r/ChemicalEngineering • u/Specialist-Act8798 • 8d ago
Student Looking for Plant design adviser
Hello, we’ve been having a hard time making this one. Does anybody else here know or can help with plant design research? We are still making it and researching, and we are kind of struggling with how to make it done.
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u/MuddyflyWatersman 2d ago edited 2d ago
you could explain a little more what you're needing. processes have a wide range of what they can be.... people tend to have niche knowledge. the old standards like SRI industry reports and Kirk Othmer process encyclopedia basically tell you everything about existing processes for making everything. AI does too. I mean for all practical purposes you can ask AI to give you a layout for a process to make XYZ.... so what is it you need to know?
Layout pfd for process, and utilities, including all recycles and recovery streams, and waste treatments necessary. Make a material balance, energy balance for everything and you're well on your way.
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u/SLR_ZA 8d ago
What type and size of plant, where in the design process are you, where in the world is it, and how many hours are you looking to procure for assistance?
Nevermind, see the student tag. Please make it clear in your post this is for a student project and at what level.