2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5305M Chemical Process Technology
15 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Professor J Blacker
Email: j.blacker@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Module replaces
CAPE5310M Chemical Process Technology and DesignThis module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
- Fundamentals of the chemical and process industries including the role of process chemists and engineers and intellectual property.- Introduction to synthetic chemistry route selection and the use of decision matrix analysis; chemical reactions, moles and yield; major synthetic pathways, types of reagents.- Basic principles of industrial process chemistry: process analysis, reagent selection, solvent selection, reaction conditions; batch and continuous processes, case study - batch manufacture of aspirin and drugs such as rosuvastatin, maraviroc or saxagliptin.- Basic principles of process economics: raw materials, catalysts, operational, capital costing; profit/loss, return on investment (ROI) and plant location.- Basic principles of engineering plant design: process evaluation and selection, process flow diagram, material and energy balances, unit operations, sources of raw materials, uses.- Application of products, health, safety and environmental factors (illustrated through case examples of incidents/accidents involving manufacturing processes and plants).Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- have an understanding of the basic concepts surrounding the chemical process industry (including pharmaceutical and fine chemical processes), design and manufacturing;
- understand the fundamentals of process chemistry, chemical technology and engineering science that underpin the synthesis of chemical products together with their process development, engineering operations and plant design;
- be capable of demonstrating chemical route and process selection based on sound scientific and engineering data and arguments;
- be aware of the safety, environmental, logistical, financial and other aspects associated with a major design project.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge of research and development of chemical manufacture, particularly fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacture.
- Principles of process chemistry and mass/energy balances for complex processes with chemical reactions and recycles including:
Methodologies for design of process equipment;
Environmental and safety issues;
Cost analysis;
Process and plant siting and location.
Syllabus
- Process chemistry
- Process engineering calculations
- Chemical technology
- Methods for route selection
- Health, safety and environmental factors.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Tutorial | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 117.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
66 hours reading of lecture materials and material from reading list (3 hours per lecture)36 hours coursework preparation
15 hours basic research work, literature searching
122 hours for basic research supportive design project exercise.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Through coursework exercises and via regular tutorials.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Assignment | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/03/2019
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