EXT8009 : Process Science and Engineering
EXT8009 : Process Science and Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| 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
To acquire and demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of water chemistry, physics, microbiology and chemical engineering as applied to the treatment of water and wastewater.
Outline Of Syllabus
Aqueous chemistry: moles and equivalents, kinetics and equilibria including the concepts of pH, solubility and alkalinity.
Fundamental process engineering: mass balance, mass transfer and elementary chemical reactor theory.
Fluid physics: flow, pressure and energy relationships for water flowing through pipes and porous media.
Introductory cell biology: basic microbiology and biochemistry relating to water and wastewater processes.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student should be able to:-
1.Understand the underlying basic biological, physical and chemical science principles and governing equations applicable to water and wastewater
2.Understand the relevant fundamental chemical engineering principles as applied to the processing of water and wastewater
Intended Skill Outcomes
N/A
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 150 | 1 | M | 100 | Multiple choice examination. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EXT8009's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EXT8009's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Cranfield University Module code I-WSC-A1093
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