CHE 414 Chemical Technology

 

Credit Structure:(3-0)3

 

Catalog Description:

A general study of chemical process industries (CPI), considering raw materials, energy, intermediate chemicals, and final products. Future trends in CPI.

 

Course Objectives:

To give the students an introduction to general characteristics of Chemical Process Industries and future trends by studying selected chemical processes; abilities to communicate effectively and to function effectively within teams; a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an understanding of the impact of chemical engineering in a global and environmental context, consistent with the principles of sustainable development; an awareness of the need for, and ability to engage life-long learning.

Prerequisites:
None

 

Textbook(s):
G.T. Austin, "Schreve's Chemical Process Industries", 5th Ed., McGraw Hill, 1984.

 

Reference:
None

 

Syllabus :

1. General outlook of chemical process industries (CPI). International classification methods.

Significance of regional and world wide trade and production. Multinational, and regional companies operating in various fields (2 weeks)

2. Main raw materials, intermediate chemicals, and final products. (5 weeks)

a. Air, oxygen and nitrogen as utilities.

b. Process water and its treatment.

c. Fossil fuels.

i.coal and industrial gasses

ii.crude oil and petroleum refining

iii.natural gas

3. Analysis of selected CPI with a balance of organic and inorganic processes with consideration of thermodynamic and kinetics concepts (5 weeks)

4. Future trends in CPI. (1 week)

2 Midterms (1 week)

 

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:

Teamwork as term project on selected topics from CPI 

 

Computer Usage:

None

 Laboratory work:

None

 

Category Content:

Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None

Engineering Sciences: None

Humanities & Social Sciences: None

Departmental: 3 credits

 

Instructors:
Türker Gürkan, Cevdet Öztin, Ülkü Yılmazer