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Name of Course
Course Code
EKB3013
Department
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Credit Value :
Credit Hours : 3
Contact hours: 4
Semester 4 Year 2
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The subject is very essential for chemical engineering students because it provides an overview of
chemical process industries. Knowledge on processing of important resources such as petroleum,
gas and palm oil are emphasized. In addition, topics on utilities and current issues related to the
industrial processes would also be discussed.
Synopsis
This course begins with the basics of chemical processing and helps the student identify various
segments common to many chemical industries including utilities. It elaborates the industrial
processes used in the production of fuels, major inorganic and organic chemicals, including their
effect on safety, health and environmental aspects and also discusses their uses, properties, further
processing and economic aspects. The role of green chemistry and technology for the development
of sustainable industrial chemical processes will also be discussed.
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
CLO1: Explain the basics of chemical process industries and identify the various segments
common to many chemical industries including utilities (C1,C2)
CLO2: Explain and analyse the processes for the production of industrial gases and inorganic
chemicals. such as sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, chlorine and caustic soda, including
safety health, environmental and economic aspects (C1,C2,C4)
CLO3: Explain and analyze the processes for the production of paper, petroleum refining,
Petrochemicals, vegetable oils, oleochemicals, biodiesel, polymers and rubber, including
safety health, environmental and economic aspects (C1,C3,C5,A2)
CLO4: Explain and apply the processes for the production of biotechnology products,
processed foods and pharmaceuticals, including safety health, environmental and
economic aspects (C1,C3,C5,A2).
Transferable Skills
Research and Presentation Skills, Synthesis and Analytical Skills.
Delivery and Assessment
Methods :
Delivery Method
Lectures and Tutorials
Assessment Distribution
Assessment
Tests, Group Presentations and Final
Examination.
Type
Summative
Formative
Assessment
Number
%Each
%Total
Final Examination
50
Tests
15
30
Group Presentations
10
20
Total
100
Attendance
The students should adhere to the rules of attendance as stated in the University Academic
Regulation:1. Student must attend not less than 80% of lecture hours as required for the subject
2. The student will be prohibited from attending the examination upon failure to comply with the
above requirement.
DO ASK questions if you have difficulties but NEVER COPY! Please note PLAGIARISM is a
very serious offence
Main Text Books Supporting
the Course
1. G T Austin, Shreves Chemical Process Industries, 5th edition, McGraw - Hill, 1984.
Additional References
Supporting the Course
Week
Course Content
Lecture (L)
Tutorial (T)
W1 & W2
W3 & W4
W5 & W6
Lab (L)
Independent Study
14
14
14
Test 1
W7 & W8
14
W9 & W10
CO3
Production
processes
for
various
Petrochemicals: base chemicals and intermediates
CO4 Fermentation industry: Classification of Microbial
products, primary and secondary metabolites, Overview
of Microbial routes for the production of organic acids,
solvents, enzymes, polysaccharides and lipids,
Production process for ethanol & enzymes
14
14
Test 2
CO3 Vegetable Oils (Basic Oleochemicals): Palm
Oil, Palm kernel Oil: CPO, RBDPO, Olein, Stearin,
PKO extraction, Fatty acids and Glycerine
CO4 Pharmaceutical Industries: Synthetic Drugs
production processes, Overview of Bio pharmaceuticals,
viz., Antibiotics, Vaccines, rDNA products, products of
Lecture (L)
Face To Face
(Hours)
28
2.
Tutorials
28
14
Lab
4.
Assignments
Test 1 & 2
Presentation
7.
Final Examination
10
8.
Total
64
66
Total SLT
130
Required SLT
120
3.25
No.
1.
Tutorial
28
Practical
0
Others
6
PEO2
PEO3
PEO4
Cognitive (C)
C1
C2
CLO1: Explain the basics of chemical process industries and identify the various segments
common to many chemical industries including utilities
CLO2: Explain and analyse the processes for the production of industrial gases and inorganic
chemicals. such as sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, chlorine and caustic soda, including safety
health, environmental and economic aspects
CLO3: Explain and analyze the processes for the production of paper, petroleum refining,
petrochemicals vegetable oils oleochemicals, biodiesel, polymers and rubber, including safety
health, environmental and economic aspects
CLO4: Explain and apply the processes for the production of biotechnology products,
processed foods and pharmaceuticals, including safety health, environmental and economic
aspects
Cognitive
C1 Knowledge
C2 Comprehension
C3 Application
C4 Analysis
C5 Synthesize
C6 Evaluation
Psychomotor
P1 Perception
P2 Set
P3 Guided Response
P4 Mechanism
P5 Complex Overt response
P6 Adaptation
P7 Origination
C3
C4
Psychomotor
C5
C6
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Affective
P6
P7
A1
A2
Affective
A1 Receiving Phenomena
A2 Responding Phenomena
A3 - Valuing
A4 Organizing Value
A5 Internalizing Value
A3
A4
A5
Final Exam
Group Presentation 1
CLO 1
CLO 2
Group Presentation 2
Test 1
Test 2
CLO 3
CLO 4
Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:
Explain the basics of chemical process industries and
identify the various segments common to many
chemical industries including utilities
Explain and analyze the processes for the production
of industrial gases and inorganic chemicals. such as
sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, chlorine and caustic
soda, including safety, health, environmental and
economic aspects
Explain and analyze the processes for the production
of paper, petroleum refining, petrochemicals, vegetable
oils, oleochemicals, biodiesel, polymers and rubber,
including safety, health, environmental and economic
aspects
Explain and apply the processes for the production of
biotechnology products,
processed foods and
pharmaceuticals,
including safety, health,
environmental and economic aspects
PLO2
PLO3
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
PLO7
PLO8
PLO9
PLO10
PLO11
PLO12
Delivery
Methods
Assessment
Methods
Lecture and
Tutorials
Group
Presentation
and Final
Exam
Lecture and
Tutorials
Group
Presentation,
Test and
Final Exam
Lecture and
Tutorials
Group
Presentation,
Test and
Final Exam
Lecture and
Tutorials
Group
Presentation
and Final
Exam
Graduates successfully pursue practice of chemical engineering in various industries and attain high level of technical
expertise in solving complex engineering problems to meet the needs of the society;
PEO 2
Graduates communicate very effectively, demonstrate leadership skills among multidisciplinary teams and exhibit high
degree of professionalism and ethics;
PEO 3
Graduates provide solutions, design and operate sustainable engineering systems which are appropriate in a global,
economic, ethical, cultural and social context with adequate concern to safety, health and environment;
PEO 4
Graduates advance their professional skills through continuing education in chemical engineering and related emerging
fields, use modern tools and possess entrepreneurship skills.
Programme Learning Outcome (PLO) Statements: At the end of the learning process, students are expected to be able to:
ATTITU
SKILLS
KNOWLEDGE
PLO STATEMENTS
PLO 1
Engineering Knowledge Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems;
PLO 2
Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;
PLO 3
Design / Development of Solutions Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal and environmental considerations;
PLO 4
Investigation Conduct investigation into complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;
PLO 5
The Engineer and Society Apply reasoning by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice;
PLO 6
Environment & Sustainability Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development;
PLO 7
Project Management & Finance Apply management and economic principles to manage engineering projects, and
develop new projects as a technical entrepreneur in multi-disciplinary environments;
PLO 8
Individual & Team Work Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings;
PLO 9
Communication Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;
PLO 10
Modern Tool Usage Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools,
including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations;
PLO 11
Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms in engineering practice;
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PLO 12
Life-Long Learning Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning in the broadest context of technological changes and advances including those in multi-disciplinary work
environments.