ChE Tulsa University

 
           

ChE 2003 Principles of Chemical Engineering
Required course for ChE program

Catalog Description:   Stoichiometry, material and energy balances, introduction to practical engineering problems, including computer methods.

Prerequisite: ChE 1002, ChE 1013 and Chem 1023.

Corequisite: Math 2024, ES 3053.

Prerequisites by Topic:   Chemistry: balancing the stoichiometric coefficient of chemical reactions, ideal gas relationship, energy of vaporization and reaction. Mathematics: familiarity with exponential and logarithmic functions, solving systems of algebraic equations, and simple integration.  Thermodynamics: unit conversions, energy balances, heat capacity and enthalpy.

Recent Textbook:   Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd Edition, by Richard M. Felder and Ronald W. Rousseau.  John Wiley & Sons (2000).  ISBN:  0-471-53478-1.

Other Required Materials:  None

Course Objectives:   By the end of the semester the students will grasp the concepts in the text chapters 1 – 9 and thus will be able to (1) perform material balance calculations (algebraically and with a spreadsheet) on both non-reactive and reactive problems including recycle and purge streams, (2) find, via literature and equations, physically properties such as the density of a gas, (3) perform simple component balance calculations on equilibrium systems (e.g., solid-liquid, liquid-liquid, and vapor-liquid), and (4) perform energy balance calculations on both non-reactive (e.g., humidification) and reactive (e.g., combustion) problems, and perform combined material and energy balances.

Major Topics Covered in the Course:   Review of unit & dimensions, problem solving and chemical reaction stoichiometry, Conservation of mass, Introduction to properties of multiphase systems (especially equations of state, corresponding states, Clausius equation, humidifications, VLE), Energy balances (1st thermodynamic law review, enthalpy of phase change – humidification, and enthalpy of solution, enthalpy of formation / reaction ), and Combined mass and energy balances and Design project.

Class/Laboratory Schedule:  Lecture meets for three 50-minute sessions each week for 14 weeks.

Professional Component Contribution:  This course applies mathematics and chemistry to mass/energy balances.  One design project is assigned in this course.

Relationship to Program Outcomes: 

  • Outcome a:  Problems in this course build on a background of chemistry and the first law of thermodynamics.
  • Outcome b:   Several homework problems require analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
  • Outcome c:  Homework problems are frequently related to realistic scenarios relating to economics, environment, health and safety and more.
  • Outcome d:  Several homework problems were done in teams. The design project was done in a team.
  • Outcome e:  A variety of homework problems are assigned each week so that students will develop the necessary problem solving skills.
  • Outcome f:  Ethical behavior is required in the course. 
  • Outcome g: Communication skills are required to function on a team and successfully write an exam.
  • Outcome h: Many homework problems relate to solving societal and environmental problems.
  • Outcome i:  Students are introduced to Perry’s handbook and other tools that will be the resources for life-long learning. 
  • Outcome j:   Current events relating to the course are introduced as appropriate. 
  • Outcome k:  Students are required to use computers to solve problems throughout the course.  Excel with VBA is required.  HYSYS is required.  Mathematica is optional. 

Prepared by:  Christi L. Patton (May 5, 2006)