Methods are presented for the estimation of thermodynamic properties. Safety and statistical process control are covered. Technical writing is required. A study of chemical reaction processes with applications to the equipment design. An introduction to process dynamics and the application of control systems.
Methods employed for design include shortcut calculations and computer methods.
Comprehensive process projects required. An introduction to the engineering properties of plastics and the fundamentals of corrosion. The effect of the environment on the corrosion of metals, weathering and the deterioration of plastics are examples of some of the topics covered. Aspects of biomass growth and substrate utilization, cell cultivation, biological waste treatment, product separation and purification, and biomedical topics are dicussed. A comprehensive overview of the factors and issues which must be considered related to the successful management and operation of a chemical plant.