Dr Richard Butterfield

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Chemical Engineering

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Dr Richard Butterfield is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering.

Taught Modules

EG-200 Separation Processes

This module aims to give the student the standard methods to solve problems using specific key design parameters for a range of separation processes (Distillation, gas-liquid absorption, liquid-liquid extraction and evaporation). The module explains the underlying theoretical background to solving separation problems and then demonstrates how problems are solved for a range of simple two component systems.
EG-208 Process Design and Simulation

This module will introduce the licensed software Aspen Plus as a tool to simulate chemical engineering unit operations and processes. The software includes a physical property database that can be utilized to obtain relevant thermodynamic data required for initial designs of unit operations. The software will be used to verify initial hand calculations, before using more rigorous simulation blocks that account for non-ideal behavior, to model processes.
EG-230 Process and Pilot Plant Operations B

This module supports and amplifies lectures by providing practical experience of process equipment, its operation and performance. The Unit Operations Laboratory (UOL) experiments are carried out in pairs. Overall, each pair of students will conduct 4 different experiments on 4 different pieces of pilot plant apparatus and will be required to produce 4 experimental reports. In each session, each pair of students will conduct various experiments on a piece of pilot plant equipment to obtain experimental data which they will need to analyse and write-up within a lab report. Online videos of will be provided giving guidance on writing reports, handling error and risk assessment.
EG-M91 Chemical Engineering MSc Design Project

This module aims to advance and strengthen the design practices to an advanced, industrially relevant design project in line with the IChemE. The project will be focused on developing an innovative pilot scale manufacturing design for a novel molecule or process, for which no (or no publicly) large-scale production facility currently exists. Project titles will be proposed by module staff, and students will be allocated groups and titles based on their preferred topic interest as logistics allow. Students will be expected to utilise literature, industrial standards, and artificial intelligence to make decisions and evaluations on process routes, use simulation software to ascertain process yields/capacity and optimisation, demonstrate benefit and feasibility of the novel molecule/process to the relevant industry, and articulate understanding of control and safety, environmental impact, and economics of the process. This module requires robust teamwork and project management. Project support and feedback is available during weekly workshops, supervisor meetings, and with formal assessments.
EG-M91J Chemical Engineering MSc Design Project (January Start)

This module aims to advance and strengthen the design practices to an advanced, industrially relevant design project in line with the IChemE. The project will be focused on developing an innovative pilot scale manufacturing design for a novel molecule or process, for which no (or no publicly) large-scale production facility currently exists. Project titles will be proposed by module staff, and students will be allocated groups and titles based on their preferred topic interest as logistics allow. Students will be expected to utilise literature, industrial standards, and artificial intelligence to make decisions and evaluations on process routes, use simulation software to ascertain process yields/capacity and optimisation, demonstrate benefit and feasibility of the novel molecule/process to the relevant industry, and articulate understanding of control and safety, environmental impact, and economics of the process. This module requires robust teamwork and project management. Project support and feedback is available during weekly workshops, supervisor meetings, and with formal assessments.

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Taught Modules

EG-200 Separation Processes

EG-208 Process Design and Simulation

EG-230 Process and Pilot Plant Operations B

EG-M91 Chemical Engineering MSc Design Project

EG-M91J Chemical Engineering MSc Design Project (January Start)