CHE 477 - Elements of Chemical Engineering Design

Introduction to chemical engineering economics and process design. Considers principles of design, capital cost and operating cost estimating techniques as well as principles of engineering economics involving time value of money, taxes, depreciation, profitability metrics, alternative investment comparisons and process optimization.

General Education Requirements: Together with ‘CHE 493’ , ‘& CHE 479’ , ‘this course satisfies the General Education Ethics requirement.

Prerequisites: CHE 360 and CHE 362

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3