CBE 3631
Transcript Abbreviation
(N/A)
Course Description:
Laboratory investigation of the operating characteristics and efficiency of chemical engineering equipment such as distillation, absorption, heat exchangers, and three phase mixing dynamics with mass transfer.
Course Levels
(N/A)
Designation
(N/A)
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours:
2.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
1.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes
(N/A)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq or concur: 2523 (523) and 3610 (610), and enrollment in CBE major.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 630 or 4630.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Master the application of fundamental concepts from stoichiometry,
thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena to chemical
engineering unit operations
thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and transport phenomena to chemical
engineering unit operations
Be able to design and conduct experiments in the laboratory.
Master the use of modern computational tools to analyze and interpret
the collected data.
the collected data.
Work effectively as a member of a team. Learn skills needed to be a team
leader, including delegating duties and responsibilities.
leader, including delegating duties and responsibilities.
Prepare high quality written reports and oral presentations to summarize
a project in a professional and informative manner.
a project in a professional and informative manner.
Be familiar with safety issues important in the chemical industry,
including laboratory safety protocols, material safety data sheets (MSDS),
and proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
including laboratory safety protocols, material safety data sheets (MSDS),
and proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
Become familiar with process flow simulators (ChemCAD) and master the
ability to theoretically simulate the performance of the unit operation
tested ( including estimating capital and utility costs)
ability to theoretically simulate the performance of the unit operation
tested ( including estimating capital and utility costs)
Be able to compare results obtained with literature references
Become familiar with the fundamentals of statistical data analysis
(ANOVA, Regression Models, 2k Factorial Design, Response Surface
Methodology for Optimization of Experiments)
(ANOVA, Regression Models, 2k Factorial Design, Response Surface
Methodology for Optimization of Experiments)
Become familiar with pilot scale and commercial scale instrumentation to
measure flow, pressure, velocity, concentration, pH, temperature,
conductivity, solubility, as well as fluid movers, such as pumps,
compressors, fans, and blowers
measure flow, pressure, velocity, concentration, pH, temperature,
conductivity, solubility, as well as fluid movers, such as pumps,
compressors, fans, and blowers
Become familiar with applications of process control systems
Become familiar with basic principles of solving process problems in a
plant setting
plant setting
Master fundamental principles of mass transfer equipment, with emphasis
on distillation, absorption, and two-phase mixing dynamics
on distillation, absorption, and two-phase mixing dynamics
Become familiar with basic principles of Emergency Vents
Gain an appreciation for the complexity of chemical processes and the
need for continuous learning in a practicing engineer's career.
need for continuous learning in a practicing engineer's career.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours
(N/A)
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lab
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| No Grade Breakdown Entered. | |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info
(N/A)
Attachments
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments
(N/A)