Module Details

Module Code: CHEP6001
Title: Process Engineering Labs 1
Long Title: Chemical & Bio Process Eng Lab
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces chemical and biopharmaceutical processing unit operations such as reactors, scrubbers, evaporators and dryers. Equipment will be dismantled, reassembled, constructed, tested and operated. Findings will be reported with the aid of the MS Office software suite.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the operation, uses and capabilities of process equipment items that are essential to the Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Industry.
LO2 Operate items of Chemical and Biopharmaceutical process equipment in a professional manner with appropriate reference to operating procedures and safety issues.
LO3 Collate and record experimental data in accordance with good laboratory practices.
LO4 Analyse and critically evaluate engineering data.
LO5 Communicate experimental findings in accordance with current technical reporting methodology.
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).
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Safe laboratory practice
Chemical and biopharmaceutical engineering laboratory safety induction. Fire safety demonstration. Preliminary induction to Risk Assessments.
Chemical and biopharmaceutical processing laboratories
Evaluation of tray dryer, cooling tower, fluid mixing, evaporator and scrubber systems. Preliminary modelling -Dynochem utilisation.
Chemical and biopharmaceutical engineering workshop
Development of assembly and disassembly skills with the aid of glass, steel and plastic systems. Construction of fluid handling system.
Technical specifications of fluid handling equipment
Preparation of technical specification sheets for various pumps and valves.
Technical report writing
Utilisation of MS Office and MS Visio software for the purpose of technical report writing.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 2 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Engineering Laboratory report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Engineering laboratory report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Engineering laboratory report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Engineering laboratory report
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Engineering laboratory report
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
Lab Contact MS Office Laboratory Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Laboratory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Laboratory report completion and associated research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
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
Lab Contact MS Office Laboratory Every Second Week 1.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Laboratory Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Laboratory report completion and associated research Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • (2008), Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook, 8th. McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 9780071422949].
  • Stefaan J. R. Simons (ed). (2007), Concepts of chemical engineering 4 chemists, Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, [ISBN: 9780854049516].
  • Richard M. Felder. (2005), Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, [ISBN: 9780471375876].
  • Himmelblau, D.M.. (2004), Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, 7th. Prentice-Hall, [ISBN: 0131233688].
  • G. F. C. Rogers and Y. R. Mayhew. (1992), Thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids, [ISBN: 0631197036].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • J. M. Coulson and J. F. Richardson,. (1992), Chemical engineering Volume 3, [ISBN: 0080410030].
  • Robert E. Treybal. (1980), Mass-transfer operations, [ISBN: 0070666156].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Website, Dynochem (Software). Scale-up systems - Modelling,
    https://www.scale-up.com/
  • Website, IChemE,
    http://www.IChemE.org
  • Laboratory Manual, CIT Chemical and Biopharma Engineering. Chemical & Biopharmaceutical Process Engineering Laboratory Manual.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_ECBPO_6 Certificate in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Process Operations 2 Mandatory
CR_EFDMO_6 Certificate in Food Manufacturing Operations 2 Mandatory
CR_EFDPF_6 Certificate in Food Processing Fundamentals 2 Elective
CR_EOMNI_8 Engineering Common Entry (Level 8) 2 Elective