GME 605 – Applied mathematics (3 Credits) Macroscopic balances and elementary formulation of physical problems. Application of complex variable theory and Laplace transforms. Analytical techniques for solution of partial differential equations: combination of variables, separation of variables. Rigorous application of partial differential equations. Matrices and their application to staged processes. Vectors and tensors. Coordinate systems. Solution of systems of mixed algebraic and differential equations Calculus of variations, including some optimization methods. Application of these methods to chemical engineering problems.

GME 610 –Applied Numerical Methods (3 Credits) Normalization of models, visualization of profiles, analysis of models of chemical processes, non-linear finite difference techniques, orthogonal collocation, non-linear algebraic equations, initial value and boundary value problems in chemical engineering, software packages for solving such problems.

CHE 601 – Advanced Transport Phenomena (3 Credits) Momentum transport, equations of motion, continuity, mechanical energy, angular momentum. Velocity distribution with more than one variable and in turbulent flow. Energy transport, equations of change for non-isothermal systems. Temperature distribution with more than one independent variable and in turbulent flow. Advanced problems of unsteady-state heat conduction in solids. Boundary layer theory for non-isothermal flow. Analogies between momentum and energy transports. Mass transport, time dependent advanced diffusion problems. Steady-state transport in boundary layers, boundary layer theory for mass transport. Mass, energy and momentum Analogies. Two resistance theory, mass transfer and chemical reactions, combined heat and mass transfer by free and forced convection. Non-conventional mass transfer mechanisms.

CHE 602 – Phase and Chemical Equilibria (3 Credits) Classical thermodynamics of phase equilibrium and stability. The phase rule. Ideal and non-ideal systems. Fugacity and activity. Phase equilibrium at moderate and high pressure. Activity coefficient models of local composition and group contribution. Equation of states and phase equilibrium. Liquid-Liquid equilibrium. Vapor-Liquid equilibrium. Solid-Liquid equilibrium. Solid-Vapor equilibrium. Phase equilibrium by simulation.

CHE 603 Reactor Design and Analysis (3 Credits) Kinetic of chemical reactions. Batch and ideal flow reactors, semi batch reactors. Laminar flow reactors. Axial and radial dispersion in tubular reactors. Axial and radial temperature variations in tubular reactors. Design principles of fluid-solid catalytic and non-catalytic reactors, fluid-fluid catalytic reactors. Reactor stability. Residence time distribution and non-ideal in flow reactors.

CHE 604 – Separation Processes (3 Credits) Review of phase equilibria, degrees of freedom analysis. Flash calculations for multicomponent systems. Multicomponent distillation by empirical methods. Counter-current cascades by group methods: absorption, stripping, liquid-liquid extraction, adsorption, conventional, azeotropic and extractive distillations. Rigorous methods (equilibrium and non-equilibrium) for multicomponent multistage separation processes: theoretical models and general strategy of solution, tridiagonal matrix algorithm, methods of solution. Application of simulation software for separation processes.

CHE 605 – Process Modelling and Control (3 Credits) Process control requirements. External disturbances. Stability of the process. Choice of measured and manipulated variables. Types of controllers and control elements. Configurations of Feedback, Feedforward and ratio control. Degrees of freedom analysis. Control of unit operations level, flow, pressure, heat exchanger, distillation and reactor control. Modelling and control of complete process systems of interacting units. Case studies.

CHE 612 – Chemical Process Synthesis and Design (3 Credits) Computerized material and energy balances for actual industrial process flow diagrams. Analysis and screening of process alternatives. Use of spreadsheets and commercial simulators for conceptual developments of process flow sheets and process calculations with special emphasis on down stream petrochemical industries. Use of computer packages for process design, synthesis and optimization.

CHE 613 – Chemical Process Optimization (3 Credits) Formulation of the optimization problem and its objective function. Basic concepts of optimization: stationary points of a function, unimodal and multimodal functions, etc. Optimization of unconstrained single and multi-variable functions: direct and indirect search methods. Linear programming and applications. Nonlinear constrained optimization problems: selected techniques. Optimization of staged and discrete processes. On-line optimization methods. Case studies using available software tools.

CHE 621 – Heterogeneous Catalysis (3 Credits) Conservation equations in heterogeneous systems. Intrapellet transport effectiveness factor. External mass and heat transport, applications to heterogeneous catalytic reactor design. Principles and mechanism of catalysis, surface chemistry, surface structure and reaction mechanisms. Design, preparation and characterization of catalysts. Catalyst deactivation and regeneration. Catalysts process engineering: examples and case studies.

CHE 622 – Fluidization Technology (3 Credits) Principles of fluidization. Heat and mass transfer in fluidization beds. Advanced design principles of fluidized bed reactors. Adsorption, desorption, channelling, solid recovery, stability, particle size reduction and solid regeneration are emphasized.

CHE 623 – Rheology and Polymer Processing (3 Credits) Introduction: applications of rheology in industry, simple shear and elongational flows. Viscoelastic behavior and properties: steady and dynamic viscosities. Poiseuille and Couette flows. Extrusion: parameters for design, Newtonian and non-Newtonian flows, isothermal and adiabatic flows. Injection molding processes: isothermal flow of power-law fluids in the mold cavity, effects of viscous heating and heat transfer to the cavity wall. Analysis of film-blowing and blow molding; effects of die swell, biaxial properties and heat transfer.

CHE 624 – Membrane Separation (3 Credits) Synthetic membranes: types, mechanisms of separation and applications. Membrane selectivity to solutes, solubility of permeates in polymeric membranes. Transport phenomena in membrane systems. Modeling and design of membrane separation processes. Membrane fouling: types, mechanisms, prevention/reduction methods, treatment, etc. Case studies.

CHE 631 – Advances in Petroleum Refining (3 Credits) Review: Origin and composition of petroleum, crude oil analysis and evaluation, petroleum products and their uses, refinery structure, refinery operations and processes. Analysis, design, synthesis and optimization for selected refinery processes by use of software packages.

CHE 632 – Natural Gas Processing (3 Credits) A detailed review of design and operations criteria encountered in the production, wellhead treatment, transportation and processing of natural gas, refrigeration and compression, cryogenics, production of gas wells, fluid processing, dew point control, LP recovery, sulphur recovery, environmental control problems in natural gas processing, economic consideration.

CHE 633 – Fuels and Combustion (3 Credits) Energy and environmental issues in the modern society. Types of fuels, Fuel characteristics and selection. Basic concepts of combustion. Thermo-chemical kinetics of combustion. Flame propagation and stability. Homogeneous and heterogeneous combustion. Design aspects of burners, furnaces and other combustors. Stack design.. Energy and environmental modelling. Case studies.

CHE 634 – Process Air Pollution Control (3 Credits) Production, emission and transfer of contaminants through the atmosphere from stationary sources. Mathematical models of air pollution. Control concepts. Theory and design of control devices. Integration of pollution control in chemical engineering processes. Current research and development in air pollution control.

CHE 635 – Industrial Waste Water Treatment (3 Credits) Wastewater: sources, types and classification. Wastewater characterization: physical, chemical and biological parameters and water quality requirements. Characteristics of industrial wastewater (with emphasis on petroleum and petrochemical industries), pollution problems. Water-treatment processes: primary, secondary and tertiary treatments (theories, material balances and design). Advanced treatment and special methods. Sludge handling. Special methods for removal of toxic substances from industrial wastewater.

CHE 641 – Corrosion Engineering (3 Credits) Types of corrosion. Electrochemical and metallurgical aspects of corrosion. Forms of corrosion: passivity, pitting, crevice, stress, microbial, bio-fouling, atmospheric, and high-temperature corrosions. Mixed-potential theory of corrosion and its applications. Corrosion monitoring including Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and electrochemical noise. methods of corrosion control and prevention: cathodic and anodic protections, coatings, inhibitors, etc. Case studies.

CHE 642 – Water Desalination (3 Credits) Sources of water, properties, and thermo-economic considerations. Multistage flash distillation (MSF): principles, process parameters, plant design considerations. Reverse Osmosis: principles, types of membranes, applications and design considerations. Electrodialysis: principles, applications and design considerations. Ion Exchange: equilibria, kinetics and applications. Pretreatment and post treatment processes. Energy requirements, heat rejection problems in MSF, disposal of brine, etc.

CHE 643 – Chemical Process Safety (3 Credits) The objective is to give a wide appreciation of the concepts of safety and loss prevention in the process industries. Topics include toxic exposure, fire and explosion hazards, inerting and purging, release modelling, pressure relief systems, reactor safety, loss prevention, hazard identification, accident probability, risk assessment and case studies.

CHE 697 – Special Topics (3 Credits) This is a structured course on advanced topic in chemical engineering and is counted only once towards the graduation requirements. The objectives of this course are two folds. One to introduce new technical electives of industrial concern to the study plan other than those listed above. Second to allow both existing and new faculty members to introduce their field of specialty or interest in such a course.