2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5340M Advances in Chemical Engineering
15 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr N Warren
Email: n.warren@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will have a better understanding of the importance of cutting edge research and development in some of the developing fields of chemical engineering. Examples will be used in this module from current departmental research strengths in the areas of:- Polymer engineering and applications
- Particle engineering and crystallisation science
- Non-intrusive measurement techniques
Learning outcomes
- Understand polymer applications, manufacture and environmental impact.
- Particle formation processes, crystallisation science, spray drying and granulation fundamentals, role of particles in industrial processes, engineering product properties.
- Non-intrusive measurement techniques, process applications for non-intrusive measurements.
Skills outcomes
- Ability to understand and utilise higher-level chemical engineering knowledge for problem solving.
- Understanding how to translate fundamental knowledge into 'real world' products and processes.
- Written communication.
- Critical reasoning.
- Time management.
- Independent rational thinking.
Syllabus
The module will cover three aspects of current chemical engineering technology developments:
Polymer Engineering:
- History of polymers
- Polymer architecture and polymer properties
- Polymer classification and synthesis
- Polymerisation reaction engineering
- Polymer characterisation
- Advanced polymer products
- Environmental impact of polymers.
Crystallisation Science and Particle Engineering:
- Fundamentals of crystallisation and crystal characterisation
- Application of spectroscopic methods to the monitoring of crystallisation processes including measurement of metastable zone width, super-saturation, particle size, particle shape and polymorphic form and the use of PAT for the control of crystallisation processes
- Fundamentals of spray drying and granulation; an introduction to methods for predicting process and product performance
- Case studies in particle science and engineering
- Role of PAT in improving the quality of particulate products via manufacturing to desired specifications and the importance of quality by design and design space approaches for the production of high value-added products.
Non-Intrusive Measurement Techniques:
- Principles of non-intrusive measurement techniques
- Spatial, temporal and frequency domain analyses
- Process applications of non-intrusive measurement techniques.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 30 | 1.00 | 30.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 30.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 90.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
2 hours reading per lecturePreparatory exercises
Revision for the examination
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Discussion during lecture periodsExamination
Open office hours
Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
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: 30/04/2019
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