Module Details

Module Code: CHEP7002
Title: Chemical Applications
Long Title: Chemical Applications for the
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Students apply principles of chemistry and chemical engineering to practical problems. Areas covered include mass balances, energy balances, fluid flow and distillation.
There are lectures and laboratory experiments.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Calculate and explain mass and energy balances for chemical processes.
LO2 Solve practical industrial problems through the use of chemical engineering principles.
LO3 Perform calculations relating to the pressure drop due to friction in pipe networks including bends and fittings and the sizing of pumps.
LO4 Perform experiments and write laboratory reports that include graphs, sample calculations abstracts, schematic diagrams and discussion of experimental results including comparison with literature and theoretical results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
843 CHEO6002 Organic & Inorganic Chemistry
8912 MATH6000 Essential Mathematical Skills
10203 MANU6011 Calibration Science
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
Process Engineering Laboratories 2
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Mass Balances
Applications of the principles of conservation of mass, changes in volume, conservation of energy, kgmol, %w/w, %v/v, mol fractions, Process flow diagrams (PFDs), Density-concentration tables, Stoichiometry of chemical reactions, Stoichiometric excess in chemical reactions, Mass balances for multi-step processes.
Energy Balances
Applications of the principle of conservation of energy, Density, Latent heat, Specific heat, Heat of reaction, Electricity, Steam tables, Process with combined heat and mass balances, Energy balances for mutli-step processes. Design of heat exchangers.
Fluid Mechanics
Continuity equation, Laminar flow, Turbulent flow, Reynolds Number, Gravimetric potential energy, Kinetic energy, Pressure energy, Friction, Bernoulli equation, Pump curves, Pump efficiency, Pumps in series, Pumps in parallel
Distillation
Vapour-liquid equilibrium, Antoine equations, Distillation.
Laboratory Work
Conducting laboratory experiments, Preparation of written laboratory reports, Application of excel spreadsheets for calculations and graphs, Generation of equations from data, Analysis and discussion of experimental results including comparison with theory and information from literature.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 8
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Experimental results, calculations, graphs, hazard assessment, abstract, schematic of equipment, discussion, recommendations for a number of laboratory experiments.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 8
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Experimental results, calculations, graphs, hazard assessment, abstract, schematic of equipment, discussion, recommendations for a number of laboratory experiments.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 8
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Experimental results, calculations, graphs, hazard assessment, abstract, schematic of equipment, discussion, recommendations for a number of laboratory experiments.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 8
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Experimental results, calculations, graphs, hazard assessment, abstract, schematic of equipment, discussion, recommendations for a number of laboratory experiments.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 8
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Experimental results, calculations, graphs, hazard assessment, abstract, schematic of equipment, discussion, recommendations for a number of laboratory experiments.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures, discussion, problem solving Every Week 2.50 2.5
Lab Contact Conduct experiments, prepare calculations and graphs (9 sessions each of 2 hours) Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study, solve problems, laboratory reports Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures, discussion, problem solving Every Week 2.25 2.25
Lab Contact Conduct experiments, prepare calculations and graphs (4 sessions each of 3.5 hours) Every Week 1.25 1.25
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study, solve problems, laboratory reports Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Rogers G.F.C, Mayhew Y. R.. (1995), Thermodynamic and Transport Properties of Fluids (steam tables), 5. Balckwell, Oxford, [ISBN: 0631197036].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Perry, R. H., Green, D.W., (eds). (2007), Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook, 8. New York.
  • McCabe W.L., Smith J.C., Harriott,P.. (2004), Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7. Auckland.
  • Kirk Othmer. (2004), Encyclopaedia of Chemical Technology, 5th. John Wiley & Sons Inc, p.27 Volumes, [ISBN: 0471 488100].
  • Phillip C. Wankat. (2007), Separation process engineering, 1. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, [ISBN: 0130847895].
  • Holland, F.A., Bragg, R.. (1995), Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineers, 2. Edward Arnold, London, [ISBN: 0340600349].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Laboratory Manual, CIT. Laboratory Manual for Chemical Process Principles, Cork, CIT.
  • Lecture Notes, CIT. Lecture notes for Chemical Process Principles, Cork, CIT.
  • CD Rom, CIT/Webfios. (2001), Introduction to Solvent Distillation, Cork, Chemical Engineering, CIT.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SGMPR_7 Bachelor of Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology 1 Mandatory