EPN-V2

KJTS2100 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kjemiteknikk
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The course provides knowledge of fundamental principles and simple calculations of common unit operations and apparatus in chemical engineering. Topics include fluid mechanics and hydrodynamics with process equipment such as flow meters, valves, pumps and compressors, heat transfer with process equipment such as multi tube and plate heat exchangers, and mass and energy transfer in chemical engineering unit operations.

Recommended preliminary courses

The course builds on MEK1000 Mathematics 1000, KJPE1300 General Chemistry and KJM1500 Physical Chemistry.

Required preliminary courses

Produkt og presentasjon vurderes av to interne sensorer. Ekstern sensur brukes jevnlig.

Learning outcomes

Opptak til emnet kan gis til studenter med "Generell studiekompetanse".

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, compulsory exercises and laboratory assignments with reports. Individual work during exercises, group work (2-4 students per group), in connection with laboratory work and report writing.

Course requirements

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • 1 day laboratory course with 1;written assignments (groups of 2-4 students, 3-7 pages)
  • a total of 7 compulsory assignments (2-4 hours per assignment)

Assessment

Individual written exam under supervision, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, oral examination may be used instead of written. If oral exams are used for resit and rescheduled exams, the exam result cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

20 A4 pages with self-written notes.A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator's internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.