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CHE 1201
Chemical Engineering Calculations 1
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4 QH |
Examines the application of fundamental laws of mass and energy conservation to
chemical and physical processes. Emphasizes material balances. A corequisite
computational lab aids students in improving facility in handling problems
typical of the course. Prereq. CHM1132 and CHM1138. CHE1205 taken concurrently.
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CHE 1202
Chemical Engineering Calculations 2
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4 QH |
Continues CHE1201. Emphasizes energy balances and the simultaneous application
of mass and energy conservation laws. Considers typical chemical processing
industry problems. Prereq. CHE1201.
Offers lab sessions to aid students in problem formulation and solution. The
assignments are based on material presented in CHE1201. Emphasis is placed on
computer software applications. Prereq. CHE1201 taken concurrently.
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CHE 1211
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1
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4 QH |
Covers the first law and its application to batch and flow systems, heat
effects in chemicals, and physical properties of real fluids. Applies basic
principles and mathematical relations to the analysis and solution of
engineering problems. Prereq. CHE1201 and CHE1205.
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CHE 1310
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2
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4 QH |
Covers thermodynamic properties of mixtures; fugacity and the fugacity
coefficients from equations of state for gaseous mixtures; liquid phase
fugacities and activity coefficients for liquid mixtures; phase equilibria; the
equilibrium constant for homogeneous gas-phase reactions; and extension of
theory to handle simultaneous, heterogeneous, and solution reactions. Prereq.
CHE1211.
Covers topics such as physical properties of fluids, pipe flow for process
application, fluid metering, macroscopic balances and their application,
microscopic balances, and boundary layer and turbulent flow theory. Prereq.
CHE1211 and CHE1202.
Presents a comprehensive approach to solving experimental chemical engineering
problems. Requires students to design, conduct, and report on experimental work
orally and in writing. Involves experiments in unit operations in process
measurements, fluid metering, and heat exchangers. Includes lectures on the
principles of laboratory safety and data-handling techniques. Prereq. CHE1321
and ENG1125.
Continues CHE1415, requiring more advanced experimentation and more extensive
reports. Involves experiments in unit operations in distillation, evaporation,
extraction, filtration, or separations. Requires oral and written
communications. Prereq. CHE1415 and ENG1125.
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CHE 1421
Chemical Engineering Kinetics
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4 QH |
Covers fundamental theories of the rate of chemical change in homogeneous
reacting systems; integral and differential analysis of kinetic data; design of
batch and continuous-flow chemical reactors; and an introduction to
heterogeneous reactions and reactor design. Prereq. CHE1310.
Presents the fundamentals of heat transport. Covers the design of heat transfer
equipment and estimation of heat transfer rates. Includes conduction,
convection, condensation, and boiling, and covers heat exchangers, evaporators,
and driers. Prereq. CHE1321.
Describes the principles utilized in the physical separation of chemical
mixtures. Covers filtration, evaporation, extraction, and distillation.
Introduces equilibrium stages as applied to the separation of binary mixtures
by liquid-liquid extraction and by continuous distillation. Prereq. CHE1431.
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CHE 1450
Chemical Engineering Economics
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4 QH |
Introduces financial decision-making techniques as applied to problems of
production, storage, transportation, and utilization of chemical resources to
meet societal needs. Prereq. ECN1115.
Focuses on the design of a chemical process. Topics include computer simulation
of steady-state processing conditions, selecting process operations, preparing
flowsheets and stream tables, and evaluating the economics of a chemical
process design. Explores a comprehensive chemical process design problem with a
team approach. Prereq. CHE1421, CHE1441, CHE1450.
Continues CHE1501. Requires each student to solve a comprehensive chemical
process design problem. Includes topics such as heat and power integration in
chemical processing, design and scheduling of batch processes, sequencing
separation operations, and safety considerations in process design. Prereq.
CHE1501.
Offers individual research related to some phase of chemical engineering. Open
only to students selected by the department head on the basis of scholarship
and proven ability. Prereq. Senior standing and permission of department.
Continues the research work begun in CHE1503. Prereq. CHE1503.
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CHE 1511
Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
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4 QH |
Examines the formulation and solution of problems taken from chemical and
engineering studies that require advanced mathematical methods. Emphasizes the
formulation step and discusses numeric and analytic solution techniques for
solving sets of algebraic equations and for solving ordinary and partial
differential equations. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering elective.
Covers the Laplace transform and its use in solving ordinary differential
equations; modeling and computer simulation of basic heat, mass, and fluid-flow
dynamics; linearization of nonlinear systems; the transfer function; sensors,
transmitters, valves, and controllers; block-diagram algebra; dynamics of
higher-order systems; modeling and simulation of control-loop dynamics;
frequency response; and Laplace and frequency domain stability analysis.
Prereq. Senior standing.
Presents chemical engineering topics of interest to the staff member conducting
the class. Prereq. Senior standing.
Focuses on the mass transfer operations of crystallization, adsorption,
chromatography, ion exchange, and membrane separations. Prereq. Senior
standing; Chemical Engineering elective.
Introduces polymers and polymer chemistry, synthesis and reactions of polymers,
and thermodynamics and kinetics of polymerization. Includes topics such as
physical characterization of polymers; molecular structure, properties, and
applications of polymers; and polymer processing and testing of polymers.
Prereq. CHE1421 and CHM1272; Advanced Chemistry elective.
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CHE 1520
Pollution Control in Chemical Industries
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4 QH |
Studies fundamental operations for handling environmental problems in the
chemical process industries. Discusses water quality requirements and
industrial waste characteristics. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering
elective.
Introduces students to important technical fundamentals as applied to chemical
process safety. Demonstrates good chemical process safety practice through
chemical plant trips, visiting experts, and video presentations. Prereq. Senior
standing; Chemical Engineering elective.
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CHE 1530
Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals
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4 QH |
Presents key concepts in biochemistry, cell biology, enzyme kinetics, and
metabolic pathways, offered as an introductory exposure to these topics and not
as complete coverage of life science fundamentals. Topics include biological
reactor kinetics and design, transport phenomena in bioprocess systems, and
process instrumentation/control. Prereq. Senior standing; Chemical Engineering
elective.
To be added to any 4 QH course in the department when approved by the Honors
Committee of the College of Engineering. Once approved, the adjunct information
is forwarded to the Honors Office for dissemination to the honors membership.
Students may enroll in CHE1777 an unlimited number of times, as it can be
adjunct to any chemical engineering course. Prereq. Permission of department.
Provides an opportunity for students to formulate and execute an analytical or
experimental project under the guidance of a faculty member. Open only to
students in the honors program. Prereq. Permission of department.
Continues CHE1796. Prereq. CHE1796.
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