course syllabus chme 519 fall2011-l51

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Course Description

Department: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

Course No: CHME 519

Title: Chemical Engineering Lab II (Core Course)Semester: Fall 2011

Description: This is an experimentation course introducing concepts of

experimentation data analysis to emphasize the relationship between

predictive theories and actual experimental results and to enhance oraland written communication skills. A number of experiments are selected

to cover topics related to mass transfer, mass transfer operations and

reactor design, such as batch reactor, CSTR, plug flow reactor, batchdistillation and liquid-liquid extraction.

Credit hours: 2 (4 h lab)

Textbook: Chemical Engineering Laboratory II Manual, 2010

References: 1. McCabe, W., and J. Smith, Unit Operations of Chemical

Engineering, 5th ed., 1993.

2. Geankoplis, C. J., Transport Process and Unit Operation, 3rd

ed.,

1993.3. Fogler, H. S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4

th ed.,

20064. Benitez, J., Principles and Modern Applications of Mass Transfer

Operations, 2002.5. Levenspiel, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, John Wiley & Sons,

Toronto, 2nded., 1972.

Instructor: Md Abdur Rauf

Prerequisites: CHME 411 Reactor Design & CHME 421 Mass Transfer

Course Objectives:

O1. To develop the ability to identify, plan, and design experiments; and to collectexperimental measurements and complete calculations required to achieve

engineering objectives [B]

O2. To be able to present experimental data, compare them to theory and draw technicalconclusions.[A, B,G,I]

O3, To apply experimental design and statistical analysis to experimental data to

demonstrate and reinforce concepts of unit operations studied in previous courses.[A,

B]O4. To improve presentation and communication skills in writing professional reportsand

oral presentations.[G, F]

O5. To work in a team and contribute effectively to team effort, and to be aware of andrespect team work ethics. [D]


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O6. To use software, techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice. [I, K]

O7. To understand the impact of engineering knowledge on real life. [H]

Topics to be covered:1- Batch Reactor2-

CSTR in series3- Plug Flow Reactor

4- Batch Distillation5- Liquid-Liquid Extraction

Meeting Criterion 5.

The students are encouraged to understand how the theoretical material covered inprevious courses can be used to design and conduct different chemical engineering

experiments, as well as to statistically and scientifically analyze and interpret data.

Relation to Program Outcomes.

This course contributes to the following Program Outcomes.A Application of math and engineering principles in analyzing the experimental

data.

B The students are involved in design and conducting the lab experiments and

analyzing the results.D Students work on reports and projects jointly.

F Exposed to professional and ethical responsibilities.

G Ability to communicate effectively: e.g., reports, presentationsH Ability to evaluate the potential risks, i.e. consequences and probabilities of

engineering solutions which may affect society and the environment.

I A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in independent-learningand life-long learning like going to library or use internet sources to inquire

about a new fluid flow system.

K Use MS Excel to solve equations and analyze the experimental data, HYSIS todesign the experiments, PowerPoint to present the experimental results.

Course Schedule

Each project is associated with a relevant design problem that requires students to

experimentally determine significant information. During a pre-lab presentation, students

should explain how their experimental objectives are related to the project's designproblem. After completing the experiments, the design problems associated with each

project should be addressed, solved and presented in a written report as well as in an oral

presentation.

In general:

Prelab Reports are due before you start the experiment.Postlab Reports are due at the start ofthe first lab period following the experiment.


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Experimental Schedule

Section 51:

Experiment 1 2 3 4 5

Session 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13

Date 19/9 26/9 3/10 10/10 17/10 24/10 31/10 21/11 28/11 5/12 12/12

Sim. Exp. Sim. Exp. Sim. Exp. Sim. Exp. Sim. Exp.

Group 1 Introduction Plug flowreactor

Batch reactor CSTR inseries

Distillation Liquid-liquidextraction

Group 2 Introduction Batch

reactor

CSTR in

series

Distillation Liquid-liquid

extraction

Plug flow

reactor

Group 3 Introduction CSTR in

series

Distillation Liquid-liquid

extraction

Plug flow

reactor

Batch reactor

Group 4 Introduction Distillation Liquid-liquid

extraction

Plug flow

reactor

Batch reactor CSTR in

series

Course Assessment:*Prelab Reports (team) 30%Postlab Reports (team)

Quizzes (individual)

40%

10%Design Presentation (individual) 10%Design Report (individual) 10%

(*Safety points: Student must wear lab coat, gloves, goggles and boots (in addition to

observing specific safety rules when dealing with chemicals and/or hot surfaces) for ALLlaboratory sessions ALL the time. Students can lose upto 2 points in final grade (out of

overall marks they score from above course assessments) if they fail to abide by lab safetyrules. For each safety rule violation student will lose 0.5 points (without any warning).Student will be notified thereafter to abide by safety rules (after they are penalized). In case

a student dont abide by safety rules after repeated requests during a session, the student

will be asked to leave the laboratory.)

All group members will receive the same grade for each Prelab Report and each Postlab

Report. Individual grades will be given for Quizzes, Design presentation and Design

Report. Student gets zero for post lab report of missed experiment if that student fails toconduct the missed experiment at a later date with an acceptable reason of failing to

conduct experiment on scheduled date (Student should get approval from the Department

in such cases).

Prelab ReportA Prelab Report explains what you intend to determine experimentally and how will youachieve that. You may not begin an experiment until your Prelab Report is discussed with,

and approved by, the instructor. You must demonstrate that you know how to operate the

equipment, understand the engineering principles involved, aware of potential hazards anderrors and have a convincing experimental plan and demonstrate how your experimental

plan is related to the design problem for the project. In addition, you should be able to

explain the range of variables you selected and be aware of the capabilities of the


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9. References (10 Points)(Use a standard method)

Prelab report format (5 points): Students should follow a standard format while writingreports (with all sections above) with proper page numbering, section numbering, proper

labeling of figures and tables, fonts used, following standard method of internal

referencing., etc.

Prelab Presentation in power point format: Prepare a 5-8 minute presentation.

Summary and discussion of the content of the Prelab report.

Postlab Reports

A Postlab Report presents your experimental results and explains their significance.Following each experiment, each team should submit one written Postlab Report by the

start of the next class period.

The Postlab report should consist of the following sections

1. Cover page that contains: The words "Postlab Report" The name of the experiment (e.g. Fluid Friction) The course name, course number and semester The names of all group members The section number The name of the instructor The submission date

2. Table of contents:Each section of the report should be listed in the Table of Contents by title and by pagenumber.

3. List of figures:Each Figure should be listed by figure title and by corresponding page number.

4. List of tables:Each table should be listed by table title and by corresponding page number.

5. Abstract (5 Points):The abstract is the most important section of the report. The abstract should be

informative, and in about five six sentences. It should include the following:a) An introductory sentence about the objectivesb) Brief description of what was done, and how.c) Selected results (numerical values, if applicable). Include all important

results.d) Brief assessment of the results e.g. some percentage errors in experimental

results comparing with theoretical values.

e) Key conclusions and recommendationsNote: In abstract, no reference should be made to graphs, tables or equations inside the

report. Do not include equations, tables, or figures in the abstract. Abstract preferably


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should not include any symbols, at least it should not contain any undefined symbols.Avoid using bullets in abstract. Abstract should not exceed one page, it should be precise

and brief. Make quantitative statements about the results and observations.

6. Introduction One page Maximum (10 Points) The importance of the experiment / industrial applications

7. Objective - Five Sentences Maximum (5 Points) What you intend to determine experimentally and why you need it. The results (not data) you need to meet your design objective.

8. Results (35 Points) The numbers, relationships, and trends you determined by experiment. Tables, graphs, and/or text that effectively present results. Indication of uncertainty on all numbers reported in the text, tables, and graphs. A sample calculation.

9. Discussion - Five Pages Maximum (25 Points) Quantitative analysis of trends or anomalies in your results. Quantitative comparison of the results with your expectations based on engineering

principles.

Quantitative assessment of error and uncertainty.10.Conclusions - One Page Maximum (10 Points)

Relate experimental results directly to your objective. Note limitations of your measurements.

11.References (5 Points) Complete references for publications cited in the text. Acknowledgment of assistance from individuals.

Postlab report format (5 points): Students should follow a standard format while writingreports (with all sections above) with proper page numbering, section numbering, proper

labeling of figures and tables, fonts used, following standard method of internal

referencing., etc. Original signed data sheet should be attached as appendix of the postlabreport.

Design Presentations and Reports

Each project has an associated design problem, which requires someexperimentally-determined information to solve.Each student must present one Design Presentation and one Design Report. Within the

same group, each member has to present different design. The group should divide the

design presentation tasks among them.

Design Presentation: Prepare a 10 minute presentation. Expect 5-10 minutes of

questions. State clearly your design problem and show how you have addressed the

problem. Explain what information were determined experimentally to complete yourdesign, and assess the uncertainty in your experimental results and its effect on the


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reliability of your design. A detailed presentation schedule will be arranged with thestudents.

Design Report: The design report should consist of a 3 -5 page technical memorandumthat documents your design strategy and results. The Postlab Report may be cited as a

reference in the Design Report.

Quiz dates and syllabus will be announced on the Blackboard. Two quizzes will be

held during the semester and average will be taken.

Person prepared the Course SyllabusThis syllabus was prepared by Dr. Basim Abu-Jdayil on Feb. 9, 2010, modified by Md

Abdur Rauf on June 13, 2011.

course syllabus chme 519 fall2011-l51

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