Some familiarity with equipment, flowcharts, key constants, techniques and methodologies used by practicing chemical engineers. The use of computer software, especially spreadsheets, will be integrated into the course. 2-5 contact hours per quarter. CH 201 Physical properties, fluid statics, laminar and turbulent flow of real fluids, boundary layer concept, interaction between fluid flow and contacting surfaces. Use of energy balances in design of pipe networks and pumps.
Emphasis is placed on general methods of analysis applicable to any fluid.
Solution of problems by computer will be stressed. CH 202 First and Second Laws of thermodynamics. Equations of state. Thermodynamics of pure materials. 303 Review of second law of thermodynamics.