Chemical Engineering (CHML)

Associate Professor

Nada Marie Assaf-Anid,

Chair of the Department

Requirements for a Minor in Chemical Engineering

CHML 207, 208, 305, 306, and one additional course from CHML 308, 321, 439, CHEM 319, BIOL 217 or BIOL 321.

207. Process Calculations. Introduction to chemical engineering with principal emphasis on material and energy balance calculations. Application to chemical and environmental processes undergoing physical, chemical and thermal changes. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: CHEM 101, MATH 103. Corequisite: CHEM 102. (Cr.3)

208. Chemical Engineering Principles I. Introduction to fluid mechanics. Dynamics of fluids in motion; laminar and turbulent flow, Bernoulli’s equation, friction in conduits; flow through fixed and fluidized beds. Study of pump and compressor performance and fluid metering devices. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 207, MATH 104. (Cr.3)

305. Chemical Engineering Principles II. Theory and practice of heat transfer. Fundamentals of conduction and convection, with application to design of heat transfer equipment and systems. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisite: CHML 207. Corequisite: MATH 203. (Cr.3)

306. Separation Process Design I. A study of the principles of mass transfer operations. Application to the design of stagewise and continuous separation processes with emphasis on absorption and distillation. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 305, MATH 203. (Cr.3)

308. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. Application of the first and second laws to chemical systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids and mixtures, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Thermodynamic analysis of industrial processes. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: ENGS 205, MATH 201. (Cr.3)

316. Computer Simulation and Design. The use of a chemical plant simulation program in the solution of process engineering problems. A study of the structure of large scale simulation software, including the physical property data base, unit process simulation, and flow sheet integration. Two lectures plus a two-hour computer laboratory. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 305, ENGS 116. Corequisites: CHML 306, 321. (Cr.3)

321. Chemical Reaction Engineering. A review of reaction rate theories, rate equations, reaction order, and reaction velocity constants. Development of equations for batch, tank flow, and tubular flow reactors. Application of equations to engineering processes. Design of fixed and fluid bed reactors. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHEM 310, CHML 308, MATH 203.  (Cr.3)

403. Chemical Engineering Laboratory I. Quantitative laboratory studies of operations such as fluid flow, filtration, heat transfer, mass transfer and fluidization which illustrate the fundamentals of momentum, heat and mass transfer. Laboratory safety, technical writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Four hours of laboratory, field trips. Fall Prerequisites: CHML 208, 305, 306. (Cr.2)

404. Chemical Engineering Laboratory II. A continuation of the topics in CHML 403. Experimental topics include distillation, drying, fluidization, reaction kinetics, membrane processes, and computer-controlled processes. Laboratory safety, technical writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized. Five hours of laboratory, field trips. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 306, 321, 423. Corequisite: CHML 439  (Cr.2)

405. Process and Plant Design I. Application of the principles of chemical engineering to the design of chemical processes. The sequence of design methods and economic evaluations utilized in the evolution of a chemical process design, from initial process research to preliminary equipment design, is developed. Students work in three-person groups on a comprehensive plant design. Technical writing required. Two lectures and one two-hour problem period. Fall. Prerequisites: CHML 208, 305, 306, 321. Corequisite: CHML 423 (Cr.3)

406. Process and Plant Design II. Continuation of the design projects from CHML 405. Application of safety constraints, loss prevention, hazards evaluation, and engineering ethics to design of chemical processes and plants. Computer simulation software used for process design. Industrial review of design projects. Written and oral reports required. Two lectures and one two-hour problem period. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 316, 405, 423. Corequisite: CHML 439. (Cr.3)

423. Process Control. A study of the unsteady state behavior of processes as it relates to design of control systems. Applications in reactor control, level control, and control of distillation columns. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisites: CHML 306, 321, MATH 203. (Cr.3)

430-431. Chemical Engineering Project. An independent investigation, including literature, theoretical and/or experimental studies of a chemical engineering project under the supervision of a faculty advisor. (For students of superior ability.) Written and oral reports required. Fall and Spring. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair. (Cr.2-3)

439. Separation Process Design II. Design of equipment and systems for separation processes based on rate-controlled mass transfer. Applications in liquid extraction, absorption, drying, crystallization, and membrane separation. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisite: CHML 306. (Cr.3)

511. Transport Phenomena. Development of the mass, energy and momentum transport equations. Use of these equations in solving chemical engineering problems. Three lectures. Spring. Prerequisites: CHML 208, 305, 306, MATH 203. (Cr.3)

525. Bioreaction Engineering. Application of engineering principles to biological processes. Topics include enzyme-catalyzed reactions, kinetics of cell growth and product formation; aeration, agitation and oxygen transfer; bioreactor design and scale-up; biological waste treatment, and fermentation laboratory experiments. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CHML 306, 321 (Cr.3)

539. Introduction to Industrial Catalysis. An industrially-oriented course designed to teach students the fundamentals and application of catalysts used in chemical, petroleum and environmental industries. Application of chemistry, materials, surface science, kinetics, reactor design and general engineering as applied to making everyday products. Role of catalysts in the effective production of transportation fuels, modern catalytic converters for automobiles, bulk chemicals, polymers, foods, fertilizers, etc. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Senior Status*. (Cr.3)

550. Engineering Economics. Interest, cash flow diagrams, investment balance equation, analysis of economic alternatives (cost only and investment projects) using annual worth, present worth, and discounted cash flow. Effects of depreciation and income taxes. Economic optimization of engineering systems. Three lectures. Fall. Prerequisite: Senior Status*. (Cr.3)

572. Accident and Emergency Management. Chemical process safety, including emergency planning and response; fires, explosions and other accidents; dispersion fundamentals, applications and calculations, hazard and risk assessment; legal considerations. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Senior Status*. (Cr.3)

574. Green Engineering Design. Multi-disciplinary considerations and techniques for greener engineering design; Historical perspective of the Industrial Revolution and the impacts of industrialization; Industrial activity and the environment, including energy usage and resource depletion; Improved industrial and municipal (POTW) operations, including process design and development; Green engineering economics, including life cycle cost assessment; Design for the environment, including waste prevention, water and energy conservation, and packaging; Wastewater treatment, air pollution and fugitive emmissions control, and solid waste disposal methods; Sustainable development and the role of engineers. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Senior Status*. (Cr.3)

* A prerequisite of “Senior Status” means that all junior chemical engineering courses have been passed. Exceptions require the approval of the department chair.