Enhancing PFD comprehension for non-majors: An innovative approach using a petrochemical pilot plant

IF 3.5 2区教育学 Q1 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES

Education for Chemical Engineers Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ece.2024.12.003

Byungjun Kim , Young Duk Lee

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Abstract

This study developed an innovative PFD education methodology utilizing an actual practical petrochemical plant and analyzed its effectiveness. The educational pilot plant located in Ulsan, South Korea, is used annually by 300 students and 1000 working professionals. It consists of equipment similar to real industrial settings, including storage tanks, heat exchangers, distillation columns, and pumps. The educational program comprises six lectures, where students learn by connecting actual equipment with PFD. Specifically, it is designed to help students understand the functions and principles of key equipment such as storage vessels, pumps, heat exchangers, and distillation columns in direct relation to the state, pressure, temperature, and material balance of substances in the PFD. To evaluate the educational effectiveness, a survey using a 5-point Likert scale was conducted, measuring changes in PFD comprehension, satisfaction with each chapter, and increase in confidence. The research results confirmed that this methodology is effective in significantly improving PFD understanding for non-majors and new employees. This study presents a new paradigm in chemical engineering education that effectively links actual processes with theoretical representations. It is expected to contribute to talent development and competitiveness enhancement in the chemical process industry.

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Education for Chemical Engineers Multiple-

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31 days

期刊介绍： Education for Chemical Engineers was launched in 2006 with a remit to publisheducation research papers, resource reviews and teaching and learning notes. ECE is targeted at chemical engineering academics and educators, discussing the ongoingchanges and development in chemical engineering education. This international title publishes papers from around the world, creating a global network of chemical engineering academics. Papers demonstrating how educational research results can be applied to chemical engineering education are particularly welcome, as are the accounts of research work that brings new perspectives to established principles, highlighting unsolved problems or indicating direction for future research relevant to chemical engineering education. Core topic areas: -Assessment- Accreditation- Curriculum development and transformation- Design- Diversity- Distance education-- E-learning Entrepreneurship programs- Industry-academic linkages- Benchmarking- Lifelong learning- Multidisciplinary programs- Outreach from kindergarten to high school programs- Student recruitment and retention and transition programs- New technology- Problem-based learning- Social responsibility and professionalism- Teamwork- Web-based learning