CHE 31. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Calculations (Credit ...

<strong>CHE</strong> <strong>31.</strong> <strong>Introduction</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Calculations</strong> (<strong>Credit</strong>: 3 Units)<br />

The course is intended <strong>to</strong> provide students a clear overview of the field of chemical engineering and<br />

introduce them <strong>to</strong> the elementary principles involved in the analysis of chemical processes with<br />

emphasis on material and energy balance calculations as applied <strong>to</strong> steady-state chemical systems.<br />

Course Prerequisites: <strong>CHE</strong>M 32 and MATH 37<br />

Professor-in-charge: Prof. Manoli<strong>to</strong> E. Bambase Jr.<br />

A. LECTURE TOPICS<br />

Part 1. Fundamental Concepts in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> <strong>Calculations</strong><br />

Lecture 1. Units and Dimensions<br />

Lecture 2. Regression and Nonlinear Axes<br />

Lecture 3. Fundamental Process Variables<br />

Lecture 4. The <strong>Chemical</strong> Equation and S<strong>to</strong>ichiometry<br />

Part 2. Gasses and Phase Equilibrium<br />

Lecture 5. Ideal Gas <strong>Calculations</strong><br />

Lecture 6. Real Gas Relationships<br />

Lecture 7. Saturation<br />

Lecture 8. Vapor-Liquid Equilibria<br />

Part 3. Material Balances<br />

Lecture 9. The Material Balance<br />

Lecture 10. Program of Analysis of Material Balance Problems<br />

Lecture 11. Solving Material Balance Problems Involving Non-Reactive Processes<br />

Lecture 12. Solving Material Balance Problems Involving Reactive Processes<br />

Lecture 13. Combustion Processes<br />

Lecture 14. Recycle, Bypass, and Purge <strong>Calculations</strong><br />

Part 4. Energy Balances<br />

Lecture 15. Concepts and Units<br />

Lecture 16. Calculation of Enthalpy Changes<br />

Lecture 17. Solving Energy Balance Problems Involving Non-Reactive Processes<br />

Lecture 18. Solving Energy Balance Problems Involving Reactive Processes<br />

B. REFERENCES<br />

1. Elementary Principles of <strong>Chemical</strong> Processes (3rd Edition) by Richard M. Felder and<br />

Ronald W. Rousseau<br />

2. Basic Principles and <strong>Calculations</strong> in <strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong> (7th Edition) by David M.<br />

Himmelblau and James B. Riggs<br />

C. CLASS REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING<br />

1. Point system will be used in assessing the student’s progress in the course.

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2. The requirements for grading shall be composed of:<br />

1 Mid-Term Exam (Parts 1 & 2) 200 pts<br />

1 Pre-Final Exam (Parts 3 & 4) 200 pts<br />

10 Assessment Tests (20 pts each) 200 pts<br />

4 Class Recitation (25 pts each) 100 pts<br />

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PREFINAL STANDING 700 pts<br />

Final Examination 300 pts<br />

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FINAL STANDING 1000 pts<br />

3. A student with a prefinal standing of 490 (or < 250) will be included in the exemption list<br />

and may opt not <strong>to</strong> take the final examination.<br />

4. The final grade of the student in the course is determined as follows:<br />

D. CLASS POLICIES<br />

Exempted from taking<br />

the final examination<br />

Not exempted from<br />

taking the final<br />

examination<br />

FINAL<br />

GRADE<br />

670 – 700 956 – 1000 1.00<br />

640 – 669 911 – 955 1.25<br />

610 – 639 866 – 910 1.50<br />

580 – 609 821 – 865 1.75<br />

550 – 579 776 – 820 2.00<br />

520 – 549 731 – 775 2.25<br />

490 – 519 686 – 730 2.50<br />

641 – 685 2.75<br />

600 – 640 3.00<br />

550 – 599 4.00<br />

< 250 < 550 5.00<br />

1. A student who misses a long exam must present an official excuse slip from the college<br />

secretary on his return <strong>to</strong> class in order <strong>to</strong> have a make-up exam. Grace period for the make-up<br />

exam is one week after the student’s return <strong>to</strong> class.<br />

2. Questions regarding the checking of exam papers will be entertained only within one week<br />

after the return of corrected exam papers.<br />

3. A student caught cheating will be penalized with a grade of 5.0 for the course.<br />

4. University policy on attendance will be followed.<br />

E. IMPORTANT DATES<br />

Jun 16 (W) - Last day for late registration<br />

Aug 6 (F) - Last day for dropping of subjects without evaluation

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Aug 9 (M) - <strong>CHE</strong> 31 Mid-Term Exam (6 – 9 PM)<br />

Sep 3 (F) - Last day for dropping of subjects with “PASS” or “FAIL” evaluation<br />

Sep 13 (M) - Last day of holding activities<br />

Oct 7 (Th) - Last day of classes<br />

- <strong>CHE</strong> 31 Pre-final Exam (6 – 9 PM)