CBE 3632
Transcript Abbreviation
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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
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Designation
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General Education Course
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Cross-Listings
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Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
2.00
Max Credit Hours:
2.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
2.00
Total Completions Allowed
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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
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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
Be able to design and conduct experiments in the laboratory
Master the use of modern computational tools to analyze and interpret the collected data.
Work effectively as a member of a team. Learn skills needed to be a team leader, including delegating duties and responsibilities
Prepare high quality written reports and oral presentations to summarize 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.
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)
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
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
Become familiar with applications of process control systems
Become familiar with basic principles of solving process problems in a plant setting
Master fundamental principles of mass transfer equipment, with emphasis 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.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours
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Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
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Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
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ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
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