CME8110 : Chemical Engineering Knowledge (Industry)
- Offered for Year: 2023/24
- Module Leader(s): Dr Wenting Hu
- Lecturer: Professor Kamelia Boodhoo
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 25 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 25 |
| ECTS Credits: | 25.0 |
Aims
To acquire detailed knowledge of a processing system and its underlying science and technology To develop an integrated approach to chemical engineering
To apply chemical engineering principles to industrial scale processing equipment
By completing this module you will demonstrate the broadening and deepening of your chemical engineering knowledge that has occurred as a result of the year that you spent in industry
Outline Of Syllabus
Chemical and Process Technology of commercial production processes.
Process safety in an operational environment.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placement/Study Abroad | Employer-based learning | 1 | 335:00 | 335:00 | Technical knowledge and skills development |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:30 | 5:00 | Academic supervisor sessions |
| Placement/Study Abroad | DL on Placement | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Preparation and completion of Skills and Knowledge Acquired report. |
| Placement/Study Abroad | DL on Placement | 1 | 140:00 | 140:00 | Independent study to reinforce understanding of technology underlying chemical process. |
| Total | 500:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The high proportion of fieldwork and private study reflects the fact that the majority of the learning on this module will be as a result of the student working in industry. Students learn about the chemical process they are working on during a working day (8 hours). Private study will provide them with understanding of the technology underlying the process.
The tutorials refer to time spent with the academic tutors when they visit the students at the company where they are working or during online consultation meetings.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 2 | M | 25 | Assessment completed by Industrial Supervisor; set Semester 2, week 14 |
| Report | 2 | M | 75 | Skills and knowledge acquired report; set Semester 2, week 14. Max 60 pages of A4 at 300 words per page plus appendices. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The knowledge acquired report is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate the broadening and deepening of their chemical engineering knowledge. It is written in the style of a textbook and contains an account of the entire processing system that the student has been working on and the underlying process technology. The diaries that the students keep during their year in industry as part of the module CME3041 provide supporting evidence for the report.
The supervisor’s assessment is a questionnaire completed by the industrial supervisor at the end of the student placement. It asks about the student's technical and practical ability, their management skills, ability to work with others and their ability to communicate. Supporting evidence for the questionnaire is provided by the company appraisal.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME8110's Timetable