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Department of Chemical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2002/03

CE10002: Chemical engineering as a profession

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW50ES50
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide an overview of the most important modern chemical, bio chemical and other process industries, to inform students about current trends and challenges in chemical and bio chemical technologies, to provide an overview of the most important professional skills required of chemical engineers in various industries as well as in research. * To introduce students to the inter- personal skills required by a professional chemical engineer.
Content:
Modern chemical industry; world-wide structure; globalisation of industry; structure by categories Trends in water, chemical and bio chemical industries; current and future challenges Professional aspects of chemical engineering; professionalism and ethics Communication skills; teamwork skills; Oral presentation Verbal, Numerical and Diagrammatic reasoning. Report writing; CV preparation Introduction to IT including a word processing e-mail and the World Wide Web. Introduction to basic data manipulation and analysis, use of a spreadsheet program to solve simple numerical problems.

CE10005: Separation processes 1

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX90PR10
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to introduce the application of fundamental principles of phase equilibria to the design and operation of stagewise separation processes, with examples being drawn from distillation and solvent extraction. After successfully completing this unit, the student shold be able to: * outline the basic features of a broad range of separation processes * apply the phase rule to a range of phase equilibria * describe the basic principles of single and mutistage mass balances * carry out binary and multicomponent bubble and dew point calculations * carry out binary isothermal flash calculations * carry out binary multistage distillation calculations for constant molal overflow * carry out ternary multistage solvent extraction calculations * analyse for optimum reflux ratios and optimum solvent to feed ratios
Content:
Separation Processes: * overview of available separation processes * fundamental principles of phase equilibrium relationships; the phase rule * principles of steady state single stage mass balancing * principles of multistage contacting; cross-current and countercurrent contacting * vapour/liquid equilibria; ideal and non-ideal liquid systems; binary phase diagrams * bubble and dew point calculations; binary and multicomponent * binary isothermal flash distillation * binary mutlistage distillation with constant molal overflow * reflux ratio, total, minimum and economic reflux ratios * selection of distillation column pressure * multiple feed and sidestreams * liquid/liquid equilibria; choice of solvent; ternary phase diagrams * cross and countercurrent extractions; minimum and economic solvent ratio

CE10007: Engineering applications laboratories 1a & design project

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation. To expose students to items of process equipment. After successfully completing this unit and co-requisites the student should be able to: * Describe the operation of process equipment e.g. double effect evaporator * Design and construct experimental equipment e.g. pumping circuit. * Estimate the accuracy of experimental data and calculated results * Schedule experimental work to meet imposed deadlines. * Compare and evaluate different measurement techniques and methods of operation * Locate specific items on equipment from a PID diagram of the equipment e.g. valves on double effect evaporator. Students having successfully completed this module will have acquired further abilities in working in teams, including division of labour, intra-team communication, time management and planning. Students will have experience in solving an open-ended problem, and have learnt how to synthesize material learnt from many courses in solving a real-life problem. Students will appreciate the opportunities to exercise creativity in engineering solutions. Experience in oral presentation of results to outside parties will be gained.
Content:
Two experiments each requiring 1 laboratory session will be carried out e.g. pumping circuit, flow measurement, mass transfer in bubble columns, double effect evaporator. The design project requires students to specify how a limited supply of reaction vessels, driers, heat exchangers, pumps and storage vessels can be used to produce a specified product mix using a series of recipes for the manufacture of several types of starch. Students will work in teams of 4 or 5 and each team will be asked to produce a schedule for a different product mix.

CE10008: Biology & fermentation

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80PR20
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
This course assumes that the majority of students will have done some biology at GCSE but none at A-level. It is therefore an introduction to aspects of biology and fermentation that enable us to exploit microorganism systems in order to develop useful products and processes (eg. enzymes, alcohol, effluent treatment, pharmaceuticals and food stuffs). After completing this module the students should: * have an understanding of the importance of biological systems in the modern process industries; * be aware of the different types and classifications of organisms which exist in the microbial kingdom; * understand the basic chemistry, structure and function of the main classes of biochemicals; * have a basic understanding of the role of DNA and genetics in regulating biological activity, and how DNA can be manipulated to produce "new" processes and products; * be aware of the major internal structures in microbial cells and their functions; * understand that enzymes are responsible for the catalysis of biochemical reactions, and how these reactions are regulated; * have a basic knowledge of at least two commercial bio-processes.
Content:
* Introduction to biochemical processes and the types of product that are currently produced on industrial scale. * Classification of organisms within the microbial kingdom and the types of compound which they require for growth or which they can produce as products. * Basic chemistry, structure and function of these biochemical compounds. * The role of DNA and genetics in regulation of metabolic and microbial activity, and its significance in modern biotechnology. * Basic structure of microbial cells, including intra-cellular structures and their biological function. * The role of enzymes in regulation and catalysis of biochemical reactions. * Case studies of selected commerical bioprocesses, eg sewage treatment, alcoholic beverage production, cheese production, antibiotic production, food processing etc.

CE10009: Computer programming 1

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
A basic introduction to Fortran programming. This course will run on an informal basis and will essentially be a teach-yourself exercise with guidance. Learning to program computers is like learning another spoken language - you generally get further by teaching yourself and practising. Students should be able to carry out the following after this course: * understand the need for programming within Chemical Engineering; * draw and understand program flowsheets; * break simple problems down into a series of defined steps and formulate them into an algorithm to solve the problem; * use a FORTRAN compiler to produce and edit simple programs; * read and write information between a program and a data file; * be in a position to use program code from other sources, eg text books
Content:
Introduction to programming: Assignment 1: write a review of the need for programming in the modern chemical engineering environment Introduction to flowsheets and algorithm development with examples and problems: Assignment 2: Produce algorithms and flowsheets for a given set of given examples. Assignment 3: Produce a program to calculate a regression line and correlation coefficient for a set of data points. Assignment 4 (typical example): * Draw a flowsheet for a program to take 20 numbers (in the range 1 to 100) entered by a user and sort these into order, finally print a list of the original data and the ordered list next to each other for comparison. * Using this flowsheet, write a properly structured program to implement this task. * Use a subroutine to check that the entered data is in the correct range and format. Add an option to sort in either direction (forwards or backwards). * Extend the program to take any amount of random numbers. * Extend the program to read the numbers from a data file, and output the sorted numbers to another data file.

CE10048: Transport phenomena 1

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX80PR20
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce fluid flow and momentum transfer in pipes, channels and various devices and fittings. To discuss the principles of turbulent flow and flow measurement along with the physical properties of fluids. To introduce the mechanisms and modes of heat transfer, heat transfer situations and heat transfer equipment. After successfully completing this module the student should: * understand the principles of fluid flow and momentum transfer and * understand the mechanisms and modes of heat transfer.
Content:
Fluids: * types of fluid - Newtonian and non-Newtonian * Bernoulli, continuity and momentum equations * application of basic equations * pressure drop and power requirement * pressure drop in pipes and fittings * laminar and turbulent flow * flow measurement using pitot tube, orifice and venturi meters * flow in channels * compressible flow Heat Transfer: * heat transfer mechanisms * introduction to conduction, thermal resistances in series and parallel, conduction through cylindrical walls * introduction to convection, film theory, heat transfer coefficient correlations * introduction to radiation, radiation between surfaces, furnace design * heat exchangers, types, construction, design.

CE10049: Chemical Engineering as a Profession with French

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW50ES50
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide an overview of the most important modern chemical, bio chemical and other process industries, to inform students about current trends and challenges in chemical and bio chemical technologies, to provide an overview of the most important professional skills required of chemical engineers in various industries as well as in research. * To introduce students to the inter-personal skills required by a professional chemical engineer and provide practice in applying these skills in their chosen language.
Content:
Modern chemical industry; world-wide structure; globalisation of industry; structure by catagories. Trends in water, chemiacl and bio chemical industries; current and future challenges. Professional aspects of chemical engineering; professionalism and ethics. Communication skills; teamwork skills; Oral presentation. Verbal, Numerical and Diagramatic reasoning. Report writing; CV preparation. Introduction to IT including a word processing e-mail and the World Wide Web. Introduction to basic data manipulation and analysis, use of a spreadsheet program to solve simple numerical problems.

CE10050: Chemical Engineering as a Profession with German

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW50ES50
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide an overview of the most important modern chemical, bio chemical and other process industries, to inform students about current trends and challenges in chemical and bio chemical technologies, to provide an overview of the most important professional skills required of chemical engineers in various industries as well as in research. * To introduce students to the inter-personal skills required by a professional chemical engineer and provide practice in applying these skills in their chosen language.
Content:
Modern chemical industry; world-wide structure; globalisation of industry; structure by catagories Trends in water, chemiacl and bio chemical industries; current and future challenges Professional aspects of chemical engineering; professionalism and ethics Communication skills; teamwork skills; Oral presentation Verbal, Numerical and Diagramatic reasoning Report writing; CV preparation Introduction to IT including a word processing e-mail and the World Wide Web. Introduction to basic data manipulation and analysis, use of a spreadsheet program to solve simple numerical problems.

CE10051: Chemical Engineering as a Profession with Spanish

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW50ES50
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide an overview of the most important modern chemical, bio chemical and other process industries, to inform students about current trends and challenges in chemical and bio chemical technologies, to provide an overview of the most important professional skills required of chemical engineers in various industries as well as in research. * To introduce students to the inter-personal skills required by a professional chemical engineer and provide practice in applying these skills in their chosen language.
Content:
Modern chemical industry; world-wide structure; globalisation of industry; structure by catagories Trends in water, chemical and bio chemical industries; current and future challenges Professional aspects of chemical engineering; professionalism and ethics Communication skills; teamwork skills; Oral presentation Verbal, Numerical and Diagramatic reasoning Report writing; CV preparation Introduction to IT including a word processing e-mail and the World Wide Web. Introduction to basic data manipulation and analysis, use of a spreadsheet program to solve simple numerical problems.

CE10052: Engineering applications laboratories with French & design project

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation. To expose students to items of process equipment. To introduce students to technical vocabulary in their chosen language. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * Describe the operation of process equipment e.g. double effect evaporator * Design and construct experimental equipment e.g. pumping circuit. * Estimate the accuracy of experimental data and calculated results * Schedule experimental work to meet imposed deadlines. * Compare and evaluate different measurement techniques and methods of operation * Locate specific items on equipment from a PID diagram of the equipment e.g. valves on double effect evaporator. * Read and understand simple technical texts in their chosen language * Describe equipment and experimental results in their chosen language. Students having successfully completed this module will have acquired further abilities in working in teams, including division of labour, intra-team communication, time management and planning. Students will have experience in solving an open-ended problem, and have learnt how to synthesize material learnt from many courses in solving a real-life problem. Students will appreciate the opportunities to exercise creativity in engineering solutions. Experience in oral presentation of results to outside parties will be gained.
Content:
Four experiments will be carried out in the chosen language e.g. pumping circuit, flow measurement, mass transfer in bubble columns, double effect evaporator. The design project requires students to specify how a limited supply of reaction vessels, driers, heat exchangers, pumps and storage vessels can be used to produce a specified product mix using a series of recipes for the manufacture of several types of starch. Students will work in teams of 4 or 5 and each team will be asked to produce a schedule for a different product mix.

CE10053: Engineering applications laboratories with German & design project

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation. To expose students to items of process equipment. To introduce students to technical vocabulary in their chosen language. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * Describe the operation of process equipment e.g. double effect evaporator * Design and construct experimental equipment e.g. pumping circuit. * Estimate the accuracy of experimental data and calculated results * Schedule experimental work to meet imposed deadlines. * Compare and evaluate different measurement techniques and methods of operation * Locate specific items on equipment from a PID diagram of the equipment e.g. valves on double effect evaporator. * Read and understand simple technical texts in their chosen language * Describe equipment and experimental results in their chosen language. Students having successfully completed this module will have acquired further abilities in working in teams, including division of labour, intra-team communication, time management and planning. Students will have experience in solving an open-ended problem, and have learnt how to synthesize material learnt from many courses in solving a real-life problem. Students will appreciate the opportunities to exercise creativity in engineering solutions. Experience in oral presentation of results to outside parties will be gained.
Content:
Four experiments will be carried out in the chosen language e.g. pumping circuit, flow measurement, mass transfer in bubble columns, double effect evaporator. The design project requires students to specify how a limited supply of reaction vessels, driers, heat exchangers, pumps and storage vessels can be used to produce a specified product mix using a series of recipes for the manufacture of several types of starch. Students will work in teams of 4 or 5 and each team will be asked to produce a schedule for a different product mix.

CE10054: Engineering applications laboratories with Spanish & design project

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation. To expose students to items of process equipment. To introduce students to technical vocabulary in their chosen language. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * Describe the operation of process equipment e.g. double effect evaporator * Design and construct experimental equipment e.g. pumping circuit. * Estimate the accuracy of experimental data and calculated results * Schedule experimental work to meet imposed deadlines. * Compare and evaluate different measurement techniques and methods of operation * Locate specific items on equipment from a PID diagram of the equipment e.g. valves on double effect evaporator. * Read and understand simple technical texts in their chosen language * Describe equipment and experimental results in their chosen language. Students having successfully completed this module will have acquired further abilities in working in teams, including division of labour, intra-team communication, time management and planning. Students will have experience in solving an open-ended problem, and have learnt how to synthesize material learnt from many courses in solving a real-life problem. Students will appreciate the opportunities to exercise creativity in engineering solutions. Experience in oral presentation of results to outside parties will be gained.
Content:
Four experiments will be carried out in the chosen language e.g. pumping circuit, flow measurement, mass transfer in bubble columns, double effect evaporator. The design project requires students to specify how a limited supply of reaction vessels, driers, heat exchangers, pumps and storage vessels can be used to produce a specified product mix using a series of recipes for the manufacture of several types of starch. Students will work in teams of 4 or 5 and each team will be asked to produce a schedule for a different product mix.

CE10073: Chemical engineering principles

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW10PR30EX60
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims are: To introduce the principles and practices of steady state and unsteady state material and energy balancing for non-reactive and reactive systems. To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation. To familarise students with items of process equipment. To introduce principles of reaction kinetics and their application in chemical and biological reactors design. After successfully completing the unit the student should be able to formulate and solve manually, material and energy balances for process systems that may include multicomponent streams, phase changes, simple reactions, recycles, purges, by-pass and mixing. Outline the basic principles of reaction engineering; reaction order; rate law; half-life. Calculate rate constants and half-life for first and second order reactions. Perform simultaneous material and energy balances on adiabatic reactors. Apply the Arrhenius equation to calculate the activation energy and specific reaction rates. Appreciate the role of various reactors in chemical and biochemical processes.
Content:
Units, molar concentrations, mass and molar flowrates Material balances on non-reacting systems; steady state and transient Batch and continuous processes, systematic approach, multiple units Recycle and by-pass streams; concept of the flowsheet Material balances on reacting systems and purge flows Material balances for multiphase systems Energy balances on single and multiphase systems with and without reaction; adiabatic, non-adiabatic and isothermal processes; incomplete conversion, excess reactants and presence of inerts; combustion calculations Order of reaction and analysis of kinetic rate equation; homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions; elementary and non elementary reactions Kinetic rate expressions; zero order; first and second order (equal concentration) reactions Calculation of equilibrium constants, conversions e.g. Kc -> Kp -> Kx Arrhenius equation and simple collision theory; absolute rate theory and interpretation of rate data.

CE10074: Physical chemistry

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW20EX80
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
1. To provide students with good understanding of the concepts of energy and energy conservation in chemical processes 2. To provide good understanding of bulk properties of substances (gases, liquids, solids, polymers and bio-molecules) 3. To provide students with good understanding of equilibrium in chemical processes, including physical and chemical equilibrium 4. To introduce students to the concepts of chemical potential and activity After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: 1. Understand energy conservation in closed and open systems and in systems with chemical reactions 2. Know phase behaviour of substances and use phase rule 3. Understand the ideas of chemical potential, ideal and non-ideal conditions, and activity coefficients 4. Calculate change in enthalpy, Gibbs' free energy, and equilibrium constant of chemical reactions Understand basic principles of electrochemistry.
Content:
1. Gases; liquids and solutions; solids; polymers; bio-molecules 2. Electrolytes; basic principles of electrochemistry 3. Conservation of energy without chemical reaction; closed and open systems 4. Conservation of energy with chemical reaction; Thermochemistry; Hesse' law; combustion 5. Physical and chemical equilibrium; phase transformations; humidity 6. Gibbs' free energy; chemical potential as a main driving force in chemical processes; Phase rule 7. Ideal and non-ideal gases and liquids; activity coefficients Physical chemistry of interfaces

CE10075: Engineering chemistry

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW30EX70
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to provide an overview of the principles of chemistry necessary for further understanding of chemical and bio-chemical processes. The module will provide good background in atomic and molecular structure, and relation between structure and reactivity. It will demonstrate a systematic approach to molecular synthesis and design. After successfully completing this unit, the student should be able to: Draw and interpret the structure of organic compounds and understand the nomenclature. Understand the basic ideas of electronic structure and steric effects and be able to relate them to the reactivity of the common organic functional groups. Understand structure and nomenclature of polymers and know typical synthetic routes to industrially important polymers. Know typical chemical reactions: reactions of acids and bases, redox and radical reaction. Understand notion of reaction pathways and activation energy. Understand fundamental principles of catalysis.
Content:
Structure of organic compounds and related nomenclature. Basic ideas of electronic structure and steric effects. Relation to the reactivity of the common organic functional groups. Structure and nomenclature of polymers. Typical synthetic routes to industrially important polymers. Typical chemical reactions: reactions of acids and bases, redox and radical reaction. Reaction pathways and activation energy. Fundamental principles of catalysis.

CE10076: An introduction to electrochemical engineering

Credits: 5
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims are: - to teach fundamentals of electrochemical engineering via examples of industrial (or medical) practice - to relate electrochemical engineering to its component disciplines (electrochemistry, materials science and chemical engineering) - to introduce applications involving chemical and biological reactors. After successfully completing the unit the student should be able to - give examples of electrochemical engineering that demonstrate the breadth of this subject - discuss quantitatively examples that demonstrate the contribution of this area to energy conversion - outline the basic principles of electrochemical reaction engineering and describe relevant reactor designs - discuss the need for integration in electrochemical processes.
Content:
- The essential contributions of electrochemical engineering to industry - Silver-plated spoons to scrapyards: diversity of scale and product - From electrochemical cells to electrochemical reactors and devices - Five expressions to remember, the principles - Five reactors for pratical processing - Energy conversion: car batteries and load levelling fuel cells - Sensors: for water quality, gas detection and health care - Chemicals and materials: from chlorine to snake venom - Preventing waste: metals, organics and pollution monitoring - Corrosion - and its cost to society - Surface finishing: coats of many colours - Summary: electrochemical rather than chemical engineering routes?

CE20010: Particle technology

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX85PR15
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE20018 and take MA10116

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To give students an introduction to the behaviour of particulate systems within a broad range of applications. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * characterise particles by size, shape, and size distribution, * calculate drag forces using standard correlations and determine particle trajectories, * calculate terminal and equilibrium velocities for single particles and design and evaluate classifiers, elutriators and centrifuges, * calculate sedimentation velocities for suspensions, * calculate pressure drop in packed beds, describe the basic fluidisation phenomena, * describe techniques for the storage and conveyance of particles and associated hazards, * calculate filter performance for constant pressure and rate operation, * describe the behaviour of fine particles and the electrical and surface effects that cause this behaviour.
Content:
* Formation and characterisation of dispersed phases * Crushing and grinding * Fluid mechanics applied to deformable and non-deformable dispersed phases * Settler thickener design: precipitation and coalescence * Centrifugation: disk; decanter; solid bowl types * Packed and fluidised beds * Filtration * Pneumatic and hydraulic conveying and other methods of transport for solids and slurries * Colloids and emulsions * Agglomeration and flocculation

CE20011: Computer programming 2

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Develop programming ideas from CHEL0009 course and show some simulation examples, e.g. simultaneous ODE solving, of one/some of the laboratory experiments. To provide the computing skills required to solve problems generated in the Mathematics course on numerical methods through the "in-house" programming route in FORTRAN. Introduction to the use of FORTRAN for dynamic simulation for the solution of non steady state processes.
Content:
* Structure of and important features of simple numerical integration routines * Use of subroutines, and methods for argument passing * Use of dedicated simulation packages and their advantages versus programming * Review of available programming routine Libraries * Transfer of data between packages * Features of user interfaces * Development of a programmed simulation of one of the laboratory experiments * Exploring the simluation to evaluate the programme's efficacy.

CE30012: Industrial placement

Credits: 60
Level: Honours
Academic Year
Assessment: RT100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To consolidate and complement the theoretical content of the University courses in Chemical Engineering with practical experience of industrial activity and practice in the process, bio-process and related industries. To encourage self development. To promote self confidence.

CE20016: Engineering thermodynamics 2

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW10PR10
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take XX10100

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To complete the teaching of core chemical engineering thermodynamics. After successfully completing this unit the student should: * understand the significance of and the means for estimating K values, * be able to estimate physical properties of pure components and mixtures(with the aid of reference material), * be aware of the need to question the validity of techniques used to estimate properties, especially when using computer packages, * be able to apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to solve problems of power cycles, compressors and refrigeration.
Content:
* Prediction of physical properties and non-ideal vapour liquid equilibria, The determination of K values * PVT relations, Equations of state: Van Der Waals, Redlich-Kwong, Benedict-Webb-Rubin, Virial equation, Compressibility factor , Pitzer's correlation * Mixture combination rules * Heat capacity of gases and liquids, Enthalpy and entropy as a function of temperature and pressure * Standard heat of reaction, Maxwell's relations, Chemical potential, Gibbs-Duhem equation * Fugacity, fugacity coefficient and fugacity in a mixture, Activity coefficient in liquid phase * Excess thermodynamic functions, extension of binary experimental data to multi-component systems * Steam and gas turbine power plant * Refrigeration and Heat Pumps * Compressors and expanders * Nozzles and diffusers

CE20018: Transport phenomena 2

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX90PR10
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE10048

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to introduce: 1) the underlying phenomena, design methods and principles of heat exchangers, and 2) the Navier-Stokes equations along with basic laminar boundary layer theory. After successfully completing this unit, the student should be able to: * Develop heat transfer correlations for natural and forced convection. * Calculate natural and forced heat transfer coefficients. * Apply Reynold's analogy, film model and j-factor analogy to fluid flows. * Develop correlations for condensation at vertical and horizontal surfaces. * Calculated condensation coefficient. * Perform outline design calculations for shell, plate and spiral heat exchangers. * Appreciate different types of condenser and reboilers and their application. * Apply heat transfer theory to the design of reboilers and condensers. * Apply the continuity and the momentum equation to moving fluids. * Apply basic laminar boundary theory to moving fluids.
Content:
* General equations of continuity and motion: applications, including order of magnitude analysis. * Inviscid flow, including 2-D potential flow. * Introduction to boundary layer flow: definition of boundary layer thickness, simple form of the momentum equation and approximate solution for a laminar boundary layer. * Separation and wake formation. * Flow at entry to a pipe. * Natural convection, including dimensional analysis and correlations for heat transfer. * Heat losses from pipes. * Forced convection: simple models and mechanisms, including Reynold's and film models. * j-factor analogy. * Heat transfer from boiling liquids. * Heat exchanger selection and design, including various single phase units.

CE20020: Communications 2 & further engineering applications

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR70OR30
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation * To promote the application of the engineering principles not covered in the lectures which have not been addressed by other practical work earlier in the course * To enhance the students' ability to communicate through the written and spoken word by practice in individual and team exercises. After successfully completing the course the student should be able to: * Write procedures for safe working practices * Critically analyse data of variable quality fro a variety of sources * Be familiar with teamworking in both the practical and communication environments * Be prepared for completing application forms and interviews in respect of their forthcoming industrial placement.
Content:
* Interview skills * Working in teams in industry. The students will complete the following assignments in groups: * BP Business Game - CD ROM based interactive computer business game * Work Permit for heat exchanger, plus dismantle/reassemble plate heat exchanger * COSHH/Risk Assessments for fermentation and heat exchanger * Fermentation experiment * Heat exchanger experiment * Analyse pooled class data from fermentation experiment * Analyse pooled class data from heat exchanger experiment.

CE20021: Process safety & simulation

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims are: * to provide students with the ability to use a commercial flowsheeting package (ASPEN) in their design projects and be able to evaluate alternative solutions based on technological requirements, economics environmental and safety considerations and legislation. * To consider safety and loss prevention with an introduction to the methods used in loss prevention. After successfully completing this unit the student be able to: * Develop realistic mathematical models of unit operations using ASPEN * Chose the most suitable method for a given application * Analyse the results from modelling activities and so perform a sensitivity analysis * Undertake a safety and loss prevention analysis of the process * Undertake a HAZOP study.
Content:
Flowsheet simulation using ASPEN * Choice of thermodynamic, reactor and separator models * Convergence and tear streams * Design specifications and sensitivity analysis Safety and Loss Studies * Case studies for the detection and evaluation of hazards * Introduction to DOW or MOND Fire and Explosion Index * Introduction to HAZOP with a case study * Maintenance and work permit systems * Preventing emergencies in Process Industry and planning for handling emergencies * Designing for Inherent Safety * Introduction to various codes of practice: BSS's. legislation relating to design and processing, COSHH regulations, COMAH regulations.

CE20023: Chemical & biochemical reaction engineering 2

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80PR15CW5
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE10004 and take CE10008 and take MA10116

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide students with the ability to produce process engineering designs of ideal reactors where the rate of reaction is controlled by chemical and biochemical kinetics. After successfully completing this unit the student should: * be able to complete problems on heterogeneous catalytic reactors if they're supplied with global rate data * be able to apply a reaction engineering analysis to the controlled growth of microorganisms in biological reactors * be able to use global or homogenous kinetic expressions to formulate material and energy balances for batch, CSTR and plug flow reactors that exhibit ideal behavior with reversible and multiple reaction steps * understand how the principles of biochemistry influence the behaviour of biochemical processes * understand the essential features that control microorganism growth and design fermenters for batch, fed-batch and continuous cultivation.
Content:
* basic reactor designs: batch, CSTR, plug flow * application of stoichiometric tables * chemical equilbrium * definition of reaction rate, elementary reactions and temperture dependence * mass and energy balances developed for ideal batch, CSTR, plug flow reactors * ideal batch reactor: constant volume, variable volume, variable temperature and pressure * expansion factor: irreversible and reversible reactions * performance comparison between batch, CSTR, plug flow * optimisation: multiple reaction, parallel, series, series-parallel, selectivity and yield, optimum temperature, isothemal, adiabatic and non-adiuabatic modes of operation, multiple reactions temperature effects * heterogeneous kinetics * biochemical thermodynamics * coupling of degradative and synthetic reactions * introduction to metabolic pathways: regulations and control * concepts of membrane transport and its influence in cell growth * introduction to biochemical techniques and their potential for transfer to large scale. * microorganism growth kinetics and kinetics of product formation * the effects of environmental variables such as pH and temperature on performance.

CE20024: Basic process management & economics

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To give a basic understanding of the economic parameters and methods for evaluating the costs and profitability of engineering projects, and the legal framework in which they have to operate. After successfully completing this unit the students should be able to: * make quick engineering estimates of chemical plant equipment and manufacturing costs * determine the profitability of simple projects using traditional and cash flow techniques * describe the legal framework in which companies are required to operate.
Content:
* Interest relationships,discount formulas * Sources of investment capital; profit and cash flow relationships; payback period * Contribution and variable costing, breakeven production diagrams * Basis for rate of return concept, minimum acceptable rate of return, risk factor * Profitability methods based on cash flow, cumulative cash flow curves, determination of NPV, DCF rate of return, EMIP, IRR, discounted breakeven point * Capital cost estimation: short-cut methods e.g. ratio methods, use of cost indices, factored estimates, computerised cost estimation; introduction to detailed cost estimation, scale-up * Manufacturing cost estimation: short-cut methods and scale-up * Optimal costing methods, incremental costs and profitability * Common/statute law with examples in Health & Safety at Work & Environmental Protection Act; structure of the courts * Law of contract, law of agency, sale of goods, law of partnership * Joint stock companies: memoranda; articles of association; shares; debentures; board of directors * Commercial arbitration, trade union law, restrictive trade practices * Contract of service: duties of employer and employee.

CE20026: Separation processes 2

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: EX90PR10
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE10005

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to introduce the principles associated with (1) the design and analysis of multistage muticomponent distillation systems including non-isothermal, azeotropic and extractive systems, and (2) fundamental models of diffusion and mass transfer and their application to continuous contacting separation processes. After successfully completing this unit, the student should be able to: * carry out multicomponent isothermal and adiabatic flash calculations * carry out non-isothermal stagewise distillation calculations * describe convergence criteria for multistage multicomponent distillation problems * apply short-cut methods to multistage multicomponent distillation problems * carry out calculations for azeotropic and extractive distillation * carry out single and multidimensional diffusion calculations * describe and apply steady and unsteady state mass transfer models * decide between stagewise and continuous methods for contacting * choose between a range of stagewise and continuous contacting devices * design and analyse the performance of mass transfer controlled unit operations.
Content:
* multicomponent isothermal and adiabatic flash calculations * non-isothermal, non equimolal overflow, stagewise distillation calculations * convergence methods for steady state multistage multicomponent systems * short-cut design methods for steady state multistage multicomponent systems * azeotropic and extractive distillation * batch distillation; calculations and control * selection and design of distillation trays * Fick's first and second laws; single and multidimensional; * equimolar counterdiffusion; diffusion through a stagnant film * mass transfer models; two-film, penetration, Higbie-Danckwerts * dimensionless groups; correlations for mass transfer coefficients * selection of continuous contacting devices * transfer unit theory; application to distillation, absorption, stripping, extraction * introduction to absorption with chemical reaxtion

CE20055: Communications 2 & further engineering applications with French

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR70OR30
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation * To promote the application of the engineering principles not covered in the lectures which have not been addressed by other practical work earlier in the course * To enhance the students' ability to communicate in their chosen language through the written and spoken word by practice in individual and team exercises. After successfully completing the course the student should: * Be able to write procedures for safe working practices * Be able to critically analyse data of variable quality from a variety of sources * Be familiar with teamworking in both the practical and communication environments * Be prepared for completing application forms and interviews in the language of their choice with respect to a possible industrial placment.
Content:
* Interview skills * Working in teams in industry The students will complete the following assignments as a group in the language of their choice: * BP Business Game - CD ROM based interactive computer business game * Work Permit for heat exchanger, plus dismantle/reassemble plate heat exchanger * COSHH/Risk Assessments for fermentation and heat exchanger * Fermentation experiment * Heat exchanger experiment * Analyse pooled class data from fermentation experiment * Analyse pooled class data from heat exchanger experiment.

CE20056: Communications 2 & further engineering applications with German

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR70OR30
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation * To promote the application of the engineering principles not covered in the lectures which have not been addressed by other practical work earlier in the course * To enhance the students' ability to communicate in their chosen language through the written and spoken word by practice in individual and team exercises. After successfully completing the course the student should: * Be able to write procedures for safe working practices * Be able to critically analyse data of variable quality from a variety of sources * Be familiar with teamworking in both the practical and communication environments * Be prepared for completing application forms and interviews in the language of their choice with respect to a possible industrial placment.
Content:
* Interview skills * Working in teams in industry The students will complete the following assignments as a group in the language of their choice: * BP Business Game - CD ROM based interactive computer business game * Work Permit for heat exchanger, plus dismantle/reassemble plate heat exchanger * COSHH/Risk Assessments for fermentation and heat exchanger * Fermentation experiment * Heat exchanger experiment * Analyse pooled class data from fermentation experiment * Analyse pooled class data from heat exchanger experiment.

CE20057: Communications 2 & further engineering applications with Spanish

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 1
Assessment: PR70OR30
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide instruction and practice in techniques of engineering experimentation * To promote the application of the engineering principles not covered in the lectures which have not been addressed by other practical work earlier in the course * To enhance the students' ability to communicate in their chosen language through the written and spoken word by practice in individual and team exercises. After successfully completing the course the student should: * Be able to write procedures for safe working practices * Be able to critically analyse data of variable quality from a variety of sources * Be familiar with teamworking in both the practical and communication environments * Be prepared for completing application forms and interviews in the language of their choice with respect to a possible industrial placment.
Content:
* Interview skills * Working in teams in industry The students will complete the following assignments as a group in the language of their choice: * BP Business Game - CD ROM based interactive computer business game * Work Permit for heat exchanger, plus dismantle/reassemble plate heat exchanger * COSHH/Risk Assessments for fermentation and heat exchanger * Fermentation experiment * Heat exchanger experiment * Analyse pooled class data from fermentation experiment * Analyse pooled class data from heat exchanger experiment.

CE20058: Process safety & simulation with French

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims are: * To provide students with the ability to use a commercial flowsheeting package (ASPEN) in their design projects and be able to evaluate alternative solutions based on technological requirements, economics environmental and safety considerations and legislation. * To consider safety and loss prevention with an introduction to the methods used in loss prevention * To introduce the students to technical language in relation to process design and simulation. After successfully completing this unit the student be able to: * Develop realistic mathematical models of unit operations using ASPEN * Chose the most suitable method for a given application * Analyse the results from modelling activities and so perform a sensitivity analysis * Undertake a safety and loss prevention analysis of the process * Undertake a HAZOP study.
Content:
Flowsheet simulation using ASPEN * Choice of thermodynamic, reactor and separator models * Convergence and tear streams * Design specifications and sensitivity analysis Safety and Loss Studies * Case studies for the detection and evaluation of hazards * Introduction to DOW or MOND Fire and Explosion Index * Introduction to HAZOP with a case study * Maintenance and work permit systems * Preventing emergencies in Process Industry and planning for handling emergencies * Designing for Inherent Safety * Introduction to various codes of practice: BSS's. legislation relating to design and processing, COSHH regulations, COMAH regulations.

CE20059: Process safety & simulation with German

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims are: * To provide students with the ability to use a commercial flowsheeting package (ASPEN) in their design projects and be able to evaluate alternative solutions based on technological requirements, economics environmental and safety considerations and legislation. * To consider safety and loss prevention with an introduction to the methods used in loss prevention * To introduce the students to technical language in relation to process design and simulation. After successfully completing this unit the student be able to: * Develop realistic mathematical models of unit operations using ASPEN * Chose the most suitable method for a given application * Analyse the results from modelling activities and so perform a sensitivity analysis * Undertake a safety and loss prevention analysis of the process * Undertake a HAZOP study.
Content:
Flowsheet simulation using ASPEN * Choice of thermodynamic, reactor and separator models * Convergence and tear streams * Design specifications and sensitivity analysis Safety and Loss Studies * Case studies for the detection and evaluation of hazards * Introduction to DOW or MOND Fire and Explosion Index * Introduction to HAZOP with a case study * Maintenance and work permit systems * Preventing emergencies in Process Industry and planning for handling emergencies * Designing for Inherent Safety * Introduction to various codes of practice: BSS's. legislation relating to design and processing, COSHH regulations, COMAH regulations.

CE20060: Process safety & simulation with Spanish

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aims are: * To provide students with the ability to use a commercial flowsheeting package (ASPEN) in their design projects and be able to evaluate alternative solutions based on technological requirements, economics environmental and safety considerations and legislation. * To consider safety and loss prevention with an introduction to the methods used in loss prevention * To introduce the students to technical language in relation to process design and simulation. After successfully completing this unit the student be able to: * Develop realistic mathematical models of unit operations using ASPEN * Chose the most suitable method for a given application * Analyse the results from modelling activities and so perform a sensitivity analysis * Undertake a safety and loss prevention analysis of the process * Undertake a HAZOP study.
Content:
Flowsheet simulation using ASPEN * Choice of thermodynamic, reactor and separator models * Convergence and tear streams * Design specifications and sensitivity analysis Safety and Loss Studies * Case studies for the detection and evaluation of hazards * Introduction to DOW or MOND Fire and Explosion Index * Introduction to HAZOP with a case study * Maintenance and work permit systems * Preventing emergencies in Process Industry and planning for handling emergencies * Designing for Inherent Safety * Introduction to various codes of practice: BSS's. legislation relating to design and processing, COSHH regulations, COMAH regulations.

CE20077: Electrochemical Engineering Techniques

Credits: 5
Level: Intermediate
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW40EX60
Requisites:
Aims & Learning Objectives: Aims: To provide an introduction to the descriptive and quantitative behaviour of electrochemical systems, both in the academic laboratory and in industry. Objectives: After successfully completing this unit, the student should be able to: * Appreciate the important operational parameters governing the performance of electrochemical systems. * Describe the equations relating electrode potential to current * Understand the principles of charge tranfser control. * Understand the principles of mass tranfser control. * Appreciate the interplay between charge transfer and mass transport. * Know the common electrode and reactor geometires used in laboratory techniques used to study electrode kinetics. Content: Outline Syllabus: * Static, channel flow and moving electrode geometries. * 2-D and porous 3-D electrodes * Charge transfer control: Butler-Volmer- and Tafel equations. * Mass transport: limiting current under convective-diffusion. * Mixed control: The Koutecky-Levich equation. * Mass transport and fluid flow in common electrochemical reactor geometries. * Current vs. potential and potential step techniques.

CE30028: Chemical reaction engineering 3

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX90CW10
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take XX20114

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To give a critical analysis of chemical and physical interactions in catalytic processes, to introduce analysis tools and models for a variety of reactors employing catalysts in solid form and to present the basis and value of residence time distribution (RTD) techniques. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * Analyse reaction, mass transfer effects and deactivation in catalytic processes * analyse and design a wide variety of reactors * to apply residence time distribution techniques.
Content:
* steps in catalytic reactions * rate expressions for catalytic reactions: Langmuir-Hinshelwood and Ely-Rideal * mass transfer in catalysis * catalyst deactivation and regeneration * analysis of reactor types: fixed bed, fluidised bed, slurry, monolith * residence time distribution techniques and application to CSTR and PF reactors * non-ideal flow models: partial stagnation, by-pass, short-circuiting, segregated flow, CSTR and PF reactors in series and parallel, laminar flow and axial dispersion models.

CE30029: Biochemical reaction engineering 3

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX90CW10
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To provide an understanding of the various biological, reactor and process plant strategies that can be employed to produce biochemicals in a controllable and predictable process through the exploitation of bacteria, yeast and higher organisms. After successfully completing this unit the student should: * be aware of the importance of biological considerations when assessing reactor strategies * understand how and why when culturing living organisms, the predicted theoretical results often vary from those achieved in practice * be able to assess and design a reactor for cell growth or to carry out an enzyme reaction.
Content:
* Revision of basic microbial metabolism, stoichiometry and energetics * Power consumption and mixing in a stirred tank fermenter * Oxygen transfer during a fermentation. * Rheology of fermentation broths * Micro-organism growth kinetics. * Enzyme reactor kinetics. * Cultivation of genetically modified organisms, improving reactor performance through genetics * Structured modelling for biological reactions * Sterile system design, biosafety and containment.

CE30032: Process control 3

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX60OT40
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take XX20113 and take XX20114

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To give students a wider appreciation of process control system applications and understanding of the design techniques,analysis and procedures for safe plant operation. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * determine the limits to stability of linear systems,also certain non-linear systems * use frequency response and time domain techniques to design PID loops apply signal analysis and sampling techniques to obtain dynamic information for process identification * solve noise problems with aid of appropriate filters * devise digital control solutions assess instrumentation and control requirements for bioprocess systems.
Content:
* linearisation and state spoace representation * stability of feedback systems:Routh Array,Root Locus * advanced control strategies:Smith predictor,multiloop,feedforward control * Fourier series,sampled data sytems,z-operator,sampling intervals * Analogue and digital filters:Butterwoth,Chebychev,IIR,FIR * Digital Control:z-transform,PID,deadbeat controllers * PLC's,ladder networks * Bioprocess control:instrumentation,control strategies * Case studieds: on-line mass balancing,model-based FBC/FFC,muliproduct fermentation.

CE30033: Transport phenomena 3

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE20026

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce students to the principles and practices involved in selected areas of transport phenomena, to advance students' understanding of the principles of complex single phase flow, and to introduce students to the principles and applications of multiphase flows. After successfully completing this unit the student should: * be able to describe a wide variety of non-Newtonian behaviour and carry out basic calculations, * have an appreciation of viscous and turbulent flows including secondary flows, * understand momentum, thermal and mass transfer behaviour in boundary layers and carry out basic calculations, * be able to describe gas-liquid flows in pipes and mixing reactors, * be able to carry out 1-D calculations of pressure drop and gas holdup for gas-liquid flows, * be able to describe multiphase flow in petroleum reservoirs and methods of enhanced oil recovery.
Content:
* Non-newtonian fluids including Bingham plastics * Application of Navier-Stokes equation * Simple models for turbulent flow including universal velocity profile * Prandtl-Taylor analogy, calculation of 1/7th power law * Approximation for turbulent boundary layer, introduction to thermal and diffusion boundary layers * Two-phase (gas-liquid) flow: flow patterns, basic equations and nomenclature * Lockhart-Martinelli correlation * Multiphase mixing reactors * Introduction to petroleum reservoir engineering. Secondary and enhanced oil recovery methods. * Multiphase flow in reservoir porous media * EOR: gas injection processes and thermal recovery methods.

CE30034: Advanced process management & economics

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE20024

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To give students an extended understanding of the economic evaluation of engineering projects, particularly involving the treatment of uncertainties and to gain a wider perspective of the business environment in which companies have to operate, from the practitioner's viewpoint. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * to use various methods for the economic evaluation of projects * be able to assess uncertainty in economic predictions * be able to read a company report and balance sheet * understand how to control project costs using financial information * know how a project is planned and the principles of critical path scheduling * know models of company structure and operating style and how employees are managed * know the legal framework in which companies, unions and employees operate; the major constraints imposed upon them through legislation and how it is developed, enabled and enforced * understand corporate strategies for long term planning; the role of R & D and innovation * understand the importance of marketing, total quality and customer needs.
Content:
* Feasibility analysis;interest and inflation rates * Comparison of NPV,B/C,IRR * Cash flow techniques and sensity analysis * Effect of uncertainty on forecasts and decision making * Cumulative probability curves * Monte Carlo simulation;decision trees;Bayes strategies * Critical path methods,CPM and PERT * Total Quality;marketing * Legal aspects:contracts,patents,European Law * Project Management * Company accounts * R & D/Marketing interface * Employee relations

CE30035: General

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To explore the wider role of the Chemical Engineer in society. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * make a reasoned and informed response to matters of general concern related to the practice of Chemical Engineering.
Content:
A seminar programme delivered by chemical engineering practitioners and researchers. The student is required to submit two essays during semester two, in preparation for the oral examination.

CE30038: Experimental project

Credits: 10
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To produce and carry out an independent work programme, making good use of the School of Chemical Engineering's extensive research facilities and experience.
Content:
A wide range of projects, experimental and theoretical/ computational, both chemical and biochemical engineering, will be on offer at the beginning of the winter term. The project is essentially broken into two parts. The initial stage, which takes place in the first semester, involves getting to know what is required and devising a work plan. During this period, you will be encouraged to discuss the project in more detail with the academic supervisor(s), along with, if relevant researchers and technicians. At the end of the semester a short, preliminary report must be submitted which includes: (i) outline of the project (ii) literature survey (iii) materials and methods, (iv) completed set of any necessary safety forms (e.g. COSHH assessments) and (v) experimental work programme (scheduled around the time available in the Spring term). An additional requirement during this semester, may be attendance at short-courses which will provide necessary enabling skills (e.g. use of specialized analytical equipment, microbial culture techniques). In the second semester, time will be time-tabled to carry out the project, although after discussion with both academic supervisors and technicians, it may be possible to carry out additional work during other times. However, all laboratory work must be carried out between 9:15 am and 17:00 pm, Monday to Friday. At the conclusion of the project you will need to produce and submit a detailed report. It should follow a similar format to the preliminary report, except two additional sections are required, (i) results and discussion and (ii) conclusions and recommendation for further work. The final requirement, is a poster presentation based on the project. This consists of six A4 sides and should give a lucid summary of the work carried out, by outlining key methods and results. The posters will be put-up during the first week after the Easter vacation, and subsequently assessed.

CE30042: Environmental awareness

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75ES25
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To develop an appreciation of the complexity of environmental interactions and the ways in which our activities can impinge on the ecosystem as a whole. After successfully completing the unit the student should: * Be aware of the macroscopic effects of industrial activities on the environment. * Appreciate the complexity of environmental pathways, their effect in modifying the environmental impact of potential pollutants and the difficulties inherent in quantifying these effects. * Have an understanding of how pollutants are transported and dispersed in the environment. * Be able to conduct a life cycle analysis to predict the environmental effects of process design choices.
Content:
Introduction to the concepts of an integrated environment - the Gaia hypothesis. Biodiversity. Environmental pathways and endpoints. Contributions of chemical and biological processing to local environmental problems. Principles of toxicology. Health issues. Contributions of chemical and biological processing to global environmental problems. Energy conversion - renewable and non-renewable resources. Climate effects: global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain. Water quality. Behaviour of pollutants in the environment. Effects of pollutants on environmental quality. Mechanisms of pollutant transport and dispersion via air water and land. Life cycle analysis.

CE30061: Intermediate design project

Credits: 5
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW90OR10
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
This design project is carried out in collaboration (where possible) with an industrial partner and is intended to give an introduction to a systematic approach to chemical engineering design. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * Compare alternative routes by technical/economic reasoning * Prepare a process flow sheet together with mass and energy balances for the process * Consider energy integration and optimisation, cost estimates and preliminary safety and hazard analysis * Plan and organise the use of group time * Prepare a specification sheet for the design of an individual unit * Prepare a process and and instrumentation diagram for a single unit
Content:
* Use of commercial software design packages * Use of CAD package for mass & energy balances and accessing the physical property data bank * Use of CAD packages to predict thermodynamic data * Working as a team * Project management * Use of short-cut methods in design * Making process decisions * Exploring the consequences of alternatives with and without the use of CAD.

CE30062: Academic-based research project

Credits: 25
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW90OR10
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To plan and conduct a theoretical or experimental research project using academic research facilities. * Students should be exposed to the nature of academic research, and develop skills in tackling unresolved science and engineering problems. * The students will have the opportunity to develop advanced computation or experimental skills, for example in the preparation and analysis of samples, or mathematical modelling. * Provide apportunities for appropriate presentation of the project.
Content:
* A wide range of projects normally will be available: computational, chemical, biochemical and environmental. * Students should: devise a work plan, undertake the necessary background reading and preparation, prepare necessary materials, carry out appropriate safety assessments and carry out their work plan in consultation with their supervisor.

CE30063: Exchange

Credits: 30
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To provide the students with experience of living and working in a country which speaks the language of their choice. * To plan and conduct a theoretical or experimental research project using the departments' research facilities. * Students should be exposed to the nature of academic research abroad, and develop skills in tackling unresolved science and engineering problems. * The students will have the opportunity to develop advanced computation or experimental skills, for example in the preparation and analysis of samples, or mathematical modelling. * Provide opportunities for appropriate presentation of the project.
Content:
* A wide range of projects will be available in all areas of the department: computational, chemical, biochemical and environmental. * During the second semester, at the partner University, students should carry out their work plan in consultation with their supervisor. * In consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the length of the project activity may be reduced to allow attendance at taught courses in the partner University, as long as the project meets the minimum requirements for IChemE accreditation purposes.

CE30064: Industrial-based research or development project

Credits: 30
Level: Honours
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW90OR10
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CE30062 or take CE30063

Aims & Learning Objectives:
* To plan and conduct a theoretical or experimental research project using the industrial partners' research and development facilities. * Students should be exposed to the nature of industrial research and development, and develop skills in tackling unresolved science and engineering problems relavent to industry. * The students will have the opportunity to develop advanced computation or experimental skills, for example in the preparation and analysis of samples, or mathematical modelling. * Provide opportunities for appropriate presentation of the project.
Content:
* A range of projects reflecting the manufacturing expertise of the industrial partners normally will be available: computational, chemical, biochemical and environmental. * During semester two and the following vacation, students should devise a work-plan, undertake the necessary background reading and preparation, prepare necessary materials, carry out any required safety assessments carry out their work-plan in consultation with their industrial and academic supervisors.

CE40030: Chemical separation processes 3

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX100
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE20026

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to introduce the principles and practices underlying (a) the selection and sequencing of complex separations, and (b) the design and operation of advanced separation processes based on adsorption, membranes, crystallisation and advanced solvent extraction. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to apply fundamental scientific and engineering principles to: * determine optimum separation sequences for complex multicomponent feedstocks * design, and analyse the performance of adsorption-based separations * design, and analsye the performance of membrane-based separations * design, and analyse the performance of, crystallisation-based separations * design and analyse the performance of advanced solvent extraction processes
Content:
* selection and evaluation of alternative separation process routes and sequences * selective adsorption; adsorbents; thermodynamic equilibria; kinetics * batch, cyclic, continuous and pseudo steady-state processes * examples of pressure and thermal swing gas and liquid phase separations * adsorption column dynamics; formulation of conservation and rate equations * dilute, isothermal, plug flow and equilibrium-based assumptions * non-equilibrium systems; constant pattern and linear driving force solutions * membrane units and their applications in the process industries * reverse osmosis and nanofiltration * ultrfiltration, microfiltration and the analysis of fouling * membrane processes for gas separation; pervaporation * electrodialysis and related processes * thermodynamics of simple and complex crystallisation systems; phase diagrams * kinetics of crystal nucleation and growth * design and analysis of crystallisation equipment * chemistry and engineering of advanced solvent extraction processes.

CE40031: Biochemical separation processes

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX90CW10
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To introduce the main unit operations used in the separation of materials of biological origin. To provide an understanding of the role of each operation within a multi-unit process and how this is influenced by the properties of the process stream. To introduced and explore the use of quantitative performance equations for design purposes. After successfully completing this unit the student should: * be aware of the main separation techniques available and how their choice is dependent on the nature of the bioproduct to be produced, * be able to sequence a series of unit operations on the basis of their capacity and selectivity, * be able to formulate quantitative design equations for sizing purposes (centrifuge, membrane, adsorber and chromatographic separator). * understand how process data can be used to optimise the performance of a bioseparation sequence.
Content:
Properties of biochemicals which influence choice and availability of methods. Cell recovery. Influence of cell morphology and media composition on recovery. Cell disruption/release of intracellular products. General introduction to membrane processes, materials of construction and modes of operation. Flux in UF/MF effects of concentration, pressure, and temperature. Enhancement using hydrodynamic techniques. Chromatographic separations, review of techniques available Batch adsorption, prediction of equilibrium adsorbed design based on isotherm data Design of adsorption columns. Simplified models based on equilibrium assumption, kinetic models with and without an assessment of mass transfer coefficients. Prediction of breakthrough. Aqueous two phase extraction, field flow fractionation, electrophoresis Protein refolding systems and applications of genetic engineering to downstream processing Optimisation of separation process sequences, quantification of purity/recovery.

CE40040: Waste management

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75CW25
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE20021

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To give the student an awareness of the problems of "waste" (solid, liquid and gaseous), and the methods of managing waste to meet with the requirements of legislation, economic and environmental considerations. After successfully completing this course the student should: * Be able to identify waste * Determine the source of the waste * Be able to formulate a scheme meeting legislative requirements for waste management for a process and where appropriate be able to suggest methods of reducing the quantity of waste by either more efficient processing, clean technology, waste recovery, recycle or reuse. * Be able to identify the costs associated with a waste management scheme.
Content:
Hierachies of good waste management practise Authorities involved in waste i.e. Health and Safety Executive, Environmental Agency, Local Authorities Relevant legislation - the Pollution Act , EPA 1990, EPA 1995, Duty of Care etc. Identification, characterisation and documentation of wastes Records, costs, storage, licensing, future liability etc Outline treatment of Liquid solid and gaseous wastes Auditing of waste management systems in-house.

CE40041: Pollution control

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75CW15ES10
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The course aims to introduce the technologies of air and water pollution control and the major environmental effects of pollution. After successfully completing this unit the student should: * Know the operating and design principles of the major technologies and the pollutants which they are most effective at controlling, and be able to recommend appropriate control solutions to particular cases of pollution.
Content:
* Air pollutants and their effects * Particulate removal: filters, scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators * Chemical removal: scrubbers, fixed bed adsorbers, catalytic converters * Water pollutants and their effects * Chemical treatment: precipitation, ion-exchange, adsorption, catalytic oxidation, photocatalytic processes * Physical treatment: sedimentation, flocculation, deep bed filtration * Biological treatment: principles, suspended growth processes, fixed growth processes, aerobic and anaerobic processes, new technologies * Combined processes and total systems.

CE40043: Environmental management systems

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75CW25
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to provide an introduction to the principles and practices of environmental management systems and their component procedures in the context of the processing industries. After successfully completing this unit the student should be able to: * describe the origins and structures of modern environmental management systems * prepare EMS components for examples drawn from the processing industries * formulate the EMS requirements for complex processes and large companies.
Content:
* origins and benefits of EMS; EMS elements; EMS loops * comparisons of EMAS and ISO standards; informal systems * company culture and commitment; preparatory reviews * policy statements * registers of environmental regulations * register of environmental effects; process and site based assessments * risk assessment and cost benefit analysis * life cycle assessment; indicative assessment matrix; effects identification matrix * objectives and targets * management programme, manual, operational control and records * environmental auditing and environmental reporting.

CE40044: Environmental monitoring & clean technology

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75ES25
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To develop an understanding of obtaining reliable measurements of potential pollutants in the enviornment and the role that process design plays in the development of clean technology. After successfully completing the unit the student should: * Understand the technical problems associated with obtaining accurate measurements of pollutants in the environment. * Appreciate the importance of appropriate sampling regimes. * Appreciate the relationship between emission constraints and limits of detection. * Be aware of the tools available for clean design and analysis of processes. * Understand the kinetic and thermodynamic limitations on pollution prevention regimes.
Content:
Problems of implementing monitoring systems. Techniques for determining level of organic pollutants in potable water Techniques for determining level of inorganic pollutants in potable water Techniques for determining level of biological contaminants in potable water Techniques for monitoring air borne pollutants Monitoring of pollutants in soil. Commercial implications Legal implications Relationship between emission limits and limits of detection. Process waste diagrams and environmental mass balances. Design simulation and optimisation methods. Thermodynamic and kinetic limitations. Quantification of progress. Normalisation of data and indexing.

CE40045: Environmental research project

Credits: 20
Level: Master's
Semester: 2
Assessment: OT100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To produce and carry-out an independent work programme, of either an experimental or theoretical/ computational nature, based around environmental control and/or management themes and making good use of the Chemical Engineering's extensive research facilities and experience.


CE40046: Environmental impact assessment

Credits: 10
Level: Master's
Semester: 2
Assessment: ES100
Requisites: In taking this unit you cannot take CE40043 and before taking this unit you must take CE40071

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to introduce the principles and practices of environmental impact assessment in the context of a chemical engineering process development. After successfully completing this unit, the student should be able to: * critically analyse the quality of a published Environmental Statement in the context of the objectives and legislative requirements of Environmental Assessment in the UK * carry out selected individual steps involved in an EIA * identify and critically analyse the roles of specialists in carrying out an EIA * critically analyse arguments put forward to support and oppose a proposed chemical engineering process development.
Content:
* development and legislative background; implementation in the UK * objectives and benefits * the screening process; scale, location, type of development, decision-makers * project characteristics and baseline studies; baseline conditions * the scoping process; qualitative and quantitative methods * desk and field surveys; statutory and non-statutory consultees * impact identification; significant, direct and indirect impacts * mitigation; uncertainty and risk management * the environmental impact statement; decision-making * monitoring and auditing.

CE40047: Environmental legislation

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75CW25
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE20021

Aims & Learning Objectives:
The aim is to advance student understanding of the principles and practices of environmental law as it pertains particularly to the process industries. After successfully completing this unit, the student should be able to: * describe the UK and EU environmental legal frameworks * analyse the influence of international opinion * compare and contrast command and control legislation with modern alternatives * analyse breaches of statutory duty * describe the role of environmental assessment in the planning process * prepare an IPC/IPPC authorisation for a simple process.
Content:
* principles of UK and EU environmental law, and the legislation-making process * effect of European Directives * influence of international opinion; treaties, conventions and protocols * polluter pays, precautionary, proximity, and sustainable development principles * regulatory regimes in the UK; command and control practices * role of the Environment Agency * guidance notes for prescribed processes and substances * BPEO, IPC, IPPC, BAT and BATNEEC * economic instruments, tradeable quotas, special taxes * developing issues; regulation, payment, enforcement, management * proportionality, consistency, transparency and targeting * administrative action, criminal proceedings, civil proceedings * sentencing and fines; liability.

CE40065: Chemical reaction engineering 4

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX80CW20
Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take CE30028 and take XX30115

Aims & Learning Objectives:
Aims: * With worked examples, to illustrate how reactor models may be developed for more complex reacting systems, and the numerical techniques taught in UNIV0032 applied. * To introduce the concept of microreactors. * To advance knowledge in two/three phase reactors.
Objectives: After successfully completing this unit, the student should: * Be able to develop a model of a complex reacting system, and apply a numerical technique to obtain a solution. * Appreciate opportunities for the application of microreactors. * Have a better understanding of how to design a two/three phase reactor.
Content:
* Complex reacting systems[1]: Case studies will be selected and developed for reactions encountered in industry e.g.: - Reforming: a gas phase reaction consisting of series/parallel reversible reactions that occur in a packed catalytic bed. * Microreactors: Examples will be provided to illustrate applications of microreactors, and the challenges of designing and modelling the performance of such systems, e.g. - Fuel cells, including the reforming of available fuel to make H2 for the fuel cell. - Catalytic inorganic membrane reactors[3]. * Two/three phase reactors[2], e.g. hydrosulphurisation of hydrocarbon feedstocks in a trickle-bed; catalytic hydrogeneration of methyl linoleate in a slurry reactor in which hydrogen is bubbled up through the liquid and catalyst.

CE40066: Biomedical engineering

Credits: 5
Level: Master's
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX60CW40
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To develop an appreciation of the role that engineers play in the development of new technologies and treatments used in human medicine. Emphasis will be placed on the use of quantitative cellular and molecular techniques. After successfully completing this course the student should: * understand the molecular level complexities of cellular phenomena underpinning aspects of biomedical engineering * have an understanding of how chemical engineering fundamentals may be used to analyse molecular, cellular and tissue systems * appreciate the role of chemical engineering in the development of new medical tools and treatments.
Content:
* review of basic human cell biology and physiology * cell engineering, basic principles of cell adhesion, principles of cell migration. * fluid mechanical effects on cellular function: devices and methodology used for in vitro experiments. shear stress effects on endothelial morphology, signal transduction and mass transfer. * methods for cell separation and sorting * therapeutic applications of cell sorting * tissue engineering: control of cell function by the extracellular matrix and soluble growth factors (tissue microenvironments * biomaterials: scaffolds/substrates for tissue regeneration, interaction of cells with artificial substrates * tissue engineering case studies: engineering of vascular grafts, dermal replacements, artificial organs eg liver assist devices * principles of drug delivery.

CE40067: Final design project

Credits: 20
Level: Master's
Semester: 2
Assessment: OT100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To carry out an integrated design of a chemical/biochemical process plant. To update legislative requirements particularly with regard to rapidly developing areas such as the environment and the use of genetically modified organisms. To provide information on the properties and uses of materials. To prepare a preliminary group report for the design project. To enable students to demonstrate that: * they are capable of developing an integral systems approach to chemical engineering and of applying the principles of chemical and/or biochemical engineering to the design of a process, * they have creative and critical skills, and are able to make choices and decisions in areas of uncertainty, * they can work together in a team, and also alone, * they can communicate effectively the results of their work in the form of written reports that include drawings.
Content:
* environmental legislation * control of liquid discharges and air emissions * integrated pollution control (IPC) * environmental assessments and statements * regulations governing the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) * biosafety and containment of GMOs * Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) with respect to bioprocess plant * materials of construction for chemical and bioprocess plant * preparation of a preliminary technical and economic appraisal of a process where safety and environmental issues form an integral part of process screening * preparation of an outline process flowsheet * Market survey, Review of alternatives * Physical and chemical property data * Creation and synthesis of flowsheet * Safety and operability * Environmental issues * Capital and operating costs * Unit specification sheets, Flowsheets, Engineering drawings and sketches * Executive summary * Demonstration of viability * Individual unit design * Application of rigorous methods * Mechanical design * Outline of control and P & I diagrams

CE40071: Product design

Credits: 10
Level: Master's
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW100
Requisites:

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To describe the concept of materials with functional behaviour derived from specific physical or chemical properties. To demonstrate, using examples taken mainly from industry, the principles used to design and manufacture such materials. After successfully completing this course a student should be able to: * describe how the functional aspects of a material can be related to its physical and chemical properties * apply fundamental principles to analyse the influence of process conditions on materials structure and function * describe the basic techniques used to measure material properties at the bulk and micro-structural levels * select appropriate techniques to relate structure to material properties * integrate appropriate techniques to design novel products with the required functionality to meet consumer needs.
Content:
* Product function * Techniques for structuring materials * Material properties * Measuring structure * Chemistry & product function * Intellectual property * Product design in the Food Industry.

 

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