COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

YEAR 3 (FHEQ LEVEL 6)

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMMES

PART TWO OF TWO (MODULE AND COURSE STRUCTURE)

2016/17

DISCLAIMER

The College has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information contained within this publication is accurate and up-to-date when published but can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

The College reserves the right to revise, alter or discontinue degree programmes or modules and to amend regulations and procedures at any time, but every effort will be made to notify interested parties.

It should be noted that not every module listed in this handbook may be available every year, and changes may be made to the details of the modules.

You are advised to contact the College directly if you require further information.

The 2016/17 academic year begins on 26 September 2016

DATES OF 2016/17 TERMS

26 September 2016 – 16 December 2016

09 January 2017 – 07 April 2017

01 May 2017 – 16 June 2017

SEMESTER 1

26 September 2016 – 27 January 2017

SEMESTER 2

30 January 2017 – 16 June 2017

WELCOME

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to all students for the 2016/17 academic year and in particular, to those joining the College for the first time.

The University offers an enviable range of facilities and resources to enable you to pursue your chosen course of study whilst enjoying university life. In particular, the College of Engineering offers you an environment where you can develop and extend your knowledge, skills and abilities. The College has excellent facilities, offering extensive laboratory, workshop and IT equipment and support. The staff in the College, many of whom are world experts in their areas of interest, are involved in many exciting projects, often in collaboration with industry. The College has excellent links with industry, with many companies kindly contributing to the College’s activities through guest lectures and student projects. We have close links with professional engineering bodies and this ensures that our courses are in tune with current thinking and meet the requirements of graduate employers. All the staff are keen to provide a supportive environment for our students and we hope that you will take full advantage of your opportunities and time at Swansea.

We hope that you will enjoy the next academic session and wish you every success.

Professor Stephen GR Brown Head of the College of Engineering

Professor Cris Arnold Deputy Head of College and Director of Learning and Teaching

Professor Johann Sienz Deputy Head of College and Director of Innovation and Engagement

Professor Dave Worsley Deputy Head of College and Director of Research

Key Contact Information for Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) Chemical Engineering Students.

Position Name Contact

Chemical Portfolio Director Dr. Paul Williams paul.melvyn.williams@swansea.ac.uk

Chemical Year 3 Co-ordinator Dr. Darren Oatley-Radcliffe d.l.oatley@swansea.ac.uk

Chemical BEng/MEng Co-ordinator Dr Jesus Ojeda j.j.ojedaledo@swansea.ac.uk

Chemical Admissions Tutor Mr. Chris Jones Christopher.Jones@swansea.ac.uk

Should you require administrative support please visit Engineering Reception, open Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm and speak with a member of the Student Information Team who will be happy to help.

N. B. Please note that you will be assigned a Personal Tutor in Week 1.

Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) 2016/17Chemical Engineering

BEng Chemical Engineering[H831,H835]BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry[H832]

MEng Chemical Engineering[H801]

Coordinator: Dr PM Williams

Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 ModulesEG-3062

Process Equipment Design, Selection & Control20 Credits

Dr DL Oatley-Radcliffe/Dr DJ Curtis/Dr PM Williams

EG-304Safety and Loss Prevention

10 CreditsMr CD Jones

EG-337Reactor Design II

10 CreditsDr JO Titiloye

EG-307Particulate Systems

10 CreditsDr P Bertoncello

EG-338Separation Processes II

10 CreditsDr C Tizaoui

EG-386Engineering Management

10 CreditsDr M Evans/Dr CWH Dunnill/Professor MJ Mcnamee/Dr K

Wada/...

EGZ300Environmental Engineering Practice

10 CreditsDr YK Ju-Nam

EGA323Energy and Low Carbon Technologies

10 CreditsDr P Bertoncello

EGA326Chemical Engineering Design Project

30 CreditsDr DL Oatley-Radcliffe/Dr MS Barrow/Dr P Bertoncello/Dr DJ Curtis/Mr CD Jones/Dr YK Ju-Nam/...

CORETotal 120 Credits

Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6) 2016/17Chemical Engineering

MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry[H890]

Coordinator: Dr PM Williams

Semester 1 Modules Semester 2 ModulesEG-3062

Process Equipment Design, Selection & Control20 Credits

Dr DL Oatley-Radcliffe/Dr DJ Curtis/Dr PM Williams

EG-304Safety and Loss Prevention

10 CreditsMr CD Jones

EG-337Reactor Design II

10 CreditsDr JO Titiloye

EG-307Particulate Systems

10 CreditsDr P Bertoncello

EG-338Separation Processes II

10 CreditsDr C Tizaoui

EG-386Engineering Management

10 CreditsDr M Evans/Dr CWH Dunnill/Professor MJ Mcnamee/Dr K

Wada/...

EGZ300Environmental Engineering Practice

10 CreditsDr YK Ju-Nam

EGA323Energy and Low Carbon Technologies

10 CreditsDr P Bertoncello

EG-233Placement Preparation: Engineering Industrial Year

0 CreditsDr GTM Bunting/Dr SA Rolland

EGA326Chemical Engineering Design Project

30 CreditsDr DL Oatley-Radcliffe/Dr MS Barrow/Dr P Bertoncello/Dr DJ Curtis/Mr CD Jones/Dr YK Ju-Nam/...

CORETotal 120 Credits

EG-233 Placement Preparation: Engineering Industrial YearCredits: 0 Session: 2016/17 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)Module Aims: This generic cross-disciplinary module is for all students who have enrolled (or transferred) onto theEngineering Year in Industry scheme. The module focuses on the underpinning and fundamental requisites required togain, enter and progress effectively through an industrial placement. Learners will be introduced to a) sourcingplacements, CV writing and application techniques; (b) interview Techniques - how to pitch yourself and besuccessful; (c) workplace fundamentals and IP awareness, behaviours and expectations; (d) key employability skills;getting the most from your Industrial Placement; and (e) health and safety in the workplace.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: 11 hours consisting of a mix of seminars and workshops. 11 one hour drop-in advice sessions.Lecturer(s): Dr GTM Bunting, Dr SA RollandAssessment: Other (100%)Assessment Description: Students are required to attend the health and safety lecture. Students who do not attend andhave no valid reason will not be permitted to continue on an Engineering Industrial Placement Year programme ofstudy.Moderation approach to main assessment: Not applicableFailure Redemption: Successful completion of this module depends upon attendance at, and engagement with, thehealth and safety lecture. Therefore there will normally be no opportunity to redeem failure. However, specialprovision will be made for students with extenuating or special circumstances.Assessment Feedback: N/A

However, students will be able to discuss and seek feedback / advice on their search for an industrial placement duringthe drop-in sessions.Module Content: The module will focus on the key requirements to gain and be successful whilst on a placement.Directed and self-directed activity will address the following topics;

1) Engineering Industrial Placements - what they are, how to search and how to apply.

2) CV writing, cover letters and application processes.

3) Assessment centres, interview techniques and mock interview.

4) Recognising and developing employability skills.

5) Reflecting and maximising the placement experience.

6) One to one meeting with careers and employability staff.

7) Health and safety in the workplace.Intended Learning Outcomes: By the end of this module, students will:

1) Know how to find and apply for placements, create a CV and complete a placement application.

2) Understand the interview process and gain interview experience.

3) Discuss and share what is expected within the workplace including behavioural and professional conduct.

4) Identify personal employability skills and how these will be used in a workplace setting.Reading List:Additional Notes: Module code reserved by t.bailey on 17/02/2016 11:22:07

This module is only available for students enrolled on the Engineering Year in Industry scheme.

EG-304 Safety and Loss PreventionCredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)Module Aims: This module aims to provide a basic knowledge of the technical issues underlying safety and lossprevention on process plant, introducing risk and hazard assessment together with the legal framework of obligationsfor organizations and individuals.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

Example classes 5 hoursDirected private study 75 hours (HAZOP and Problems)

Lecturer(s): Mr CD JonesAssessment: Examination 1 (85%)

Class Test 1 - Practical Assessment Not Exam Cond (15%)Assessment Description: Tutorials covering lecture content (these are individual pieces of coursework), a HAZOP orrisk assessment exercise (this coursework is conducted and assessed in groups), and an end of year examination.Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: Supplementary exam for 3rd year M.Eng. only. The supplementary examination will form100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Marked tutorials and a marked HAZOP exerciseModule Content: The module consists of topic lectures combined with case studies introduced by video footage;technical problems with solution methods and practical HAZOP & Risk Assessment exercises.Specific topics covered are:- Fires and Explosions; flammability of gases liquids and solids; ignition sources; electrical and hazardous areaclassification [5].- HAZOP assessment [4]- Inherent Safety [2]- Toxic Releases [2]- Hazard and Risk Assessment Methods [4]- Management Issues, Emergency Planning and the legal framework [3]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of:Fires and Explosions - causes and risk reduction. Toxic release - assessment and risk reduction. Hazard recognitionand assessment. HAZOP study method and practice. Emergency planning. Approaches to inherently safe design.COMAH and Health and Safety at Work legislationReading List: Sinnott, R. K, Coulson & Richardson's chemical engineering: [print and electronic book] Volume 6,Chemical engineering design / R.K. Sinnott, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.ISBN: 9780750665384Lees, Frank P, Loss prevention in the process industries : hazard identification, assessment, and control / Frank P.Lees, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1996.ISBN: 0750615478Kletz, Trevor A, What went wrong?: [electronic book] case histories of process plant disasters and how they couldhave been avoided / Trevor Kletz, Gulf Professional Pub, 2009.ISBN: 9780080949697Kletz, Trevor A, What went wrong? : case histories of process plant disasters / Trevor Kletz, Gulf Pub, c1998.ISBN:0884159205Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment.

EG-3062 Process Equipment Design, Selection & ControlCredits: 20 Session: 2016/17 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)Module Aims: Newly employed graduate process engineers need to be able to perform a wide range of fundamentalprocess engineering calculations. The module will focus on aspects of process engineering design for the majority ofequipment but will provide examples of detailed design and mechanical design in some cases. In all cases, industrialstandards, best practice and safety will be at the heart of the design process to ensure the finalised designs will bereliable and robust, economically viable, safe and sustainable. The module will include topics such as pump selection,pressure relief calculations, line sizing, utilities, equipment specification including PFRs and stirred tanks in bothbatch and continuous operation (aseptic/sterile equipment design for regulation and control of chemical and biologicalreactions). Heterogeneous systems, in particular, the inter-phase mass transfer of nearly insoluble gases. Heat transferthrough jackets, coils, electrical heaters and direct steam injection. Sterilisation of liquids and gases..The module alsobuilds upon topics covered in EG-206 (Instrumentation, Measurement and Control) to further develop studentsunderstanding of process automation with specific emphasis on the quantitative aspects of control.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 40 hours; Example classes/tutorials 20 hours; Directed private study 140 hoursLecturer(s): Dr DL Oatley-Radcliffe, Dr DJ Curtis, Dr PM WilliamsAssessment: Coursework 1 (20%)

Examination 1 (80%)Assessment Description: 20% Coursework 5% Control Coursework 5% Selection Coursework 10% Design Coursework

80% Exam (2 hrs) Section A (Control & Selection) 2 Questions (1 x control, 1 x equipment selection), students must answer both Section B (Design) 2 Questions, students answer 1.

Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: As this is a Level 3 module taken by both BEng and MEng students the following methods areavailable for redeeming a failure:

A) BEng students are only allowed to redeem a failure as per University regulations for final year students.B) MEng student failures may be redeemed via a supplementary exam in August.Assessment Feedback: Formal Exam feedback will be given via exam results and the exam feedback forms.Informal feedback will be given via coursework marks, worked examples of tutorial sheets and general classdiscussion.

Module Content: Equipment DesignIntroduction: Objectives of process equipment design. Understanding the design process. Commissioning andvalidation. Example with a plug flow reactor. [4]Mass transfer issues: aeration and oxygen supply to fermenter design. The concept of limiting resistance for masstransfer - development of two film theory. Correlations for mass transfer coefficients. Bubble dynamics anddetermination of mass transfer coefficient. Examples of mass transfer with other gasses - hydrogenation. [4]Scale up of fermenters: Oxygen transfer rates. Power and Reynolds numbers. Mixing characteristics. Bubble hold up.Other factors to consider, such as heat transfer. [2]Batch processing: The concept of the batch process. Design and scale-up of batch processes. Processingmethodologies and cycle time analysis. [3]Sterilisation (liquid media): Thermal death of organisms. Temperature and specific death rates. Feedstockcontamination rates as a basis for equipment design. Batch sterilisation. Continuous sterilisation. [4]Sterilisation (gas/air): Practical methods for air sterilisation. Filtration. Design examples. [2]Revision [1]

Selection:Pumps and line sizing: What type of pump for what duty e.g. centrifugal vs positive displacement etc. Sizing andselection of pumps, which includes producing system curves, pump laws, calculating NPSH, minimum flow recycle,controlling flow by variable speed or control valves. How to size control valves. Line sizing. [4]Pressure relief calculations: How to determine why and when pressure relief devices are required, different types ofpressure devices, how to size pressure relief devices and associated equipment. [3]Utilities and P&ID's Steam, water, air, nitrogen supply and distribution design. Elements of hot oil system design.Reading and interpreting BFD and P&ID’s [3]

Control:Incentives for control, control loops and PID control [2]Process dynamics, Laplace transforms and transfer functions [4]Stability and control loop tuning [2]Control system design [2]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module students should be able to:1) Select the basis of calculation for design problems and apply the conservation of mass and energy with dimensionalanalysis of the interaction between gas-liquid-solid phases in heterogeneous systems for predicting convective transfercoefficients.2) Check the dimensional consistency of any design equation, or mathematical model or rate equation of a system.3) Understand the concept of scale-up indices for the process equipment design.4) Scale-up or down a solution to a process design problem so as to meet the specification.5) Identify the assumptions required to simplify a design problem.6) Specify different types of equipment correctly and write appropriate data sheets.7) Size lines and select a pump based on fundamental chemical engineering knowledge.8) Determine why and when pressure relief devices are required and size them9) Convert a written specification of process equipment into a flowsheet.10) Analyse complex industrial P&ID's for different types of process plants.11) Appreciate the role of commissioning of new equipment.12) Specify basic control schemes and read block diagram representations of control loops.13) Apply Laplace transforms and derive transfer functions for control systems14) Evaluate the stability of a system.15) Employ the Ziegler-Nichols control loop tuning strategy and identify the strengths and weaknesses of otherselected tuning strategies.

Reading List: Bailey, James E. (James Edwin); Ollis, David F, Biochemical engineering fundamentals / James E.Bailey, David F. Ollis, McGraw-Hill, 1986.ISBN: 0070666016Doran, Pauline M, Bioprocess engineering principles / Pauline M. Doran, Academic Press, 1995.ISBN:9780122208515Coulson, J. M. (John Metcalfe); Richardson, J. F. (John Francis); Harker, J. H. (John Hadlett), Coulson &Richardson's Chemical engineering: Volume 2, Particle technology and separation processes / J.F. Richardson andJ.H. Harker with J.R. Backhurst and J.H. Harker, Butterworth/Heinemann, 2002.ISBN: 9780750644457Coulson, J. M. (John Metcalfe); Peacock, D. G; Richardson, J. F. (John Francis), Chemical engineering / [by] J.M.Coulson and J.F. Richardson. Volume 3, Chemical and biochemical reactors and process control ; by J.F. Richardson,D.G. Peacock, Pergamon Press, 1994.ISBN: 9780080410036Sinnott, R. K; Coulson, J. M. (John Metcalfe); Richardson, J. F. (John Francis); ebrary, Inc, Coulson & Richardson'schemical engineering. Volume 6, Chemical engineering design / R.K. Sinnott, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.ISBN:9780080492551Svrcek, William Y.; Mahoney, Donald P.; Young, Brent R, A real time approach to process control / William Y.Svrcek, Donald P. Mahoney, Brent R. Young, 2014.ISBN: 9781119993872Stephanopoulos, George, Chemical process control : an introduction to theory and practice / George Stephanopoulos,Prentice-Hall International, 1984.Additional Notes: This module is available for visiting students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment.

EG-307 Particulate SystemsCredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)Module Aims: This module aims to present fundamental aspects of transport mechanisms of molecules andparticulates (suspended in fluids) in order to illustrate the properties and external conditions that influence flow offluids through packed beds, the separation of multiphase systems, separation across phase boundaries and dispersionin a variety of industrial and environmental situations.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-100; EG-160; EG-161; EG-189; EG-190; EG-211Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours;

Example classes/tutorials 5 hours;Preparation for assessment; 25 hoursReading/Private study: 50 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr P BertoncelloAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Coursework 1 (10%)Coursework 2 (10%)

Assessment Description: Examination 1: final exam on the entire module programme, corresponding to a total markof 80%.

Coursework (or Tutorial 1): students will be given between 3-5 problems to solve, related to the topics taught to date.Total mark 10%.

Coursework (or Tutorial 2): students will be given between 3-5 problems to solve, related to the topics taught to date.Total mark 10%.Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Solutions of the final examination will be posted on Blackboard;

Coursework 1 and 2: the lecturer will mark the scripts within one week after the deadline and the solutions will begiven in class. In this occasion, the students will have the chance to discuss their marks with the lecturer and ifrequired, individual feedback will be given. The assignments' solutions will be posted on Blackboard as well.

Feedback will be given electronically, whenever the case.Module Content: Motion of particles in a fluid: drag forces; terminal falling velocities; accelerating motion of aparticle in the gravitational field; motion of a sphere in the Stokes' law region; motion of particles in a centrifugal field[2].Flow of fluids through granulat Beds and packed columns: Darcy's law and permeability; Carman-Kozeny equation;streamline and turbulent flow [2].Sedimentation: sedimentation of fine particles; the thickener; sedimentation of coarse particles [2].Fluidisation: general behaviour of gas/solids and liquid/solids systems; effect of fluid velocity on pressure gradientand pressure drop; minimum fluidising velocity; fluidising beds [3].Liquid filtration: introduction, theory; relation between thickness of cake and volume of filtrate; compressible andincompressible cakes [4].Centrifugation: introduction, theory; sedimentation of a centrifugal field; Filtration with centrifugation [4]Crystallisation: introduction, theory and fundamentals; solubility and saturation; crystal nucleation; crystal growth;crystal yield; crystallisation from solutions [3].Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module the student should be able to demonstrate a knowledgeand understanding of:Motion of particles through granular beds and fluidisation. The choice of statistical parameters for specificapplications, principles. The principles and operations of separation of particles from fluids: sedimentation,centrifugation, liquid filtration and crystallisation, Settling behaviour of solid/liquid systems. The analogy betweenfluidisation and sedimentation, the concept of solids flux and use of fluidised systems in process applications.

Reading List: Sinnott, R. K, Coulson & Richardson's chemical engineering: [print and electronic book] Volume 6,Chemical engineering design / R.K. Sinnott, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.ISBN: 9780750665384Coulson, J. M, Chemical engineering / [by] J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson. Volume 3, Chemical and biochemicalreactors and process control ; by J.F. Richardson, D.G. Peacock, Pergamon Press, 1994.ISBN: 9780080410036Coulson, J. M, Chemical engineering /. Vol. 5, Solutions to the problems in Chemical engineering volumes 2 and 3 /J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson ; J.R. Backhurst, J.H. Harker, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997.ISBN: 0750626127Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessmentNotes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found on Blackboard.

EG-337 Reactor Design IICredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)Module Aims: This module continues to develop further the concepts studied in the Level 2 Reactor Design Course(EG-204). Theengineering design of reaction vessels will be considered for chemical and biological reaction systems that involvesimultaneous reaction with mass transfer limitations in the fluid phase and the solid phase matrix that contain eithera physio-chemical, or biological catalyst. Mathematical modelling of the kinetic rate equations therefore incorporatesthe concept of a mass transfer limitation effectiveness factor for the solid phase matrix, whilst the fluid mechanics isused to determine the fluid phase transfer limitations. The kinetic rate models are used to develop Design PerformanceEquations for industrial reaction systems.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-203; EG-204; EG-206; EG-208; EG-210; EG-211; EG-215Co-requisite Modules: EG-304; EG-310; EG-338; EG-339Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours; Example classes 10 hours; Directed private study 70 hoursLecturer(s): Dr JO TitiloyeAssessment: Examination 1 (85%)

Coursework 1 (15%)Assessment Description: Examination:End of year examination accounting for 85% of the total mark

Coursework (numerical calculations on various topics delivered throughout the course): 15%Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: BEng: A failure cannot be redeemed at this level.

MEng: A failure can be redeemed via a supplementary exam in August.Assessment Feedback: Exam feedback will be given via exam results and the exam feedback forms available on theSwansea University intranet.

Coursework feedback will be given via coursework marks, individual written comments on the coursework scripts andprovision of model answers.Module Content: Reactor design concepts including catalysts and biocatalysts in heterogeneous systems. Graphicalrepresentationand determination of chemical kinetic model parameters. Modelling of catalytic deactivation mechanisms and fluidphase mass transfer limitations in gas-solid catalytic tubular reactors.Non-Catalytic Gas-Solid Reactions. Case problems. A detailed study of the Shrinking Core model. Gas-SolidCatalytic Reactions. Reactions on catalyst surfaces. Kinetics of heterogeneously catalysed reactions. Diffusion andreactions in porous catalysts.External Mass Transfer. Surface Phenomena and Reaction. Design of Gas-SolidCatalytic Reactors. Packed Bed Reactors. Fluidised Bed Reactors. Elements of bifurcation analysis in fluidised bedreactors; case problems.Diffusion into a porous catalyst particle; modelling of the simultaneous mass transfer and catalytic chemical reactionin the solid phase matrix particle.Advanced continuous reactor design including; operational limitations of a CSTR/F, non-sterile feeds to CFTF's,CSTR/F reactor trains, catalyst and raw material recycle, immobilised catalytic systems and case studies.Design of industrial packed bed catalytic reactors; configurations for either non-isothermal adiabatic or heat transferoperation with a one dimensional model using dimensional correlations of the fluid mechanics in case studies.

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module the student should be able to demonstrate a knowledgeand understanding of: Thereasoning behind the Michaelis-Menten enzyme kinetic rate model, and the concept of chemisorption in the modelsof solid surface catalysed reactions and extension of the models to more complex systems. The design of batch andcontinuous bioreactors, and packed bed reactors with the external mass transfer limitations assessed by theDamkohler No. and the internal by the mass transfer effectiveness factor. Influence and constraints on catalyticpacked bed reactor engineering and geometry due to fluid flow and the relationship between Reynolds No. andpressure drop.Develop and ability to:Use the dimensionless design performance equations of batch and continuous bioreactors/fermenters/reactors forevaluating design capacity of industrial scale systems.Appreciate the significance of the rate limiting step in a heterogeneous packed bed catalytic reactor in terms of themagnitude of the Damkohler No for process sustainability.Convert a written specification of a reactor plant engineering design problem into a flow-sheet diagram and to identifythe assumptions required to simplify the design problem so as to establish the design performance equations.Analyse a manufacturing process to provide a specification for the subdivisions and a flow-sheet of an economic,workable and safe-process-reaction plant.Determine the size and geometry of reactors for isothermal/adiabatic reactors in the context of an optimal design.Reading List: Levenspiel, Octave, Chemical reaction engineering / Octave Levenspiel, Wiley, c1999.ISBN:9780471254249Coulson, J. M, Chemical engineering / [by] J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson. Volume 3, Chemical and biochemicalreactors and process control ; by J.F. Richardson, D.G. Peacock, Pergamon Press, 1994.ISBN: 9780080410036Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment.Lecture notes are provided with worked examples on blackboard.

EG-338 Separation Processes IICredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)Module Aims: The course builds on Level I and II studies of traditional separation processes, extending these tomulti-component systems. Short-cut methods are described. The importance of non-ideal behaviour is highlighted indescriptions of azeotropic and extractive distillation. The discussion of absorption is extended to include chemicalreaction. A basic knowledge is provided of adsorption and ion exchange separation processes.Pre-requisite Modules: EG-200Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours

example classes 10 hoursDirected private study 70 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr C TizaouiAssessment: Examination (75%)

Coursework 1 (5%)Coursework 2 (10%)Coursework 3 (10%)

Assessment Description: 2 hour exam in January (75%)Coursework (3 Blackbaord tests) (25%)Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: Resit 2hr examination.Assessment Feedback: Exam result and exam general feedback forms common across College.Assignment feedback will be given by individual written comments and personal discussion and assignment mark.Module Content: - Vapour liquid equilibrium for multi-component systems [1]- Single stage flash vaporisation [2]- Multi-component continuous fractionation and short cut methods for calculating column operating conditions [5]- Multi-component distillation: rigorous solution methods (Computer Solutions) [2]- Column efficiencies [1]- Extractive and azeotropic distillation [1]- Multi-component gas absorption [4]- Adsorption and ion exchange processes [4]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module students should be able to:- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of VLE relationships and use DePriester charts to determine k-values.- Calculate the composition of mixtures and dew and bubble points.- Analyse practical operation of equilibrium flash units.- Apply short cut methods for the design of multi-component distillation columns.- Solve difficult separations (azeotropic and extractive distillation)- Design multi-component absorption columns.- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of adsorption and ion exchange processes.- Select and apply chemical engineering principles to design problems and to select and apply common separationequipment.

Reading List: Ruthven, Douglas M, Principles of adsorption and adsorption processes / Douglas M. Ruthven, Wiley,c1984.ISBN: 9780471866060Geankoplis, Christie John, Transport processes and separation process principles : [print and electronic book](Includes Unit Operations) / Christie John Geankoplis, Pearson Education Limited, 2013.ISBN: 9781292026022Geankoplis, Christie J, Transport processes and separation process principles : (includes unit operations) / ChristieJohn Geankoplis, Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference, c2003.ISBN: 9780131013674Wankat, Phillip C, Separation process engineering : includes mass transfer analysis / Phillip C. Wankat, Prentice Hall,2011.ISBN: 9780132790215Treybal, Robert Ewald, Mass-transfer operations / Robert E. Treybal, McGraw-Hill, 1980.Sinnott, R. K, Coulson & Richardson's chemical engineering: [print and electronic book] Volume 6, Chemicalengineering design / R.K. Sinnott, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.ISBN: 9780750665384Handbook of separation techniques for chemical engineers / Philip A. Schweitzer, editor-in-chief, McGraw-Hill,c1997.ISBN: 9780070570610Handbook of separation techniques for chemical engineers / Philip A. Schweitzer, editor-in-chief, McGraw-Hill,1979.Henley, Ernest J, Separation process principles / Ernest J. Henley, J.D. Seader, D. Keith Roper, Wiley, 2011.ISBN:9780470646113King, C. Judson, Separation processes / [by] C. Judson King, McGraw-Hill, 1980.Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment.

EG-386 Engineering ManagementCredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)Module Aims: This module will develop skills relating to the management of financial and human resources withinthe engineering sector. With respect to financial resources, the course will introduce the practice of accounting fortransactions within a new business so as to give the student a good appreciate of the balance sheet, profit & loss andcash flow statements, which are essential components of a business plan. The course will also show students how tointerpret financial statements and how best to allocate financial resources between competing engineering projects.With respect to human resources, the course will cover the basic concept of entrepreneurship before breaking downthe essential elements of a business plan. The course will give the more entrepreneurial students guidance about howto go about commercializing their ideas and the less entrepreneurial students an understanding of what makes some oftheir colleagues tick. The learn by example approach adopted for this module guides the student through thecomplexities of financial and human resource management and encourages students to develop their own businessplans. Students will also be introduce to the subject area of ethics within business.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Core Lectures 20 hours

Discipline Specific Lectures 10 hoursPrivate Study 70 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr M Evans, Dr CWH Dunnill, Professor MJ Mcnamee, Dr K Wada, Miss X YinAssessment: Coursework 1 (30%)

Assignment 1 (35%)Assignment 2 (35%)

Assessment Description: The core component is assessed via two time restricted Blackboard multiple choice basedassignments (contributing 35% each to the module grade).The programme specific components are assessed through one piece of coursework that is programme specific(contributing 30% to the module grade).Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: Dependent on the students overall performance, additional coursework will be set over thesummer.Assessment Feedback: Students will receive feedback on their coursework, together with a model answer, withinthree weeks of submission..

Module Content:Section A. Core Component

Unit 1: Accounting Principles and the Balance Sheet (Lectures 1 & 2).Assets, liabilities, shareholders equity, the balance sheet equation, the fundamental principle of accounting,introduction to an new business venture (Crimebusters), European and British style balance sheets, double entry bookkeeping, the accruals basis, expenses, prepayments, the matching principle, depreciation, going concern andCrimebusters end of year balance sheet.Unit 2: Constructing a Profit & Loss and Cash Flow Statement (Lecture 3).Sales, Costs, Gross Profits, Operating profits, PBT, PAT, relation to Balance Sheet, Operating activities, Investingactivities, servicing of finance, taxation and financing.Unit 3: Ratio Analysis (Lectures 4 & 5).Qualifications on profit maximisation, the underlying operation and the funding structure, trend analysis andbenchmarking, return on capital employed, capital productivity, return on sales, gearing ratios: a lenders andshareholders perspective, return on equity, liquidity and some other ratios. The balance sheet explanation of the 2008credit crunch.Unit 4: Investment Appraisal (Lectures 6 & 7).Cash flows, payback, compounding and discounting, net present values, internal rates of return and decision trees forcapital budgeting.Unit 5: Capital Budgeting methods (Lecture 8).Linear programming for solving capital rationing problems: the objective function, the constraints, the mathematicalstatement, the feasible region, the optimal solution, extreme points and special cases.Unit 6: Entrepreneurship: Teambuilding & Finance (Lecture 9 & 10).Teambuilding and Entrepreneurial Finance.Unit 7: Entrepreneurship: Business Startups (Lecture 11 & 12).Risk and Reward. How to set up a new company.Unit 8: Entrepreneurship: The Business Plan (Lecture 13 & 14).Intellectual Property Rights. How to write a business plan.Unit 9: Business Ethics. (Lecture 15 & 16).Engineering, ethics and professionalism: on how to wear an engineering hat and a professional one. These lecturesfocus on the concept of professionalism in the business of engineering. Taking its cue from the Challenger disaster itdiscusses a number of issues that can arise in commerce that may undermine sound engineering judgement andprofessionalism.

Section B. Programme Specific Component

• There are five programme specific components: Civil, Chemical (including Environmental), Mechanical (includingproduct design), Aerospace and General Engineering.Lectures 17 to 22.Civil Engineering. Lectures on risk assessment and health and safety within the construction sector.Chemical Engineering. Lectures on project appraisal in the chemical industries.Mechanical and Aerospace. Lectures on manufacturing processes and producing costing worksheets for specificprocesses.General Engineering. Lectures on modelling, simulating and then optimising manufacturing products and processes.Intended Learning Outcomes:After completing this module you should be aware of:• some of the "tools" that assist in the efficient use of financial & human resources in manufacturing;• how to construct, read and analyze financial data;• how to make critical investment decisions;• how to build financial statements for business plans;• legal, human and economic aspects of entrepreneurship;• the role of ethics in business.

Reading List: Chang, C. M, Engineering management : challenges in the new millennium / C.M. Chang, PearsonPrentice Hall, 2005.ISBN: 9780131446786Chelsom, John V, Management for engineers, scientists, and technologists / John V. Chelsom, Andrew C. Payne,Lawrence R.P. Reavill, John Wiley & Sons, c2005.ISBN: 9780470021262Barlow, John F, Excel models for business and operations management [print and electronic book] / John F. Barlow,Wiley, c2005.ISBN: 9780470015094Reynolds, A. J, The finances of engineering companies : an introduction for students and practising engineers / A. J.Reynolds, Edward Arnold, 1992.ISBN: 0340568283Additional Notes: Penalty for late submission of work: ZERO TOLERANCE.The module is available to exchange students.Notes, past papers and worked examples can be found on Blackboard.

EGA323 Energy and Low Carbon TechnologiesCredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 2 (Jan - Jun Taught)Module Aims: This module aims to present fundamental aspects of energy generation using low carbon technologies.The module will describe the following:- description of the concept of "Hydrogen economy"; Hydrogen generation.-energy generation using fuel cells: Proton exchange fuel cells (PEMs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), moltencarbonate fuel cells (MCFCs), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs) alkaline fuel cells;-Solar energy generation: from Silicon-based photovoltaic cells, to Gratzel and Organic photovoltaic cells;- Definition and description of batteries: Rechargeable batteries: Li-ion, Li-ion polymer, and NiMH batteries;-Supercapacitors as energy generators. Wind and Tidal Energy generation; Geothermal Energy.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures 20 hours;

Example classes/tutorials 5 hours;Preparation for assessment; 25 hoursReading/Private study: 50 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr P BertoncelloAssessment: Examination 1 (80%)

Coursework 1 (20%)Assessment Description: Final examination: 80% markEssay 1: 20% mark

Essay 1: students will submit a 8-10-page essay of their own choice among the topics listed in the syllabus.Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: A supplementary examination will form 100% of the module mark.Assessment Feedback: Students will receive marks and feedback from the lecturer. Students will have the chance todiscuss their feedback individually with the lecturer as well collectively during a special lecture session.Module Content: Introduction: Introduction to energy generation using organic and inorganic materials. Theory andPrinciples.Hydrogen generation: general description of current industrial processes for hydrogen generation and relatedenvironmental implications.Fuel cells: Introduction and principles of fuel cells. Definition of efficiency. Description of proton exchnage fuel cells(PEMs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFCs),alkaline fuel cells. Case sudies.Solar energy generation: Theory and principles. Energy generation using inorganic and organic materials. Energystorage. Case studies.Rechargeable batteries: Principles and theory. Introduction to Li-ion, Li-ion polymer and NiMH batteries.Supercapacitors. Case studies.Other renewables: Wind, Tidal and Geothermal Energy: Theory and engineering aspects.Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module students should be able to:Understand and describe the theory and principles at the basis of energy generation; Describe the different kinds offuel cells and their uses; Understand and describe the theory and principles at the basis of design of batteries;Understand and describe the theory and principles at the basis of photovoltaic cells; Describe the materials employedin the design of photovoltaic cells; Understand and describe Li-ion, Li-ion polymer and NiMH batteries; Evaluateefficiency, and the concept of charge/discharges and number of cycles; Understand the basics of supercapacitors.

An ability to:Apply fundamental chemical engineering knowledge to the area of energy generation; Gather, review and interprettechnical information from a variety of sources; Analyse, interpret and question published research.

Reading List: O'Hayre, Ryan P, Colella, Whitney, Cha, Suk-Won, Prinz, F. B, Fuel cell fundamentals / Ryan P.O'Hayre ... [et al.], John Wiley & Sons, 2009.ISBN: 0470258438Da Rosa, Aldo Vieira, Fundamentals of renewable energy processes [print and electronic] / Aldo da Rosa, ElsevierAcademic Press, 2005.ISBN: 0120885107Photoelectrochemical hydrogen production [print and electronic book] / Roel van de Krol, Michael GraÌtzel, editors,Springer, c2012.ISBN: 9781461413790Spiegel, Colleen, Designing and building fuel cells / Colleen Spiegel, McGraw-Hill, 2007.ISBN: 0071489770Sørensen, Bent, Hydrogen and fuel cells [print and electronic] : emerging technologies and applications / BentSørensen, Elsevier Academic Press, c2005.ISBN: 9780126552812Nelson, Jenny, The physics of solar cells / Jenny Nelson, Imperial College Press, 2003.ISBN: 9781860943492Barbir, Frano, PEM fuel cells [print and electronic book] : theory and practice / Frano Barbir, Elsevier Academic,c2005.ISBN: 9780120781423Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessmentNotes, worked examples and past papers for this module can be found on Blackboard.

EGA326 Chemical Engineering Design ProjectCredits: 30 Session: 2016/17 Semester 1 and 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)Module Aims: This module aims to give students experience in handling a complex and integrated engineeringprocess design. This task will require, and so reinforce, the material taught throughout the undergraduate course andan additional amount of material from directed private study. The module provides transferable skills related to forworking in a team environment on a major project.

Pre-requisite Modules: EG-200; EG-204; EG-206; EG-210Co-requisite Modules: EG-304; EG-337; EG-338; EG-339Incompatible Modules:Format: 40 hours tutorials (An initial project brief in one lecture, then a series of tutorial sessions designed to

answer questions and give guidance on further progress). Directed private study 260 hours.Lecturer(s): Dr DL Oatley-Radcliffe, Dr MS Barrow, Dr P Bertoncello, Dr DJ Curtis, Mr CD Jones, Dr YK Ju-Nam,Dr JJ Ojeda Ledo, Dr C Tizaoui, Dr PM Williams, Professor PR WilliamsAssessment: Report (100%)Assessment Description: Each TEAM (or individual) is required to submit a series of Task reports.Activity Nature DescriptionTask 1 Group Process Selection, outline PFD and mass balance. - mini reportTask 2 Individual Detailed, mass & energy and mechanical design - presentationTask 3 Individual Detailed, mass & energy and mechanical design - mini reportTask 4 Group Sustainability and final reporting - full reportTask 5 Group Poster presentation

Marks will be awarded based on the quality of each submission. A peer review process will take place for groupexercises and the results will contribute towards the marks of group exercises. Attendance at the weekly lecture isCOMPULSORY for this module and is monitored, with the attendance score contributing to the final mark.

Assessment marks are generated as

Task 1 = mini report score x feedback scoreTask 2,3 = presentation and mini report scoreTask 4 = full report score x feedback scoreTask 5 = presentation score

Overall score = sum(Task 1+2+3+4+5) x attendance score

Moderation approach to main assessment: Second marking as sampling or moderationFailure Redemption: There is no mechanism to redeem a failure in this module.Assessment Feedback: Formal feedback will be provided following completion of the final report in line withstandard College of Engineering protocols. Continuous feedback will be given during tutorials with the design projectmentors (at least once every 2 weeks) and more comprehensively following Task completion. No marks other than thefinal module mark will be directly issued to students.Module Content: The project involves preparation of:- a full material balance of the entire proposed process plant;- sufficient energy balances to define process operational conditions and service requirements;- a detailed process Flow Diagram, (PFD), and an Equipment Schedule Listing;- an approximate sizing of all major items of process equipment in that section of the process plant allocated to anindividual member of the design team, and the mechanical design of one major unit in that section of the processplant;- a review of safety and loss prevention, including HAZOP/HAZAN and the Dow Fire and Explosion Index of at leastone major unit by each individual member of the design team with reference to health and safety and the use ofglobally competitive engineering designs;- an Environmental Impact Assessment by each individual member of the design team of their allocated section of theproposed process plant, placing the findings into the context of the entire process plant operations;- an estimation of capital and operating costs by each individual member of the design team for their allocated sectionof the process plant, placing these costings into the context of the entire process plant economics.- produce a comprehensive design report.- maintain project management information and tools throughout the duration of the project.

Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module a student should be able to demonstrate a knowledgeand understanding of:The preparation of a detailed Process Flow Diagram (PFD); National standards and codes for equipment design; Aninitial process design for major items of equipment; The mechanical design of a major piece of process equipment;The estimation of process capital and operating costs; Process safety and loss assessment and the preparation of anenvironmental impact statement for a complex process; The use of computer packages for simulating complex processsystems (UniSim, Excel etc.); The preparation of a comprehensive report and oral exposition of a process design to apeer audience.Develop an ability to:Analyse a design specification; Carry out a preliminary design of process equipment & optimise that design; Draw adetailed PFD for a complete plant; Estimate the approximate dimensions of major items of equipment and internals;Calculate the power requirements of pumps and the duties of compressors; Perform a safety and loss analysis; Producesubstantial reports; Make oral presentations; Work in groups and demonstrate leadership skills; Use time managementthrough project planning; Use data and reasoning to reach probabilistic judgements.Reading List: Atkinson, Bernard, Biochemical engineering and biotechnology handbook / Bernard Atkinson, FerdaMavituna, Macmillan-Stockton Press, 1991.Tallis, The Sustainability Metrics, IChemE, 2009.Kirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology : index to volumes 1-25 and supplement / executive editorJacqueline I. Kroschwitz ; editor Mary Howe-Grant, Wiley, 1998.ISBN: 0471526959Kirk-Othmer encyclopedia of chemical technology : supplement volume : aerogels to xylylene polymers / [executiveeditor, Jacqueline I. Kroschwitz, editor, Mary Howe-Grant], Wiley, 1998.ISBN: 0471526967Perry's chemical engineers' handbook [electronic book] / prepared by a staff of specialists under the editorial directionof editor-in-chief, Don W. Green, late editor, Robert H. Perry, McGraw-Hill, c2008.ISBN: 9780071593137Coulson, J. M, Chemical engineering. Volume 1, Fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer / J. Coulson, J. F.Richardson with J.R. Backhurst and J.H. Harker, Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.ISBN: 9780750644440Coulson, J. M, Coulson & Richardson's Chemical engineering: [print and electronic book] Volume 2, Particletechnology and separation processes / J.F. Richardson and J.H. Harker with J.R. Backhurst and J.H. Harker,Butterworth/Heinemann, 2002.ISBN: 9780750644457Coulson, J. M, Chemical engineering / [by] J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson. Volume 3, Chemical and biochemicalreactors and process control ; by J.F. Richardson, D.G. Peacock, Pergamon Press, 1994.ISBN: 9780080410036Sinnott, R. K, Coulson & Richardson's chemical engineering: [print and electronic book] Volume 6, Chemicalengineering design / R.K. Sinnott, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.ISBN: 9780750665384Additional Notes: NOT directly available to visiting and exchange students. Attendance on this module isCOMPULSORY and monitored.The College of Engineering has a ZERO TOLERANCE penalty policy for late submission of all coursework andcontinuous assessment. However, due to the nature of this project late submissions will be accepted and will besubject to a progressive penalty such as: Late = 5% penalty applied, 1 hour late = 10% penalty applied, 5 hours late =20% penalty applied, next day = 30% penalty applied, 2nd day = 50% penalty applied, beyond = failure to submit.This module will also contain a series of lectures provided by industrialists either locally or by an on-line interface andwill incorporate employability activities.Plagiarism will be dealt with via the standard College rules. However, due to the nature of the work involved in thismodule students are expected to quote design standards, books and other literature sources. Where this is the case,accurate referencing is mandatory.

EGZ300 Environmental Engineering PracticeCredits: 10 Session: 2016/17 Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)Module Aims: Environmental assessment and management sytems and good practice for meeting environmental andhealth and safety goals.Pre-requisite Modules:Co-requisite Modules:Incompatible Modules:Format: Lectures: 20 hours (10 weeks of teaching and learning)

Office hours: 10 hoursDirected private study: 70 hours

Lecturer(s): Dr YK Ju-NamAssessment: Examination 1 (100%)Assessment Description: Assessment: 100% written examination based on the lecture's handouts and accompanyingnotes, and extra information provided during lectures (student's own notes)Moderation approach to main assessment: Universal second marking as check or auditFailure Redemption: Refer to the Director of StudiesAssessment Feedback: Students will receive feedback of their exams (by student's request)Module Content: How to develop an environmental management system [4]Sustainability and sustainability metrics (IChemE) [1]Energy efficiency [2]Pollution prevention [2]Waste management [2]Noise control [2]Air pollution control [2]Environmental monitoring and risk management [2]Water use optimisation [2]Revision class [1]Intended Learning Outcomes: After completing this module you should be able to demonstrate a knowledge andunderstanding of how environmental management systems are developed and the many practical issues involved.And also develop an ability to: (i) understand how management and practice support design in meeting environmentalobligations; (ii) within an engineering scheme, to take appropriate steps to protect the environment and to recogniseopportunities for environmental efficiency; and (iii) undertake engineering tasks within a framework of environmentalcontrol.Reading List:Additional Notes: Available to visiting and exchange students.A scheme of direct private study supports the comprehensive lecture notes provided.