Abstract
Advancing student understanding of process design requires a balanced integration of theoretical knowledge with real-world industrial applications. This study introduces system design thinking-based learning through an engineering clinic approach that bridges the gap between classroom concepts and chemical engineering practice. Using an industrial multiproduct oil pipeline operation as a case study, students are exposed to real-world industrial systems, identify bottlenecks in a process, draw similarities between systems at different scales, and implement control strategies to address a practical industrial problem. In this study, we highlight the collaborative efforts between faculty, students, and industry partners to provide experiential learning in process design, modeling, and control to address the challenge of minimizing product loss during flushing operations in multiproduct petroleum pipeline systems.