CME3040 : Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
CME3040 : Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Maria Vicevic
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Evangelos Papaioannou
- Lecturer: Dr Wenting Hu, Dr Shayan Seyedin
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 5 |
| ECTS Credits: | 3.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module allows students to study important chemical engineering principles in the laboratory. The experiments demonstrate important concepts covered in Chemical Engineering theory.
Outline Of Syllabus
Students will complete and write reports on experiments related to the following areas: Transfer Processes, Control, Reactor Engineering, Separation Processes, Thermodynamics, Renewable Energy, Environment Pollutant Treatment and Analysis and Heat Exchangers.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to formulate and analyse complex problems by evaluating experimental data to reach substantiated conclusions (C1, C2). They will also be able to apply comprehensive knowledge of mathematics and engineering principles to the solution of these problems, including (but not limited to): principles and theories underlying process heat transfer, the concepts used to construct a plant measurement and control system, the principles underlying the design of drying processes, the measurement of equilibrium data and the differences in performance between reactors (C1). In addition, they will be able to work with information that may be uncertain or incomplete, discussing the limitations of the employed techniques by using engineering judgment and error analysis (C2).
Intended Skill Outcomes
By the end of this module, students will be able to use of practical laboratory skills to investigate complex problems (C12). Students will also be able to choose and assess available literature and other sources of information to solve multi-layered problems (C4). They will also be able to safely conduct experiments by identifying, assessing and managing the risks associated with the experiment beforehand (risk assessment forms and/or COSHH forms are pre-requisites prior to practical sessions) (C9). Students will also be able to calculate the errors associated with experimental measurements. Through study of this module, the students will enhance their general transferable skills in problem solving.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 38:00 | 38:00 | Preparation and production of laboratory reports |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Introduction Session |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Feedback from the first report |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Chemical Engineering Labs |
| Total | 50:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
A lab handbook is issued to each student. This contains an explanation of the concepts underlying each experiment and a description of how to perform the experiment. During the semester each group (of 2-3 students) will complete 3 assignments (lab report(s) or equivalent).
Private study time is given for completing assignments and for studying the handbook in preparation for the next experiment. The practical time allows the students time to understand how to operate the experiments and measure good quality data. Demonstrators discuss the concepts and theories underlying the experiments with the students during the practical sessions.
Introduction and Feedback sessions are designed to inform and prepare the students on the requirements of their assignments respectively. Feedback session in particular is related to the specific feedback to formative (first) assignment.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 50 | Practical lab report (combined total of report 1 and 2 should have a maximum 5 pages). |
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | 50 | Practical lab report (combined total of report 1 and 2 should have a maximum 5 pages). |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/lab report | 2 | M | First lab report. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment is used to measure the understanding and the acquired practical ability students gain in understanding and carrying out experiments.
During the semester each group (of 2-3 students) will complete 3 practical labs. After performing each experiment, the students will write up a report (or equivalent) and will be assessed. The first assignment will be formative and detailed feedback will be provided to students so that they know what is expected of them. Students are required to submit the first assignment, and to achieve a pass mark of 40% for second and third assignment to pass this module.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME3040's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CME3040's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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