2011

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering - 2011 1

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Vision

Delivering Chemical and Process Engineering knowledge, skills and

innovation for a sustainable tomorrow.

Mission

The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering will strive to educate,

conduct research and offer consulting services with dedication, devotion and

commitment and aim to be a place of excellence through internationally

recognized programs for the benefit of the society.


Contents

Message from the Head of Department …………………………………………... 3

1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………….. 4

1.1.Why study Chemical & Process Engineering? …………………………… 4

1.2.Career Opportunities ……………………………………………………… 4

2. Department History …………………………………………………………….. 5

3. Acedemic Staff …………………………………………………………………. 7

4. Laboratory Facilities …………………………………………………………… 10

4.1. Resources ………………………………………………………………… 13

4.2. Working Hours and Access to Facilities ………………………………… 14

5. Degree Program and Administration …………………………………………… 15

5.1.Structure of Degree Program ……………………………………………... 15

5.2.General Undergraduate Administration ………………………………….. 16

5.2.1. Level Coordinators ……………………………………………… 16

5.2.2. Academic advisors ……………………………………………… 16

5.2.3.Modules coordinators …………………………………………… 16

5.3 Teaching and Learning ……………………………………………………. 19

5.4.Examinations and Assessment Strategy …………………………………... 20

5.5.Mentoring Program ……………………………………………………….. 21

5.6.Student Information ………………………………………………………. 21

5.7.Awards ……………………………………………………………………. 21

6. Curriculum and Modules …………………………………………………… 22

7. Description of Modules ……………………………………………………... 25

8. Other Useful Information …………………………………………………… 65

8.1.Getting Help and Advice …………………………………………………... 65

8.2.Ongoing Departmental Events …………………………………………….. 65

8.3.The Chemical & Process Engineering Society …………………………… 66

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Message from the Head of Department

Welcome to the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at University

of Moratuwa; the first ever chemical engineering department established in the

country in 1972. Since then the department has been growing steadily and now

totally accommodates 80 students per batch. Our primary objective is to provide a high-quality

education experience that will prepare graduates to assume leadership positions within the chemical

and associated industries. The objectives of the chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum

have been developed with feedback from the staff, alumni, current students and Department Industry

Consultative Board. The department is committed to achieve these objectives by continuously

evaluating the success of its courses using the highest standards of quality, innovation, and visibility,

while at the same time providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Last year we moved to the

new Chemical and Process Engineering Center with modern facilities. In 2005 we were able to win

the IRQUE grant offered by the World Bank which enabled us to improve the quality of our

undergraduate program throughout the last five years.

Chemical Engineering is all about transformation. It is the study and practice of transforming

substances at large scales for the tangible improvement of the human condition. Such

transformations are executed to produce other useful substances or energy, and lie at the heart of

vast segments of the chemical, petroleum, plastic, rubber, pharmaceutical, food, environmental and

electronic industries. I invite you to learn how we are transforming lives and changing the world.

We expect you to be bright, a good communicator, motivated, able to work on your own or as part

of a team, and are interested in a challenge, to study chemical engineering at our department. The

department has a strong linkage with the industry and is prepared to do collaborative research and

development work for them. Presently we have two fully functional incubators for conducting

product and process development work for Cargills (Ceylon) PLC and DSI Samson Group.

The department has 13 full time senior lecturers with diversified fields of specialization. The student

body consists of 260 students at all levels of the undergraduate program, 20 Masters students and 2

PhD students. Undergraduate students can obtain degrees with three minors; Food and biochemical

engineering, Energy and environmental engineering and Polymer engineering. The department has

transformed from producing job seekers to job creators. Presently we give equal prominence to

developing the soft skills of our graduates while giving them an understanding of engineering

fundamentals to manage complex systems with particular attention to the chemical process and

product industries. From this year onwards, computing is integrated throughout the curriculum, and

extensive use is made of software for mathematical modeling and simulation in the department's

Computational Laboratory.

Historically our students have shown excellence in sports and other extracurricular activities. Our

graduates were able to lead the university badminton, netball, hockey and many other sports in the

past. In recent past, the student union of the university has been leading by chemical undergraduates.

They also gave leadership to interactive student organizations in the university such as Gavel club,

Rotaract club and Nature team. Chemical engineering society is the hub for the student activities in

the department. I welcome you again to the world of chemical engineering and expect you to get

yourself ready to have a career where the opportunities are endless.

Dr. ADU Shantha Amarasinghe


1. Introduction

1.1 Why study Chemical & Process Engineering?

Chemical and Process Engineering is a key engineering discipline which combines knowledge of

Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and other Natural Sciences gained by study, experience and

practice with engineering principles to develop economical ways of using materials and energy for

the benefit of mankind.

You should consider a Chemical engineering degree if you want

o a rewarding career applying science and technology

o to help uplift living standards of people by supplying materials for their needs

o to protect and improve the environment

1.1 CareerOpportunities

It's true that Chemical Engineers are comfortable with Chemistry, but they do much more with

this knowledge than just make chemicals. More typically, they turn raw materials into valuable

products. The necessary skills encompass all aspects of design, testing, scale-up, operation, control,

and optimization. Chemical Engineers might expect to work in

o Environmental protection and Natural resource utilization.

o The chemical, petroleum and petrochemical industries

o Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering

o Processing of electronic and photonic devices

o Computer aided process and Control Engineering

o Advanced materials manufacture

In addition the broad basis of their scientific, Engineering, and management education enables

Chemical Engineers to apply their skills and knowledge in many fields that, at first glance, may not

seem to have much to do with Chemical Engineering. One example is merchant banking.

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2. Department History

1972

Formation of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Katubedda

campus of University of Ceylon.

The Department of Chemical Engineering was under the Applied Science

Faculty.

The Degree offered was B.A.Sc. (Bachelor of Applied Science).

Number of Student intake was limited to 8 students per batch.

1976 Graduation of 1st batch of students from the department.

1981

The introduction of B.Sc. Engineering Degree.

Common subjects were offered to all Engineering disciplines in the 1st year.

Students under E II category were able to select Chemical, Material or Mining

Engineering fields depending on their 1st year performance.

Up to year 1991 the intake was between 8 to 9 students per batch.

1986 The M.Sc. course in Polymer Technology started as a full time course.

1990 Polymer engineering subject was introduced to the Chemical Engineering

undergraduate curricula for Final Part III.

1991

The student intake was increased to 15 students per batch.

The subject „Unit Operation‟ was introduced to the Part I Chemical Engineering

Curriculum.

1992 Chemical Engineering Society was inaugurated.

1993

A three day open day program “Making the future happen” was held at

Department premises and the first issue of „Chemunique‟ magazine.

The fulltime M. Sc. Course in Polymer Technology was converted to a part time

course.

1994

The optional subjects Environmental Engineering, Biochemical Engineering

and Food Process Engineering were introduced to the Chemical Engineering

curriculum.

The student intake was increased to 20 students per batch.

1998

The title of the Chemical Engineering Department was changed to Department

of Chemical and Process Engineering to reflect the broader area of application

of the field.

1999 The student intake was increased up to 30 students per batch.

2000

The course curriculum was converted to semester system from

sessionexaminations systems and the E II stream was eliminated, instead

students were taken to the university under a common “Engineering” category.

Students were categorized into Chemical and Process Engineering field by their

Level I GPA value.

Four fields of minor specialization namely, Food & Biochemical Engineering,

Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering and Polymer Engineering

were introduced

The student intake was further increased to 50 students per batch.

2001 Masters program in Chemical and Process Engineering started with a first batch

of 09 students.

2004 Chemical Engineering Student Society (ChESS) was established

The course curriculum was revised.


The Department of Chemical Engineering was inaugurated by gazette notification on 15th

February 1972. The program had its roots in the Junior Technical Officer‟s course conducted by the

Maradana Technical College. The study program Chemical and Process Engineering (CPE) started

its history with the first student intake in 1972 to Katubedda campus of University of Ceylon. The

course was originally termed Chemical Engineering and Fuel Science and the degree awarded was

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc). Since 1980 the degree awarded is Bachelor of Science in

Engineering.

The Department functions with a vision of Delivering Chemical and Process Engineering

knowledge, skills and innovation for a sustainable tomorrow. The mission identifies the

commitment of the staff to develop it into a place of excellence. The Department will strive to

educate, conduct research and offer consulting services with dedication, devotion and commitment

and aim to be a place of excellence through internationally recognized programs for the benefit of

society. The study program today has a strong team fully committed for excellence. Up to date

484CPE graduates have entered the community having followed the study program.

The main goal of the program is to impart to the student the understanding and the

appreciation of the role of a Chemical and Process Engineer in an economy, which is „Value

Addition via Processing – be it Physically, Chemically and/or biologically‟ and to equip she/he with

the necessary knowledge.

2005

Re-establishment of the Prof. Hubert Silva memorial resource centre

Received the IRQUE fund.

Hayleys agreed to donate annual Gold medal for the best Chemical and Process

Engineering Student

2006 Foundation stone was laid for the new Chemical Engineering Centre.

New equipment was bought under IERQUE grants.

2007

Masters program in Chemical and Process Engineering started with a first batch

of 12 students in collaboration with Telemark University College ,Norway

Started the offer M.Sc scholarships for Chemical & Process Engineering

students

2008

First PhD student passedout.

Signed agreements with NCPC & Cargills for improve the quality of

undergraduate education.

Establishment of Chemical & Process Engineering Center

Scholarships Program in Chemical and Process Engineering started for students

who have economic difficulties.

2009

Establishment of 1st food and process development incubator in Sri Lanka

Establishment of a partnership with Polypto company – petrol from waste

plastics

2010

The student intake was further increased to 80 students per batch.

Students were categorized into Chemical and Process Engineering field by their

Level I Semester I GPA value.


3. Academic Staff

Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(Cambridge)

Head of the Department , Senior Lecturer Grade I

E – Mail: [email protected]

Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4101

Direct: +94 112 650 281

Prof. Ajith De Alwis

B.Sc. Eng. (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Cambridge)

Professor


Phone: +94 112 650 301 Ext: 4118

Prof. (Mrs) Padma Amarasinghe

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Sc, Ph.D. (UMIST UK)

Senior Lecturer Grade І


Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4103

Prof. Suren Wijeyekoon

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M. Eng.(Tokyo), Ph. D.(Tokyo)

Senior Lecturer Grade I


Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4107

Dr. Jagath Premachandra

B. Sc.(Col.), M.Sc. (Sri J‟Pura), Ph.D.( Cincinnati, USA)

Senior Lecturer Grade II


Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4102

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Eng. Anul Perera

B.A.Sc. (SL),MIE(SL), CEng, MAICh.E (USA)

Senior Lecturer Grade І


Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4122

Dr. (Mrs.) Olga Gunapala

M.Sc. Eng.(Moscow), Ph.D.(Moscow)



Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4117

Direct: +94 112 640344

Dr. (Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(Birmingham)



Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4106

Dr. Shantha Walpalage

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(UK), AMIE(SL)



Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4105

Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha Egodage

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Sc. (Moratuwa), M.Phil.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.

(Loughborough)



Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4120

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Dr. (Miss) Manisha Gunasekera

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Eng. (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Loughborough)



Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4109

Dr. (Mrs) Marliya Ismail

B.Sc.(Moratuwa),Grad. IChemC (SL), Ph. D.(UMIST, UK)



Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4121

Dr.Ratnasiri, P.G.

B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Sc. (UMIST), Ph.D. (NTNU)Norway


E- mail:[email protected]

Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4121

Mr. Suranga Chaminda

B.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa)

Lecturer (Probationary) - on study leave

E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone : :+94112650301 Ext :4123

Mr Bandara Dissanayake

B.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa)

Lecturer (Probationary) - on study leave


Phone: :+94 112 650301 Ext :4112

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3.1. Contact Information

Department Office

E-mail :[email protected]

URL :http://www.cpe.mrt.ac.lk

Phone :+94 112 650301 Ext. 4100

Fax :+94 112 650622

Direct :+94 112 650 281

Head of the Department

E- Mail :[email protected]

Phone :+94 112 650301 Ext :4101

Direct :+94 112 650 281

4. Laboratory Facilities

Pilot Plant Room

Lecturer in charge : Prof. (Mrs) Padma Amarasinghe

Technical officer : Mr. Shantha Peiris

Boiler operator : Mr. Abeywardena

Unit operations are the key elements of Chemical Engineering. The Pilot Plant Room is equipped

with both bench - scale and pilot plant scale experimental rigs.

Process Instrumentation and Control Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. P G Ratnasiri


Various Process modelling and simulation facilities are available in this laboratory such as

process simulator, numerical control, process feedback control study unit.

Instrument Centre

Lecturer in charge : Eng. S.A.S. Perera

Technical officer : Mr. R. Masakorala

Instrument center provides more advanced and sophisticated equipments for analytical

measurements. The Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and Surface Area

Apparatus are a few instruments that could be found here.


Energy Engineering Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Mrs) Shantha Egodage

Technical officer : Mr. Jayaweera Wijesinghe

Lab Attendant : Mr.Ruwan Nishan

Energy Engineering Laboratory provides the wide range of equipment necessary for Fuel

Technology.

Polymer Processing Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr.(Mrs) Olga Gunapala

Technical officer : Mr.C.L.Gunawardhana

Lab Attendant : Mr. Nihal Perera

The Laboratory contains a wide range of pilot plant scale machinery for mixing and subsequent

processing of both plastic and rubber, and processability testing equipment.

Physical Testing Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. Jagath Premachandra

Chief Technical officer : Mrs. HBR Sanjeewani

Lab Attendant : Mr. B.N.R.Perera

Various testing facilities for property analysis of rubber and plastic such as physical, mechanical &

thermal properties are available in this laboratory.

Latex Technology Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. Shantha Walpolage

Technical officer : Ms. Amali Wahalathanthri

Lab Attendant : Mr. Asanka.Kumara

The lab is equipped with latex characterization instruments for latex product manufacture. It is also

equipped with instruments to measure chemical properties of polymer.

Environmental Engineering Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Ms) Manisha Gunasekera


Lab Attendant : Mr. Sirimal Fernando

The Environmental Engineering laboratory is equipped with basic waste water quality analytical

instruments and supports for study program with experimental unit for Bio gas generator and a

composting unit


Food Engineering Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Mrs) Marliya Ismail

Technical officer : Ms. Amali Wahalathanthri

Lab Attendant : Mr. Asanka Kumara

Food laboratory is the latest addition to the set of departmental labs. It is in its primary stage of

development. It aims to handle experimental and research work on Food-Bio chemistry, and food

process engineering.

Industrial Chemistry laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Mrs)Marliya Ismail

Technical officer : Mrs. I K Athukorala

Lab Attendant : Mr. Lalith Fernando

The lab is equipped with experimental setup necessary for undergraduate subjects such as kinetics

and thermodynamics, polymer science, process engineering and for postgraduate research studies.

CAPD /CAM Centre

Lecturer in charge : Dr. P G Ratnasiri

System Analyst : Mr.Chinthaka Narangoda

Technical officer : Mr.C.L.Gunawardhana

Lab Attendant : Mr. Sirimal Fernando

Glass Blowing Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Eng. S.A.S. Perera



The lab provides facilities for making some experimental models and repairing glassware needed for

other laboratories.

Transport Phenomena Lab (Unit operations)

Lecturer in charge : Dr. Shantha Walpolage


Boiler Operator : Mr. Abeywardena

Bio Engineering Lab

Lecturer in charge : Dr.(Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena

Technical officer : Mr. R. Shantha Peiris

Lab Attendant : Mr.S.M.R.N.Dhammika


Micro Biology lab

Lecturer in charge : Dr.(Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena

Technical officer : Mrs. I K Athukorala

Lab Attendant :Mr.S.M.R.N.Dhammika

Particle Technology Laboratory

Lecturer in charge : Prof. (Mrs) Padma Amarasingha

Technical officer : Mrs. HBR Sanjeewani


4.1. Resources

4.1.1. Lecture Rooms

Department has 7 lecture rooms that can accommodate more

than 50 students.

Rooms:

Room no 27

Room no 28

Seminar room

Four lecture rooms in new building

4.1.2. Resource centre

Prof Hubert D J Silva Memorial Resource Centreis acollection of

books, journals, student reports and final year design project reports.

4.1.3. Chemical Engineering Student Common Room

The student common room located right above the Industrial Chemistry laboratory, under the

IRQUE funding project, which is now opened, providing the necessary environment for quiet study

for the undergraduate students.


4.2. Working Hours and Access to Facilities

Department of Chemical & Process Engineering is usually open for academic work from 8.00 a.m.

to 4.15 p.m.

All laboratories in Department of Chemical Engineering are available for students strictly during the

schedules practical sessions and students should not use any equipment without the permission of

the Lecturer in Charge or under the guidance of a Laboratory Instructor.

The Main Computer Laboratory is open from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on week days and 8.00 a.m. to

4.00 p.m. on Saturdays.

At present all other facilities are available during working hours only.


5. Degree Program and Administration

5.1. Structure of Degree Program

Students are selected for B.Sc. in Chemical & Process Engineering (CPE) course on the

basis of their performance at the first year first semester examination and their individual

preferences. Number of admission to the department is restricted to 50 students up to 2009

and expanded student intake to 80 from 2010. In the CPE degree program, three minor

specialization streams are offered from 2010 to the students after completion of their second

year of study. They are:

o Environmental & Energy Engineering

o Polymer Engineering

o Food & Biochemical Engineering

Students also have the option of following the chemical & process engineering degree

program by selecting subjects without any minor stream specialization.

Our degree program is regularly being revised to match the needs and demands of both the

students and their future employers. A systematic approach is available for students to

acquire necessary knowledge and skills during their stay in the Department.

A total of 150 credits (including GPA and N-GPA) are required to complete the Chemical

& Process Engineering Degree; the credit requirements are as follows:

Number of Credits

GPA N-GPA Total

Semester 1 15 - 15

Term A 3 4 7

Semester 2 16.5 - 16.5

Semester 3 21 - 21

Semester 4 18 2 20

Semester 5 23 - 23

Semester 6(Term B) - 6 6

Semester 7 19.5 - 19.5

Term C 2 2 4

Semester 8 18 - 18


5.2. General Undergraduate Administration

5.2.1. Level Coordinators

Academic level Coordinator

Term A2

S2 (2010 batch)

Dr. P.G. Ratnasiri

Dr. Shantha Wapolage

S3 (09 batch)

S4

Dr (Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardena

Dr.(Mrs.) Olga Gunapala

L3 (08 batch)

Training

Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha Egodage


L4S1

L4S2 (07 batch)

Eng. Anul Perera

Dr. (Mrs.) Padma

Amarasinghe

Comprehensive Design Project Dr.(Mrs). FM Ismail

5.2.2. Academic advisors

Faculty Academic committee member:Dr (Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardane

Academic level Coordinator

Term A2, S2 (2010 batch) Dr. Shantha Walpalage

L2 (09 batch) (S3,S4) Dr. (Mrs) Olga Gunapala

L3 (08 batch) Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha Egodage

L4 (07 batch) Dr.(Mrs) MY Gunasekara

5.2.3. Modules coordinators

Examination : Term A

Code Subject Description Name(s)

CH 1952 Engineering design Dr P.G.Ratnasiri

CH 1963 Engineering Skill Development Dr.(Mrs.) Marliya Ismail

Examination : Semester 2


CH 1012 Biological Science Fundamentals Dr. Jagath Premachandra

CH 1022 Chemistry for Engineers Dr. Jagath Premachandra

CH1032 Process Engineering Fundamentals Dr.(Mrs.)Shantha Egodage




CH 2042 Transport Phenomena I Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe

CH 2052 Fuels & Lubricants Dr.(Mrs.)Shantha Egodage



CH2062 Transport Phenomena II Dr. Shantha Walpolage

CH 2072 Chemical Kinetics &

Thermodynamics


CH 2082 Mass Transfer Operations 1 Dr. (Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena

CH 3092 Environmental Science Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon

CH3102 Polymer Science & Technology Dr. Jagath Premachandra

CH2952 Technical Report writing &

Presentation Skills

Eng. Anul Perera



CH 3112 Particulate Systems Dr. (Mrs.) Padma Amarasinghe

CH 3122 Plant & Equipment Design 1 Dr.(Mrs.) Olga Gunapala

CH 3132 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe

CH 3142 Reactor Engineering Eng.S.A.S.Perera

CH 3212 Polymer Process Engineering Dr. Shantha Walpalage

CH 3222 Polymer Physics Dr. Shantha Walpalage

CH 3232 Bioprocess Technology Dr.(Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardena

CH 3242 Food Process Engineering Dr. (Mrs) Marliya Ismail

CH 3252 Environmental Engineering Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon

CH3262 Renewable Energy Engineering Dr.P.G.Ratnasiri

CH3702 Computer Aided Chemical

Engineering

Dr. P.G.Ratnasiri

Examination : Term B& Semester 6


CH 3992 Industrial Training Dr. Jagath Premachandra




CH 4152 Mass Transfer Operations II Dr. (Mrs.) Padma Amarasinghe

CH 4202 Comprehensive Design Project Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon

Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe

CH 4172

Process Dynamics & Control Dr. (Mrs.) Olga Gunapala

CH 4272 Design & Characterization of

Polymer Products

Dr.(Mrs.)Shantha Egodage

CH 4282 Hygienic Plant Design Dr.(Mrs.)Marliya Ismail

CH 4292 Sustainable Engineering Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon

CH 4712 Chemical Process Design &

Integration

Dr. P.G.Ratnasiri

Examination : Term C


CH 4962 Research Project Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon



CH 4192 Plant Equipment Design 11 Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe

CH 4182 Safety & Loss Prevention Dr. (Miss) Manisha Gunasekara

CH 4702 Process Modelling& Simulation Dr. P.G.Ratnasiri

CH 4302 Mould & Die Design for Polymer

Products

Dr. Shantha Walpalage

CH 4312 Bio-chemical Engineering Dr. (Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardane

CH 4322 Clean Technology Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon

CH4722 Total Environment Quality

Management

Dr. (Miss) Manisha Gunasekara


5.3. Teaching and Learning

The knowledge is transferred to the students through a range of learning and teaching

activities to fulfil our course objectives. Clearly defined assessment methods are used to

measure student‟s success in meeting course objectives. Course outline consisting Subject

Coordinator, Lecturers, Pre requisites, Course Objective, Learning Outcome, Tentative

Course Outline, Method of Grading, Recommended Text Books and Selected References

for each module is distributed for students at the first lecture of the module.

Most modules are taught through a combination of lectures, practical classes and tutorials.

Subject specific theories fundamentals and concepts are delivered through lectures, aided by

one or combination of; black/white board, overhead projector, multimedia, printed lecture

notes. Students learn by listening, seeing, taking down notes and by discussion. Lecture

notes and additional resources are uploaded in Learning Management System, which is the

latest IT based learning environment in University of Moratuwa. Students can access LMS

through www.lms.mrt.ac.lk. Use of mobile phones is not allowed within the lectures.

Practical classes carried out in groups, 2-12 students per group, under the guidance of a

lecturer and/or instructor to develop data recording, calculation, analysis and interpretation

skills.

Tutorials encourage student centred learning towards application of theories to solve

chemical engineering problems. Model answers for the tutorials are provided for self

learning.

Assignments, case studies and literature surveys develop a range of skills such as

information gathering, identifying lessons and time management. Group or individual

presentations at the end of selected assignments are a means of developing presentation

skills from the lecturer‟s and the colleagues‟ feedback.

Industrial visits are arranged to enunciate the practical applications of theories that are

taught in the University.

The engineering product design experience, a vital element in engineering education.

Students are encouraged to develop a prototype of the designed product, enhancing group

learning and innovation.

Final year design project allows students to apply their gathered knowledge during first

three years in the University to conceptually design a process plant. In a group consists of 4-

5 students work collectively to design the flow sheet, material and energy balances, etc. for


the plant encouraging development of skills in team work and leadership while the

individual design promotes self-design capabilities.

Six months industrial training period at the end of Level 3 Semester 1 enables students to

experience in-plant work in an area of their preference within the CPE program. The

students develop management skills in addition to the chemical engineering disciplines.

Continuous assessment of the training progress is done under the guidance of the Director

of the Department of Industrial Training. A student guide for training and training report

preparation is available for the student.

An E-portal containing information for students which can be accessed through

Departmental intranet is in operation. This facility is expected to enhance student‟s self-

learning abilities.

5.4. Examinations and Assessment Strategy

The performances of each student are evaluated by continuous assessments and end of

semester examinations.

o Continuous Assessment.

o Year1 semester 1 -Minimum 20 %

o Year1 2nd semester ,2,3 &4 - Minimum 30%

o Course work, Assignments, Term paper, Quizzes, Viva, Mid-Semester exams.

o Examination.

o Year 1 -Maximum 80 %

o Year 2,3 &4 -Maximum 70%

All candidates should obtain at least 40% of the continuous assessment marks at all levels to

qualify for the end of semester examination. A minimum requirement of 20% should be

obtained from the end of the semester examination in order to pass a module. This is a

University requirement applicable for all modules. The results are given to students in

writing.

The completed assignments must be submitted to the lecturer on the dates of submission as

detailed in the assignments. Late submissions will be compensated with reduction of marks.

Students having prolonged illnesses may provide medical reports through the Medical

Officer of the university or an equally qualified doctor. Arrangements can be made through

negotiation with the lecturer in person to submit assignments.

Students having disabilities are encouraged to discuss with the level coordinates and subject

coordinators to make necessary arrangements.

Industrial Training is coordinated and assessed jointly by the DCPE, Industrial training

division of UOM and NAITA. The students are partly assessed while undergoing training


and any improvement needed to obtain a better training is encouraged at this instance. The

student is assessed based on the report submitted at the end, the diary maintained during the

training period and a viva voce assessment.

The final year Comprehensive Design Project is assessed by the report submitted by the

group on the collective design and the individual design by each student.

The marks are displayed on the notice board and the students are given a chance to apply

for re-correction. The re-correction application is also allowed for continuous assessment

results displayed on the notice board before the end of semester examination.

Depending on the credits earned by the student for each module, an overall Grade Point

Average (GPA) is calculated. Each student is awarded a class at the completion of all the

graduation requirements within five academic years.

A documentation manual consists of curriculum and syllabi, assessment methods and other

relevant information on UG program is available in the Department.

5.5. Mentoring Program

A mentoring program is scheduled to conduct in near future called “young process engineer

mentoring program. The students from immediate passed out batches will be mentors here.

5.6. Student Information

Student records are maintained by the Examinations division who issue a record of the units

taken, credits obtained with the GPA to students for accuracy checks and any corrections

are incorporated after validation.

5.7. Awards

Gold medal awarded by Hayleys Group for the student who obtains the highest GPA.


6. Curriculum and Modules

Module

Code Module Name Category Lectures

hrs/week

Lab/

Assignments

hrs/weeks

Credits Norm

GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total

Semester 1

MA1012 Mathematics C 3.0 1/1 3.0

15.0 0.0 15.0

CS1032 Programming Fundamentals C 2.0 3/1 3.0

ME1032 Mechanics C 2.0 3/4 2.0

MT1022 Properties of Materials C 2.0 3/4 2.0

CE1022 Fluid Mechanics C 2.0 3/4 2.0

EE1012 Electrical Engineering C 2.0 3/4 2.0

EL1012 Language Skill Enhancement I C - 3/1 1.0

Total for Semester 1 15.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 15.0

Term A

EL1022 Language Skill Enhancement II C - 6/1 1.0

1.0 4.0 5.0

MN1012 Engineering in Context C 2.0 - 1.0

CH1952 Engineering Design C 2.0 3/1 1.5

CH1962 Engineering Skill Development C 1.0 6/1 1.5

DE1xx2 Non-Technical Elective I* E 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0

Total for Term A 3.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 7.0

Semester 2

CS2812 Visual Programming C 1.0 3/1 2.0

16.5 0.0 16.5

EN1802 Basic Electronics C 2.0 3/4 2.0

MT2802 Material Science C 2.0 3/2 2.5

MA1022 Methods of Mathematics C 3.0 1/1 3.0

CH1012 Biological Science

Fundamentals

C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH1022 Chemistry for Engineers C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH1032 Process Engineering

Fundamentals

C 1.5 3/2 2.0


Module


hrs/week

Lab/

Assignments

hrs/weeks

Credits Norm GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total

Semester 3

ME2012 Mechanics of Materials 1 C 1.5 3/2 2.0

21.0 0.0 21.0

ME2122 Engineering Drawing and

Computer Aided Modelling C 2.0 3/1 3.0

ME1822 Basic Engineering Thermodynamics

C 1.5 3/2 2.0

EE2802 Applied Electricity C 1.5 3/2 2.0

EN2852 Applied Electronics C 1.5 3/2 2.0

MA2012 Differential Equations C 2.0 2.0

MA2022 Calculus C 2.0 2.0

CH2042 Fuels and Lubricants C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH2052 Transport Phenomena 1 C 3.0 3/2 3.5


Semester 4

MA2032 Linear Algebra C 2.0 - 2.0

18.0 2.0 20.0

CH2062 Transport Phenomena II C 3.0 3/2 3.5

CH2072 Chemical Kinetics and

Thermodynamics C 2.5 3/2 3.0

CH2082 Mass Transfer Operations 1 C 4.0 3/2 4.5

CH3092 Environmental Science C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3102 Polymer Science and Technology

C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH2952 Technical Report Writing and

Presentation Skills C 1.0 3/1 2.0

Total for Semester 4

18.0 2.0 18.0 2.0 20.0


Module


hrs/week

Lab/

Assignments

hrs/weeks

Credits Norm


Semester 5

CH3112 Particulate Systems C 3.0 3/2 3.5

18.0 0.0 18.0

MA3022 Numerical Methods C 2.0 - 2.0

CH3122 Plant and Equipment Design 1 C 3.0 3/1 4.0

MN3052 Industrial Management and

Marketing

C 2.5 3/2 3.0

CH3132 Energy Efficiency and

Conservation

C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3142 Reactor Engineering C 2.5 3/2 3.0

CH3212 Polymer Process Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5

5.0 0.0 5.0

CH3222 Polymer Physics E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3232 Bioprocess Technology E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3242 Food Process Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3252 Environmental Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3262 Renewable Energy Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH3702 Computer Aided Chemical

Engineering

O 2.0 3/2 2.5

0.0 0.0 0.0


Term B & Semester 6

CH3992 Industrial Training C - - 6.0 0.0 6.0 6.0

Total for Term B & Semester 6 0.0 6.0 0.0 6.0 6.0

Module


hrs/week

Lab/

Assignments

hrs/weeks

Credits Norm


Semester 7

MN3042 Business Economics and Financial Accounting

C 2.5 3/2 3.0

17.0 0.0 17.0

MN4022 Engineering Economics C 2.0 - 2.0

CH4152 Mass Transfer Operations II C 4.0 3/2 4.5

CH4202 Comprehensive Design

Project** C 8 4.0

CH4172 Process Dynamics and Control C 3.0 3/2 3.5

CH4272 Design and Characterization of

Polymer Products E 2.0 3/2 2.5

2.5 0.0 2.5

CH4282 Hygienic Plant Design E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH4292 Sustainable Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5

MN4062 Organizational Behaviour and

Management O 1.5 3/2 2.0

0.0 0.0 0.0

MA4022 Operational Research O 3.0 3.0

CH4712 Chemical Process Design and

Integration O 2.0 3/2 2.5


Term C

CH4962 Research Project C - - 2.0 0.0 2.0 2.0

DE3xx2 Non-Technical Elective II* E - - 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0

Total for Term C 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 4.0

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Module


hrs/week

Lab/

Assignments

hrs/weeks

Credits Norm


Semester 8

CH4202 Comprehensive Design Project**

C - 8 4.0

12.5 0.0 12.5

MN4122 Human Resource Management

and Industrial Relations

C 2.0 - 2.0

CH4192 Plant and Equipment Design 11 C 1.5 3/2 2.0

CH4182 Safety and Loss Prevention C 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH4702 Process Modelling and Simulation

C 1.5 3/2 2.0

CH4302 Mould and Die Design for

Polymer Products

E 2.0 3/2 2.5

2.5 0.0 2.5

CH4312 Biochemical Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5

CH4322 Clean Technology E 2.0 3/2 2.5

MN4042 Technology Management O 2.0 - 2.0

3.0 0.0 3.0

MN4112 Production and Operations Management

O 2.0 - 2.0

MN4072 Small Business Management

and Entrepreneurship

O 2.0 - 2.0

MA4032 Time Series and Stochastic Process

O 3.0 - 3.0

MA4042 Neural Networks and Fuzzy

Logic

O 3.0 - 3.0

CH4722 Total Environmental Quality Management

O 2.0 3/2 2.5


Total for the Programme 177.5 14.0 136.0 14.0

150.

0

* - Weekly load of lectures and lab/Assignment hrs vary among different Non-technical modules.

** - A total of 8 credits for Comprehensive Design Project over Semester 7and Semester

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7. Description of Modules

Year 1

Module Code CH1952 Module Title Engineering Design

Credits 1.5 Hours/Week

Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites

Semester 1

modules GPA/NGPA NGPA Lab/Assignments 03/1

Learning Objectives

To give an introductory knowledge on basic principles on engineering design.

To offer an understanding on how to study and analyze an engineering design problem using the basic

principles.

To design a simple component by applying the knowledge gained

To gain skills on working as a group in order to solve an engineering design problem

To improve the presentation skills.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the students will be able to,

Demonstrate the ability to understand Design Principles

Demonstrate the ability to understand various aspects of design in several selected design case

studies.

Carrying out a group based product design assignment addressing issues such as

manufacturability, marketability, creativity, teamwork, meeting deadlines.

Outline Syllabus

Module 1: Design principles

• Introduction to Engineering Design

• Life Cycle of Engineering Products and Processes

• Design process and Design Tools

• Concurrent Engineering

• Creativity and Reasoning

• Analysis, synthesis, simulation, evaluation and decision making

Module 2: Case studies

Several simple but comprehensive design case studies selected from different disciplines of

engineering addressing following topics:

• Design for manufacturing

• Mechanical and material aspect in design

• Electrical, Electronic and IT aspects in Design

Module 3: Design assignments

Group based design assignments

(Topics for design assignments will be selected by Engineering Design Centre in consultation with all

departments concerned.)

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Module Code CH 1962 Module Title Engineering Skill Development


Lectures 1 Pre –

requisites

GPA/NGPA NGPA Lab/Assignments 6/1

LearningOutcomes

Develop skills that are important to an engineer other than theoretical knowledge gain

To develop a clear understanding of workshop practices that is essential in maintaining and

managing an industry

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

None

Practicals/Assignments

Engineering Drawing

Auto CAD

Workshop practical


Module Code

CH1012

Title

Biological Science Fundamentals

GPA

Credits 2.5 Hours/ Week

Lectures 2

Pre-requisites None Lab/Tutorials

3/2

Learning Objectives

To introduce principle of microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics to recognize how the biological

characteristics of production systems

To demonstrate the interactions involved between biochemical engineering and biotechnology.

To give an introduction to fermentation kinetics

Learning Outcome

By the end of the course the student will be able to Understand and discuss basic biological principles

and techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry relevant to biochemical engineering.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Microbiology – Microbial classification, structure and their functions, microbial food spoilage and

control,

Stoichiometry of microbial growth

Food chemistry, cereal chemistry. Structure and properties of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and other

minor food components and enzymes

Microbial biochemistry. Major metabolic pathways and bioenergetics

Text Book

“Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”, Baily J.M. and Ollis D.F., McGraw Hill

Selected References

“Biochemical Engineering”, Lee J.M., Prentice-Hall Inc

“Principles of Fermentation Technology”, Stan bury P. and Whitaker A., Pergamon Press


Module Code CH 1022 Title Chemistry for Engineers GPA

Credits 2.5 Hours/ Week

Lectures 2 Pre-

requisites None

Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To offer the knowledge in basic principles of applied chemistry

To gain an ability to solve problems in engineering applications using the knowledge in chemistry

Learning Outcome

To appreciate the laws of nature when designing engineering operations

To get familiar with basic concepts in specific areas of chemistry and their industrial applications

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Properties of solutions (04 hrs)

Electrochemistry (06 hrs)

Applied organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms (03 hrs)

Natural products and industrial applications (03 hrs)

Analytical chemistry: Spectroscopy; Chromatography; Gravimetry(12 hrs)

Recommended Texts:

“Concise Inorganic Chemistry”, J. D. Lee, 5th

Edition, Chapman & Hall with ELBS,

London,1996

“Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry‟, D. A. Skoog, D. M. West and F. J. Holler, 6th

Edition,

SaundersCollege Publishing, 1992

“Physical Chemistry”, G. M. Barrow, 6th

Edition, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 1996

“Organic Chemistry”, P. Y. Bruice, 3rd

Edition, Pearson Education Pte. Ltd., 2004

“A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry”, S. S. Dara, 10th

Edition, S. Chand & Company Ltd.,

2005


Module Code CH1032 Module Title Process Engineering Fundamentals


Lectures 1.5 Pre –

requisites None

GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5

Learning Objectives

To provide students with a foundational understanding of underlying principles of process industries

To provide students an understanding of process development and design

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain basic knowledge on principles & calculations and basic design criteria for

process industry.

Students will learn how to develop process flow sheets

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to Process Engineering (04 hours)

Flow sheeting (02 hours)

Process Engineering Calculations (10 hours)

Qualitative line diagrams (02 hours)

Quantitative line diagrams (04 hours)

Industrial development methodologies (02 hours)

Common industrial process flow sheets (04 hours)

Industrial visits

Selected References

“Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering”, David M. Himmelblau

“Chemical Engineering Volume 1-6”, J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Pergamon Press

“Introduction to Material and Energy Balances”, G. V. Rekaitis

“Transport Processes and unit operations”, J. Geankoplis, Prentice Hall


Year 2

Module Code CH 2042 Module Title Fuels and Lubricants


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites None

GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2

Learning Objectives

To introduce fundaments of fuel science and petroleum technology

To introduce tribology, its applications and importance to the industry

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to

Identify the relationship between air quality, automotive emissions and fuel quality

Select the required refining processes for specified fuel specifications

Evaluate the alternative options for petroleum fuels Incorporate tribology fundamentals in

design

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Properties of fuels – density, viscosity, vapour pressure, boiling points and distillation curves, burning

of hydrocarbons

Petroleum science – distillation, cracking :thermal, catalytic, hydro, fluid, visbreaking, coking ,

reforming :alkylation, isomerization and polymerization, Treating :hydro treating, desalting and

sweetening

Wood -combustion, gasification, coal - classification, properties, liquefaction, properties of peat

Nuclear reactions – fission, fusion, binding energy, nuclear energy

Tribology – functions of lubricants, mechanism s and lubrication, types and properties of lubricants

Recommended Texts

“Fundamentals of Energy Production”, Harder E. D., John Willey and Sons

“Fuel and Energy”, Harker J. H. and Backhurst J. R., Acadenic Press

“Fuel Science”, Harker J. H. and Allen D. A., Oliver and Boyd

“Elements of Fuels, Furnaces and Refractories”, Guptha O. P., Khanna Publishers


Module Code CH2052 Title Transport Phenomena I GPA

Credits 3.5 Hours/

Week

Lectures 3.0 Pre-

requisites

Lab/Tutorials 1.5

Learning Objectives

To enable students to understand different systems of units, dimensional consistence, flow

patterns, hydrodynamic flow meters and apply energy balances

To give students an understanding of the fundamentals of fluid flow

To enable them to analyze and solve problems encountered in fluid flow

Learning Outcome:

The students gain knowledge on fundamental fluid mechanics required in analyzing the flow

behaviour of industrial fluids

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Dimensionless Groups; similarity, scale-up, dimensional analysis (06 hours)

Viscosity, laminar and turbulent flow, Types of fluids (03 hours)

Two Dimensional inviscid flow (12 hours)

Viscous flow; flow in pipes and channels, boundary layer theory (12 hours)

Compressible flow (12 hours)


Laboratory test on flow measurements

Midterm examination

Text Book

“Mechanics of Fluids”, B.S. Massey, Van Nostrand Reinhold (UK) Co

“Fluid Mechanics”, J.F.Douglas &. M.Gasiorek & J.A.Swaffired, Longman

“Mechanics of Fluids”, M.C. Potter and D.C. Wiggert, Prentice-Hall International


Module Code CH2052 Title Transport Phenomena II GPA

Credits 3.5 Hours/

Week

Lectures 3.0 Pre-requisites CH2052

Lab/Tutorials 1.5

Learning Objectives

To enable students to understand different mode of heat transfer and apply the gain the

knowledge to calculate heat transfer coefficients for a given process equipment

To enable students to analyze and solve problems encountered in mass transfer.

Learning Outcome:

The student gain the knowledge to calculate heat and mass transfer coefficients for a given

process equipment and able to find heat or mass exchanger area.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Outline Syllabus

Energy transport by Conduction (09 hours)

Energy by convection (09 hours)

Energy transport by radiation (06 hours)

Heat transfer with change in phase (03 hours)

Mass transfer by molecular diffusion (06 hours)

Mass transfer by convection (06 hours)

Interface mass transfer (06 hours)


Heat Loss in the bare and lagged pipes

Heat transfer teaching unit

Analogy between heat transfer and fluid friction

Text Book

Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer”, Welty J.R. and Wicks C.E., John Wiley New York

“Transport Phenomena”, Bird, steward, warn, Lighfoot, Edward, John Wiley

“Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and mass transfer”, Sachdeva R.C., Wiley Eastern


Module Code CH 2072 Title Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics

Credits 3.0 Hours/ Week Lectures

2.5 Pre-requisites -

Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objective

To provide the knowledge of basic principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to

understand the chemical processes.

To build up a foundation for utilizing this knowledge in applications such as designing chemical

reactors and maximizing efficiency of chemical processes.

Learning outcome

Students will gain the ability to understand and predict the behaviour of a chemical system. This

will help them to determine the exact chemical processes, which will provide the maximum

efficiency.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Chemical Thermodynamics: First law of thermodynamics, Heat capacities, Calculation of heat, work,

enthalpy, internal energy, etc. for various thermodynamic processes, Thermochemistry, Second law of

thermodynamics, Determination of entropy changes, Clausius inequality, Gibbs and Helmholtze free

energies, Gibbs equations, Maxwell relations, Chemical potential, Chemical equilibria, Third law of

thermodynamics.

Chemical Kinetics: Rate law, Determination of the order of a reaction; Complex reactions, Chain

reactions, Influence of temperature on reaction rates; Collision theory, Arrhenius equation, Transition

state theory.

Heterogeneous catalytic reactions: Physisorption and chemisorption, Adsorption isotherms,

Noncompetitive and nondissociative adsorption, Competitive adsorption, Adsorption with dissociation.


Determination of specific rate constant for the first order hydrolysis of ethylacetate

Determination of the rate of saponification of an ester with NaOH

Determination of enthalpy and entropy of activation

Investigation of the adsorption of oxalic acid from an aqueous solution on charcoal

Text Book: “Chemical Engineering Kinetics”, Smith J.M., McGraw-Hill

“Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, Smith J.M., McGraw-

Hill

“Chemical and Process Thermodynamics”, Kyle, B.G.

Selected References:

“Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Through Solved Problems”, Pandey,

G.N. and Chaudhri, J.L., Khanna Publishers

“Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Octave Levenspiel, John Wiley & sons

“Physical Chemistry” Atkins, P.W., W.H. Freeman and company


Module

Code CH 2600 Title Mass Transfer Operations I GPA

Credits 4.5 Hours

/Week

Lectures 4 Pre-requisites None

Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To introduce the fundamental aspects of basic unit operations used in industry and the concept of

equilibrium staged separations. To provide sufficient understanding of the size calculations

required for design of unit equipment.

To develop a basic competence in mixing and membrane separation processes.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the module student should be able to apply stage wise calculations to make

preliminary design calculations for a wide range of binary distillation, absorption and extraction

applications. Select suitable equipment for mixing and determine power consumption and carry

out scale up calculations. Select suitable membrane separation process and membrane and carry

out preliminary calculations for a given process.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Distillation of binary systems (20 hrs)

Absorption and Stripping (09 hrs)

Extraction; liquid/liquid extraction, leaching (10 hrs)

Mixing (08 hrs)

Advanced separation processes (08 hrs)


HETP

Leaching and Soxhelt Extraction

Pressure drop over a bubble cap tray and Distillation Column – pilot plant scale

L/L extraction

Membrane separation

Mixing in a mechanically agitated vessel

Text Book

“Chemical Engineering Volume 2”, J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Pergamon Press

Selected References:

“Equilibrium Staged Separations”, P.C.Wankat, Elsevier Science Publication

“Mass-Transfer Operations”, R.E.Treybal, Mc Graw-Hill

“Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering”, Mc.Cabe and Smith, Mc.Graw Hill


Module Code CH 3092 Module Title Environmental Science


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites none


Learning Objectives

To introduce the principles of environmental science and to provide a basic knowledge of

environmental pollution

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module students will have a knowledge on:

The science behind environmental pollution, how pollution can be monitored and estimate chemical

and physical quality parameters of water and air basic physico-chemical relationships.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Water Chemistry 6 hours

Atmospheric Chemistry 4 hours

Wastewater Characterization and Water Pollution 4 hours

Wastewater related environmental problems 2 hours

Atmospheric Pollutants and Air Pollution 4 hours

Air pollution related environmental problems 2 hours

Environmental Monitoring Systems 6 hours

Text Book

“Chemistry for environmental engineering & science”,Sawyer, Clair N. --New Delhi: Tata McGraw-

Hill, 2003 .

Selected References

“Introduction to Environmental Science”, Joseph M. Moran.


Module Code CH3102 Module Title Polymer Science and Technology


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites None


Learning Objectives

To obtain the knowledge in polymerization mechanisms and processes.

To learn the types of degradation of polymers and methods of preventing degradation.

To study the functions of compounding ingredients and related technologies.

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain the ability to find the exact polymerization mechanisms and processes to

obtain maximum efficiency and the yield. They will also gain the knowledge on compounding

of polymers with suitable additives for given applications.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Introduction to polymer science and technology (02 hours)

Synthesis of polymers (06 hours)

Polymerization processes (03 hours)

Degradation and stabilization of polymers (02 hours)

Rubber compounding (04 hours)

Additives to Plastics (03 hours)

Stabilization destabilization of lattices (04 hours)

Surface coatings and adhesives (01 hours)

Polymer blends and composites (01 hours)

Selected References

“Introduction to Polymers”, Young RJ and Lovell PA: Chapman & Hall.

“Polymer Degradation and Stabilization”, Grassie N and Scott G, CambridgeUniversity Press.

“Polymer Science and Technology”, Fried, Joel. R.

“Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials”, Cowie JMG, Blackie Academic &

Professional

“Polymer Lattices: Science and Technology, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 BlackleyD.C.

“Polymer Processing “, Morton –Jones D.H.

“Rubber Processing and Production Organizations”, Phillip R. Freakley.


Module Code CH2952 Module Title Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills



requisites None

GPA/NGPA NGPA Lab/Assignments 3/1

Learning Objectives

To enable students to search sources and locations of technical information.

To develop competence in referencing literature, report writing and presentation.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course module, the students should be able to:

Effectively communicate technical information in written format.

Prepare technical documents depending on the target audience.

Demonstrate the ability to deliver effective technical presentations,

Outline Syllabus

Document design

Technical writing process

Audience analysis, Topic ideas, brainstorming, narrowing and outlining, Note taking and

rough-drafting, Power-revision techniques, Referencing, Strategies for peer-reviewing and

team-writing.

Technical writing guidelines

Basic patterns and elements of a sentence, common grammar, usage and punctuation

problems, Common spelling problems.

Critically evaluating document

Explaining a point, Agreeing to a point, Disagreeing to a point, Defending a decision.

Effective use of software tools for document formatting

Technical writing scenarios & applications

Types of technical reports and different types of content, Project proposals, Progress reports,

instructions, User guides, Feasibility, evaluation and recommendation reports, Business plans,

Writing abstracts, introductions and conclusions.

Academic writing skills – Thesis, research papers etc.

Presentation skills – slide preparation, pre planning, knowing the audience, structure of a

presentation, strategies for capturing the attention of the audience, basic etiquette in

presentations

Practicals & Assignments

Preparation of report on given topics

Presentation using multimedia and other facility.


Year 3

Module Code CH 3112 Title Particulate Systems GPA

Credits 3.5 Hours/

Week

Lectures 3 Pre-requisites None

Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To give students an in-depth understanding of solid/fluid systems

To gain knowledge on the behaviour and properties of particulate materials

To understand the mechanisms of separation of solid-liquid systems using their characteristic

properties

Learning Outcomes

Understanding the applicability and limitations of various solid/fluid systems

Develop skills to design unit operations that has particulate matter

Ability to apply the knowledge to develop the laboratory scale solid/fluid separating processes on an

industrial scale

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Introduction

Motion of particles in fluids

Particle statistics and size analysis

Classification of particles

Solid/liquid separation-Thickening

Flow through granular beds and packed columns

Fluidization

Solid/liquid separation-Filtration, Centrifugation

Gas cleaning

Nano-technology


Sedimentation

Pressure drop across a packed bed and a fluidized bed

Centrifuge

Filter Press

Text Book

“Chemical Engineering Volume 2”, J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Pergamon Press

Selected References

“Hand Book of Powder Science and Technology”, Fayed M. and Otten L., Van Nostra Reibhold Co.

“Solid Liquid Separation Equipment Scale Up”, Purchas, D.B. and Wakeman R.J., Up Land Press Ltd.


Module Code CH3122 Title Plant and Equipment Design 1

Credits 4 Hours/

Week Lectures

3 Pre-requisites -

Lab/Tutorials 3/1

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, a student should be able to:

demonstrate practical working knowledge and skills in process equipment design

principles, procedures and practices

understand the impact of design options on installed costs, operability, maintainability and

safety of the plant

work with the codes and standards for process equipment including ASME, BS and API etc

enhance knowledge in stress analysis for better appreciation of its significant role in

avoiding failures.

interpret pressure vessel designations and designs

identify and justify appropriate materials for use in process plant equipment fabrication in

specific operation environments

Outline Syllabus

Concepts of plant design

Concepts in process equipment design

Mechanical design of process equipments

Design standards

Material selection for various equipment types

Design of an internal pressure vessel (unfired types)

Design of an external vessel (unfired types)

Design of shells for internal pressure

Design of shells for external pressure

Design of closures for process vessels

Design of Compensations for openings, non standard flanges, supports

Process of Instrumentation


Module Code CH3132 Title Energy Efficiency and Conservation GPA

Credits 2.5 Hours/

Week

Lectures 2.0 Pre-

requisites

ME1822

CH2062 Lab/Tutorials 1.5

Learning Objectives

To offer the knowledge in Energy management in process industries, giving special attention on

methods of energy efficiency and conservation and the energy accounting.

To enable the students to select the suitable options available for heat recovery, CHPetc.

To develop basic skills required for energy monitoring, auditing and targeting

Learning Outcome:

Students will gain the knowledge in

Evaluation of energy projects

Methods of energy conversion

Performing an energy audit

Methods of energy recovery

Energy management practices

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Introduction – Energy Problem (3 hours)

Economics of energy saving schemes (6 hours)

Energy conversion (6 hours)

Energy Recovery (6 hours)

Energy in buildings (3 hours)

CHP (3 hours)

Energy management (3 hours)


Energy audit on steam generation and distribution system of unit operations lab

Assignment on energy management

Text Book

“Energy Efficiency”, Eastop T D and Croft D R, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd

“101 ways to improve energy efficiency”, Heslop, Peter, EnergyPublications

“Energy conservation in the chemical and process industries”, Grant, C.D., Institute of Chemical

Engineers


Module Code CH3142 Module Title Reactor Engineering



requisites none


Learning Objectives

To give the students an understanding of how chemical reactions are commercially evaluated, carried out in

industry, monitored and controlled as well as how chemical reactors are selected and designed

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module students will be able to:

Design Chemical Reactors for the chemical process industry;

Optimize reactors and operate reactors economically

Outline Syllabus

Mole balances: Batch reactors Continuous- flow reactors, Continuous stirred tank reactors, Tubular

reactor, Industrial reactors.

Conversion and reactor sizing: Design equations, Batch systems, Flow systems, Reactors in series

Rate laws and stoichiometry: The reactor rates constant, The reaction order, Constant-Volume reaction

systems, Reactions with phase change.

Isothermal reactor design: Design structure for isothermal reactors, Scale-up of liquid-phase batch

reactor data to the design of a CSTR.

Catalysis and catalytic reactors:Catalysts, Surface reaction, Desorption.

Non-elementary homogeneous reactions: Active intermediates, Polymerization.

Non-isothermal reactor design

Multiple reactions: Conditions for maximizing the desired product in parallel reactions

Diffusion and reaction in porous catalysts

Multiphase reactors

Distributions of residence times for chemical reactors

Analysis of non ideal reactors

Text Books

“Chemical Reactor Theory”, Denbigh KG & Turner JCR

“Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Scott Fogler.

“Chemical Reaction Engineering”,Levenspiel, Octave

“Chemical Engineers Hand Book”, Perry & Chilton

Selected References

“A.I. Chem. E. (USA)” Jornuals; “I. Chem. E. (UK)” Journals


Module Code CH3212 Module Title Polymer Process Engineering


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites None


Learning Objectives

To give students an understanding of fundamentals of polymer processing techniques and processing

parameters.

To provide sufficient understanding of the basic calculations required for the design of polymer

process equipments

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain the knowledge on rubber, plastic and latex processing techniques, and on operating

the processing equipments in manufacturing polymer products.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Heat transfer in polymer systems (04 hrs)

Rubber Processing techniques – mastication, mixing, cross-linking, forming/shaping; extrusion,

calendering and moulding (06 hrs)

Plastic Processing techniques – moulding, extrusion, calendering, casting and forming

(06 hrs)

Latex processing techniques – dipping, foaming, casting, thread manufacturing (06 hrs)

Basic calculations of selected polymer processing equipment (04 hrs)


Manufacturing of Dipping products

Dry rubber compounding, moulding & testing

Applications of Moulding/Extrusion techniques

Selected References

“Rubber Processing”, White, James L, Hanser

“Principles of Polymer Processing”, Tadmor, Zenev, Wiley


Module Code CH3222 Module Title Polymer Physics


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites None


Learning Objectives

To study the fundamental molecular theories in polymer physics

To familiarize with the standard physical testing methods

To understand the mechanical behaviour of polymers using fundamental theories

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to understand the underlying principles associated with physical tests undertaken

on polymers in solid and liquid states and their relevance to polymer processing

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Deformation behaviour of polymers (06 hrs)

Rubber elasticity and viscoelasticity (04 hrs)

Polymer Rheology (04 hrs)

Fracture mechanics (04 hrs)

Determination of mechanical and rheological properties (06 hrs)


Stress-strain properties under static loads- rubber/plastic/fiber

Flow properties of plastic melts

Selected tests on deformation of polymers

Selected References

“Polymer Physics”, Gedde Ulf W., Chapman Hall, London

“The physics of polymers: Concepts for understanding their structures and behavior”,

Strobl, Gert R., Springer-Verlag, Berlin


Module

Code CH 3232 Title Bioprocess Technology GPA

Credits 2.5 Hours/

Week

Lectures 2 Pre-

requisites

Biological Science

Fundamentals Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

Understanding of growth kinetics, comparison of modes of fermenter operation and productivity

A detailed awareness of the growing field of enzyme engineering: its role in bioprocesses.

To demonstrate the interactions involved between biochemical engineering and biotechnology.

To give an introduction to fermentation kinetics.

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to obtain a fundamental knowledge on use of cells and enzymes in the

process industry.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Introduction to Biological Engineering – use of cells in production systems, range of products

(02 hrs)

Development of fermentation processes

(04 hrs) Microbial growth kinetics (06 hrs)

Fermentation systems(06 hrs)

Enzyme kinetics and use of enzymes in process industry (08 hrs)

Biohazards and Biosafety(06 hrs)


Batch fermentation

Investigation of temperature and pH on enzyme activity

Temperature effect on free fatty acid content of milk Assignment on use of enzymes in Sri Lankan Process industries

Selected References

“Biochemical Engineering: Unit Process in Fermentation”, Steel R., Heywood, London

“Disinfection, Sterilization and Preservation”, Block S.S, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia

“Biology, Principles and Applications”, Somogyi L.P., Ramaswamy H.S., Hui Y.H., Technomic

Publishing Co., USA


Module Code CH3242 Module Title Food Process Engineering


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites


Learning Objectives

- Develop a quantitative insight into food engineering operations which are not usually covered in

chemical and process engineering undergraduate course

- Developing awareness of the modern food chain – supply chain process and the various techno-

economic issues involved

- To develop a simple understanding of nutrition and dietectics

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge on common food processing and preservation techniques used

during in the production of safe and quality foods.

Students will develop an awareness of the modern food chain- supply chain process, food

legislation and the various techno economic issues involved

Students will gain a simple understanding of nutrition and dietetics

Outline Syllabus

Food Engineering operations: Introduction, Preparative operations, Preservation and shelf life,

MA Storage, Freeze drying , Thermal process operations, Size reduction, Emulsification,

Extrusion, Membrane operations, Electrical Heating methods, Irradiation, High Pressure

processing, Packaging

Future trends in Food Processing: Probiotics/ Prebiotics, Food nano biotechnology

Food Plant Operations and Supply Chain Issues

Basic principles of human nutrition: Foods and food groups, nutrient content of foods,

function of nutrients, digestion of food, metabolism, meeting energy needs, food allergies

Selected References

“Food Processing Technology-Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)”, Fellows, P.J., Woodhead

Publishers

“Food Processing and Preservation” , B Sivasankar, Prentice Hall

“Food Engineering”, Paul Singh and R. Heldman, Academic Press


Module Code CH3252 Module Title Environmental Engineering



requisites None

GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5

Learning Objectives

To impart engineering principles of solid waste, wastewater, hazardous waste and air pollution

control

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module students will be able to select environmental pollution control

systems based on engineering principles

Outline Syllabus

Lectures :

Wastewater Engineering 8 hours

Air Pollution Control 6 hours

Solid Waste Engineering 8 hours

Hazardous Waste Management 8 hours

Selected References

Management of hazardous waste: policy guidelines and code of practice Author: SUESS, Michael J.,

ed. HUISMANS, Jan W.

Composting: sanitary disposal and reclamation of organic wastes, GOTAAS, Harold B.

Wastewater treatment for pollution control, ARCEIVALA, Soli J


Module Code CH 3262 Title Renewable Energy Engineering GPA

Credits 2.5 Hours/

Week Lectures

2 Pre-requisites -

Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To gain an understanding of renewable energy systems

To develop an insight to the importance of renewable energy system design, including environmental

aspects of system design

Quantitative and qualitative analysis of Solar Energy, Wind and wave energy, Hydro Power, OTEC

and Geothermal energy systems

Learning Outcomes

Ability to analyze and evaluate alternative energy production options

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Classification of Renewable energy sources based on origin

Characterization resources and devices

Bio-energy

Wind Energy

OTEC

Energy economics of renewable energy systems

Selected References

Energy Systems and Sustainability, Godfrey Boyle, Bob Everett, Janet Ramage, 2003, OU Press, UK,

ISBN-0-19-926179-2


Module Code CH3702 Module Title Computer Aided Chemical Engineering


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites

MA3022


Learning Objective

To give knowledge required to model and simulate (dynamic and static) chemical engineering

problems in the area of energy, environmental and process technologies

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to simulate unit operations and overall chemical processes

Students will gain knowledge on simulation of flow problems using CFD tools

Outline Syllabus

This module introduces fundamentals needed to simulate unit operations and chemical

process plants

Reactor simulation is introduced using dynamic simulator Aquasim 2.1f. Experimental

specific parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis are also studied parallel with laboratory

practical classes conducted for reaction engineering.

Techniques for simulation of process plants are introduced using static simulator called Super

pro.

Basics for computational fluid dynamics will be taught. Theoretical background for finite

volume method is presented for convective and diffusion related problems.

Grid generation and strategies for selecting appropriate boundary conditions are also

discussed.

By applying computational fluid dynamics code called STAR-CD, flow problems are

simulated for simple geometries such as pipe flow, mixing tank. etc

Text Books

An Introduction to computational fluid dynamics By –H.K.Versteeg & W. Malalasekara.


Module

Code CH 3992 Title Industrial Training Non GPA

Credits 6.0 Hours/

Week Lectures -

Pre-requisites - Lab/Tutorials -

Learning Objectives

To gain through practical experience, an appreciation and understanding of the theoretical

principles learnt at the University.

To get students exposed to the industrial environment and to assist students to pick up the

knowledge related to managerial and technical functions of the organization.

Learning Outcome

After completion of undergraduate course work students will gain skills, knowledge and attitudes

needed to make an effective start in relevant profession with minimum of further training and

experience.

Outline Syllabus:

Organizational structure & management, personnel relations

Process flow sheeting

Instrumentation, plant maintenance and trouble shooting

Safety and environmental aspects

Energy efficiency and conservation

Quality control and other analytical testing

Lectures

None


Report

Daily diary

Industrial related short term projects


Year 4

Module Code CH 4152 Title Mass Transfer Operations II GPA

Credits 4.5 Hour

s/

Week

Lectures 4

Pre-requisites CH 2082 Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To instruct students on the basic understanding, calculation methods and design/procedures for

complex distillation systems, cooling towers, crystallizers, adsorbers, evaporators and dryer systems.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module the student should be able to: Make preliminary design calculations, Use

knowledge of a number of design methods, selecting the appropriate approach for a range of new

situations for unit operations listed.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Introduction

Multi-Component Distillation

Complex distillation methods

Gas-liquid contact column design

Humidification, Dehumidification, Cooling

Crystallization

Adsorption

Evaporation

Drying


Design of a scrubber/ stripper and distillation column

Multiple effect evaporator/Thin film evaporator

Drying

Crystallization

Wetted wall column

Text Book

“Chemical Engineering Volume II”, JM Coulson, JF Richardson: Pergamon Press.

Selected References

“Equilibrium Staged Separation”, PC Wanket.

“Mass Transfer Operations”, RE Treybal.

“Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, WL McCabe & JC Smith.

“Principles of Unit Operations”, AS Foust et.al.


Module Code CH 4202 Title Comprehensive Design Project GPA

Credits 8.0 Hours/

Week Lectures

None Pre-requisites None

Lab/Tutorials None

Learning Objectives

To enable students to learn by application the diverse nature of requirements for Design Assignments

in Chemical and Process Engineering.

To learn by practice the importance of data gathering, site visits and networking in process design.

The application of fundamental knowledge of Chemical Engineering in Process and Unit designs.

7.4.1.1.

Learning Outcome

The students will be able to appreciate comprehensiveness of design assignments in Chemical

Engineering and learn on skills for effective project reporting

Outline Syllabus:

A. Group Design Literature survey, Process selection and economic aspects, Process description and flow sheet, Site

selection, layouts, EIA, Safety, Mass balance calculation, Material flow sheet, Heat balance

calculation, Tabulated heat balance

B. Individual Design

Unit design, Selection, Mass balance *, Energy balance * (*if not done in A), Calculation of

dimensions of the unit, Mechanical design, selection of material, thickness calculation, internals,

supports and others, description of fabrication, Mechanical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation, Start

up – Shut down, Safety and Control, Others - Economic aspects etc.

Lectures

None


None specified


Module Code CH 4962 Title Research Project Non GPA

Credits 2 Hours/

Week Lectures

- Pre-requisites None

Lab/Tutorials

Learning Objectives

to provide practical experience related to process industry problems

to improve creativeness, communication & presentation skills and thereby to improve the quality of

students that are acceptable for stakeholders to cultivate research culture among students

Learning Outcome

The students will gain the ability to identify and handle technical problems/issues in local process

industry. They should be able to transfer knowledge effectively, to write papers in local engineering

journals and/or to present them in open forums based on research projects.

Outline Syllabus:

Collect data on the specific project that address social, industrial and environmental issues

Identify the problems and find alternative solutions

Develop experimental rigs, demonstration models and/or calculation models

Analyze the results

Lectures

None


A report/research paper

Presentation


Module Code CH 4172 Module Title Process Dynamics and Control


Lectures 3 Pre –

requisites


Learning Objectives

To introduce the concepts of process control

To teach how to mathematically model processes

To teach how to analyze processes using mathematical tools such as Laplace transforms etc

To teach dynamic response of 1st order and higher order processes. To introduce the concept of

designing simple loop feedback control systems

To teach how to analyze the stability of a control system

To teach how to feedback controllers

To teach special process control techniques

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, a student should be able to:

1. Understand and discuss the importance of process control in process operation

and the role of process control engineers

2. Recognize and fit various simple empirical models that are used for designingControllers.

3. Analyze linear dynamical systems using mathematical tools such as Laplace transforms etc

4. Design and tune feedback controllers on real systems.

5. Analyze stability and performance of feedback loops using Laplace and frequencydomain

techniques.

6. Understand and design basic control strategies.

Outline Syllabus

Design of single- Loop Feed Back Control systems

Mathematical tools for control systems analysis

Additional control techniques

Modelling and simulation of Process Control System

Instrumentation Symbols and Labels

Sensors, Transmitters, and Control Values

First order and higher order dynamic systems

Basic components of control systems

Selected References

An introduction to Theory & Practice, George Stephanopubs,ISBN:81-203-0665-1


Module Code CH4272 Module Title Design and Characterization of Polymer Products


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites None


Learning Objectives

To develop the knowledge on design concepts and utilize these concepts in designing of rubber and

plastic products To offer the knowledge in qualitative and quantitative analysis of polymeric materials and products

Learning Outcomes

Student will gain knowledge on

Designing and assembling of commodity and Engineering polymer Products

Structure -property relationship of polymers

Basic theory and experimental background of characterization of polymeric materials with

regard to various properties

Outline Syllabus

Basic design concepts (02 hours)

Design with rubbers (06 hours)

Design with plastics (06 hours)

Solution, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of polymers and determination of the properties

(06 hours)

Characterization of polymer morphology (02 hours)

Surface Characterization (01 hours)

Analysis of Polymers by chromatographic and spectroscopic methods (03 hours)

Determination of processing characteristics (02 hours)

Recommended Texts:

“Introduction to Polymers”, Young RJ and Lovell PA: Chapman & Hall.

“Polymer Characterization, Physical Techniques”, Campbell D and White JR, Chapman & Hall

“Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials”, Cowie JMG, Blackie

Academic & Professional

“The Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials”, Ian M. Campbell


Module Code CH 4282 Module Title Hygienic Plant Design


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites


Learning Objectives

To give an understanding of the concepts of hygienic plant design

To develop an insight to hygienic equipment design, including designing for cleaning in place

Developing awareness of good hygiene practices, including personal hygiene and pest control

To gain knowledge on various types of quality systems and methods of certifying hygienic design as

applicable for the food industry

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain knowledge to design plant and equipment which is in agreement with standards and

guidelines for hygienic design. They will also gain the ability to apply hygienic standards in operations

and maintenance

Outline Syllabus

Hygienic plant design:

o Sources of contamination: Physical contaminants, Chemical contaminants,

Microbiological contamination, Controlling contamination

o Plant design: The factory site; The factory building; General design issues for the

factory interiors

o Control of airborne contamination: Sources of airborne contaminants; Dust

control; Environmental air quality control; Process air control; Air disinfection

systems

Hygienic equipment design o Key criteria in hygienic design: Risk assessment in equipment design; Regulatory

requirements for hygienic equipment design;

o Equipment construction materials: Metals; Passivation of stainless steel; Plastics

and composites; Elastomers; Lubricants; Other materials

o Piping systems, seals and valves: Materials; Surfaces; Pipe couplings; Seals;

Valves; Mixproof valves

o Cleaning in place: Principles of CIP systems; Cleaning tanks; Avoiding product

contamination; Types of CIP system; Centralised/decentralised CIP systems and

automation

Hygienic Practices o Cleaning and disinfection: Principles; Cleaning chemicals; Disinfectants; Testing

disinfectants; Water quality; Sanitation programs

o Personal hygiene: Sources of contamination; Direct and indirect routes of

contamination; Controlling contamination: medical screening; Personal hygiene

practices; Hand hygiene; Training; Control of indirect contamination from people

o Pest control: insects and mites: The spread of pests; Physical control of pests;

Chemical control of pests; Biological control of pests; Threats to successful control

Verification and certification of hygienic food processing plants (8 hours) o HACCP: HACCP Steps; Identification of Potential Hazards; Identify CCP;

Establish CCP; Establish Monitoring Procedures; Establish Corrective Actions;

Record Keeping Procedures; Verification Procedures;

o Any other quality systems

Selected References “Hygiene in Food Processing”, H.L.M. Lelieveld, M.A. Mostert, J. Holah and B. White

“Food Engineering Operations”, J. G. Brennan, J.R. Butters and A.E. V. Lilly


Module Code CH4292 Module Title Sustainable Engineering



requisites

CH3252

CH3262 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5

Learning Objectives

To take into consideration the energy and resource constraints into process selection and design

To introduce the concept of ecological footprint, carbon footprint and water footprint into process

design

To inculcate the use of renewable materials and energy into process design

Learning Outcomes

A knowledge on Green technologies for energy and environmental conservation

Applicable technologies for recycling

Outline Syllabus

Biological aerobic treatment systems

Biological anaerobic treatment systems

Waste to energy conversion

Resource recovery from waste

Recycling technologies

Membrane treatment for wastewater recycling

Electrochemical treatment

Bio energy systems

Bio based feed stocks, energy fuels and materials

Bioresource based sustainable solutions

Carbon foot print, water foot print

Process / Technology selection

Text Book

“Hand book of Industrial Membrane”, Scott Keith, Elsevier Oxford

NALCO Water Treatment Handbook

“Alcohol fuels”, Shelley Minteer (eds) ISBN 978-0-8493-3944-8


Module Code CH4712 Module Title Chemical Process Design and Integration


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites

CH3122


Learning Objectives

To give fundamental knowledge required to design new phenomena based on heuristic roots ,pinch

analysis and mathematical knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to design new chemical process using systematic tools

Students will gain knowledge on simulation of process flow sheet

Outline Syllabus

This module aims to educate students with systematic approach to design chemical plants

starting with an overview of different approaches to process designing.

Conceptual designs of continuously operating chemical processes are studied. Choice of

reactor conditions and configuration are studied.

Choice of separator for heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous liquid mixtures are studied.

Recycle systems including pumping and compression are studied. Heat integration of

reactors, distillation columns, evaporators and dryers are studied in the context of overall

process design.

Role of process economics including capital investment and overhead costs are also

investigated.

Course presents knowledge to build process flow sheet in dynamic simulation software as

Hysis/Superpro and study varying process conditions

Text Books

Chemical process Design & Integration By-Robin Smith

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Module Code CH4192 Title Plant and Equipment Design II GPA

Credits 2.0 Hours/Week Lectures 1.5 Pre-

requisites

CH2052

CH2062 Lab/Tutorials 1.5

Learning Objectives

To introduce the basic types of turbo machinery used in process industries.

To introduce the basic concepts in selection of turbo machinery and pipe networking for a given

application

To develop the skills required for design heat and mass transfer equipment

Learning Outcome:

Students will gain basic knowledge on selection of pumps, compressors, blowers etc.

Students will learn how to design and/or select heat and mass exchanging equipment for

a given application

Students will be able to design pipe networks for process industry

Outline Syllabus

Lectures Design of Turbo machinery; pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers (07 hours)

Design of pipe networks (04 hours)

Design of Heat transfer equipment; heat exchangers, boilers, furnace (07 hours)

Design of Mass transfer equipment; absorption and stripping columns (04 hours)


Design of a pipe network for a given application

Laboratory test on pumps

Design of a heat exchanger using application software

Text Book

“Fluid Mechanics”, J.F.Douglas &. M.Gasiorek & J.A.Swaffired, Longman

“Fluid mechanics and machinery”, Durgaiah, D. Rama, New Age International

“Fluid mechanics for chemical engineers ”, Wilkes, James O., Prentice-Hall PTR

“Heat transfer: principles and applications”, Dutta, Binay K., Prentice-Hall of India

“Heat transfer equipment”, Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P.

“Chemical Engineering Vol. 6”, Coulson and Richardson, Pergamon press


Module Code CH4182 Module Title Safety and Loss Prevention


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisite

s

no

ne GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2

Learning Outcomes

To educate students on occupational hazards, safety aspects in chemical process plants and the

industry

To apprise students on employer obligations, employee duties and legal requirements related to

industrial safety

To provide introduction to hazard identification and quantification as applicable to process plant

Learning Outcomes


Appreciate the relationship between health and environmental hazards from work

Apply preventive and protective measures for hazard mitigation

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Introduction to occupational hazards, work, health and productivity

Toxicity and chemical safety

Fire, Flammability and Explosion

Ergonomics

Personal protective equipment

Industrial diseases

Noise and ventilation

Plant design for safety

Safety in plant operation, maintenance and modification

Identification and quantification of hazards in process plants

Legal background: Health and safety at work

Precautionary principle, responsible care and human factors in safety


Case studies

Factory visit

Measurement of work place safety and health parameters

Text Books

Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications, by Crowl,D.A.and

Louvar,J.F.,2001,(Prentice Hall PTR,New Jersey)

Loss Prevention in Process the industries, Less ,F.P.,(Butterworths,London)

Plant design for safety: a User-friendly-Approach, Trevor A.Kletz,1998(LibraryBuilding)

Selected References

“A.I.Chem.E.(USA)”Journals

“I.Chem.E.(UK)”Journals


Module Code CH4702 Module Title Process Modelling and Simulation



requisites

MA3022

CH4152 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2

Learning Objectives

To develop knowledge in basic process modeling techniques and tools and how to formulate dynamic

models based on the mechanisms that drive the systems, with special emphasis on simplifying

assumptions. Learn methods for simulating (solving) the resulting mathematical models.

Learning outcome

Students will be able to develop dynamic models applied in chemical engineering and solve

resultant differential and algebraic equations using numerical techniques. They will also learn

how to apply fundamentals of transport phenomena to develop such models.

Outline Syllabus

Matlab introduction course [08hrs]

System and model, main elements of dynamic modelling [02 hrs]

Classification of models, spatial description and mass balance [02 hrs]

Chemical reaction and reaction kinetics, modelling CSTR, PFR [04hrs ]

Energy balance for thermal systems and modelling. [04 hrs]

Momentum balance and modelling [02 hrs]

Numerical differentiation and integration. Numerical solution of ordinary

Differential equations and systems of equations. Boundary-value problems

for ordinary differential equations. [04 hrs]

Analysis of models [04 hrs]

Recommended texts:

Process Control, Modeling, Design, and Simulation by B. Wayne Bequette, Published by Prentice- Hall of

India.

Chemical engineering Dynamics, An Introduction to Modelling and Computer Simulation , J. Ingham, I, J.

Dunn, E. Heinzle, J.E. Prenosil

Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H. Scott Fogler


Module Code CH4302 Module Title Mould and Die Design for Polymer Products

Credits 2.5

Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites

CH3212


Learning Objectives

To introduce the concepts of mould and die design

To provide sufficient understanding of the basic calculations required for the mould and die design

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn how to design moulds and dies to manufacture simple polymer products.

Students will gain basic knowledge on use of software in mould design and fabrication.

Outline Syllabus

Features of moulds and dies ( 04 hrs)

Design of moulds and dies (12 hrs)

Material Selection for moulds & dies and fabrication processes (04 hrs)

Cost analysis (02 hrs)

Computer aided design and fabrication of moulds (06 hrs)


Two mould design assignments

One die design assignment-

Text Book

“How to Make Injection Molds”, Meges/Mohren, hanser Publishers, Munich Vienna New York

Selected References

“Extrusion dies for plastics and rubber : design and engineering computations – 2003”, Michaeli,

Walter


Module Code CH

4312 Title Biochemical Engineering GPA

Credits 2.5 Hours/

Week

Lectures 2 Pre-

requisites

Biological Science

Fundamentals/Biop

rocess Technology Lab/Tutorials 3/2

Learning Objectives

To demonstrate the interactions involved between engineering and biology.

Learning Outcome

Students understand applications of engineering principles in biological production systems.

Outline Syllabus

Lectures

Preparation of fermentation media (02 hrs)

Sterilization (04 hrs)

Fermenter Design, Operation and scale up (06 hrs)

Fermentation Control and Instrumentation (04 hrs)

Aeration and agitation in fermenters (04 hrs)

Bioproduct Recovery and Purification (04 hrs)

Recombinant DNA technology (06 hrs)

Practicals/Assignments Batch fermentation

Novel separation techniques in Bio-processing

Separation of enzymes

Assignment on product recovery.

Text Book “Bioprocess Engineering” Shuler M.L. and Kargi F., Pearson Education

Selected References

“Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”, Baily J.M. and Ollis D.F., McGraw Hill

“Biochemical Engineering”, Lee J.M., Prentice-Hall Inc

“Principles of Fermentation Technology”, Stan bury P. and Whitaker A., Pergamon Press


Module Code CH4322 Module Title Clean Technology



requisites

CH3252

CH4292 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5

Learning Objectives

To highlight the importance of pollution prevention over pollution control

To Integrate Environmental Concerns to product design

To impart the basics of waste audits in process industry

Learning Outcomes

Apply cleaner production techniques in the industry

Carryout a cleaner production audits

The students will learn how to incorporate environmental issues to product and process design

Appreciate the advantages of pollution prevention over pollution control

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to the Concept of Cleaner Production and Clean Technology (02 hours)

Source Reduction and Waste Minimization (04 hours)

Cleaner Production Assessment (04 hours)

Energy Efficiency Improvements (04 hours)

Process integrated solutions for waste avoidance (06 hours)

Eco Design (02 hours)

Life Cycle Assessment (02 hours)

Clean Technology Case Studies (02 hours)

Text Books:

Environmental life cycle assessment of products, guide LCA, R. Heijungs ed. Clean technology and the

environment, Kirkwood, R.C. ed. Longley, A.J. ed.

Selected References

A.I. Chem. E. (USA) Journals ; Chem. E. (UK) Journals

Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries

Journal of cleaner Production


Module Code CH4722 Module Title Total Environmental Quality Management


Lectures 2 Pre –

requisites none


Learning Objectives

To provide a historical perspective of Environmental Management and its relation to industrialization

To educate students on global direction in Environmental Management

Learning Outcomes


Understand the concept of Environmental Management

Carryout an Environmental Impact Assessment

Outline Syllabus

Lectures History of Environmental Management

Development of Quality Management

Environmental Impact Assessment Principles and Process

Inherent Environmental Friendliness concept

Identification and Quantification of Environmental Impacts

Dispersion and Distribution of Pollutants in the Environment

Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14000

Greening of the supply chain, Eco efficiency, Factor 4/10, Triple Bottom Line,

Good Manufacturing practices, Product stewardship

International Protocols related to Global Environmental Problems

Basics of Environmental Accounting

Practicals / Assignments

Mini EIA of a prescribed project

Literature review of environmental policies

Selected References

Wood, C. (2002). Environmental Impact Assessment: a Comparative Review , Harlow: Prentice Hall

Therivel, R. and Partidário, M.R. (1996). The Practice of Strategic Environmental Assessment.

London: Earthscan

Glasson, J. Therivel, R. and Chadwick, A. (1999). Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment

London: Spon Press

CEA Library – Sri Lankan submissions of EIA Reports

Loss Prevention in Process the industries, Less ,F.P.,(Butterworths,London)


8. Other Useful Information

8.1. Getting Help and Advice

A professional full time counsellor is employed by the University to provide professional

counselling to the students who require special attention.

Career guidance unit of the UOM plays an important role in developing University Industry links

and provide necessary guidance for the students to select their future career.

In order to address common student problems, the faculty of engineering has further appointed a

Staff-Student Liaison Committee at faculty level which has representatives comprising senior

academic staff members of the faculty and nominees from respective student groups. The

department Staff-student liaison committee helps to solve issues related to academic work, facilities

etc.

The office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies provides guidelines, performance criteria and

registration procedures to students. The student performance records are also available at this office

for their perusal, giving the opportunity for the students to plan the academic activities accordingly.

The DCPE staff was reported as one of the friendliest in the faculty (SWOT analysis report, IRQUE

reviewers report). This encourages the students to approach the staff members about their problems

to discuss at personal level.

The DCPE has appointed and level coordinators for each level to guide the students on subject

selection and other academic issues related to each level. The Department has also appointed

Advisors for each student to provide guidance and necessary counselling on academic and personal

problems during their stay at the University.

The students are given a course outline at the beginning of each semester for each subject. This

gives the course objective, the learning outcome, subject coordinator, lecturers, module content,

evaluation criteria and a list of references

The students are strongly encouraged to discuss the subject matter with respective subject

coordinator or the lecturers.

8.2. Ongoing Departmental Events

- Conducting “Katha Baha” programme ( to share the knowledge and experience of

professionals)

- “Welcome” new engineering students to Chemical & Process Eng. discipline– to cultivate

interaction with seniors

- Participating in Orientation Programme- to freshers, Faculty of Engineering

- Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) meeting

- Environmental Activities and school interaction programs.


8.3. The Chemical & Process Engineering Society

8.3.1. Chemical Engineering Society

The Chemical Engineering Society was formed in 1993 with the objective of

increasing Chemical Engineering awareness in the country and hence to promote

more collaborative work with local industries. This Society has been registered as a

specially authorized society under Societies Ordinance on 22nd September 1995

(Reg. S. 4822). Its membership consists of 259 members including present and past

chemical engineering students and those who are employed at local and

international institutions and industries. It publishes the biannual magazine

"Chemunique" which has a wide circulation.

The main objectives of the Society are:

To provide opportunities for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and experience

primarily among professionals of Chemical and Process Engineering and also, among the

industrialists, the public and society at large.

To promote the rational and economic development of Chemical Engineering science and

technology in the country so as to ensure the best interests of the community as a whole.

To encourage research, development and training in Chemical and Process Engineering.

To promote among its members high standards of technical proficiency, professional

expertise and professional ethics so as to enhance in turn the profession of Chemical and

Process Engineering.

To collaborate with other organizations: national and international, in activities relating to

furtherance of the ChES objectives.

8.3.2. Chemical Engineering Student Society (ChESS) at UoM

The Chemical Engineering Student Society was formed in year 2004. It is dedicated to building a

responsibility among undergraduates to integrate social concerns into their academic lives. Through

a variety of interdisciplinary activities, focusing on leadership development and interactive learning,

ChESS at UoM will strive to work together with industrial, social and student communities.

Objectives

Enhancing the involvement of the Chemical and Process Engineering students in industry

related activities and projects.

Improving the interaction with the society through socially beneficial activities.

Sharing knowledge with school children through interactive activities and projects.

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