Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Brian Harding, Texas A&M University; Peter C. Montagna, University of New Haven

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

related regulations; see above. A proficiency with at least one hazard identification procedureProcess hazard identification involves identifying hazards from engineering documents. Thisconcept should be addressed in the design course, as it is very process focused. There are avariety of tools for hazard identification; most incorporate risk assessment as part of the review.The “what-if” and “checklist” methodologies are adequate for providing a basic understanding ofhow events can lead to toxic material release, fire or explosion. Ideally, a piping andinstrumentation diagram (P&ID) and process flow diagram (PFD) of an actual process should beused for the analysis. Material and energy balances should be performed using the PFD toconfirm