PAPER AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (PCE-Engineering and Applied Science)

403/503 Heat Transfer (3)

Continued study of unit operations with emphasis on heat transfer. Study of steady and unsteady conduction, and laminar, turbulent, boiling, and condensing convective heat transfer. Radiation heat transfer, heat exchangers, evaporators, and transfer units. rerequisite: grade of C- or better in PCE/MME 313, PCE/MME 314, MTH 245.

405/505 Industrial Environmental Control (3)

Survey of environmental issues facing pulp and paper industry and how the industry addresses these issues. In-plant pollution abatement alternatives discussed as well as external treatment. Computer-based modeling applications introduced and applied to problems. Design considerations involved in selecting among alternative pollution control strategies are presented and applied to examples. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in PCE 204 and PCE/MME 313. Co-requisite PCE 311.

412/512 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3)

Advanced thermodynamics with emphasis in phase and chemical equilibrium. Thermodynamic relations and applications. Properties of ideal and non-ideal one-component and multi-component systems. Ideal and non-ideal phase equilibria. Phase diagrams. Design of equilibrium flash separators. Phase equilibria using equation of state. Chemical equilibrium. Optimum conditions for feasible reaction equilibria. Prerequisite: PCE/MME 314 or permission of instructor.

414/514 Mass Transfer (3)

Continued study of unit operations, with emphasis on mass transfer and special problems. Steady and unsteady diffusion, convective mass transfer, absorption, scrubbing, and stripping. Humidification, psychometry, and drying. Multiple effect evaporators, cooling towers, packed towers, distillation. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in PCE 403 and PCE/MME 341.

415/515 Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design (3)

Chemical Kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, kinetic theories, mechanism and modeling, reactor design, design of multiple reactions; temperature and pressure effects. Non-ideal reactors, survey of catalytic and biochemical reaction systems. Prerequisite: For PCE 415- PCE 204, PCE/MME313, 314, MTH 245.

416/516 Biochemical Engineering (3)

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts concerning biochemical kinetics and bioreactors. In particular, this course will focus on enzymatic reactions and fermentations using genetically engineered organisms. Biochemical topics include overviews of cell structure, enzyme kinetics and cell growth kinetics. Engineering topics include: immobilization, fermentor design and sterilization processes. Prerequisites: PCE204, MTH245, CHM 332 or by permission of instructor.

417/517 Biomedical Engineering (3)

This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts in biomedical engineering with a special focus on chemical engineering applications. In particular, this course will focus on transport phenomena in biological systems, pharmacokinetics and tissue engineering. Engineering topics will also include discussions concerning the design of equipment and materials for, dialysis, oxygenation, artificial organs, and tissue engineering. Prerequisites: MTH245, PCE 204, 414 or permission of instructor.

425/525 Surface and Colloid Science of Papermaking (3)

Covers basic concepts associated with papermaking process and properties of paper. Includes descriptions of basic colloid properties of fibers, fines, and other papermaking materials. Prerequisite: CHM 252 or grade of C- or better in CHM 231 or CHM 251.

441/541 Pollution Prevention in Environmental Management (3)

Provides understanding of how corporations respond to governmental regulation by setting up environmental management systems which employ the principles of pollution prevention. Engineering concepts such as material balances, energy balances, risk assessment, and life cycle assessment have impacted new process designs. In this course a basis for evolution and maturation of pollution prevention as a fundamental methodology to ensure compliance and economic sustainability of industrial processes will be provided. The understanding of the concepts of pollution will be demonstrated by participation in a class project sponsored by industry at one of their facilities. Prerequisites: PCE 204; and junior standing. Corequisites: PCE/MME 341.

442/542 Air Pollution Control (3)

This course is an introduction to the formation and control of air pollutants, engineering theories and principles pertaining to the design of air pollution control operations, and environmental legislation pertaining to air. Solutions to environmental problems will be investigated, considering technical, economical and ethical aspects of engineering. Prerequisite: PCE 204, PCE/MME 313, 314, and 341 or permission of the instructor.

450/550 Special Topics (1-5; maximum 20)

461/561 Coating Technology (3)

Methods used in coating paper and properties of coating formulation. Prerequisites: PCE 202, PCE/MME 313.

473/573 Chemical Process Design (3)

This is a project-based course in which chemical engineering technology, process simulation, and economic analyses are used to design chemical processes. The technical and economic aspects of equipment selection and design and alternative methods of operation will be covered. Prerequisite: PCE/MME 341; PCE/MME 314; PCE/MME 313; and PCE 403.

482/582 Process Control (3)

Study of system dynamics and control schemes used for continuous processes. Block diagrams, steady-state and dynamic response, Laplace transforms, computer simulations and closed loop control. Stability, tuning, and controller synthesis. Prerequisite: grade of C- or better in PCE/MME 313, 314, and MTH 245.

600 Graduate Seminar (1; maximum 6)

Required of all graduate students in residence. Student preparation and presentation of lectures on scientific and engineering topics related to thesis research areas. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

604 Process Analysis (3)

Study of the methods used in carrying out material and energy balance calculations with special emphasis on computer simulation techniques.

611 Transport Phenomena in Engineering (3)

Principles and mechanism of heat, mass and momentum transport. Development of generalized transport equations; macroscopic and microscopic balances; simultaneous heat and mass transfer. Analogy of mass, heat and momentum transfer. Prerequisites: PCE 403, 414 (or equivalent) and graduate standing or instructor approval.

612 Chemical Engineering Analysis (3)

Analytical considerations involving the construction and solutions of mathematical models of heat and mass transfer diffusion and convection, mass and energy balance, and simultaneous mass and heat transfer mechanisms relevant to catalysis and chemical reactor design. The analytical methods will cover the modeling of unsteady state engineering problems. Prerequisites: PCE 403, 414, 415 (or equivalent) and graduate standing or permission of instructor.

613 Fluid Mechanics (3)

Introduction to unit operations as applied to paper industry with emphasis on fluid mechanics. Designed for graduate student with non-engineering background. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

620 Papermaking (1-4)

Study of papermaking process with emphasis on chemical and engineering principles involved. Students expected to study pertinent technical literature in addition to completing class assignments. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of chair.

621 Paper Physics (3)

Study of the fundamental factors that govern the physical, mechanical, transport, and optical properties of paper. Explore how materials, the papermaking process, and converting impact the performance of paper. Prerequisites: PCE 620 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.

630 Pulping (1-4)

Study of mechanical and chemical pulping processes with emphasis on chemical and engineering principles involved. Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of chair.

690 Graduate Research (1-12)

Prerequisite: graduate standing and permission of chair.

700 Research for Master’s Thesis (1-16)

710 Industrial Practicum (1-12)

Analysis and solution of an industrial problem.