Analytical Measurement
This module is designed to give you a theoretical and practical introduction to the principles of analytical measurement. Particular emphasis of the module is on quality control, quality assurance and accreditation. Teaching is delivered through a blend of lectures, practical workshops and computing sessions.
Chemical and Phase Equilibria
This module is an introduction to chemical thermodynamics and its applications to chemical, vapour/liquid/liquid and solid/liquid equilibria, and correlation and prediction of data. You'll spend two hours in lectures and one hour in a practical session per week studying for this module.
Differential Equations and Calculus for Engineers
You will learn techniques for solving selected classes of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) relevant to the analysis of engineering topics. This module also provides the basic calculus to help analyse engineering problems in two or three dimensions and special solutions of partial differential equations relevant to engineering applications. You will spend around three hours per week in lectures and workshops.
Engineering Materials
This module provides an introduction to the properties of engineering materials including topics such as:
- chemical bonding and structure
- mechanical properties
- elasticity
- viscoelasticity
- creep
- fatigue
- fracture
The module also provides elements of mechanical and structural design using engineering materials. You'll spend three hours in lectures per week studying for this module.
Fundamentals of Process Control
This module forms an introduction to computational techniques and computing and process dynamics and control. It aims to provide you with experience in computer programming, dynamic process simulation and process control concepts. You'll spend four hours in lectures and three hours computing per week.
Interfacial Chemistry
This module covers the essential principles of key 'liquid' based surface phenomena, such as surface tension, capillary rise/depression, micelle formation and design of surfactants/interfacial agents. The aim of the module is to give you an appreciation of the essential aspects of surface chemistry in relation to heterogeneous catalysis and aspects of surface tension as relevant to chemical engineers. You'll spend three hours in lectures per week for this module.
Particle Mechanics
This module is the study of the flow of fluids through beds of particles.
You'll study areas including:
- simultaneous flow of gas and liquid through packed columns dynamics of a single particle
- terminal velocity
- solid/liquid separation processes
- solid/centrifugal separations particle size reduction
- drops and bubbles; conveying
You'll spend three hours in lectures and three hours in practical sessions per week.
Plant Design
This module aims to ensure that students understand the fundamental basis of design, and the design tools most commonly used by engineers in industry. There is a strong focus on the design criterions for process equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and phase separators. You'll also learn the basics of process plant economics and plant optimisation using cost models. Every week you'll spend six hours in practical workshops and two hours in computing sessions.
Probabilistic and Numerical Techniques for Engineers
The module is divided into two sections: numerical techniques for ordinary differential equations and probability theory and introductory statistical inference. The module aims to develop the foundations of probability theory and to apply large sample statistics within an engineering context. You’ll spend one hour in lectures and two hours in workshops per week.
Process Engineering Project
This module builds on and applies the principles of particle mechanics, separation processes, interfacial chemistry and chemical and phase equilibria. You’ll utilise current technical chemical engineering knowledge to plan and operate a multi-step process in order to produce a series of products to a given specification.
Consideration is also given to appropriate safety and environmental guidelines. You’ll spend two hours in lectures and one hour in tutorials per week.
Separation Processes
This module establishes the principles of mass transfer separation processes, with a focus on binary distillation, gas absorption/stripping and drying. Every week you’ll have a two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial. You’ll also have regular practical workshops.
Waste Management
This module will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed for the succesful management of waste. Increasingly, waste is viewed as a valuable resource that must be managed and utilised effectively to minimise environmental impact. The first part of the module introduces you to conventional waste management practices. You'll study the development of legislation and how directives from the European Union impact on our daily lives.
Current waste treatment techniques and technologies will be studied:
- biological methods (composting, anaerobic digestion)
- thermal methods (energy from waste, gasification, pyrolysis)
- mechanical biological treatment and landfilling
Techniques and approaches for the recovery and recycling of waste products will also be a core component. You'll explore how successful waste/resource recovery schemes are increasing due to the application and adaptation of technology from other industries. You'll also analyse case studies on topical aspects such as materials recovery and reprocessing of specific waste streams. Teaching is delivered through three hours of lectures each week.