As the Design Assistant Engineer for a Petrochemical company, you are required to investigate the use of computer-based models as part of the innovation initiative for fiscal 2021. You find several uses of computer-based models in problem solving; however, there are some limitations and pitfalls that you would have to overcome when proposing this initiative to your Engineering Manager. The problems at the petrochemical plant are:
1. The optimization of the fluidized catalytic cracking process.
2. Fluid dynamics for piping design due to failures. In a report format, you are to: Activity 1:
Critically evaluate and provide supported recommendations for the application of the computer-based models (via Auto-cad and Solid Works) to the petrochemical plant that would improve efficiency and problem-solving for the two problems highlighted in the Scenario. As a result, to comprehensively do this, you would need to also do the following
a. Present information on the benefits and pitfalls of computer-based models used within your Petrochemical industrial environment to solve the Engineering problems such as flow in pipes, wind loading on the plant structure and another of your choice.
b. Evaluate the capabilities and limitations of the computer-based models used. HNC/HND Engineering/Mechanical Engineering 4
c. Evaluate the processes and applications that you propose to solve the problems identified at the Petrochemical plant.