Question: What skills are needed to do process design?

I think it can be understood from these aspects: First is to understand the production process; only by having a good grasp of the process can one proceed with design. Then, it’s necessary to know the relevant physical properties, as chemical production consists of various unit modules. To start designing, one must first be aware of the physical properties of the relevant components, including whether they are flammable or explosive, toxic, corrosive, and so on. Only after that can one begin the calculations for design. In fact, much of it relies on experience

In my opinion, design should be based on standards. If one is to work on a project, it is necessary to be familiar with the project process, understand the relevant details in the project initiation report as well as the process settings, before starting work

Familiar with the process flow, adheres to standards, and able to create conditions for various departments~

I was wondering if there are any materials on the physical properties of various substances. I searched on a forum for a book on petrochemistry, but it only explained what is included in it, without any information regarding physical properties

In my opinion, practical production experience is absolutely necessary! Without experience, there’s nothing others can say according to the standards! But it’s obvious to experts that someone who doesn’t understand design is handling the design work!

You can first go and look at the post posted by Mr. cmm0123, titled “24 Key Points of Process Design”; maybe you can learn something from it. The summary is quite good. Of course, you still need to gradually build up your basic skills on your own. I believe you will achieve great success :handshake :handshake :victory:

Mr. cmm0123 has posted many posts on this topic; you can take some time to study them carefully. However, it will cost you a lot of money, as he has posted so many bags there :L :L

If you are at the research institute, asking your mentor is the most direct, simplest, and most effective way. Ask the experts; they will share their experiences and lessons with you, allowing you to avoid unnecessary detours. Another thing is to consult the chemical engineering design manual.

I’m not an expert in chemical process design, but I hope to be able to share some of my insights with everyone. I hope this can be of some help to those who are just starting out in this field. At first, everyone might feel unsure about where to begin – and that’s true. There are so many standard manuals mentioned in forums; these are all fundamental resources, but it’s impossible to have the time and effort to go through them all at once. My mentor has plenty of experience in both field work and design; he helps me out, and I’ll soon be able to take on tasks on my own. Now, let’s talk about a few things: First and foremost, it’s important to read as much as possible from chemical process design manuals. For beginners, this is a very comprehensive design manual that covers both process calculations and design aspects. At first, I only skimmed through it, haha… but I needed to be patient. Second, during the design process, it’s necessary to refer to these manuals frequently. Of course, the most basic document, namely the “Unified Regulations on the Content and Depth of Chemical Process Design Drawings” (HG/T20519-92), also needs to be studied in detail over time, as these rules will be utilized in project design activities. 3. Ask yourself why over and over again! ! Remember, you should ask yourself this question; it’s not about asking your instructor or anyone else for something that is basic and easily available. I hope many newcomers will keep this in mind! If you have some questions for yourself, you can look up some manuals or similar materials to get some information first. If it’s too difficult and you don’t know where to start, you can ask your master for guidance on what kinds of information and regulations are available, etc. Every master prefers a diligent apprentice, rather than one who is merely lazy and expects things for free! If your mentor says he really likes that you ask questions, think about it carefully. (Having studied psychology, I can understand this well.) 4. You must master the company’s specialized software quickly and proficiently; of course, you need to be skilled in office software for design as well. As for other tools, it depends on the company’s requirements – AutoCAD, PDS&PDMS, ProII... they’re all different. It’s crucial to get started as soon as possible; otherwise, even if you have the opportunity, you might miss it due to a lack of proficiency. Tools are often very powerful instruments! 5. It’s important to gradually accumulate knowledge by referring to the necessary manuals. Of course, when it comes to piping systems, one needs to consult chemical pipeline manuals frequently; if fire protection is involved, then the Chemical Fire Protection Design Code should be consulted. There are few other manuals that need to be referred to. I’m sorry, but the manuals listed by the original poster are truly invaluable – I need to learn more as well. During the design process, your supervisor will remind you to refer to relevant design manuals and regulations, so there’s no need to worry too much. Just becoming proficient in the basic Chemical Process Design Manual will already make you quite skilled. 6. Visit professional forums regularly to keep learning and updating your knowledge. Haichuan is really a great resource. PS: 7. Maintain a sense of responsibility towards your work; when working on chemical design, one must always have a high level of accountability! At the beginning, you’ll definitely have to work overtime frequently; it’s an inevitable part of entering the design industry. If you want to take responsibility, you need to master as much knowledge as possible to ensure success. Also, communicate more – chemical engineering processes are a key focus in chemical design, and it’s necessary to interact with various other specialties and exchange information. Learn to listen to the opinions of experts in these fields; don’t rely on intuition when making decisions regarding professional issues! 9. Help those around you more – everyone has their own strengths; we should make use of those strengths to assist those in need. A good working atmosphere is essential for effective work. 10. Talk less about work; approach it with an attitude that embraces both opportunities and challenges. One needs to be patient. In this field, experience is truly important, and I’ve learned this the hard way. I really admire and respect those older colleagues who have extensive experience. Let’s work together, newcomers – avoid complaining and focus on taking action

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The first step is to understand the production process. Secondly, become familiar with the standards for process design. Third, engineering experience is required.

First, one must learn the standards; otherwise, there will be no basis for design work