Design of process lines

The course focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of designing industrial plants and technological process lines in the field of mineral processing and related industries. Students gain an understanding of the design process, from pre-project preparation through the development of project documentation and the implementation of investment projects. Special attention is devoted to the legal, technical, and economic aspects of engineering design, including construction legislation, technical standards, occupational health and safety requirements, and fire protection regulations.The course also covers methods of capacity planning for production facilities, the design of logistics and storage systems, and the integration of technological equipment into functional production units. A substantial part of the course is dedicated to the design of process lines for coal, ore, industrial mineral, and construction waste processing, including the specific characteristics of individual technologies and operating conditions. Students are guided to apply their acquired knowledge in developing conceptual designs of technological process lines and industrial plants, with emphasis on technical feasibility, economic efficiency, operational safety, sustainability, and compliance with legislative requirements.

Professional Knowledge
The student explains the fundamental principles and methodologies of industrial plant and technological process line design and characterizes the individual phases of the project lifecycle, from project conception to commissioning. The student describes the structure and content of various stages of engineering documentation and explains their role within the investment and construction process. The student characterizes the legal framework governing the design of industrial facilities and technological equipment, including construction legislation, related regulations, and technical standards.
The student explains the principles of pre-project preparation, capacity planning of production facilities, and the design of production, storage, and logistics systems. The student describes the principles of plant layout design and the integration of process equipment into production systems. The student characterizes the specific aspects of designing technological plants and process lines in international projects and explains differences arising from varying legal and technical requirements.
The student explains the technological principles of process lines used for coal, ore, industrial mineral, and construction waste processing and describes the functions of key technological units within these systems. The student explains the principles of safe operation of technological plants and identifies requirements related to occupational safety, health protection, and fire safety in industrial facilities.

Professional Skills
The student analyzes technical, technological, and operational requirements and develops a conceptual design of an industrial plant or technological process line. The student performs capacity calculations for production equipment and determines requirements related to workforce allocation, production areas, storage capacities, and logistics connections throughout the manufacturing process.
The student applies relevant legislation, technical standards, and investor requirements when solving engineering design problems and proposes technical solutions compliant with applicable regulations. The student evaluates alternative technological solutions in terms of technical feasibility, capacity, economic performance, and operational reliability.
The student designs basic process flow schemes for coal, ore, industrial mineral, and construction waste processing lines and justifies the selection of appropriate technological equipment. The student assesses material and energy flows within the proposed system and identifies critical aspects related to operation, maintenance, and safety. During the design process, the student incorporates occupational health and safety requirements, fire protection measures, and environmental considerations.

General Competencies
The student independently solves complex engineering problems related to the design of industrial plants and technological process lines and integrates technical, economic, legislative, safety, and environmental aspects into decision-making. The student critically evaluates available information, technical documentation, and alternative solutions and provides well-founded professional justification for selected approaches.
The student makes responsible decisions that respect occupational health and safety requirements, fire protection principles, environmental protection objectives, and applicable legal regulations. The student effectively communicates technical solutions and project outcomes to both professional and non-professional audiences and actively collaborates within multidisciplinary project teams consisting of process engineers, designers, civil engineers, equipment suppliers, and investors.
The student continuously develops professional knowledge in the field of process plant design, follows advances in technology, engineering standards, and legislation, and applies newly acquired knowledge to the solution of innovative and complex industrial engineering projects.