Module Code - Title:
CG5011
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PRINCIPLES OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To allow students with varying backgrounds to become familiar with those core aspects of chemical engineering that might be lacking in their prior experiences. Tutorials are tailored to the previous academic background of the individual student.
Syllabus:
Units conversions. Fundamentals of material and energy balances. Introduction to chemical process units operations and mechanical laboratory. Flowchart making using a computer software. Introduction to report writing based on independent literature review conduction. Solid Materials Handling (size reduction, settling, elutriation, filtration, etc.)
Among typical tutorial topics are the following:
Review of Introductory Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
Review of Chemical or Engineering Thermodynamics
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Outline a firm grasp of the fundamental principles underlying the field of chemical engineering, in particular material and energy balances, basic chemistry, engineering thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.
Describe the key concepts of solids materials characterization and handling.
Recall practical experience in the operation, disassembly, and assembly of processing equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and flow meters.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to: - demonstrate a commitment to achieving a thorough understanding of material and energy balances, basic chemistry and engineering thermodynamics, recognizing the importance of these principles in solving complex engineering problems.
- develop intrinsic motivation to achieve a deep conceptual understanding of key chemical engineering concepts, recognizing that a strong theoretical foundation enhances problem-solving skills and innovation.
- recognize and appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of chemical engineering principles, valuing the integration of multiple scientific and engineering disciplines in the pursuit of effective solutions.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to: value the practical experience gained in the operation, disassembly, and assembly of some processing equipment, including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and flow meters, recognizing the practical implications of theoretical knowledge.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module is taught through a combination of lecturers, group tutorial sessions and practical laboratories and computer sessions. The module is delivered for two cohort of students: undergraduate and postgraduate. It contains several subjects: Mass and energy balance lecture is delivered to the entire class; however, the Solid Handling, and additional Thermodynamic or Chemistry tutorial is only for postgraduate students. The Flowchart drawing, Mechanical laboratory and Professional study is only for undergraduate students, as postgraduate students already have those skills.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Himmelblau D.M., Riggs J.B. (2012)
Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering
, Prentice Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences
Sigurd Skogestad (2008)
Chemical and Energy Process Engineering
, CRC Press
Oloman C. (2009)
Material and Energy Balances for Engineers and Environmentalist
, World Scientific Publishing Company
Other Relevant Texts:
D.W. Green, M.Z. Southard (2019)
Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook
, Mc Graw
A.M. Howatson, P.G. Lund and J.D. Todd (1991)
Engineering Tables and Data
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Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
GDCHENTFA - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BECBENUFA - CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Witold.Kwapinski@ul.ie