CHE 100 Chemical Engineering Concepts 1
Introduction to basic methods and principles in Chemical Engineering. The fundamentals of engineering calculations (units and dimensions), behaviour of fluids, mass balances, processes and process variables. Laboratory on visual communication: engineering graphics, computer software including spread sheets, computer aided design. Technical communication: word processing software, elements of technical report writing. Aspects of the engineering profession including ethics, safety, and intellectual property. Professional development including résumé skills, interview skills, and preparation for co-op terms.
CHE 101 Chemical Engineering Concepts 2
An extension of the topics covered in CHE 100. Energy balances. Laboratory experiments illustrate the physical principles discussed. (In the Winter term only: professional development including résumé skills, interview skills, and preparation for co-op terms.)
CHE 102 Chemistry for Engineers
Chemical principles with applications in engineering. Stoichiometric calculations, properties of gases, properties of liquids and solutions, gas phase chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium in aqueous solution, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical kinetics.
CHE 121 Engineering Computation
Introduction to digital computers, hardware and software organization. Programming fundamentals. Algorithms and control structures. Computer communication. Spreadsheets for problem solving, plotting, fitting data, building new functions, and making iterations and loops. Problem solution, plotting, and creating complex programs in a programming environment. Elementary numerical methods (e.g. Taylor series summations, roots of equations, roots of polynomials, system of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, integration). Applications in Chemical Engineering.
CHE 161 Engineering Biology
Introduction to basic concepts of biochemistry and cell biology. Overview of the chemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Properties and functions of biopolymers. Elements of cell structure and diversity, and relationship of biochemistry with cell metabolism. A focus on biotechnologically relevant examples such as biomimetic engineering design, proteomics, system biology and high throughput biology.
CHE 200 Equilibrium Stage Operations
Equilibrium between phases; the equilibrium stage concept. Cascades of stages with and without reflux; group methods and stage-by-stage approaches; graphical solutions. Applications in the separation of components by distillation, absorption, stripping, extraction and leaching.
CHE 211 Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of fluid flow. Conservation laws for mass, momentum and mechanical energy. Flow of fluids in conduits. Flow past immersed bodies. Flow through beds of solids, fluidization. Transportation and metering of fluids. Dimensional analysis.
CHE 220 Process Data Analysis
Introduction to statistical methods for analyzing and interpreting process data. Introduction to statistical ideas, probability theory, distribution theory, sampling theory, confidence intervals and significance tests. Introduction to regression analysis. Introduction to design of experiments and statistical quality control.
CHE 230 Physical Chemistry 1
Thermodynamics: work and heat as forms of energy. First law, internal energy and enthalpy. Heats of chemical and physical changes. Cycles and the second law, entropy. Spontaneity and equilibrium, free energies. Systems of variable composition, chemical equilibrium. Phase equilibrium and the phase rule. Ideal solutions, colligative properties.
CHE 231 Physical Chemistry 2
Thermodynamics: ideal solutions; non-ideal solutions, non-electrolytic and electrolytic solutions, phase equilibrium and phase diagrams, reaction equilibrium. Surface phenomena: surface tension, capillarity, properties of small particles, adsorption. Chemical kinetics: rate laws, reaction rates, mechanisms, catalysis, heterogeneous reactions.
CHE 241 Materials Science and Engineering
Fundamentals; atomic bonding, crystalline structure, crystal defects, non-crystalline materials; structure and properties of metals, ceramics, glasses, semi-conductors. Amorphous materials, polymers, composites. Processing and concepts of engineering design of materials.
CHE 290 Chemical Engineering Lab 1
A selection of computer and laboratory exercises refreshing and reinforcing material covered in the previous term. Topics may include: basic microbiology and biotechnology, introductory physical chemistry, mass and energy balances.
CHE 291 Chemical Engineering Lab 2
A selection of computer and laboratory exercises refreshing and reinforcing material covered in the previous term. Topics may include: physical chemistry, design of experiments and statistics, and equilibrium stage operations.
CHE 298 Directed Research Project
Directed research project under the supervision of faculty members. Participation will give students experience in advanced research techniques, with valuable training for those potentially interested in graduate school or industrial research careers. Taken over and above normal course load. Good standing and permission of department required for registration.
CHE 299 Directed Research Project
Directed research project under the supervision of faculty members. Participation will give students experience in advanced research techniques, with valuable training for those potentially interested in graduate school or industrial research careers. Taken over and above normal course load. Good standing and permission of department required for registration.
CHE 310 Heat & Mass Transfer
Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer, including analogies between these and momentum transfer. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer operations. Applications to engineering problems and design. Introduction to unsteady-state processes.
CHE 311 Chemical Reaction Engineering
Review of stoichiometry and chemical kinetics. Homogeneous reactors: isothermal operation; batch; semi-batch; continuous tank; plug flow reactor design. CSTRs in series; plug flow reactor with recycle. Multiple reactions in reactor networks. Temperature effects in adiabatic and non-isothermal reactors. Yield, selectivity and optimal operation of reactors. Heterogeneous catalysis and effectiveness factors in two-phase reactors.
CHE 312 Heat and Mass Transfer 1
Review of ordinary differential equations. Analytical solution of partial differential equations using separation of variables and Laplace transforms. Fundamentals of conductive heat transfer. Microscopic energy balance. Steady state heat conduction : 1D and 2D problems. Transient heat conduction: 1D problems. Fundamentals of mass transfer by molecular diffusion. Microscopic mass balance. Steady-state diffusion: 1D and 2D problems. Transient diffusion: 1D problems. Heat-mass transfer analogies.
CHE 320 Strategies for Process Improvement and Product Development
Examines the role of the statistical design of experiments and data analysis in continuous process improvement and product development. The application of screening designs, single and multifactor including two-level factorial designs, response surface designs such as central composite and Box-Behnken, and designs for the study of mixture variables for recipe optimization. Use of statistical analysis software to apply these techniques.
CHE 322 Transport Process Analysis
Use of ordinary and partial differential equations in the analysis and modelling of steady and unsteady-state heat, mass and momentum transport, and reaction engineering. Special functions and numerical methods.
CHE 323 Transport Process Analysis
Use of ordinary and partial differential equations in the analysis and modelling of steady and unsteady-state heat, mass and momentum transport, and reaction engineering. Special functions and numerical methods.
CHE 325 Strategies for Process Improvement and Product Development
Examines the role of the statistical design of experiments and data analysis in continuous process improvement and product development. The application of screening designs, single and multifactor including two-level factorial designs, response surface designs such as central composite and Box-Behnken, and designs for the study of mixture variables for recipe optimization. Use of statistical analysis software to apply these techniques.
CHE 330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Review of fundamentals, including 2nd law and concepts of equilibrium, phase and reaction equilibria, fugacity, exergy. Thermodynamics applied to practical situations. Examples chosen from: fluid flow; power generation; refrigeration; air conditioning and water cooling; liquefaction of gases; equilibria in complex chemical reactions and separation processes; surface phenomena; electrochemical reactions; biological processes.
CHE 331 Electrochemical Engineering
Topics and applications of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering. Industrial process examples. Environmental aspects. Ionic equilibria. Laws of electrolysis. Theory of electrolytes. Transport properties of electrolytes. Reversible cell potentials. Irreversible electrode processes. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of corrosion. Common examples of corrosion. Electrochemical energy conversion and storage.
CHE 360 Bioprocess Engineering
Review of elementary aspects of molecular biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, microbiology. Biological systems for the production of commercial goods and services: foods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, fuels, equipment, diagnostics, waste treatment, and biomaterials. Properties of microbial, plant and animal cells, and of enzymes used in bioprocess applications. Classification and characterization of biological agents and materials; quantification of metabolism, biokinetics, bioenergetics. Introduction to design of bioprocess systems, including biosafety and good manufacturing practices.
CHE 390 Chemical Engineering Lab 3
A selection of computer and laboratory exercises refreshing and reinforcing material covered in the previous term. Topics may include: fluid mechanics, physical chemistry and kinetics, materials properties and testing.
CHE 391 Chemical Engineering Lab 4
A selection of computer and laboratory exercises refreshing and reinforcing material covered in the previous term. Topics may include: electrochemistry, heat transfer, mass transfer, fermentation and bioseparations.
CHE 398 Directed Research Project
Directed research project under the supervision of faculty members. Participation will give students experience in advanced research techniques, with valuable training for those potentially interested in graduate school or industrial research careers. Taken over and above normal course load. Good standing and permission of department required for registration.
CHE 399 Directed Research Project
Directed research project under the supervision of faculty members. Participation will give students experience in advanced research techniques, with valuable training for those potentially interested in graduate school or industrial research careers. Taken over and above normal course load. Good standing and permission of department required for registration.
CHE 40 Chemical Engineering Unit Operations Laboratory
Experimental applications of physical and chemical principles using pilot scale equipment. Experiments illustrating major unit operations: distillation; absorption; reactors; extraction; humidification; heat exchange.
CHE 420 Introduction to Process Control
Laplace transform techniques. Proportional-integral-derivative control. Frequency response methods. Stability analysis. Controller tuning. Process control simulation and computer control systems. Process identification.
CHE 44 Economics for Chemical Engineering
Mathematics of finance. Time value of money. Taxes and depreciation. Profitability. Evaluation of alternatives. Replacement and capital analysis. Capital and operating cost estimating.
CHE 45 Process Equipment Sizing and Selection
Introduction to practical engineering methods, including standard computer packages, for specifying or selecting types of equipment commonly used in various process industries. Topics include: piping systems; control valves; pumps; compressors, fans and blowers; heat exchangers; tower contactors for one- and two-phase flow; mechanically agitated contactors, mixers, reactors; pressure vessels; materials of construction; special topics, as appropriate.
CHE 48 Research-Design Project 2
A continuation of CHE 43. The individual research or design project started and presented in proposal form in 4A is carried out. An oral presentation of results and a written report are required.
CHE 480 Process Analysis and Design
Development and analysis of process flowsheets and chemical product design. Design and selection of common process equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps, piping, staged separations. Incorporation of pollution prevention and inherently safer design principles. Equipment and project cost estimation.
CHE 482 Chemical Engineering Design Workshop
In this course, students study the design process including: problem definition and needs analysis; process synthesis, process debottlenecking and troubleshooting; safety and environmental protection in design; written and oral communication for design reports. A significant portion of the term work will be devoted to a group design project, culminating in a design proposal that will be presented to the department.
CHE 483 Group Design Project
Student design teams of two to four members work on design projects of industrial scope and importance under the supervision of a faculty member. The projects are a continuation of those initiated in CHE 482.
CHE 490 Chemical Engineering Lab 5
A selection of computer and laboratory exercises refreshing and reinforcing material covered in the previous term. Topics may include: reaction kinetics and reactor engineering, heat and mass transfer unit operations, numerical methods, principles of design and safety.
CHE 498 Directed Research Project
Directed research project under the supervision of faculty members. Participation will give students experience in advanced research techniques, with valuable training for those potentially interested in graduate school or industrial research careers. Taken over and above normal course load. Good standing and permission of department required for registration.
CHE 499 Elective Research Project
A major undergraduate research project carried out as a technical elective (TE) under the supervision of a faculty member. An oral presentation of results and a written report are the minimum requirements. Other requirements may be set by the faculty supervisor or department.
CHE 512 Separation Processes
Computational approaches in the design of multiple component separation processes. Energy requirements. Capacity and efficiency of contacting devices: distillation; absorption; liquid-liquid extraction; filtration; molecular sieves; membranes; ion exchange.
CHE 514 Fundamentals of Petroleum Production
Background for understanding the physical principles involved, and the terminology used, in petroleum production. Fundamentals of surface chemistry; capillarity. Characterization of, and fluid flow through, porous media. Principles of oil production performance, water flooding and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
CHE 522 Advanced Process Dynamics and Control
State space methods. Sampled-data systems. Discrete systems. Transform methods. Multivariable control. Computer control. Closed-loop analysis. Design of controllers. Control of complex chemical systems.
CHE 524 Process Control Laboratory
Experiments on process dynamics, control and simulation of processes. Time constant; step and frequency response; controller tuning; multivariable control strategies. Implementation using simulation systems, mainframe computer control, microcomputers.
CHE 541 Introduction to Polymer Science and Properties
An introduction to principles governing polymerization reactions and the resultant physical properties of polymers. Molecular weight distribution. Crystallinity. Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization. Selected additional topics in polymer characterization/ properties.
CHE 542 Polymerization and Polymer Properties
An introduction to principles governing polymerization reactions and the resultant physical properties of polymers. Molecular weight distribution. Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization. Ionic polymerizations. Polymerization reaction engineering. Mathematical modelling and polymer reactor design. Physical properties and rheological behaviour of the polymeric, glassy and rubbery states. Crystallinity. Polymer solution properties.
CHE 543 Polymer Production: Polymer Reaction Engineering
Mathematical modelling and polymer reactor design. Physical properties and rheological behaviour of the polymeric, glassy and rubbery states. Polymer solution properties. Selected additional topics in specialty polymerization techniques for branched systems and nano-materials.
CHE 562 Advanced Bioprocess Engineering
Application of process engineering principles to the design and operation of fermentation reactors which are widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, brewing and waste treatment industries. Aspects of mass transfer, heat transfer, mixing and rheology with biochemical and biological constraints.
CHE 564 Food Process Engineering
Applications of unsteady and steady state heat and/or mass transfer operations to processing natural and texturized foods. Design and analysis of sterilization, low temperature preservation, concentration, separation and purification processes. Effects of formulation, additives and processing on organoleptic and nutritional quality.
CHE 571 Industrial Ecology
Industrial Ecology is a rapidly growing field that systematically examines local, regional, and global uses and flows of materials and energy in products, processes, industrial sectors, and economies. It focuses on the potential role of industry in reducing environmental burdens throughout the product life cycle from the extraction of raw materials to the production of goods, to the use of those goods and to the management of the resulting wastes. This course will review the environmental issues associated with chemical industries and the roles of engineers to manage these issues. The principles and philosophy of green chemistry will be addressed including pollution prevention in unit operations. The concepts and practices of environmental life cycle analysis and accounting will be addressed in detail, together with the basics of risk assessment, management and communication.
CHE 572 Air Pollution Control
Nature and sources of air pollutants. Transport of pollutants and dispersion modeling for regulatory purposes. Design of industrial particulate capture systems using cyclones, electrostatic precipitators, filters, scrubbers. Design of organic compound emissions control using incineration, biofiltration, adsorption and absorption. Overview of NOx and SOx control. Indoor air quality assessment techniques.
CHE 574 Industrial Wastewater Pollution Control
Primary focus is on the control and treatment of inorganic aqueous waste from chemical process industries. Waste minimization methods with specific examples such as rinsewater circuit design. Principles and design of treatment methods: chemical treatment, precipitation, coagulation and flocculation, ion exchange and membrane separation. Treatment of organic aqueous waste.