Scale-up

Overview

The course offers a unified approach to the broad subject of process equipment scale-up. It starts with an introduction to dimensional analysis. This leads to describing complex phenomena using dimensionless groups. The principle of similarity is the basis used for creating identical processes at different length scales. The adopted approach is practical, drawing on several examples and exercises from a wide range of process engineering.

By the end of this course, you will be able to apply dimensional analysis to physical and chemical processes, be able to describe a physical process with a complete set of dimensionless group, be able to use the principle of similarity to reproduce identical processes at different length-scales and know how to cope with variable physical properties in scale-up.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, you will understand:

• how to apply dimensional analysis to physical and chemical processes
• how to describe a physical process with a complete set of dimensionless group
• the principle of similarity to reproduce identical processes at different length-scales
• the variable physical properties in scale-up.

Who will benefit

The course will benefit anyone who is interested in learning more about the principles of successful scale-up and will be relevant to the R&D community working at the lab and pilot scale. It will also be of potential benefit to design engineers, and to operating engineers who are considering plant modifications. 

What do you get?

• Downloads of all modules
• Most modules have a FAQ section at the end 
• Digital copies of slides and supporting materials (PDF) 
• E-certificate of attendance, including hours allocation for CPD purposes (on request)

Course outline

Module 1: Use of dimensional analysis and Buckingham’s π-theorem to represent complex physical phenomena

Module 2: Describing complex physical processes using dimensionless groups

Module 3: Similarity, partial similarity and scale-up

Module 4: Treatment of variable physical properties in scale-up using dimensional analysis

Multiple-user fee

If you have several people you want to train, take a look at our multiple user option – allowing you to purchase the course for up to 10 individual users at a significantly reduced price of £1,055+ VAT.

Train your team   

This course can be delivered to corporate teams, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements, and this could be a cost-effective option if you have several people requiring the training. Request a quotation