Anderson T.J., Chair; Bitsanis, I.; Block, S.S. Prof. Emeritus; Crisalle, O.; Dickinson, R.; Fricke, A.L.; Hoflund, G.B.; Johns, L.E., Jr.; Kirmse, D.W.; Ladd, T.; Narayanan, R.; Orazem, M.; Park, C.W.; Rajagopalan, R.; Ren, F.; Shah, D.O.; Svoronos, S.A.; Sharp, J.B., Undergraduate Coordinator.

Solutions of scientific and engineering problems using digital computers. Formulation of models for describing physical processes, numerical analysis and computer programming.

Small group discussion with faculty members interested in a field of chemical engineering endeavor.

Process synthesis in chemical engineering with emphasis on mass balancing.

Introduces and applies thermodynamics to the modeling and analyses of industrial chemical processes.

Introduction to fluid mechanics and heat transfer in chemical engineering systems.

Technological problems relating to the quality of life and survival in the world of today and tomorrow. Considered are the limits of mineral and energy resources, population, food, pollution and environmental deterioration.

The application of thermodynamic principles to systems of variable composition, including the study of phase and chemical equilibria.

Laboratory work in unit operations involving heat and momentum transfer. Study of instrumental analysis.

Flux law and conservation equations for heat, mass and momentum transport in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical geometries; applications to laminar and turbulent flow systems.

The analysis and automatic control of process systems in chemical engineering.

Laboratory work associated with ECH 4323.

Theory, design and evaluation of diffusional and staged mass transfer processes including distillation, absorption and extraction, evaporation, and humidification.

Laboratory work in unit operations involving mass transfer.

Theories of chemical reactions in the homogeneous phase development and testing of rate expressions. Applications of these expressions for the design of ideal chemical reactors including batch, stirred-tank and plug-flow reactors operating both isothermally and nonisothermally.

Theories of catalytic reactions of adsorbed species at solid surfaces, development or rate expressions with heat and mass transport properties through porous catalyst materials for design of heterogeneous chemical reactors.

Introduction to the principles of process economics including specifications and costing of equipment,

operations costing and economic evaluation of
processes.

Preliminary design of convention chemical processes, including process specifications, siting and layout, equipment sizing, utility and manpower needs, safety and hazard analysis, environmental considerations and economic evaluation. Planning techniques for detailed engineering, construction and startup.

Computer-aided design using programming systems for planning schedules, steady-state and dynamic chemical plant simulation. Programming and data structures. Process module development project.

Relations between microscopic structure and macroscopic mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of organic and inorganic solids. Engineering applications, including corrosion.

The application of chemical engineering principles to processing of solid state materials, particularly electronic device fabrication. Solid state chemistry, bulk crystal growth, thin film formation, photolithography, doping and metallization.

The first part of a two-course sequence in which interdisciplinary teams of students learn structured design methods applied to industry-sponsored projects. Topics include: determining productions based on consumer needs, project management, concurrent engineering and system-level design.

The second part of a two-course sequence in which interdisciplinary teams of students learn structured design methods applied to industry-sponsored projects. Topics include: detailed design, component specification, prototype manufacturing, acceptance testing and documentation.

Discussion of issues associated with development of a professional career in chemical engineering. Topics include ethics (presented in a case study format), legal and ethical issues associated with intellectual property, interviewing strategies and presentation skills.

Practical co-op work experience under approved industrial supervision, as set forth in College Regulations.