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process simulation and controller
design, Prerequisite: CHE 302,
CHE 433. (2-2-3)
CHE 497
Discrete Time Systems and
Computer Control
Sampling of continuous-time signals,
Z-transforms, modeling, digital
controller design using state-space
and pole-placement design methods,
adaptive control and self-tuning regulators.
Emphasis on chemical process
systems and applications. Prerequisite:
CHE 433. (3-0-3)
CHE 499
Numerical and Data Analysis
Utilization of numerical methods to
find solutions to a variety of chemical
engineering problems. Emphasis placed
on problem formulation, development
of computer code, and interpretation
of results. Techniques covered include:
systems of algebraic equations, linear
regression, and statistics. Numerical
differentiation and integration, solution
of ordinary and partial differential
equations. Prerequisites: CHE 301,
CHE 302, MATH 252. (3-0-3)
CHE 450
Principles of Polymer Science
and Engineering
This introductory course deals with
the physics, chemistry and engineering
of polymer systems. Classical concepts
and theories as well as recent developments
are addressed. Topics to be
discussed include: characterization,
structure and properties, thermodynamics,
polymerization reaction
engineering, mechanical behavior,
rheology, and processing. (3-0-3)
CHE 451
Chemical Process Thermodynamics
Second-law analysis of cooling, separation,
combustion and other chemical
processes. Chemical reaction equilibrium
and processing applications.
Prerequisite: CHE 351. (2-0-2)
CHE 455
Polymer Processing
Considerations of transport processes
in the polymer industry. Analysis of
heat, mass and momentum transfer
in molten polymers and polymer solutions.
The polymer flow processes
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to be discussed will include: extrusion,
calendering, fiber spinning, injection
molding, mixing and polymerization
reaction. Prerequisites: CHE 301,
CHE 302. (3-0-3)
CHE 465
Electrochemical Energy Conversion
Thermodynamics, kinetic and masstransfer
fundamentals of electrochemical
devices. Potential and potential measurement.
Batteries and fuel cells.
Fundamentals of corrosion and
corrosion prevention. Prerequisites:
CHEM 244, CHE 303; or comparable
mass-transfer course. (3-0-3)
CHE 475
Food Engineering I
Fundamentals of food engineering.
Theory and practice in food processing
operations including material and energy
balances, flow of fluid foods, heat transfer,
thermal process evaluation, and
evaporation. Problem-solving and
calculation sessions. (3-0-3)
CHE 476
Food Engineering II
Companion course to CHE 475 and
normally follows it. Covers freezing and
thawing, dehydration (including freezedrying),
distillation and extraction.
(3-0-3)
CHE 461
Flow-Through Porous Media
and Fundamentals of Reservoir
Engineering
Introduction to petroleum geology
and formation of oil and gas. Reservoir
and fluid properties. Single- and twophase
flow of gases and liquids through
porous media. Darcy’s Law and its
application in oil and gas reservoirs.
Fundamentals of enhanced oil and gas
recovery, (3-0-3)
CHE 462
LNG Fundamentals
Properties of liquid and gas mixtures
at low temperatures. Vapor liquid
equilibria. Thermodynamic analysis of
natural gas liquefaction processes. Storage
and transportation of LNG. Prerequisite:
CHE 351 or MAE 205. (3-0-3)
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2001
CHE 463
Synthetic Energy
Introduction to synthetic energy
processes. Analysis, design, and operation
features of synthetic energy
conversion processes. Fluidized beds,
packed beds and dilute gas solids
systems. The principles of low, medium
and high-BTU coal gasification and
waste-to-energy conversion processes.
Prerequisite: CHE 351 or MAE 205.
(3-0-3)
CHE 466
Applied Particulate Technology
Applications of particulate technology
to industrial processes: sampling,
collection, characterization, segregation,
flow handling, storage, agglomeration,
mixing, pulverization, attrition
and transport of particles. Application
of powder technology to material
processing and environmental
engineering. (3-0-3)
CHE 469
Fluidization
Regimes of fluidized beds, rheology
behavior of fluidized beds, particle classification,
properties of the bubble,
emulsion, elutriation and jet. Fluid
mechanic theory and heat and mass
transfer in fluidized bed. Design aspects
of fluidized bed and pneumatic conveying.
Industrial applications of fluidized
beds (catalytic reactors, drying, coal
conversion, waste treatment).
Prerequisite: CHE 302. (3-0-3)
CHE 492
Senior Problems
A senior research course that allows the
student to pursue a largely independent
study and research program in areas
of current staff interest. Prerequisites:
Senior standing and a GPA in major
courses of 3.0 or better. (Credit:
Variable; maximum 3 credit hours)
CHE 494
Chemical Process Design
Introduction to design techniques and
economic aspects of chemical processes.
The technical and economic aspects
of equipment selection and design, and
alternative methods of operation.
Prerequisite: CHE 302, CHE 351,
CHE 433. (2-2-3) (C)