Chemical Engineering

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

The department of Chemical Engineering endeavors to produce graduates with the ability to apply knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of chemical engineering; The capacity to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; the ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural groups in diverse fields and expertise; the skills to identity, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems; an understanding of the effects and impact of the chemical engineering profession on the environment and the society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession; the commitment to engage in life-long learning and to keep abreast of the current trends and development in a specific field of specialization

MAJOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Professional Courses

ChE 323
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 1
This course deals with the concepts and methods of physical chemical systems, which includes the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics and Equations of State, the First Law of Thermodynamics, Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics, and the fundamental aspects of Chemical Equilibrium and Phase Equilibrium.

ChE 324
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 2
A study of the fundamental principles of physical and chemical properties of matter covering chemical and ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, surface phenomena and catalysis, and introduction to quantum mechanics.

ChE 321
ChE CALCULATIONS 1
This course is an introduction to the basic principles in material balances associated of stoichiometry where chemical changes are involved.

ChE 322
ChE CALCULATIONS 2
This course deals on material and energy balances in industrial processes. This includes combustion of gaseous, liquid and solid fuels, production of sulfuric acid, nitrogen compounds, lime and cement

ChE 312
ChE THERMODYNAMICS 1
This course deals with the engineering approach to thermodynamics for physical and chemical processes. The course includes physical and chemical properties of ideal and real gases, applications of the equations of state, the laws of thermodynamics and their applications to physical and chemical systems in both close and open systems.

ChE 413
ChE THERMODYNAMICS 2
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2 deals with the analysis of power and refrigeration cycles. It also gives an introduction to the fundamental aspects of solution thermodynamics, and chemical and phase equilibria.

ChE 314
PRINCIPLES OF TRANSPORT PROCESS
This course shows the phenomenological development of the equations that describe the transport phenomena (mass, energy and momentum) and illustrates applications of these equations through examples in chemical engineering. Both molecular and macroscopic transport are covered highlighting unifying principles of transport processes and properties.

ChE 421
CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES
This course serves as an introduction to the practice of chemical engineering. Specifically, it deals with the unit processes and operations involved in selected chemical industries.

ChE 415
MOMENTUM TRANSFER
This course deals with the fundamental concepts of the two branches of fluid mechanics (statics and dynamics) which are important in unit operations. The combined Mass, Energy and Momentum balances are applied in compressible or incompressible fluid flow, branching of fluids in transport, steady or unsteady flow, including metering of fluids that are important in the design of fluid flow piping network. The course ends with the design of different types of filtration equipment operated at constant pressure, constant rate or a combined constant pressure preceded by constant rate. Design of continuous rotary vacuum filter is also discussed.

ChE 417
HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
This course covers the application of heat and mass transfer to the design of equipment involving heat exchange, mass exchange and simultaneous heat and mass exchange.

ChE 414
SEPARATION PROCESSES
This course covers the application of principles to equilibrium stage separation operations such as distillation, liquid- liquid extraction, solid- liquid extraction, adsorption, gas absorption and membrane separation.
ChE 402
ChE LABORATORY 1
A laboratory course to investigate various theories encountered in momentum transfer, heat transfer and evaporation. This will also serve as a venue for the discussion of topics not included in the lecture involving solids handling and separation.

ChE LABORATORY 2
This subject is a continuation of Chemical Engineering Laboratory I. The course covers mainly laboratory experiments in Mass Transfer Operations such as diffusion, distillation, humidification, drying etc. and experiments in reaction kinetics using a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) and a plug flow tubular reactor. Experiments in kinetics are included in this subject since there is no separate laboratory course for Reaction Kinetics. Experiments in Process Control are also performed especially for those not offering a separate laboratory subject in Process Control.

ChE 416
CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
Chemical Reaction Engineering deals with the fundamental aspects in chemical reaction kinetics and chemical reactor design. In chemical reaction kinetics, emphasis is given to the rate of chemical reaction and the interpretation and evaluation of chemical reaction kinetic data. In chemical reactor design, students develop the necessary skills for the design of various types of idealized reactors (i.e. batch, semi-batch, and continuous reactors). Finally, basic concepts on non-ideal reactors and heterogeneous catalysis are introduced.

ChE 418
INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY
This course is intended to provide background material in particle technology, focusing on characterization, behavior, production, separation, and modeling of particulate systems and surveying engineering processes that involve particulates and powders. Multiphase transport phenomena and fluidization are also discussed.

ChE 513
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
This course is an introduction to process control design and analysis which combines the mathematical, physical and chemical concepts for application to process simulation and control. Whenever appropriate, MATLAB is used to demonstrate the behavior of the control system.

ChE 511
BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
This course deals with the processing of biological materials using biological agents such as cells and enzymes. It includes biochemical kinetics, transport phenomena in bioprocess system, design and analysis of bioreactors, fermentation technology, and downstream processes.

ChE 518
INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
This course deals with the study of the different Environmental Management Programs applied to industry. These includes: Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management System, Risk Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, Pollution Prevention and Waste Treatment (wastewater, air pollutants, solid and hazardous waste).

ChE 523
EQUIPMENT DESIGN
This course is expected to complement the Plant Design course in the preparation of the design project. It includes equipment design in industrial plants, with emphasis on short-cut methods; piping system, pumps, pressure vessels, mass and heat transfer equipment, materials handling.

ChE 522
ChE PLANT DESIGN
This is the capstone ChE course which utilizes the basic technical principles of chemical engineering (material balances, energy balances, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, kinetics, separations and unit operations) with practical elements of economics, along with principles of safety and environmental issues in the optimum design of an integrated chemical process plant.

ChE 512
LAWS AND ETHICS FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
The course offers discussion on the relevant national laws on the professional practice in the Philippines, chemical engineering profession, contracting, project implementation, environment and safety, investments and setting of enterprises in the Philippines. It also covers discussion on ethical standards for chemical engineers.

ChE 503
FIELD TRIPS AND SEMINARS
This course deals with a series of lectures and seminars on selected topics that are highly relevant to chemical engineering but are not covered in any of the other formal courses. It covers recent advances in chemical engineering which include visits to industrial plants.

ChE 521
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ChE
This course deals exposes the student to computational and simulation software relevant to chemical engineering.

ChE 500
INDUSTRY IMMERSION/OJT
A 240-hours practicum in a relevant work environment

Allied Courses

CHEM 221
GENERAL CHEMISTRY CALCULATIONS
A course that will make freshman chemical engineering students have a deeper understanding of basic chemical concepts often encountered in general chemistry and their corresponding applications in engineering and other fields. The course focuses primarily on chemical calculations frequently performed by chemical engineering students.

CHEM 222
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
A study of the theory and practice of gravimetric and volumetric methods ofanalysis, including an introduction to instrumental methods of analysis.

CHEM 320A
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
The course deals with the study of the chemistry carbon compounds and their properties, structures and reactions. It emphasizes the study of the principal classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, which in conjunction with selected experiments, gives an understanding of the mechanisms of organic reactions. The laboratory portion of the course will introduce the student to a variety of techniques for the synthesis, purification, and analysis of organic compounds.

ChE 326
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
This course deals with the theoretical study of different chemical industries with emphasis on reaction mechanisms that serve the basis of the industrial chemical processes. Recommended industries for discussion are oils and fats, flavors and fragrances, sugar, fermentation, soap and detergents, hydrogen peroxide and inorganic peroxy compounds, industrial acids and bases,
polymers petrochemicals, and paints, pigments and industrial coatings. Also included is a discussion of catalysis and its application in the chemical industry

EE 320
BASIC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
This course deals with the basic principles of electrical and electronics engineering of relevance to chemical engineers

ChE 510
SAFETY IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRY
This course covers all aspects of safety in relation to the industrial field including government regulations and audit and inspection standards that will familiarize the student on the various aspects of safety in the industrial arena.

ChE 412
INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY
This subject opens with an overview of basic microbiology which includes the types of cells and their physical and chemical structure. Since enzymes are essential to biological life, their role and the factors that affect their activity is discussed, including how enzymes can be produced for industrial application. The mechanism by which cells grow and work in batch and continuous processes and how environmental factors affect their metabolic activity are also included. How cells can be altered so that their metabolic capability may be enhanced concluded the entire course.

ChE 514
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN MANAGEMENT
The course introduces the students to quantitative decision-making tools. It covers decision models for planning, decision-making, resource allocation, and control. More specifically, these models are discussed in the context of linear programming, transportation and assignment, network models, queuing and waiting times, project control, and inventory management. These models are applied in solving decision problems to improve the efficiency of operations

ChE 310
ADVANCE ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS FOR ChE
This course deals with advanced calculus as well as analytical and numerical methods used in solving chemical engineering problems. Other methods of solving ordinary and partial differential equations, such as Laplace Transform and Fourier Series, are discussed. Background in computer programming and use of commercial software is necessary to facilitate solving equations requiring iterative process.