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Description of Graduate Courses
400(G). PROCESS SIMULATION. (3, 0, 3). Practice in mathematical
modeling and computer simulation of chemical process systems. Emphasis on
solutions of differential equations as well as optimization. Preparation and
execution of computer programs on digital computers. Fa. Prereq: ENGR 310,
MATH 350, Senior standing.
402(G). CORROSION ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). This course is designed to
cover all important aspects of corrosion engineering and corrosion science,
including corrosion principles of 8 forms of corrosion, noble metals,
“exotic" metals, non-metallics, coatings, mechanical properties, corrosion
testing, and modern corrosion theory. Prereq: Permission of the instructor.
405(G). PROCESS HEAT TRANSFER. (3, 0, 3). Fundamental theories of
conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfers, design and rating of
heat transfer equipment including shell-and-tube heat exchangers, air
coolers, and direct-fired heaters. Fa. Prereq: CHEE 302, ENGR 210, 305; MATH
350.
408(G). COMPUTER-AIDED PROCESS DESIGN. (3, 0, 3). Process and plant
design, optimization, cost estimation and economic analysis for chemical
process industries. Studies include theories, industrial practices and
computer-aided design technology. Students are required to make a technical
presentation of their work. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 401, 407, 420.
413(G). PROCESS CONTROL IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. (2, 3, 3). Process
instrumentation, process dynamic models, Laplace transform analysis of
feedback and feed forward control systems. Frequency response methods,
computer simulation of process control systems. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 302, 405;
ENGR 310; MATH 350.
415(G). PETROCHEMICAL AND HYDROCARBON PROCESSING. (2, 3, 3). Unit
processes in petroleum refining and production of petrochemicals, polymers
and related products. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 401, CHEM 231.
416(G). BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). Chemical engineering
principles will be used with biology and chemistry to mathematically
describe and model various processes in the human body. The computer will be
used as a tool for the modeling. Sp. or Su. Prereq: Permission of the
instructor.
417(G). POLYMER ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). Introduction to the structure
and physical properties of polymers and their relationships to processing.
Includes laboratory demonstrations. Sp. Prereq: CHEE 317.
418(G). INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT. (3, 0, 3). Design and modeling of
chemical and biochemical processes for industrial waste treatments, as an
integrated part of plant design. Studies of air and water pollution
controls, industrial solid waste disposal, and recent environmental
protection regulations are included. Prereq: Permission of instructor.
420(G). CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). Kinetic behavior of
chemical processes, determination and prediction of specific reaction rate
and order, catalysis, relationships between chemical and physical variables
in heterogeneous systems as these influence the design of chemical reactors.
Fa. Prereq: CHEE 310, CHEM 302.
427(G). ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3, 0, 3). Covers
the structure-property-process-performance relationship in advanced
materials. Major emphasis on structure of advanced materials, physical basis
of modulus, phase transformations, alloy design, advanced metallics,
advanced polymers and composites. Prereq: CHEE 317.
501. TRANSPORT PHENOMENA. (3, 0, 3). A comprehensive analysis of the
physical laws which govern the transport of momentum, energy, and mass. The
mathematical model is developed on the basis of the general case. Special
cases, including the steady state, are treated only as ramifications of the
general case. Problems illustrate practical applications of the models and
methods developed.
502. ADVANCED CORROSION ENGINEERING. (3, 0, 3). This course is
designed to cover all important aspects of corrosion in the oilfield.
Emphasis will be placed on corrosion related to well completion, production,
and transportation. Specific areas include carbon and alloy steels,
elastomers, coatings, inhibitors, methods of corrosion monitoring, and phase
behavior aspects of deep, hot wells. Prereq: Permission of the instructor.
503. HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER. (3, 0, 3). Theories and engineering
applications of heat and mass transfer are presented. Design equations and
data for process and equipment designs are discussed. Applications in energy
conservation, fuel combustion, pollution monitoring and control are included
in presentation.
510. ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS I. (3, 0, 3). The theoretical background
of phase behavior and phase equilibrium for pure components and mixtures
will be addressed. Various models which help describe PVT behavior on a
molecular level will be discussed.
512. ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS II. (3, 0, 3). Phase equilibrium of
mixtures at high pressures will be studied and modeled on the computer. Some
emphasis will also be given to chemical reactions.
514. GRADUATE SEMINAR. (1, 0, 1). Technical presentations by guests
and graduate students. Discussion and interchange of ideas.
515. ADVANCED HYDROCARBON PROCESSING. (3, 0, 3). Advanced unit
operations and stage separations as applied in the processing of petroleum
and hydrocarbon liquids and gases. Prereq: Permission of the instructor.
520. ADVANCED REACTOR DESIGN. (3, 0, 3). Application of advanced
concepts to the design of reactors. Prereq: CHEE 420.
530. HIGH PRESSURE PHASE EQUILIBRIUM. (3, 0, 3). Application of
relationships for high pressure equilibrium. Computer usage required.
535. MULTIPHASE FLOW IN PIPES. (3, 0, 3). Mathematical and computer
approach to analysis of multiphase fluid flow in pipes and flow through
restrictions.
541. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF POLYMERS. (3, 0, 3). Characterization and
applications of the physical properties of polymeric materials. Includes
thermal, flow, mechanical, electrical, optical and environmental properties.
597. SPECIAL TOPICS. (1-3).
599. THESIS RESEARCH AND THESIS. (1-6). Grades: S, U, W.
899. EXAMINATIONS ONLY. (3). Required of all graduate students taking
examinations, oral and/or written, who are not registered for any other
course. Fa, Sp, Su. Grades: S, U, W. |
