ChE 6570 (3 Cr.

) Chemical Process Safety Winter, 2014 Course credit: Course times: Prerequisites: 3 credits Monday, Wednesday 5:00-6:20 Senior standing, CHE thermo, transport

Instructor: Office Hours:

Dr. Steven Salley, 3170 Engg, 577-5216, ssalley@wayne.edu 4:00 - 5030 MW or by arrangement. I am very flexible in arranging times to meet students outside of class for help on problems in the course. Just email and ask we'll work something out.
Daniel A. Crowl and Joseph F. Louvar, Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 2011. Course material will include chapters 1 through 11, and Appendix I..

Textbook:

Course Objectives:

The course objectives are: to develop an appreciation for the significance and importance of process safely in the Chemical and related industries; to learn technical fundamentals and calculation methods for the safe design, management and operation of chemical processes. The course emphasizes the technical side of chemical process safety, not hard hat and shoe safety. Course grade will be determined on the following basis: Exams (3) Project Homework Participation and engagement 20% each 20% 10% 10% 60 20 10 10 100 total

Grading:

Exams:

All exams will be open book and open notes. These will be allotted an entire class period. Exam dates are shown on the attached schedule. The FINAL EXAM is on Wednesday, April 23 at 5:00 p.m. Each piece of work submitted for a grade must be solely the work of the student who has submitted it. All work should be signed and should state that no unauthorized assistance was obtained. Students cheating on projects, quizzes or exams will receive an automatic failing grade. Wayne State University is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity. You are expected to conduct yourself in accordance with these standards. To the extent that this course relies on project reports and independent research papers, be especially aware of proper attribution and citation standards to avoid even the appearance of plagiarism. Per the Student Code of Conduct, any violations of academic integrity will be handled via a combination of downgrading (up to and including failing the course) and prosecution via the Dean of Students and College of Engineering's Judicial Officer, which can result in permanent transcript notations or even expulsion from the University.Be sure you are familiar with the material on the following links:
http://www.doso.wayne.edu/student-conduct/Student_Code_Conduct.html

Cheating:

 http://www.trc.wayne.edu/node/48

Homework:

Homework assignments will be given on a regular basis - usually weekly. Completed assignments must be submitted on Blackboard on the day the assignment is due. Verbal collaboration on homework is encouraged, however, outright copying and submission of identical homework will not be tolerated - all involved will receive a zero on that homework.

Professional cooperation on homework is encouraged; outright copying is considered cheating. Participation in class discussions is STRONGLY recommended. Note that participation comprises a portion of the overall grade and can be the deciding factor for borderline cases. Attendance: Lecture attendance is not mandatory but the student is responsible for ALL lecture material. A deferred grade is only allowed if: 1) the student is not presently failing the course, 2) the bulk of the course has been completed and only a clearly defined portion remains to be done, and 3) the student can complete the required material without retaking the course and without faculty supervision. A deferred grade cannot be given merely because a student is not doing well in the class.
Students must drop classes via the Web by logging into Pipeline (http://pipeline.wayne.edu). If a student has a hold and needs help dropping a class then they should send an e-mail request from their WSU e-mail account to registration@wayne.edu with the appropriate course information. Students may drop a class (for fifteen week classes) through the end of the fourth week of class. Classes that are dropped do not appear on the transcript. Beginning the fifth week of class students are no longer allowed to drop but must withdraw from classes via Pipeline. It is the students responsibility to request the withdrawal. The withdrawal period for full-term classes ends at the end of the tenth week of the term. See the Academic Calendar for specific information on when the withdrawal period ends: http://reg.wayne.edu/students/calendar.php

Deferred Grades:

Dropping:

The last day to drop the class is Saturday,

March 22. Educational Accessibility Services

If you feel that you may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, please feel free to contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Additionally, the Office of Educational Accessibility Services (EAS) coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The Office is located in 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library, phone: 313-5771851 (Voice) / 577-3365 (TTD).

VIDEO MATERIALS - For the safety part of the course, students must view two video series. Students are required to view these videos using the schedule provided on the course outline. The videos can be viewed on any computer with an internet link and video viewer software.

Chemical Safety Board (CSB) Videos: Go to www.csb.gov and then click on the video room link near the top.

Class Schedule ChE 6570 Winter, 2014 Week 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 Date Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 22 Jan 27 Feb 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6 Ch 6 Ch 7 Reading Ch 1 Ch 2 Topic Course Introduction
read Chapter 2: Toxicology No Class - ML King Day Read Chapter 3: Industrial Hygiene Read Chapter 4: Source Models Read Chapter 5: Toxic Release and Dispersion Models Begin reading Chapter 6: Fires and Explosions Complete Chapter 6: Fires and Explosions. EXAM I Read Chapter 7: Designs to Prevent Fires and Explosions

9 10

March 3 March 10-15

Ch 8

Read Chapter 8: Chemical Reactivity;

No Class SPRING BREAK

11 12 13

March 17 March 24 March 31 April 2

Ch 9 Ch 10 Ch 11

Read Chapter 9: Introduction to Reliefs Read Chapter 10: Relief Sizing

Read Chapter 11: Hazards Identification

EXAM II 8.1 - 8.5 Project Presentations

14

April 7

15 16

April 14 April 21 April 23

Project Presentations Last day of class - review F I N A L 5:00 6:20 E X A M