulation in process equipment design
5. Estimate capital investment and cost of manufacturing
6. Evaluate the profitability and analyze the economics of a chemical plant
Pre-requisites: CHE 305
Grading Policy:
Attendance & Participation 5%
Quizzes 15%
Midterm Exam 25%
Homework Assignments 10%
Project 10%
Final Exam 35%
Tentative Class Schedule (Semester 252)
Lectures Topics Chapter(s)
Section 1: Conceptualization and Analysis of Chemical Processes
1 INTRODUCTION
6 DIAGRAMS FOR UNDERSTANDING CHEMICAL PROCESSES 1
4 STRUCTURE AND SYNTHESIS OF PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS 2
2 SYNTHESIS OF THE PFD FROM THE GENERIC BFD 12
3 UNDERSTANDING PROCESS CONDITIONS 6
Section 3: Synthesis and Optimization of Chemical Processes
4 UTILIZING EXPERIENCE BASED PRINCIPLES TO CONFIRM THE SUITABILITY OF A
PROCESS DESIGN 11
3 SYNTHESIS OF A PROCESS USING A SIMULATOR AND SIMULATOR TROUBLE
SHOOTING 13
Section 2: Engineering Economic Analysis of Chemical Processes
5 ESTIMATION OF CAPITAL COSTS 7
4 ESTIMATION OF MANUFACTURING COSTS 8
4 ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 9
5 PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS 10
4 Review, Quiz and Exam solutions, Simulation troubleshooting sessions
Important Notes:
• Each unexcused class absence will result in losing 0.5 marks from the attendance grade. According to Al-Fayha college regulations, 25%-unexcused absences will result in a DN grade.
• Make-up exams/quizzes will not be arranged. Any student who misses an exam or a quiz with an official excuse will be given his average mark of the other exams or quizzes.
• Each student must maintain trust and honesty to ensure the integrity of his assignments and exams. Any cheating shall render the student to be subject to punishment in accordance with Al-Fayha’s disciplinary rules.
Chemical Engineering Department
CHE 403 – Process Design and Economics Second Semester 2025-2026 (252)
Course Instructor:
Dr. Mohammed Qasem
Email: m.qasam@fayha.edu.sa
Office: Building 200, First Floor, Faculty Office 3.
Class Information
• Day: Tuesday
• Time: 6:00 – 8:50 PM
Textbook:
Richard Turton, Richard C. Bailie, Wallace B. Whiting, Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, Debangsu Bhattacharyya, “Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes”, Fourth Edition, Pearson Education International, 2012.
References:
Max Peters, Klaus Timmerhaus, Ronald West, “Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers”, 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill.
R K Sinnott, Gavin Towler, Chemical Engineering Design – Principles, Practice and Economics of Plant and Process Design”, Elsevier, 2nd Edition (2012).
Course Objectives
Introducing the Process flow diagrams and plant layout, conceptual design and synthesis of process flow diagrams, understanding the process conditions, technical analysis of chemical processes and use of heuristics in design and analysis, and use of simulation in equipment design and process synthesis. Engineering economic analysis of chemical processes with particular emphasis on estimation of capital cost, estimation of cost of manufacturing, time value of money, depreciation, cash flow, profitability and financial analysis, methods for decision making among alternatives.
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Describe the process flow diagrams of a chemical process
2. Synthesize a process flow diagram from conceptual process design
3. Analyze and justify the process conditions
4. Apply heuristics and simulation in process equipment design
5. Estimate capital investment and cost of manufacturing
6. Evaluate the profitability and analyze the economics of a chemical plant
Pre-requisites: CHE 305
Grading Policy:
Attendance & Participation 5%
Quizzes 15%
Midterm Exam 25%
Homework Assignments 10%
Project 10%
Final Exam 35%
Tentative Class Schedule (Semester 252)
Lectures Topics Chapter(s)
Section 1: Conceptualization and Analysis of Chemical Processes
1 INTRODUCTION
6 DIAGRAMS FOR UNDERSTANDING CHEMICAL PROCESSES 1
4 STRUCTURE AND SYNTHESIS OF PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS 2
2 SYNTHESIS OF THE PFD FROM THE GENERIC BFD 12
3 UNDERSTANDING PROCESS CONDITIONS 6
Section 3: Synthesis and Optimization of Chemical Processes
4 UTILIZING EXPERIENCE BASED PRINCIPLES TO CONFIRM THE SUITABILITY OF A
PROCESS DESIGN 11
3 SYNTHESIS OF A PROCESS USING A SIMULATOR AND SIMULATOR TROUBLE
SHOOTING 13
Section 2: Engineering Economic Analysis of Chemical Processes
5 ESTIMATION OF CAPITAL COSTS 7
4 ESTIMATION OF MANUFACTURING COSTS 8
4 ENGINEERING ECONOMIC ANALYSIS 9
5 PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS 10
4 Review, Quiz and Exam solutions, Simulation troubleshooting sessions
Important Notes:
• Each unexcused class absence will result in losing 0.5 marks from the attendance grade. According to Al-Fayha college regulations, 25%-unexcused absences will result in a DN grade.
• Make-up exams/quizzes will not be arranged. Any student who misses an exam or a quiz with an official excuse will be given his average mark of the other exams or quizzes.
• Each student must maintain trust and honesty to ensure the integrity of his assignments and exams. Any cheating shall render the student to be subject to punishment in accordance with Al-Fayha’s disciplinary rules.
- Teacher: Dr. Mohammed Qasam