Chemical Engineering Design and Project Synthesis

Translating chemical theory into a practical, safe, and profitable industrial process is the core challenge of chemical engineering. This text-based course guides you through the fundamental principles of process design, economic evaluation, and technical communication. You will learn how to structure a design project from initial concept to final feasibility analysis. What you'll learn: Understand foundational chemical engineering design principles and process flowsheets; Analyze capital costs, operating expenses, and overall project profitability; Apply safety, environmental, and sustainability standards to process designs; Write clear, professional engineering memos to present technical recommendations; Evaluate modern simulation workflows and digital tools used in process synthesis. The course begins with essential terminology, design methodologies, and economic principles, before guiding you through a simulated design project workflow where you analyze data and draft professional engineering documentation. This course is designed for beginners, engineering students, and junior professionals looking to build strong foundational skills in process design and technical writing, with no advanced prerequisites required. Start developing your chemical engineering design and communication skills today.