Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as a tool for simulating the interior of different chemical process units

Abstract

This study is oriented to improve the subject of Graphic Expression. This subject focused too much to hand drawing in previous years, and the computer-aided design (CAD) was not properly addressed. As the demand for engineers with CAD software skills has increased, we decided to give greater prominence to computer drawing this year and expand its content. I have been involved in tasks' proposal such as making manuals for their resolution or implementing a new correction system. The students work on process engineering units such as heat exchangers or cyclones and flow sheet diagrams proposed from a patent. In addition, this year's students have learnt how to draw in three dimensions and were provided with additional information to create a unit process simulation. The teaching material has been created from scratch, generating over 330 slides among all the manuals. With these manuals, it has been possible to increase the digital skills of students and advance concepts of future subjects: The introduction of regulations and standardization, flow diagrams or the Espacenet web will facilitate Project's subject. In the same way, the 3D drawing manual and CFD manual will be helpful for Transport Phenomena or Simulation of Unit Operations and Processes, disciplines of the Chemical Engineering Degree and Master (UB), respectively