Course Description

Department: Course No: Title: Semester: Description: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering CHME 519 Chemical Engineering Lab II (Core Course) Fall 2011 This is an experimentation course introducing concepts of experimentation data analysis to emphasize the relationship between predictive theories and actual experimental results and to enhance oral and written communication skills. A number of experiments are selected to cover topics related to mass transfer, mass transfer operations and reactor design, such as batch reactor, CSTR, plug flow reactor, batch distillation and liquid-liquid extraction. 2 (4 h lab) Chemical Engineering Laboratory II Manual, 2010 1. McCabe, W., and J. Smith, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 5th ed., 1993. 2. Geankoplis, C. J., Transport Process and Unit Operation, 3rd ed., 1993. 3. Fogler, H. S., Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th ed., 2006 4. Benitez, J., Principles and Modern Applications of Mass Transfer Operations, 2002. 5. Levenspiel, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Toronto, 2nd ed., 1972.

Credit hours: Textbook: References:

Instructor: Prerequisites:

Md Abdur Rauf CHME 411 Reactor Design & CHME 421 Mass Transfer

Course Objectives: O1. To develop the ability to identify, plan, and design experiments; and to collect experimental measurements and complete calculations required to achieve engineering objectives [B] O2. To be able to present experimental data, compare them to theory and draw technical conclusions.[A, B,G,I] O3, To apply experimental design and statistical analysis to experimental data to demonstrate and reinforce concepts of unit operations studied in previous courses.[A, B] O4. To improve presentation and communication skills in writing professional reports and oral presentations.[G, F] O5. To work in a team and contribute effectively to team effort, and to be aware of and respect team work ethics. [D]

O6. To use software, techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. [I, K] O7. To understand the impact of engineering knowledge on real life. [H] Topics to be covered: 1- Batch Reactor 2- CSTR in series 3- Plug Flow Reactor 4- Batch Distillation 5- Liquid-Liquid Extraction Meeting Criterion 5. The students are encouraged to understand how the theoretical material covered in previous courses can be used to design and conduct different chemical engineering experiments, as well as to statistically and scientifically analyze and interpret data. Relation to Program Outcomes. This course contributes to the following Program Outcomes. A Application of math and engineering principles in analyzing the experimental data. B The students are involved in design and conducting the lab experiments and analyzing the results. D Students work on reports and projects jointly. F Exposed to professional and ethical responsibilities. G Ability to communicate effectively: e.g., reports, presentations H Ability to evaluate the potential risks, i.e. consequences and probabilities of engineering solutions which may affect society and the environment. I A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in independent-learning and life-long learning like going to library or use internet sources to inquire about a new fluid flow system. K Use MS Excel to solve equations and analyze the experimental data, HYSIS to design the experiments, PowerPoint to present the experimental results. Course Schedule Each project is associated with a relevant design problem that requires students to experimentally determine significant information. During a pre-lab presentation, students should explain how their experimental objectives are related to the project's design problem. After completing the experiments, the design problems associated with each project should be addressed, solved and presented in a written report as well as in an oral presentation.

In general: Prelab Reports are due before you start the experiment. Postlab Reports are due at the start of the first lab period following the experiment.

Experimental Schedule Section 51:

Experiment Session Date Group 1 2 19/9 Introduction 1 3 4 26/9 3/10 Sim. Exp. Plug flow reactor Batch reactor CSTR series in 2 5 6 10/10 17/10 Sim. Exp. Batch reactor 3 7 8 24/10 31/10 Sim. Exp. CSTR in series Distillation 4 10 11 21/11 28/11 Sim. Exp. Distillation 5 12 13 5/12 12/12 Sim. Exp. Liquid-liquid extraction Plug flow reactor Batch reactor

Group 2

Introduction

CSTR series Distillation

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Liquid-liquid extraction Plug reactor flow

Group 3

Introduction

Liquid-liquid extraction Plug reactor flow

Group 4

Introduction

Distillation

Liquid-liquid extraction

Batch reactor

CSTR series

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Course Assessment:* Prelab Reports (team) Postlab Reports (team) Quizzes (individual) Design Presentation (individual) Design Report (individual)

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(*Safety points: Student must wear lab coat, gloves, goggles and boots (in addition to observing specific safety rules when dealing with chemicals and/or hot surfaces) for ALL laboratory sessions ALL the time. Students can lose upto 2 points in final grade (out of overall marks they score from above course assessments) if they fail to abide by lab safety rules. For each safety rule violation student will lose 0.5 points (without any warning). Student will be notified thereafter to abide by safety rules (after they are penalized). In case a student dont abide by safety rules after repeated requests during a session, the student will be asked to leave the laboratory.) All group members will receive the same grade for each Prelab Report and each Postlab Report. Individual grades will be given for Quizzes, Design presentation and Design Report. Student gets zero for post lab report of missed experiment if that student fails to conduct the missed experiment at a later date with an acceptable reason of failing to conduct experiment on scheduled date (Student should get approval from the Department in such cases). Prelab Report A Prelab Report explains what you intend to determine experimentally and how will you achieve that. You may not begin an experiment until your Prelab Report is discussed with, and approved by, the instructor. You must demonstrate that you know how to operate the equipment, understand the engineering principles involved, aware of potential hazards and errors and have a convincing experimental plan and demonstrate how your experimental plan is related to the design problem for the project. In addition, you should be able to explain the range of variables you selected and be aware of the capabilities of the

equipment, the parameters that are critical and how potential sources of error could affect your results. You can use Excel spreadsheet or the HYSIS. A Prelab Report has two parts: written and oral (Power Point) presentations The Prelab report should consist of the following sections: 1. Cover page that contains: The words "Prelab Report" The name of the experiment (e.g. Fluid Friction) The course name, course number and semester The names of all group members The section number The name of the instructor The submission date 2. Table of contents: Each section of the report should be listed in the Table of Contents by title and by page number. 3. List of figures: Each figure should be listed by figure title and by corresponding page number. 4. List of tables: Each table should be listed by table title and by corresponding page number. 5. Objectives Three to Five Sentences Maximum (5 Points) What you intend to determine experimentally and why you need it. The results (not data) you need to meet your design objective. 6. Introduction - One Page Maximum (10 Points) What you need to measure or test to meet your experimental objectives and why. Variables you need to control and measure to meet each objective. Discussion of engineering/science principles involved. Experimental Methods - Five Pages Maximum (30 Points) How you will make your measurements. Detailed schematic and description of the experimental equipment. Test matrix (number of trials and conditions for each). Operating procedure and safety concerns. Expected Data and Results - Five Pages Maximum (40 Points) How you will know if your experiment is working. Estimated values of measured parameters (data) and calculated quantities results). Expected trends Simulation results How the data you collect will be processed and used to meet your objective. Equations and methods (engineering, scientific, statistical) that convert data to results. Impact of anticipated error and uncertainty on your results.
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9. References (10 Points) (Use a standard method) Prelab report format (5 points): Students should follow a standard format while writing reports (with all sections above) with proper page numbering, section numbering, proper labeling of figures and tables, fonts used, following standard method of internal referencing., etc. Prelab Presentation in power point format: Prepare a 5-8 minute presentation. Summary and discussion of the content of the Prelab report.

Postlab Reports A Postlab Report presents your experimental results and explains their significance. Following each experiment, each team should submit one written Postlab Report by the start of the next class period. The Postlab report should consist of the following sections 1. Cover page that contains: The words "Postlab Report" The name of the experiment (e.g. Fluid Friction) The course name, course number and semester The names of all group members The section number The name of the instructor The submission date 2. Table of contents: Each section of the report should be listed in the Table of Contents by title and by page number. 3. List of figures: Each Figure should be listed by figure title and by corresponding page number. 4. List of tables: Each table should be listed by table title and by corresponding page number. 5. Abstract (5 Points): The abstract is the most important section of the report. The abstract should be informative, and in about five six sentences. It should include the following: a) An introductory sentence about the objectives b) Brief description of what was done, and how. c) Selected results (numerical values, if applicable). Include all important results. d) Brief assessment of the results e.g. some percentage errors in experimental results comparing with theoretical values. e) Key conclusions and recommendations Note: In abstract, no reference should be made to graphs, tables or equations inside the report. Do not include equations, tables, or figures in the abstract. Abstract preferably
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should not include any symbols, at least it should not contain any undefined symbols. Avoid using bullets in abstract. Abstract should not exceed one page, it should be precise and brief. Make quantitative statements about the results and observations. 6. Introduction One page Maximum (10 Points) The importance of the experiment / industrial applications 7. Objective - Five Sentences Maximum (5 Points) What you intend to determine experimentally and why you need it. The results (not data) you need to meet your design objective. 8. Results (35 Points) The numbers, relationships, and trends you determined by experiment. Tables, graphs, and/or text that effectively present results. Indication of uncertainty on all numbers reported in the text, tables, and graphs. A sample calculation. 9. Discussion - Five Pages Maximum (25 Points) Quantitative analysis of trends or anomalies in your results. Quantitative comparison of the results with your expectations based on engineering principles. Quantitative assessment of error and uncertainty. 10. Conclusions - One Page Maximum (10 Points) Relate experimental results directly to your objective. Note limitations of your measurements. 11. References (5 Points) Complete references for publications cited in the text. Acknowledgment of assistance from individuals. Postlab report format (5 points): Students should follow a standard format while writing reports (with all sections above) with proper page numbering, section numbering, proper labeling of figures and tables, fonts used, following standard method of internal referencing., etc. Original signed data sheet should be attached as appendix of the postlab report.

Design Presentations and Reports Each project has an associated design problem, which requires some experimentally-determined information to solve. Each student must present one Design Presentation and one Design Report. Within the same group, each member has to present different design. The group should divide the design presentation tasks among them. Design Presentation: Prepare a 10 minute presentation. Expect 5-10 minutes of questions. State clearly your design problem and show how you have addressed the problem. Explain what information were determined experimentally to complete your design, and assess the uncertainty in your experimental results and its effect on the
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reliability of your design. A detailed presentation schedule will be arranged with the students. Design Report: The design report should consist of a 3 -5 page technical memorandum that documents your design strategy and results. The Postlab Report may be cited as a reference in the Design Report. Quiz dates and syllabus will be announced on the Blackboard. Two quizzes will be held during the semester and average will be taken. Person prepared the Course Syllabus This syllabus was prepared by Dr. Basim Abu-Jdayil on Feb. 9, 2010, modified by Md Abdur Rauf on June 13, 2011.