KJTS2100 Introduction to Chemical Engineering Course description

Students must be registered in the third year and have completed at least 100 credits from the first and second years by the 1st of October before they are assigned a topic for their bachelor's thesis.

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

Approved laboratory course in KJPE1300 General Chemistry, KJFP1400 Organic Chemistry and KJM1500 Physical Chemistry, or corresponding qualifications.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining how mass and energy balances are balanced in a stationary system
• using the first and second laws of thermodynamics together with mass balances and equilibrium calculations to find the equilibrium composition of a reactor
• setting up and solving an equation system of mass and energy balances for a stationary process with reaction, separation, and recirculation
• performing quantitative calculations of mass and energy balances of stationary chemical processes
• performing simple simulations of mass and energy balances of stationary chemical processes
• dimensioning the heat transfer area of a heat exchanger
• calculating the heat/cooling effect and energy consumption of a heat pump or cooling unit
• using energy and mass balances to perform stationary calculations of turbines, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, split systems, mixers, heat pumps, cooling units and reactors.

Skills

The student is capable of:

• performing simple calculations to estimate the energy consumption of different processes using equipment like pumps and compressors
• performing calculations of different types of heat exchangers, both for operational values such as the consumption of cooling/heating agent and for design as size
• independently performing simple tasks with heat exchangers and distilling columns in the laboratory
• handling chemicals, material safety data sheets, assessments and laboratory safety.

General competence

The student:

• is capable of reading and interpreting scientific texts and diagrams in the chemical engineering discipline (both in English and Norwegian)
• is capable of exercising practical discretion and of performing simple calculations.
• is capable of explaining the operational principles behind typical equipment and apparatuses in a common chemical processing plant
• is capable of communicating chemical engineering results orally and in writing

Assessment of the group bachelor's thesis (2-4 students) will be based on the project execution, the report, oral presentation and a poster in English:

- Part 1: The project execution and oral presentation account for 40% of the final grade. This part is assessed based on the ability to plan, progress, take initiative, demonstrate practical skills (where relevant), show sound judgement, work independently and collaborate effectively. This part of the assessment cannot be appealed.

- Part 2: The report (20-50 pages, maximum 50 pages) and the poster account for 60% of the grade and are assessed based on academic quality, clarity, structure, language and academic references.

Both parts of the exam must be awarded an E or better in order for the student to pass the course. In the case of a grade appeal, only Part 2, the report and poster, is subject to appeal.

It is possible for students to receive individual grades for Part 1 and Part 2.

All.

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal examiners. External examiners are used regularly.

Viola H. Lobert

The course is based on the first and second years of study in the study program.