Chemical and Biochemical Engineering 155

14:155:201 Chemical Engineering Analysis I (3) Introductory course. Mass and energy balances, recycle and bypass calculations. First Law of Thermodynamics and application to closed and open systems. Formulation of simple chemical equilibria. Analysis and solution of mass and energy balance problems for complex processes. Prerequisites: 01:160:160, 01:640:152.

14:155:208 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3) Thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint. First Law as it applies to nonflow and steady-flow processes, pressure-volume-temperature behavior of fluids and heat effects, the Second Law and its applications, thermodynamic properties of pure fluids and fluid mixtures, phase equilibria, and chemical reaction equilibria. Thermodynamics of polymers and biosystems. Prerequisite: 14:155:201.

14:155:303 Transport Phenomena in Chemical Engineering I (3) Introduction to fluid dynamics of chemical systems. Application of basic equations to steady-state and unsteady-state flow processes. Description of laminar and turbulent-flow regimes leading to the determination of velocity distributions and friction factors. Design equations for flowing fluids, with computer applications. Prerequisites: 14:155:208, 01:640:244.

14:155:304 Transport Phenomena in Chemical Engineering II (3) Energy and mass transfer in chemical engineering processes, with computer applications. Steady-state and unsteady-state heat conduction and molecular diffusion. Energy and mass transfer in fluids undergoing flow, phase change, and/or chemical reaction. Radiant heat transfer. Heat exchangers and mass transfer equipment. Prerequisites: 14:155:303, 309, and 01:640:421.

14:155:307 Chemical Engineering Analysis II (3) Introduction to modeling and simulation techniques in the analysis of chemical and biochemical engineering systems. Application of numerical methods for the solution of complex chemical process problems. Development and use of PC software for the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Prerequisites: 14:155:201, 14:440:127, 01:640:244.

14:155:309 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II (3) Thermodynamic properties of mixtures. Ideal gas and ideal solution models. Partial fugacity of gaseous and liquid phases. Properties change of mixing and partial molar properties. Excess functions and activity coefficients for non-ideal solutions. Phase equilibrium and phase diagrams. Phase equilibrium calculations. Colligative properties. Chemical reaction equilibrium. Prerequisite: 14:155:208.

14:155:324 Design of Separation Processes (4) Application of mass transfer theory to the design and analysis of chemical engineering separation processes. Distillation, liquid extraction, gas absorption, and other separation processes. Computer software for the design and analysis of various separation processes. Prerequisites: 14:155:303, 309.

14:155:411 Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (3) Integration of the principles of chemical engineering, food science, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and microbiology with applications to the analysis, control, and development of industrial, biochemical, and biological processes. Quantitative, problem-solving methods emphasized. Prerequisites: 14:155:304, 01:447:390, and 01:115:301 or 01:694:301.

14:155:415 Process Engineering I (4) Original experiments developed using existing pilot-scale or bench-scale equipment. Working independently under faculty supervision, students use modern instruments, operate equipment under various open- and closed-loop control conditions, perform experiments, take data and assay samples, and write reports of professional quality. OSHA-type laboratory safety and health practices taught and utilized. Lec. 1 hr., lab. 9 hrs. Prerequisites: 14:155:304, 307, 324.

14:155:416 Process Engineering II (4) Projects differ in type and scale from those of the first semester. Emphasis on professional-quality data and individual contributions, particularly process evaluation, scale-up, and design criteria. Also, orientation on careers, job opportunities, professional societies, licensing, rights and responsibilities of licensed engineers, and safety-risk management. Lec. 1 hr., lab. 9 hrs. Prerequisites: 14:155:415 and 441.

14:155:422 Process Simulation and Control (3) Modern simulation techniques and automatic control theory as applied to process dynamics of chemical and biochemical engineering systems. Use of analytical methods and computer software for solving complex problems. Structure and design of closed-loop, computer-controlled processes. Discussion of safety engineering in the final process of control design. Prerequisite: 14:155:415.

14:155:427 Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Design and Economics I (3) Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Design and Economics is a two-semester course (155:427,428) that covers the principles of product design, process design, and economic considerations for building and operating chemical or biochemical plants. Reflecting recent advances in chemical engineering education, we are integrating product design and process design in this sequence of capstone courses. Specifically, starting from identifications of marketable products, we proceed to develop ideas of making the products, select workable methods, and then design the best processes for both upstream (reactor design and batch, semi-batch, or continuous operation) and downstream processing  (separations and purifications) to produce the said product profitably. In the fall semester, rate-based separations and batch-process design for the productions of biochemicals and specialty chemicals will be covered.
Prerequisites: 14:155:304, 307, 324.

14:155:428 Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Design and Economics II (4) Design and economics of large chemical plants. The design details and economic considerations involved in the design, construction, and operation of chemical plants using basic principles and modern computer software. Engineering ethics, plant safety practices, and OSHA concerns.
Prerequisites: 14:155:415, 427.

14:155:441 Chemical Engineering Kinetics (3) Fundamental theories of kinetics. Ideal reactor analysis; single reactions, parallel and series reactions. Consideration of real reactors. Principles of heterogeneous catalysis, combined mass transfer/kinetic phenomena, and approaches to catalytic reactor design using computer methods. Prerequisites: 14:155:304, 307, and 01:160:328 or 342.

14:155:453 Chemical Environmental Engineering (3) Distribution, transport pathway, fate, and effects of natural and synthetic chemicals in the environment. Relationships between waste minimization, unit processes employed in end-of-pipe treatment, and alternative materials, in terms of economics and regulatory controls. Site remediation. Hazardous and extremely hazardous substances. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required for nonmajors.

14:155:491,492 Special Problems in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (BA,BA) Individual work under the guidance of a faculty adviser on special problems in a specific area of chemical or biochemical engineering. Interdisciplinary cooperation encouraged where applicable. Projects may be one or two semesters in length, although the latter is preferred. Normally, no more than 3 credits are awarded per semester, except for students in the James J. Slade Scholars Program. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

14:155:496,497 Co-op Internship in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (3,3) Intended to provide a capstone experience to the student's undergraduate studies by integrating prior coursework into a working chemical and biochemical engineering professional environment. Credits earned for the educational benefits of the experience and granted only  for a continuous, six-month, full-time assignment. Prerequisites: Permission of undergraduate director. Completion of fall semester junior-level courses. Graded Pass/No Credit.