AL-HUSSEIN BIN TALAL UNIVERSITYFACULTY OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM FOR THE BACHELOR DEGREE IN CHEMICAL

ENGINEERING

2013

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Vision

Our vision is to be a dynamic department with excellent academic program, and to achieve national and international recognition through the educational and research achievements and the professional service of our department, staff and students.

Mission

The mission of the chemical engineering bachelor program at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University is to prepare student for employment in various chemical engineering related areas and/ or for the pursuit of advanced degree in chemical engineering by providing them with quality, vigorous, intellectual engineering education.

Department Objectives

The chemical engineering department resides in the faculty of engineering. The objectives of the chemical engineering program are to produce graduates who:

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematics, engineering principles, computer skills, and natural sciences to chemical engineering practice.

2. Are capable of synthesizing principles and techniques from engineering, mathematics, engineering planning and project management, and the natural and social sciences to develop and evaluate alternative design solutions to engineering problems with specific constraints.

3. Are prepared for entry into careers in chemical engineering in the diverse areas including petrochemical and petroleum refining, bioengineering, plastic manufacturing, food processing, and water treatment.

4. Are prepared to pursue graduate education and research in chemical engineering at major research universities.

5. Exercise professional responsibility and sensitivity to a broad range of social concerns, such as ethical, environmental, economical, regulatory, and global issues.

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Undergraduate Curriculum

Undergraduate Degree Plan

Before introducing courses and degree requirement, it is important to describe the numbering/coding system of courses at AHU.

The digits listed in the following Table are used to designate courses.

Field Number Specialization0 General 1 Chemical Reactions Engineering2 Transfer Phenomena and Unit Operation3 Thermodynamics4 Modeling, Simulation and process Control5 Technology of Chemical Industries6 Energy7 Environment and General Safety8 Plant Design and Operations9 Special Topics, Projects and practical Training

Example: Principles of Chemical Engineering (1) – 0503201

Digit Specialization05 College03 Department2 Level (Second year)0 Field (General)1 Sequence (1st semester)

1. Framework for B.Eng. Degree (160 credit hours)

Classification Credit HoursCompulsory Elective Total

University Requirements 12 15 27College Requirements 28 – 28Department Requirements 93 9 102Free Electives – 3 3Total 133 27 160

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2. University requirements2.1 Compulsory (12 credit hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr. hr. Lecture Lab.Prerequisite

or Co-requisite0100101 Military science 3 3 – –0201101 Arabic (1) 3 3 – 02010990202101 English (1) 3 3 – 0202099 0205100 National Education 3 3 – –

Total 12

2.2 Elective (15 credit hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr. Hr. LecturePrerequisite

or *Corequisite0204101 French Language Skills 1 3 3 -0207101 German Language 3 3 -0206101 Principles of Library Science 3 3 -0209101 Spanish Language 3 3 -0202102 Communication skills in English 3 3 02021010201102 Communication skills in Arabic 3 3 0201101

0701100 Jordan’s Contribution to the Human Civilization 3 3 -

0412100 Economy in Our Life 3 3 -0411101 Principles of Management 3 3 -0701105 Cultural Heritage and People 3 30100111 Islamic culture 3 30113112 Principles of Psychology 3 3 -0205130 Law in our life 3 30102141 Principles of Education 3 30100172 History of Jerusalem 3 3 -0100173 History of the Arab-Islamic culture 3 30111222 Skills 3 3 -0502100 Environmental Issues 3 3 -0303100 Principles of Astronomy 3 3 -0100171 Principles of physical education 3 3

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3. College requirements (28 credit hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr.

hr.Prerequisites

(1) (2)0507231 Engineering Drawing 2 06120990302101 Calculus (1) 3 –0302102 Calculus (2) 3 03021010303101 General Physics (1) 3 –0303102 General Physics (2) 3 03031010303103 General Physics Lab (1) 1 03031020303104 General Physics Lab (2) 1 03031020612114 Programming in C++ Language 3 06120990500100 Introduction to Engineering 1 –0507291 Workshop 1 –0502300 Communication Skills 1 02021010501453 Engineering Economy 3 03021020502200 Numerical Analysis for Engineers 3 0302102

Total 28

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4. Department requirements (102 credit hours)4.1 Department Core (93 credit hours)

Course No. Course Title Cr.

hr.Prerequisites

(1) (2)0306101 General Chemistry (1) 3 –0306102 General Chemistry (2) 3 03061010306103 General Chemistry Lab (1) 1 03061010503201 Principles of Chemical Engineering (1) 3 03061020503202 Principles of Chemical Engineering (2) 3 05032010503203 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3 03061020508202 Engineering Mathematics (1) 3 03021020306211 Analytical Chemistry (1) 3 03061020306235 Organic Chemistry for Engineers 3 03061020503331 Thermodynamics 3 05032030306236 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 03062350503323 Fluid Mechanics 3 05032010507350 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials 3 03031020503301 Engineering Statistics and Probability 2 03021020503332 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 05033310503324 Heat Transfer 3 05082020503328 Unit Operations 3 05033230503345 Instrumental Analysis 3 03062110503326 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 05033230503411 Chemical Reaction Engineering (1) 3 0502200 05033320503337 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab 1 0503331 05033240503382 Electrochemistry & Corrosion 3 05032030503448 Computer Applications Lab 1 05022000503423 Mass Transfer 3 05033240503412 Chemical Reaction Engineering (2) 3 05034110503454 Polymers Engineering 3 0503411 0306235 Co0503416 Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab 1 0503411 0503412 Co0503425 Separation Processes 3 05034230503581 Equipment Design 3 0503412 0503425 Co0503447 Process Dynamics & Control 3 05034120503400 Methodology of Scientific Research for Engineers 1 0502300 110 h0503582 Plant Design 3 05035810503591 Graduation Project (1) 1 120 h 0503400 Co0503427 Unit Operations Lab 1 05034250503546 Process Control Lab 1 05034470503592 Graduation Project (2) 3 05035910503541 Modelling & Process Simulation 3 05034470503596 Field Training 3 110 h

Total 92

4.2 Department Electives (9 credit hours)

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Course No. Course Title Cr.

hr.Prerequisites

(1) (2)0502353 Air Pollution 3 05033280507354 Material Science and Engineering 3 05073500502445 Wastewater Treatment 3 05034250503449 Optimization 3 05082020503453 Chemical Industries 3 05033280503462 Petroleum Refining Engineering 3 05034250502481 Energy Engineering 3 05033240502542 Membrane Separation Technology 3 05034250503551 Desalination 3 05034250503552 Food Engineering 3 05034250503553 Biochemical Engineering 3 05034120502533 Safety Engineering 3 05035820501330 Electrical Circuits & Machines 3 03031020503593 Special Topics in Chemical Engineering 3 Department Approval

5. Free elective (3 credit hours)

Courses to be taken from university wide open courses.

6. Courses offered by the department to other departments

Course No. Course Title Cr.

hr.Prerequisites

(1) (2)0503331 Thermodynamics 3 05032030503324 Heat Transfer 3 05082020503301 Engineering Statistics and Probability 2 03021020503323 Fluid Mechanics 3 05032010503337 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab 1 0503331 05033240503326 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 0503323

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Study Plan Guide

First Year, First SemCode Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0302101 Calculus (1) 3  0303101 General Physics (1) 3  0306101 General Chemistry (1) 3  

0507291 Workshop 1    Univesity Elective 3    Univesity Compulsory 3    Total 16  

First Year, Second Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0302102 Calculus (2) 3 03021010303102 General Physics (2) 3 03031010303103 General Physics Lab (1) 1 03031010306102 General Chemistry (2) 3 03061010612114 Programming in C++ Language 3 0612099

0501100 Introduction to Engineering 1  0306103 General Chemistry Lab (1) 1 0306101

  Total 15  

Second Year, First Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0503201 Principles of Chemical Engineering (1) 3 03061020503203 Physical Chemistry for Engineers 3 03061020508202 Engineering Mathmatics (1) 3 03021020303104 General Physics Lab (2) 1 03031020306211 Analytical Chemistry (1) 3 03061020306235 Organic Chemistry for Engineers 3 03061020507231 Engineering Drawing 2 0612099

  Total 18  

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Second Year, Second Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0502200 Numerical Analysis For Engineers 3 03021020503331 Thermodynamics 3 05032030306236 Organic Chemistry Lab 1 03062350503202 Principles of Chemical Engineering (2) 3 05032010503323 Fluid Mechanics 3 05032010507350 Introduction to Mechanics of Materials 3 0303102

  Total 16  

Third Year, First Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0503301 Engineering statistics and Probability 2 03021020503332 Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers 3 05033310503324 Heat Transfer 3 05082020503328 Unit Operations 3 05033230503345 Instrumental Analysis 3 03062110503326 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 05033230502300 Communication Skills 1 0202101

  Total 16  

Third Year, Second Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0501453 Engineering Economy 3 03021020503411 Chemical Reaction Engineering (1) 3 0503332 & 05022000503337 Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab 1 0503324 & 0503331 0503382 Electrochemistry and Corrossion 3 05032030503448 Computer Applications Lab 1 0502200

  University Elective 3    University Compulsory 3    Total 16  

Forth Year, First Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0503423 Mass Transfer 3 05033240503412 Chemical Reaction Engineering (2) 3 05034110503454 Polymers Engineering 3 0503411 & 0306235 Co0503416 Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab 1 0503411 & 0503412 Co

  University Elective 3    Department Elective 3  

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  Total 16  Forth Year, Second Sem.

Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co0503425 Separation Processes 3 05034230503581 Equipment Design 3 0503412 & 0503425 Co0503400 Methodology of scientific research for engineers 1 0502300 & 110 hrs

  University Elective 3    University Compulsry 3    Department Elective 3    Total 16  

Fifth Year, First Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0503447 Process Dynamic and Control 3 05034120503582 Plant Design 3 05035810503591 Graduation Project (1) 1 120 hrs & 0503400 Co0503427 Unit Operations Lab 1 0503425

  University Elective 3    Department Elective 3    Total 14  

Fifth Year, Second Sem.Code Unit of Study Cr. hr. Prerequisite or Co

0503546 Process Control Lab 1 05034470503592 Graduation Project (2) 3 05035910503541 Process Modeling and Simulation 3 0503447

  University Compulsory 3    Free Unit of Study 3    Total 13  

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DESCRIPTION OF COURSES OFFERED BY DEPARTMENT

(0503203) Physical Chemistry for Engineers

Introduction. Properties of gases. The first law of thermodynamics. The second law of thermodynamics. Physical transformations of pure substances. Simple Mixtures.

(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0306102)

(0503201) Principles of Chemical Engineering (1)The role of the chemical engineer. Units and dimensions. Conversion of units. Systems of units. Dimensional homogeneity. Process data representation. Processes and process variables. Degrees of freedom analysis. Elementary mathematical tools for solving balance equations. Material balances for non reactive and reactive systems. Material balance on single phase and multiphase systems.

(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0306102)

(0503202) Principles of Chemical Engineering (2)The first law of thermodynamics. Energy balance on closed system. Energy balance on open systems at steady state. Energy balances on non reactive and reactive systems. Material and energy balances. Balances on transient systems.

(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503201)(0503301) Probabilities and engineering statisticsEssential probability and statistical methods: probability laws, random variables and distributions. Descriptive statistics, estimation and tests of hypotheses, regression and correlation analysis. Modeling of simple engineering problems.

(2Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0302102)

(0503323) Fluid Mechanics

Introduction. Fluid properties. Fluid static. Flowing fluid and pressure variation. Control volume and continuity equation. Flow in conduits. Momentum equation.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503201)

(0503328) Unit OperationsCharacterization of solid particles. Size reduction. Drag and drag coefficient. Flow through beds of solids. Mechanics of particle motion. Fluidization. Gravity sedimentation processes. Settling. Filtration. Flotation. Mixing and Grinding. Mixing and segregation. Separation by centrifuges. Separation by cyclones.

(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503323)

(0503324) Heat Transfer Basics of Heat Transfer. Introduction to Heat Conduction. Steady and unsteady State Heat Conduction. Fundamentals of Convection. External and Internal Forced Convection. Boiling & Condensation. Radiation Heat Transfer. Heat Exchangers.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0508202)(0503326) Fluid Mechanics LabThe following experiments are expected to be performed: Density, viscosity and surface tension measurements, pressure and flow measurements, friction and Reynolds tests, impact of a water jet, center of pressure, pumps’ testing.

(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503323)

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(0503331) Thermodynamics

Concepts and Definitions. Properties of Pure Substances. Work and Heat. First Law of Thermodynamics. First-Law Analysis for a Control Volume. Entropy. Analysis of Thermodynamic Cycles.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503203)

(0503332) Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Heat effects, Phase Rule. Thermodynamic Properties of Gas Mixtures & Liquid Solutions. Vapor-Liquid Equilibria. Liquid-Liquid Equilibria. Chemical Reaction Equilibria.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503331)(0503345) Instrumental AnalysisBasic concepts, Introduction to spectrochemical methods, Instruments for optical spectroscopy, Molecular absorption spectroscopy, Molecular fluorescence spectroscopy, Atomic spectroscopy, Chromatographic separation methods: Gas Chromatography (GC); High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Thermal methods of analysis; Mass and NMR spectroscopy; Automated methods of analysis.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0306211)

(0503382) Electrochemical Engineering and Corrosion Introduction to electrochemical engineering. Electrochemical and metallurgical aspects of corrosion. Types of corrosion. Fundamental concepts in corrosion theory. Pourbaix diagrams. Experimental techniques in corrosion. Passivity, stress corrosion. Atmospheric corrosion. Methods of corrosion control, coatings, cathodic and anodic protection, inhibitors.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503203)

(0503411) Chemical Reaction Engineering (1) Mole balances. Kinetics of homogeneous reactions. Rates law & stoichiometry. Isothermal Reactor Design. Multiple Reactions. Analysis of reaction rate data. Reaction Mechanisms

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0502200 & 0503332 or CO)

(0503412) Chemical Reaction Engineering (2) Non-isothermal reactor design. Unsteady state nonisothermal Reactor design. Catalysis and catalytic reactors. Diffusion and reaction. Non-ideal reactors and residence time distribution (RTD). Introduction to fluid-fluid reactions

(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503411)

(0503416) Chemical Reaction Engineering LabThe following experiments are expected to be performed: Batch reactor, tubular reactor, CSTR, dynamics of stirred tanks in series, residence time distribution, water treatment, oil extraction, Soap production, and phosphoric acid production.

(1Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503411 & 0503412 or Co)

(0503423) Mass TransferFundamentals of Mass Transfer. Molecular diffusion. Mass transfer coefficients. Convective Mass Transfer and its correlations. Analogy between momentum, heat and mass transfer. Continuous and stage-wise processes. Equipment for gas-liquid mass transfer operations.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503324)

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(0503425) Separation Processes Distillation. Humidification and dehumidification. Drying. Evaporation. Cooling towers. Absorption. Crystallization. Extraction. leaching.

(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503423)

(0503427) Unit Operations Lab The following experiments are expected to be performed: Screen analysis and size reduction (Crushing, Grinding, screening, and Granulation). packed and tray distillation. packed-column gas absorption. liquid-liquid extraction. humidification/dehumidification in cooling towers. spray drying. Tray drying. Evaporation. Filtration. Fluidization.

(1Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503425)

(0503337) Thermodynamics and Heat LabThe following experiments are expected to be performed: Temperature Measurement. Thermal Conductivity. Natural Convection & Forced Convection. Tubular Heat Exchanger. Plate Heat Exchanger. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger. Marcet Boiler. Heat of Combustion. Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer. Heat Pump. Two-Stage Compressor Unit.

(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503331 & 0503324)

(0503541) Modeling and Process SimulationMathematical modeling of chemical engineering processes. Modeling of stagewise processes. Simulation tools and examples of chemical engineering processes: Batch reactor, continuous tank reactor, Tubular reactor, mixing model, Tank flow, process control, mass transfer process, distillation process, heat transfer, diffusion process, biological reaction, environmental examples.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503447)

(0503448) Computer Applications LabApplication of commercial process simulation packages (Polymath, Matlab, Aspen, Hysys, etc) for chemical processes.

(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0502200)

(0503454) Polymer Science and Technology Chemistry and Physics of polymers. Fundamentals of polymer synthesis; free radical and condensation polymers. Mechanisms and kinetics of polymerization reactions. Polymerization techniques; suspension and emulsion. Properties of polymeric materials and polymers reinforced by fibers. Polymers manufacturing techniques. Polymer rheology. Methods of polymer fabrication.  Polymeric solutions. Degradation. Morphology of polymers.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503411 & 0306235 or Co)

(0503447) Process Dynamics and ControlIntroduction to process control in chemical engineering. Application of linearization methods to the analysis of open-loop and closed-loop process dynamics. Process dynamics in time and Laplace domains. Basic components of control systems. Design of a single-loop feedback control systems. Stability analysis. Controller tuning and settings. Applications of process control in chemical processes.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503412)

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(0503546) Process Control Lab Dynamics of stirred tanks, level control, pressure control, flow control, temperature control.

(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503447)

(0503581) Equipment DesignSelection of materials of construction and corrosion. Design of pipes and pumping systems, compressors, tanks, pressure vessels, storage equipment, heat exchangers, and plate and packed towers.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503412 & 0503425 or Co)

(0503582) Plant Design Process conception and definition, process flowsheet preparation, selection of equipment and control system, plant location and layout, process design development. health and safety consideration, environmental factors. Economic principles and Design optimization. Computer aided design. Case study.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503581)

(0503400) Methodology of scientific research for engineers

Basic technical writing concepts and techniques including writing a scientific report, scientific report format, reference styles and citation, and results analysis and discussion. Presentation skills.

(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0502300 & Completion of 110 Cr. Hr.)

(0503591) Graduation Project (1)

Theoretical or experimental study for problem in chemical engineering, or design, or development of industrial process. To enhance student’s skills and give them experience in solving problem usually encountered in chemical engineering plants.

(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: Completion of 120 Cr. Hr. & 0503400 Co)

(0503592) Graduation Project (2)

Completion of the same project started in 0503591 under department supervision according to AHU regulations.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503591)

(0503462) Petroleum Refining EngineeringOrigin and composition of petroleum. Crude oil analysis and evaluation.  Petroleum products and their uses. Refinery structure. Refinery operations and processes: Atmospheric & Vacuum Distillation, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Platforming, Hydro-desulfurization. Chemical treatment. Asphalt production. Lube oils production. Refinery Utilities. Waste Treatment. Standards and Specifications of petroleum products.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503425 )

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(0503593) Special Topics in Chemical EngineeringSelected topics in chemical engineering technology taught by faculty members, covering contemporary (up to date) issues in chemical engineering.

(3Cr.Hr., Department Approval)

(0503449) OptimizationSurvey of continuous optimization problems. Unconstrained optimization problems. Introduction to constrained optimization. Solution of constrained optimization problems. Software packages in optimization.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0508202)

(0503453) Chemical IndustriesFundamentals of chemical industries. Study of selected industries such as: water treatment, Hydrogen and hydrogen compounds, nitrogen and nitrogen compounds, sulfur and sulfur compounds, phosphorous and phosphorous compounds, mineral fertilizers, potash industry, ceramics, cement and glass industries, petrochemical industries, industrial detergents.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503328)

(0503551) Desalination Water resources. Physical and chemical properties of sea water. scale formation and control. Distillation processes. Membrane processes. Energy consumption in the different desalting systems. Pre and post treatment operations. Economic consideration of various desalination processes.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503425)

(0503552) Food Engineering

Rheological properties of food. Phase transitions and transformations in food systems. Food freezing. Food dehydration. Transport phenomena in food systems. Food packaging.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503425)

(0503553) Biochemical Engineering

An introduction to engineering principles of biochemical processes, enzymes and microbial kinetics, application of industrial enzymes, transport phenomena in biological systems, design of biological reactors, bioseparation.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503412)

(0503500) Field Training

The students are trained for 8 weeks in the field in one of chemical engineering companies. The aim is to familiarize the student with the duties of chemical engineer. Under department supervision and according to AHU regulations.

(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: Completion of 110 Cr. Hr.)

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