The aims of the chemical process module are to introduce students to aspects of the application of chemistry in industry and to prepare the student for a career in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The emphasis in the course is on separation processes – including Distillation, Crystallization, Filtration, & Drying. Ancillary processes are also covered. The treatment is both theoretical and practical with emphasis in problem solving and simple design techniques.
Separation Processes.
Examine the processes that are used to purify and separate products from byproducts. Including some of the following: distillation, crystallisation, evaporation, membrane systems, filtration, drying,
Fluid properties relating to agitation and mixing in reactor systems. Green Chemistry: Environmental factor, green synthesis, green solvents, and case studies.
Process control and material handling for optimum operations. Laboratory
Laboratory work is sourced from the School of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Laboratory Manual.
The module is delivered through a series of lectures (20 hours), tutorials (4 hours), laboratory practical classes (8 hours) and self-study (68 hours).
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 75 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 25 |