TCH 101
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
2
Course Description
At the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. appreciate the role of the chemical engineer in the industry and society;
2. be able to use basic engineering units in both SI and imperial systems in solving problems;
3. develop problem solving skills and engage more effectively in solving different types of
problems;
4. formulate and solve basic steady state material balances for single units; and
5. perform stoichiometry analysis for chemical conversions and apply it to material balance.
Course Outline
The role of the chemical engineer. Units and dimensions. The mole unit. Conventions in the
method of analysis and measurement. Temperature. Pressure. Physical and chemical
properties and measurement. Techniques of solving problems. The chemical equation
stoichiometry, material balances in single units, recycle, bypass, purge. This course will be
supported with guest lectures from senior chemical engineers in industries, government and
academia.
200 Level