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Review of previous work in heat transfer, namely unidimensional
conduction, Newton's Law of cooling, overall heat
transfer coefficients.
Prediction of heat transfer coefficients by the mechanisms of
natural and forced convection, film and dropwise
condensation, nucleate and film boiling. LMTD, FT and E-NTU
methods to determine temperature driving forces. Thermal
rating of shell and tube exchangers; pressure drop in heat
exchangers.
Textbooks
Coulson, J.M. and Richardson, J.F. Chemical Engineering. Vol. 1, 4th
edn, Oxford, Pergamon Press, 1990
Holman, J.P. Heat Transfer. 6th edn, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1986
MP~I 7 Industrial Processes and Pollution
Control
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignment and class participation
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to teach students by the use of case studies
and other means to scientifically assess the possible pollution
outcomes of various processes.
Use of process flow diagram. Simple process calculation
stoichiometry, combustion, heat and mass balances. Disposal
E: and dispersal of efficient, stack heights, etc. Description of
major industries and their problems (aluminium industry,
2 electroplating, etc.). Major environmental issues of general
vl n. concern (acid rain, atomic power, PCBs, dioxide, dumping of
toxic waste).
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~ ~ 7 1 9 Occupational Health and Safety
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments and examination
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to provide a working knowledge of types of
0 hazards encountered in the workplace and means by which
8. these may be overcome.
Environmental hazards: accident prevention. Work-related
injuries including tenosynovitis, back and muscle injuries. Noise
and vibration. Physics of sound. Measurement and bio-effects.
Heat and ventilation. Measurement of dusts and fumes, bioeffects.
Body temperature regulation, effects of heat and cold.
Radiation. lonising and non-ionising (including ultra-violet).
Toxicology: toxic substance; mechanisms of action and
pathogenic effects (carcinogenesis, mutagenesis,
teratogenesis). Routes of ingestion toxic substances including
heavy metals, benzene, PCB, solvents, etc.
Safety technology: machine safety. Hazard identification.
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Princi~les of machine quardinq. Boilers and pressure vessels.
Safe working practice; Fire aid explosion. use of flammable
and explosive substances. Chemical safety. Handling, chemical
safety, hazard identification storage and transport of
dangerous and toxic chemicals.
~ ~ 7 2 4 Chemical Engineering Design
No. of hours per week: five hours
Assessment: assignments, practical work and
examination
Subject aims and description
This subject aims to acquaint the student with the
responsibilities of the professional chemical engineer and
some of the issues he or she may have to confront.
A separate segment seeks to consolidate the student's
previous work in computer programming by applying it to
problems relevant to his or her future career.
Computer-aided design: the use of software packages for
flowsheeting, flowsheet preparation and layout; exercises in
preparation of computer solutions to problems in momentum,
heat and mass transfer.
Textbook
Ross. G. Computer Programming Examples for Chemical Engineers
Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1987
MP751
Design Applications
No. of hours per week: five hours
Assessment: assignments, practical work and
examination
Subject aims and description
The aim of this subject is for students to apply the theories of
heat and mass transfer studied in the fourth year of the
course, to the design of equipment for the operations listed
below.
Industrial applications of heat and momentum transfer.
Diffusional operations: drying, crystallisation, water cooling
and humidification.
Single and multi-effect evaporator systems; thermal and
mechanical recompression. Operation, control and economics
of evaporation systems.
Similarity studies - mixing.
Textbook
Treybal, R.E. Mass Transfer Operations. 3rd edn, New York, McGraw-
Hill, 1980
Reference
Norman, W.S. Absorption, Distillation and Cooling Towers. London,
Longmans, 1961
~ ~ 2 0 3 Building Standards
5 credit points
No. of hours per week: four hours
Subject description
Introduction to the elements of construction with particular
emphasis on housing including timber-framed, brick veneer
and cavity brick dwellings. Examination of foundations,
footings, internallexternal claddings, framing and roof
structures.
Water disposal theory with reference to vented, vented
modified, single stack, single stack modified systems.
Standards of installation, applications and inspection
methods.
Consideration of various forms of construction practices
related to concrete, steel, timber and masonry.
Relevant provisions of building and plumbing legislation,
codes and standards.
Plan review technique.