DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT HANDBOOK

MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering

MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology

MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Process Systems Engineering

MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Structured Product Engineering

October 2012

CONTENTS
I Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 4 I.1 The Department of Chemical Engineering .................................................................. 4 I.2 The MScs in Advanced Chemical engineering ........................................................... 4 I.3 Welfare............................................................................................................................. 5 I.4 Research in the Department ......................................................................................... 7 I.5 Careers Information and Guidance .............................................................................. 8 I.6 The Graduate School ..................................................................................................... 9 II Health and Safety ................................................................................................................... 10 II.1 Health Centre and Student Counsellors .................................................................... 10 II.2 Disabilities .................................................................................................................... 10 II.3 Safety Requirements ................................................................................................... 10 II.4 Revision and Exam Stress .......................................................................................... 11 III General Information ......................................................................................................... 21 III.1 Term Dates, College Closures and Bank Holidays .................................................. 21 III.2 History of Imperial College ......................................................................................... 22 IV College Administration .................................................................................................... 23 IV.1 Student Hub .................................................................................................................. 23 IV.2 The Registry.................................................................................................................. 23 IV.3 Tuition Fees .................................................................................................................. 23 IV.4 Accommodation ........................................................................................................... 23 IV.5 The Imperial College and Science Museum Libraries.............................................. 24 V Additional Information & Services ....................................................................................... 24 V.1 Where to find snacks or meals ................................................................................... 24 V.2 Shops and Banking facilities ...................................................................................... 24 V.3 Ethos - Sports Centre .................................................................................................. 24 V.4 English Language, Foreign Language and Evening Classes ................................. 25 V.5 Clubs and Imperial College Students' Union ............................................................ 25 V.6 Arts Imperial ................................................................................................................. 25 V.7 Early Years Education Centre..................................................................................... 26 VI Finding Your Way Around The Department .................................................................. 27 VI.1 Useful Names and How to Contact Them.................................................................. 27 VI.2 How to Find Your Way Around the Department ....................................................... 27 VI.3 Chemical Engineering Society ................................................................................... 28 VI.4 Chemical Engineering Teaching Staff And Where To Find Them .......................... 29 VII Departmental Facilities .................................................................................................... 30 VII.1 College Departmental Finance ................................................................................... 30 VII.2 Incoming Mail ............................................................................................................... 31 VII.3 Notice-Boards ............................................................................................................... 31 VII.4 Computing .................................................................................................................... 32 VII.5 Departmental Workshops and Technical Services .................................................. 33 VII.6 Refreshments ............................................................................................................... 33 VII.7 Stores ............................................................................................................................ 33 VIII The Course ........................................................................................................................ 35 VIII.1 Choice of Research Project and Course Modules ................................................... 35 VIII.2 The Course: Important Dates ...................................................................................... 37 VIII.3 Professional Skills Development ............................................................................... 38 VIII.4 Course Objectives for Available Modules ................................................................. 41 VIII.5 MSc Thesis Preparation and Submission ................................................................. 70 IX Obtaining The Degree ...................................................................................................... 75 X Assessment Procedures ....................................................................................................... 79 X.1 Rules for Submission of Coursework/any Work for Assessment: ......................... 79 X.2 Examination Rules ....................................................................................................... 79 XI Regulations for students ................................................................................................. 83 XII Map of the Department .................................................................................................... 85

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INTRODUCTION
The Department of Chemical Engineering

It is my particular pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College, the highest rated chemical engineering department for research - and one of the highest rated for teaching - in the country. The MSc course you are about to embark upon combines an exciting array of advanced courses in chemical and process engineering with a unique opportunity to be involved in state-of-the-art research. The departmental staff are committed to helping you learn and develop new skills during your stay here. I encourage you to make the most of your time as an MSc student by interacting with the staff in the department, other MSc students and also with the PhD students and postdoctoral assistants in your research group.

Professor Andrew Livingston

Head of Department

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The MScs in Advanced Chemical engineering

The Master of Science Courses in Advanced Chemical Engineering are designed so that every student taking it will: Acquire a knowledge and command of the fundamental concepts in their chosen area of work (advanced chemical engineering, biotechnology, process systems engineering, structured product engineering). Develop an awareness and understanding of important research issues and their industrial context. Familiarise themselves with state-of-the-art techniques and software. Develop their ability to study a body of literature critically and to conduct a research project leading to new results in the field. Develop communication skills through oral presentations and the production of a dissertation. Enhance their time-management skills through completion of the courses, associated coursework and research project.

The course instructors, as active researchers and practitioners in the Department of Chemical Engineering, provide an up-to-date view of relevant issues in the field. The working environment offers numerous opportunities for students to enhance their learning through exchanges with Ph.D. students, postdoctoral research assistants, industrial collaborators, and attendance at seminars. The MSc course provides a solid grounding for studies at the Ph.D. level, and for challenging work in a number of industries.

Professor Kang Li MSc course coordinator

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Welfare

While studying Chemical Engineering at Imperial College we hope you have a healthy, enjoyable time in the best possible learning environment. To help you throughout the course there are several members of staff, Academic Tutors, who will teach you and whom you will get to know well. On the diagram at the back of this page is shown the names of some members of staff who have roles in addition to being your Academic Tutors. Your Project Supervisor will meet with you regularly and you should not hesitate to raise any concerns with them. The Course Coordinator manages the teaching and assessment of students and staff and liaises with the students. During the Course, I, in my role as the Postgraduate Tutor, will always be happy to discuss and give advice on any issues relating to your welfare, especially during stressful times such as examinations or when you are preparing your dissertation for submission. The two Year Representatives (to be elected) and the Course Coordinator meet regularly to discuss matters relating to the Course. The Year Representative will convey your views to us. Any identified needs for action are implemented by the Year Reps with any of the teachers concerned or, if more appropriate, by the Course Coordinator. The Year Representative will also attend meetings of the Staff-Student Committee, which brings together representatives from all student years in the Department and selected staff members, and the Postgraduate Student-Staff Committee which represent all of the Postgraduate students. Apart from this there is also a general support system available to all students, the IC Welfare Services, which include the Health Centre, the College Counsellor and the Wardens of the Halls of Residence. See http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/students/welfareandadvice. On page 11 of this Handbook there is a copy of the article Revision and Exam Stress: Self-Help Tips, written by Claudio Calvi from the Imperial Health Centre. It also gives information about Exam Stress Workshops. This information may be useful for you to read at some stage! I hope you enjoy your year and also learn a lot.

Professor Paul Luckham Postgraduate Tutor

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Research in the Department

Chemical Engineering at Imperial College is the largest such Department in a UK university. It is also the only one to have been awarded a top rating in each of the last 3 Research Assessment Exercises, which assess the quality of research in UK universities. Our excellent record in research is one we value highly, and we work hard to maintain and improve it. We attribute our success to the wide range of skills and expertise of our academic staff and the strategies we use to deploy these in understanding and solving fundamental problems related to industrial processes, defined in the widest possible sense. Our interests range from the microscopic - e.g. molecular organisation and interactions for product design - to the megascale - e.g. design and optimisation of global product distribution networks. We have expertise in mathematical analysis and modelling as well as in experimental investigation; in both areas we deploy, and indeed often develop ourselves, the most up-to-date methods. We work with the Chemicals, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals and Processing Industries in a variety of collaborations and interactions. Much of our research is collaborative - within the Department, with other Departments at Imperial College, with other Universities, both in the UK and worldwide. Our research addresses many of the worlds most urgent and challenging problems, such as cleaner and more efficient energy, moving from fossil fuels to renewable biomass feedstocks, water treatment and recycling, personalised healthcare. The Departments researchers (academic staff, postdoctoral research associates, doctoral and masters level students) are organised into seven highly-interacting research themes and eleven research focus areas which encompass all our research activities: Biological Engineering, Energy Engineering, Fluids Engineering, Polymers and Complex Materials, Process Systems Engineering, Reaction Engineering, Separation Engineering. Many staff are members of more than one area, and much collaborative work is undertaken between the areas e.g. modelling expertise from Process Systems Engineering with experimental work in Biological Engineering. We believe that the variety of our world-class research activities and the strong interactions between them provide a stimulating and supportive environment for both students and staff. Prof. Stratos Pistikopoulos Director of Research

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Careers Information and Guidance

The Department encourages you to take early advantage of the careers education, information and guidance available from: The Departmental Careers Advice Programme The College Careers Advisory Service (Level 5 Sherfield Building): http://www.imperial.ac.uk/careers/, with which you can book: careers appointments, quick query sessions, employer-led skills workshops, mock interviews (with a Careers Adviser), mock interview sessions (with a graduate employer), practice aptitude test sessions, personality questionnaires. For specific advice suited for MSc students, also look at: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/careers/pg/taught Departmental Career Adviser: Dr. Andreas Kogelbauer, ACEX 206, Tel 020 7594 5572, a.kogelbauer@imperial.ac.uk The lift lobby on Level 3 of the ACE Extension printed careers information on display shelves and poster boards. Subscribe to "JobsLive" for job vacancies, via the College Careers Advisory Service webpage: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/careers/resources/jobslive Your research project supervisor.

I hope these resources and advice enable you to capitalise further on your course of study to the benefit of your future career.

Dr. Andreas Kogelbauer Departmental Careers Adviser

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The Graduate School

As members of the Department of Chemical Engineering, students are automatically made members of the Graduate School. Membership means students become part of a wider community, broadening and enriching their academic and social experience whilst at Imperial. The Graduate Schools principal role is to enhance the quality of postgraduate education in the College, but another major part of their role is to provide professional skills development training for research students. MSc students are welcome to attend relevant courses. Further information can be found online at www.imperial.ac.uk/graduateschool. You will also receive a weekly email bulletin especially for Masters students with all the latest courses and events. For more information please visit the Graduate School website: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/graduateschool

Professional Skills Development Programme Although the programme is primarily designed for research students, a number of masterclasses are applicable to Masters students, and there are some master-classes specifically designed for you. The Graduate School does not require Masters students to attend our training, but your Department may ask you to attend some of the workshops as part of your programme. New courses are added to the programme regularly but popular topics include: Interpersonal Skills for Masters Students Negotiation Skills for Masters Students Information Retrieval Technical Writing Two Hour Workshop Tackling a Literature Review Myers Briggs Networking Creativity & Ideas Generation Stress Management Interview Practice with Video Playback

Events for 2012-13 The Graduate School organises a number of social events throughout the year. These include a welcome event for all new students, distinguished guest lectures and a research symposium. These events are intended to promote intellectual discussion and exchange of ideas across disciplines. A regular electronic newsletter cascaded via Departments keeps members informed of events and activities. Postgraduate Study Opportunities Open Day The Graduate School also organises the Postgraduate Study Opportunities Open Day. This event will take place on Wednesday 5th December 2012 from 12.30pm to 4pm in the Great Hall, South Kensington campus. It is an excellent opportunity for Masters students to find out about the research opportunities available within Imperial as well as receive information and advice on the application procedure, fees and funding opportunities.

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Health Centre and Student Counsellors

We hope that you will keep well during your time in the Department but if you do have any health problems contact the College Health Centre, which is housed at 40 Princes Gardens. It is an NHS practice and students and staff may register as patients if they live within its registration area. For an appointment to see a specific doctor, you should ring the Health Centre Receptionist on extension 49375/6. A variety of services is available through the Centre. Further information can be found on the Health Centre web pages: http://www.imperialcollegehealthcentre.co.uk/ Student counsellors are also available for all students. The student counsellors can be found on Level 4, Sherfield Building (counselling@imperial.ac.uk) or by calling extension 49637 http://www.imperial.ac.uk/counselling/

If you are away from College due to illness do not forget to tell your project supervisor, the Postgraduate Tutor, Paul Luckham, or the MSc Course Coordinator. You should also obtain a medical certificate, a copy of which should be sent to the MSc Administrator.

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Disabilities

If you have a disability, however temporary, which may affect your performance, please let your supervisor and the Postgraduate Tutor, Paul Luckham, know as soon as possible. There are two College Disabilities Advisors, Mary Bown and Cheryl Duncan, who are available from 09.30-16.30, Monday to Friday, in Room 567b, Sherfield Building, and also a Departmental Disabilities Liaison Officer, Nicola Guirguis, who will be happy to talk to you and offer help and advice. You are advised to email in the first instance disabilities@imperial.ac.uk. If you think you need help with your life as a student look on the Disabilities Advisory Service web site http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/disabilityadvisoryservice

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Safety Requirements

As a student at Imperial College you have the responsibility to ensure that you take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety. This means that you must adopt safe working practices and make proper use of any facilities provided. You must also comply with College Health and Safety Policies, and co-operate with College staff holding safety responsibilities. In Chemical Engineering we try to ensure that all our staff and students work safely which is not only better for ones health but also is cost-effective - having accidents costs money in lost manpower and lost resources. Do not cut corners, always use the correct equipment for the job, Make sure you know what the hazards are and, if in doubt, seek advice. Detailed safety information can be found in the safety handbook, which you will be given shortly after arrival. You must read this carefully. You will also need to attend a number of safety inductions before you will be allowed to work. Safety information and a range of safety forms can be found on the departmental health and safety pages: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/chemicalengineering/aboutcect/healthandsafetyinformation

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The Safety Department is in charge of health and safety management systems throughout the College and produces policies, procedures and guidance notes which should enable everyone to meet or even exceed safety requirements. Their website is: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/safety. The Occupational Health Service is located on Level 4 of the Sherfield Building and provides services to protect health at work, assess and advise on fitness for work and to ensure that health issues are effectively managed. See their website for more information: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/occhealth.

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Revision and Exam Stress Imperial College Health Centre, Claudio Calvi (2003)

Motivation & Revision approach-avoidance stereotypes & phases self-monitoring self-talk

Study & Exam Skills organizing study learning strategies emotional preparation exam skills

Anxiety & Panic self-management "stop the wasp" relaxation & meditation mental rehearsal

Motivation & Revision Self-Monitoring

When anticipating an important but stressful event we are bound to have feelings of ambivalence - an "approach avoidance dilemma". With revision and exams, the "approach" side is driven by expectations of reward -eg. a concrete achievement; "avoidance" is mainly due to anxiety and negativity. Instead of allowing unhelpful thoughts and feelings to fester inside you, become more aware of what exactly is holding you back and filling you with pessimism or dread. So put your concerns about revision and exams into words. Jot them down on a piece of paper as they arise, in any order, as one would in a brainstorming exercise. Naming these inner "devils" and externalizing them gives us some psychological space and vantage point from which to understand and confront them. If you find it difficult to generate enough items, keep a journal in which to record thoughts and feelings associated with studying and exams. This can help identify the fears, excuses, competing needs and habits diverting you from the work. Some of these items may reveal your hidden feelings or belief-system about exams or about yourself, generally, Perhaps this information fits into the stereotypes of procrastinators: 1. The Self-Indulgent student denial of responsibility / or overconfident not lazy, but has low frustration tolerance escapist tendencies requires stimulus to raise anxiety (eg approaching deadline) 2. The Tense & Fearful student denial of potency - de-skilling self unnecessarily self-critical, low self-esteem overwhelmed by the importance of the exam, pressure to succeed needs to develop anxiety-reducing and esteem-enhancing strategies

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3. The Perfectionist student denial of vulnerability, wanting total control critical of the "system", passive-aggressive sets impossible goals, so never feels "good enough" or "safe enough" obsessive, workaholic tendencies; or procrastination needs to develop more realistic appraisals of self and demands of task Some students habitually get stuck in one of these patterns. However, it may, be more helpful to consider them as phases we can all go through.

Dealing With Procrastination & Negativity

The Self-Indulgent Phase Procrastination can be difficult to overcome because we can so easily delude and sabotage ourselves -busily doing everything but a priority; making excuses; finding other diversions. Avoidance can also become a self-reinforcing habit. It may be that nothing but the approaching exam deadline will raise anxiety sufficiently to kick start revision, albeit at the last possible moment. If starting the revision keeps getting delayed, try a paradoxical approach: Timetable your fixed hours (lectures/coursework, travel, eating & sleeping) and your recreation time Make the recreation compulsory, NOT the revision work Focus only on starting to work, not on putting hours in each day. If you start a piece of revision work, only concentrate on it for 30 minutes. Then record this achievement on your schedule and give yourself a reward. Start as many 30-minute periods as you can. The aim is get into the habit of "frequently starting" to revise. Only after some success with this approach should you gradually extend the study periods

At first the "work" can legitimately involve all the necessary preparatory activity for revision. Sort out your notes, obtain necessary photocopies, past exam papers, details of exam requirements and dates. Then determine in overall terms what topics you will want to cover and roughly by when and display such information on wall charts. Deliberately make this a rough guide only - resist the temptation to produce the mother of all charts. Chose one topic you find moderately challenging but not threatening; break it down into manageable chunks, and make a start with that Find out which environment results in more productive study - your room, the library, studying with a friend?

The Tense & Fearful Phase Here revision is delayed or undermined by self-doubts and self-putdowns. The more we entertain such negative thoughts, the more de-skilled we feel. We need to find ways of challenging and contradicting them. However, rational considerations by themselves usually get emotionally deflected or also discounted. Partly this is because our hidden belief system is prone to certain automatic thinking distortions, such as: Exaggeration - magnifying negatives, ignoring positives. Overgeneralization - e.g. expecting everything to be bad, always, because of one negative experience. 12

Catastrophizing - anticipating disaster even from a minor setback, real or imagined. Polarization - black or white, all or nothing mentality. Emotional Reasoning - confusing thinking with feeling (eg. you feel an idiot, so you must be one). It is important therefore to spend some time developing constructive self-talk which also takes such distortions into account. For example with polarizations, try incorporating subtler gradations (e.g. a partial, rather than an absolute failure). Start doing this for items on your list. Think for instance what you might say that is empowering, but also realistic, to a friend bogged down by similar inner messages (then stop giving yourself a harder time). It may take some trial and error experimentation, initially with just a few items, to find or refine the appropriate counter-messages that work for you. These may be words, phrases or longer arguments or pep talks. Address particularly the following: "Catastrophizing" the future - If there is some reality to your fears, eg. that it is very unlikely for you to obtain the required grade ("plan A") think of ways of accepting the inevitable. It helps if you can formulate a "plan W which though not ideal is still feasible and worth working towards. In the context of your whole life this is only a passing phase and there's still plenty to play for. Your personal worth and future happiness are not conditional on the outcome of this exam. Even the worst scenario you're imagining will probably be nothing like as catastrophic as you think. Even if you know that your fears are unwarranted, it still helps having a "plan B". Best of all, focus on the present moment and its priorities and possibilities. Magnitude of task - difficult as it may be, the task will certainly be "exaggerated" by your negativity. You know from past experience that once you get going, organizing the topics to revise and devising a realistic study programme, you usually manage to get things into perspective; and by doing something about it you'll feel more in control. It is always a good idea to break up a large area of work into smaller chunks, and focusing your energy on priorities within these. Self-discounting - reminding yourself of how you did manage some things well in the past may be difficult if you keep discounting all your achievements -eg. "that was just a fluke"; or "so-and-so did much better". Persevere with self-talk that helps you re-own your potency and skills -accept complements for a change; give yourself credit whenever possible - eg rewarding yourself for reaching minor targets helps contradict a general pattern of feeling undeserving of success. Look out for the way situations or perceptions also get distorted: eg You wake up in the morning, knowing you've got a lot to do. You tell yourself "it'll be just awful, I'll never get it done" etc. Try changing that to "looks like a busy day, could be a productive one. I'll get a load of things out of the way". Accent the positive side, whenever you can, to counteract the tendency to discount it. Anxiety - is usually amplified by imagining oneself floundering, in conjunction with negative self-talk. Practise Stop the Wasp and Mental Rehearsal techniques (described below) as an antidote

The Perfectionist Phase Most of us want to do things well and can be perfectionists at times. The problem arises when this attitude becomes inflexible and counterproductive. Perfectionist expectations may

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delay the start of revision because the task will seem too daunting- you want to cover everything and be in total control. Sometimes only the approaching deadline frees you sufficiently to consider a more pragmatic approach, giving you permission to expect less of yourself. When you start revising early you become a workaholic and get bogged down accumulating unnecessary information and producing and rewriting "perfect" notes. These unrealistic appraisals of yourself and the revision task are driven by almost fanatical internal imperatives which, most likely, affect other areas of your life as well. Self-monitoring can help you regain a more objective outlook. Devise self-talk that challenges the inherent flaws in perfectionist logic, typically dominated by "polarization" and "emotional reasoning" distortions. Be very suspicious of internal "shoulds", "musts" and "oughts" which make you think the way you feel. Imagine yourself as capable of making choices, rather than having to give in to obsessions. Break down the task into more manageable stages. For instance, cover essentials first; add refinements or further details later, if there is time. Give yourself permission to make mistakes - aim for "good-enough" efforts, to counter "all or nothing" tendencies. In other words, learn to be more selective in your work and less harsh on yourself generally.

Study & Exam Strategies Organising Study

The first task in organising yourself is to sort out topics for revision, as it Is usually unrealistic to cover everything Your selection of topics needs to be based on the syllabus and examination requirements; on predictions derived from past papers; and on guidelines suggested by tutors or indicated by course work covered. Then devise a routine of study periods which is realistic and productive, with suitable rest intervals and proper attention to diet, sleep and recreation (especially if you're a workaholic!). Breakdown targets into manageable units. Ticking off completed units creates a sense of forward movement. A checklist for the day's targets, provided these are achievable goals, can similarly boost morale. Make these plans and checklists rough guides only, as time spent studying cannot be equally productive. Deal with less demanding tasks in periods of the day when you are less alert and focused. If you find yourself struggling unproductively with a problem - take a break; switch to some other work; or discuss the problem with friends and tutors (if possible).

Learning Strategies
You may improve your learning effectiveness by reading about study skills. Select and adapt suggestions to suit your own learning style and circumstances. Major alterations to your approach, especially nearer the exams, are unlikely to be productive. However, the following points are worth considering: the more you actively interact with the subject matter, making it your own, and linking it to previous knowledge, the more meaningful and memorable it becomes. a useful general strategy is the PQRST- i.e. first skim through the material, particularly the contents, charts, headings, summaries and parts of the text to obtain a Preview; formulate Questions (from titles, headings or sentences) that highlight what you aim to derive from the text, to guide your reading; Read actively, by selecting material and making appropriate notes of key steps or ideas; Summarize the main points using paraphrases, lists, key words, patterns and flow diagrams, connecting them with knowledge from other sources; Test yourself by reciting and reviewing the summaries immediately after learning the material, then at later

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intervals. Adapt this approach accordingly when learning key examples in problem sheets involving calculations and procedures. keywords, patterns and flow diagrams linking ideas are useful not only for making master summaries for revision purposes, but also for jotting down ideas and planning answers during the examination (see Buzan's "Use Your Head"). index-sized cue cards, easy to carry around for frequent revision (eg when travelling), are useful for recording information that you find particularly hard to remember. On them can be displayed facts, figures, formulae - using colours, keywords, mnemonics and other memory aids. Sometimes displaying such information on wall charts around the room can also help. for more efficient study, "spaced" learning is generally preferable to "massed" learning, as it has more time to sink in; revise related topics together; and take regular short breaks after 2-3 hour blocks, at suitable "achievement" points. practise answering past exam questions on a topic (even if only in skeletal form) and make up some of your own that bring together typical "angles" or expose features that have not yet appeared in past papers. It is invaluable at this stage to compare notes with other students and to obtain feedback or clarification from tutors. Try at least one question under exam conditions - but only after having learned the topic or previously attempted the question. The aim, as in mock exams, is primarily to help reduce stress and pacing problems later, not to undermine confidence.

Exam Strategies
Practical preparations - check the time and venue of the exam and work out how to get there in good time; have the necessary equipment ready (watch, pens etc). Emotional preparations - mentally rehearse how you will tackle the exam as a whole, and how you will deal with anxiety, following suggestions described below. Consider what might additionally help - eg staying away from crowds gathering outside the exam hall, until the last moment; arranging to have a friend distract you with mundane talk or accompany you on the journey. If it helps sitting at a desk in a particular position in the hall (eg front or back), make arrangements with College authorities well in advance of the exam. Memory considerations - the night or morning before the exam review your revision notes and cue-cards systematically, rather than attempt to learn complex new material. If appropriate, capitalize on short-term memory by glancing at your "difficult" cue cards, just before entering the exam hall, and reproducing them, when you're allowed to start (before reading the questions - to safeguard the memory trace). Exam skills: Read the exam paper carefully, underlining key words and instructions. Don't panic. Many students will feel unable to answer any of the questions at this stage, due to the surge of anxiety. Note how many questions you are required to answer; if any are compulsory or need to come out of specific sections - the format may have changed since last year. Tick the questions you intend to answer. Make a rough timetable, allocating equal time to equally-weighted questions, allowing perhaps about 15 minutes "planning" and 10 minutes "finishing off" times, overall, for a typical 3-hour paper. Answer questions in the order: easiest, favourite, and difficult, to avoid getting demoralized. Attempt all the questions required, as usually the first 50% of marks for any question are easier to obtain than the next 50%.

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Analyse carefully the precise wording of questions you intend to answer - it is easy otherwise to end up answering a question that was not asked. Don't rely on your memory more than you have to - jot down key ideas that emerge about any of the questions, and use them when "planning" an answer. This might show the examiner what you had in mind, if you run out of time. The last 5-10 minutes are, ideally, for putting finishing touches - crossing out unwanted script; ensuring that questions are clearly numbered; and that all answer books display your identification number. If you get a mental block Give yourself about four minutes to remember or puzzle out the answer. Failing that, move on to the next question. If in the meantime ideas for dealing with the problem question emerge, jot them down before you forget them. With mathematical questions, it pays to stick with the problem a bit longer, say ten minutes. Sometimes it helps to think back to first principles; or to represent the problem diagrammatically or more concretely; or even to think laterally, about related issues. Remember to adjust your timetable accordingly, and to still attempt all the required questions. After the exam -don't indulge in post-mortems and comparisons with others. Review what went well in your overall approach, before and during the exam including the way you handled anxiety. Aim to improve upon that in the next exam.

The Imperial College Health Centre offers Exam Stress workshops. Dates for this year are as follows; 2012: November 6th and 27th December 4th 2013: January 15th and 29th February 19th May 14th

The sessions run from 5.30pm 7.30pm at Imperial College Health Centre. For more information, please visit; http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/students/welfareandadvice/thehealthcentre

Anxiety & Panic Self-Management

During revision and exams, anxiety is a common student problem. Up to a point anxiety can help us engage and stay focused on the task. But when overanxious avoidance tendencies intensify and we procrastinate. In an exam, over-anxiety makes our thinking more rigid and confused, so we don't do ourselves justice. The way to handle this anxiety and stress is through more empowering self-management: cognitively - by facing your fears with more constructive self-talk behaviourally - by devising and sticking to an effective study programme, in which you also take care of your recreational and physical needs emotionally - by containing your fears through more insight and foresight: using appropriate self-monitoring, distraction and relaxation strategies, and in some cases medication.

These are admittedly difficult but manageable adjustments to make, particularly if taken gradually, a step at a tune. If you've had severe anxiety in past exams do seek help and 16

advice in good time. Your GP could prescribe beta-blockers, for instance, which take away the physical symptoms of anxiety and help you feel more "in control". Come also to the Exam Stress Workshops held at the Health Centre twice a year.

Stop the Wasp

If you start panicking in the exam, finding that the harder you try the worse you feel ..... STOP - the self-defeating thoughts that are buzzing around like wasps - tell yourself instead that you are going to survive this experience, come what may. Go through the following "W-A-SP" squashing procedure, which you'll need to practise during milder forms of anxiety in the revision period (and so learn to recognize the early stages of panic, which are easier to neutralize). Familiarity with the procedure, through practice and mental rehearsal is essential emotional preparation. WAIT- switch off and unwind for a few moments. Focus on breathing and then relax with eyes closed. This will help you return to the task afterwards with a calmer, clearer mind and more constructive perspective. ABSORB - taking in the relaxation, flood your mind with constructive self-talk (ideally from a repertoire of previously prepared and practised phrases); then slowly open your eyes and calmly bring yourself to face the exam situation. SLOWLY PROCEED -get going again with the paper, as best you can, calmly, a step at a time. Note: When focusing on your breathing, take a long slow deep breath, and allow the air to flow out slowly and smoothly. Sit back comfortably, dangling your arms by your side, and imagine any tension flowing out through your hands and feet. Try any relaxation technique that works for you (eg the isometric exercise described below). If your breathing pattern has been rapid and shallow, you may need to avoid hyperventilating, by pausing after long exhalations, and breathing with stomach, rather than upper chest, movements. If the hyperventilating continues, breathe into cupped hands (or even a paper or plastic bag - take one along if you think you'll need it). It may help to reframe your attitude towards the examiner. Instead of some sadistic, persecuting figure, imagine him or her as a friend, or someone who just wants some help with the question.

Repeat "Stop the Wasp" if necessary - you may have rushed back too soon the first time. Stay longer "waiting" and "absorbing". If the panic continues or escalates, tell the invigilator without delay.

Relaxation Strategies
Each of the following approaches has its own value and applications. The more mental techniques are probably better at reducing general levels of stress over time; the physical ones are more effective when anxiety is acute and the mind is confused. Basically, you'll need to experiment and then practise your favourite techniques well before the exam - taking advantage of mini crises during the revision period. Meditation There are various kinds of meditation techniques around. These generally induce an altered state, which is normally relaxing and beneficial. However, anyone with a mental illness,

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prone to reality confusion, depersonalisation etc should seek medical advice before trying out such techniques. Transcendental Meditation has been the most thoroughly researched, especially for its relief of stress and other health benefits. TM is a subtle, effortless technique and requires no involvement with the organization, or changes in lifestyle or beliefs. However, it is expensive to learn and, as with other practices, not everyone seems to benefit. For current student rates and information pack ring 020 7402 3451. Benson's "Relaxation Response", a more mechanical technique, also achieves good relaxation results: once or preferably twice a day, sit comfortably with eyes closed, for 15 - 20 minutes become aware of your breathing. Breathe easily and naturally; and with every out breath mentally repeat your mantra - a sound or word like "relax", "one" or "om" . maintain a passive, accepting attitude - eg have no goals or expectations, other than comfortably following the procedure. don't try to resist other thoughts or strain to think your mantra clearly. when aware of having been distracted by other thoughts, simply switch your attention back to the mantra. Variants If you want a Christian mantra, you can use the Aramaic "ma-ra-na-tha", as suggested by John Main (ring 020 - 7937 4679 for the Kensington Christian Meditation Centre). You may prefer to just follow the naturally changing rhythms of the mantra and ignore the breathing (but stick to one method). Or you can follow the breath without a mantra - Mindfulness of Breathing, which can be learned at local Buddhist Centres, again simply as a relaxation technique. Ring 020 7727 9382 for further information. Imagery Sit comfortably with eyes closed Notice bodily sensations, and let go any tension. As you breathe out, imagine tension flowing out through your hands and feet. Enjoy a sensation of warmth and heaviness or lightness, going through the body in waves of relaxation. Imagine the body filling up with a healing white, blue or golden light. Let the light radiate around you and transport you to a real or imaginary place - your ideal relaxation sanctuary. Vividly imagine actually being there, absorbing it with all your senses. Feel the sense of absolute peacefulness and calm, for some minutes. Then gradually bring yourself back to your present situation, with a lingering sense of calmness and inner radiance. Do this once a day in a leisurely way; and touch base with your sanctuary at odd moments, for a boost. Muscular Relaxation For those unable to distinguish sufficiently between tension and relaxation, a useful approach is to exaggerate and feel the tension for a slow count of five, then letting go and enjoying the sense of release and relaxation for a minute or so, systematically, through different muscle groups (as described in the Relax and Enjoy It tape listed below). The following sequence can be remembered using the phrase "All New Exercises Must Take Longer": All (Arms and hands); New (Neck & shoulders); Exercises (Eyebrows, eyelids & forehead); Must (Mouth, lips, tongue & throat); Take (trunk -chest, abdomen, hips); Longer (Legs). Tension is produced by clenching fists; bending or extending arms; pushing head against support; shrugging shoulders; raising eyebrows. frowning; tightly closing eyes; biting teeth

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together; pressing tongue against mouth; pressing lips tightly; holding a deep breath; flattening in the stomach; squeezing buttocks together; stretching legs and toes. After a little practice you should find it possible to relax without any prior tensing, simply by focusing on the same muscle sequence and allowing each to unwind and relax. This quick and easy relaxation skill can then be used whenever needed, in daily life.

Note- with tensing techniques, stay much longer relaxing than tensing !!
A helpful Isometric Exercise, along similar lines, can be used when sitting at a desk during revision or exams: Pull in stomach muscles tightly; hold for a count of 5; release and relax Clench fists tightly; hold. relax. Extend fingers; hold; relax. Grasp below seat of chair; pull up & hold; relax. Press elbows tightly into side of body. hold; relax, Push foot hard into floor; hold; relax. Relax briefly with dangling arms, or resting head in arms, on desk. Exercise Some people just can't relax easily, but can feel more "in control" through activity and exercise. Vigorous exercise can bum off tension, and counterbalances the passivity of studying and relaxation. Walking through a park or doing simple yoga postures are milder but also effective alternatives. Sleeping Problems Sleeping problems sometimes emerge as exams approach. Partly this is due to late nights studying and to what we eat and drink, so it's advisable to take preventative action, where possible. Gradually establish sleeping patterns that can be maintained more or less unchanged even during exams. Avoid late afternoon naps, as they use up REM (dreaming) sleep needs - try relaxation or meditation instead. Eliminate or reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption. Mild exercise or a relaxing bath at bedtime helps. Basically, allow yourself a "winding down" period before bed, to stop yourself thinking and worrying. If still struggling to sleep after about 20 minutes, avoid reinforcing negative associations - get out of bed for about 10 minutes, do something undemanding, then try again. Sometimes sleeping in a different place, or even at the other end of the bed, can help. A tape some students have found helpful, "Sleep Well", is listed below.

Mental Rehearsal
Having achieved some degree of relaxation using one of the above techniques, it is useful then to Imagine oneself "doing" the dreaded thing, in this case the exam, visualizing oneself emotionally "coping". With eyes closed, run through the whole exam situation, watching it unravel as if on a screen, noting things to look out for (e.g. time budgeting, if you know that's a problem); mentally step into the screen, with a sense of calm and composure; take in the scene with different sensory organs, all the while imagining coping with the exam and with surges of anxiety (e.g. using self-talk or "stop the wasp" etc.). This can be a fairly brief mental exercise. Mentally rehearsing the exam scenario clarifies the task in terms of steps, desensitises fear through imaginary exposure and helps one face the real event with a greater sense of internal resources. It is useful therefore to learn to employ mental rehearsal routinely as part of a relaxation exercise. It can also be used to visualize oneself coping differently, more positively, in other problematic situations e.g. to counter negativity during revision.

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Dr.Robert Sharpe's tapes 'Pass That Exam" and "Study Effectively" and his book "Self-Help for Your Anxiety" (Souvenir Press, 199 1) provided many of the points and ideas found in relevant sections above. Clayton E. Tucker-Ladd's online 'Psychological Self Help" book especially the chapter on procrastination, was a source of ideas for the first section, on Motivation & Revision.

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III GENERAL INFORMATION

III.1 Term Dates, College Closures and Bank Holidays

Term Dates:
Autumn Term Spring Term Summer Term Saturday 29 September - Friday 14 December 2012 Saturday 5 January - Friday 22 March 2013 Saturday 27 April - Friday 28 June 2013

College Closures: Christmas 2012/New Year 2013

College closes at your usual finishing time on Friday 21 December 2012 College re-opens Wednesday 2 January 2013

Easter 2013
College closes at your usual finishing time on Wednesday 27 March 2013 College re-opens Wednesday 3 April 2013

Bank Holidays:
Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year's Day Good Friday Easter Monday Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday

27 Dec 26 Dec 1 Jan 29 Mar 1 Apr 6 May 27 May 26 Aug

Substitute Bank Holiday in lieu of 25 December

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III.2 History of Imperial College Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine was an independent constituent part of the University of London until July 2007 when it was granted a new royal charter declaring it an independent university in its own right. Imperial College was established in 1907 in London's scientific and cultural heartland in South Kensington, as a merger of the Royal College of Science, the City and Guilds College and the Royal School of Mines. St Mary's Hospital Medical School and the National Heart and Lung Institute merged with the College in 1988 and 1995 respectively. Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School and the Royal Postgraduate Medical School merged with the College on 1 August 1997 to form, with the existing departments on the St Mary's and Royal Brompton campuses, the Imperial College Faculty of Medicine. On 1 August 2000 Wye College and the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology merged with the College. The Kennedy Institute became a Division of the Faculty of Medicine and Wye College is was known as Imperial College Wye campus until September 2007 since when it has been run by the University of Kent in association with Imperial College. As a result of the mergers the College now operates on a number of sites. The main campus is in South Kensington, where the engineering, science and undergraduate medicine departments are located. Other London-based campuses are at Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, and St Mary's Hospitals. There are also special postgraduate facilities in Life Sciences at Silwood Park near Ascot. The College gained independence during the centenary celebrations in July 2007 when it received its royal charter by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Colleges mission statement is as follows: Imperial College embodies and delivers world class scholarship, education and research in science, engineering and medicine, with particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare. We will foster interdisciplinary working internally and collaborate widely externally. In furtherance of its mission the College has identified a Strategic Intent which includes the following aims: To remain amongst the top tier of scientific, engineering and medical research and teaching institutions in the world. To continue to attract and develop the most able students and staff worldwide. To develop our range of academic activities to meet the changing needs of society, industry and healthcare. To communicate widely the significance of science in general and the purpose and ultimate benefits of our activities in particular. Imperial College was rated as the worlds ninth best university in the THES World University Rankings 2010.

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IV COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
The Rector and head of the College is Professor Sir Keith ONions FRS.. The main administrative departments for the College can be found in the Sherfield Building and the Faculty Building. These buildings house the Rector's suite, the Finance Section, Registry (which deals with student admissions and all records, forms, etc. connected with undergraduate and post-graduate students), Human Resources, the Pay Office and other central offices of the College. IV.1 Student Hub The Student Hub is located on Level 3 of the Sherfield Building and houses most of the central services that are relevant to students, such as the Registry, the Accommodation Office and the Finance Department. Staff at the Student Hub should be able to help you with accommodation queries, tuition fees enquiries, any registration issues. The student hub website is: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/studenthub IV.2 The Registry The Registry can provide you with College letters confirming your student status, for example, if you would like to open a bank account or if you need to written confirmation that you are a registered student for other purposes. Some useful information on document requests can be found on this page: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/currentstudents/documentrequests If you would like to apply for council tax exemption or a reduction in council tax, you should read the relevant information on this page: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/currentstudents/counciltax If you have any requests that are not entirely straightforward, you are advised to contact your Postgraduate Administrator in the first instance. More information about Registry policies and procedures can be found on this page; http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations IV.3 Tuition Fees If you are a self-funded student, you will need to pay your tuition fees at the start of each academic year. You can find more information on the Tuition Fee website: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/studentfinancialsupport/tuitionfees .If you have any specific queries about your fees which are not answered on the web page, the staff at the Student Hub should be able to help. IV.4 Accommodation The Student Accommodation Centre is also based at the Student Hub. There is some College accommodation for postgraduate students, but most postgraduate students tend to live in private housing. The Accommodation web pages give some useful information on both College and private accommodation: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/accommodation/prospectivestudents/prospectivepostgraduatestu dents

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IV.5 The Imperial College and Science Museum Libraries The College's library is an amalgamation of three previous libraries: the Lyon-Playfair, the Haldane and the Science Museum Libraries. The Imperial College and Science Museum Libraries house both science books and journals and humanities/general interest works and includes a music library. The entrance to the library is next to the Queen's Lawn beside the Sherfield Building. All staff and students may borrow books etc. once they have registered with the library. Please refer to the Library website for further information: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/library

V ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & SERVICES

V.1

Where to find snacks or meals

There are various places where meals or snacks can be obtained scattered around the South Kensington campus. The map in the centre of this booklet details all buildings and roads. In the Sherfield Building the Senior Common Room (SCR) is open to all staff and postgraduates on non-taught courses and their guests. The SCR is not open to MSc. students. Next door to the SCR is the Junior Common Room (JCR), which is open for from 8.30am for breakfast, within which is the 'QT' shop which sells sandwiches, pies and other snacks to take away. The entrances to both Common Rooms are on the Walkway 1. On the ground floor is the Main Dining Hall (MDH), which sells hot and cold meals and is open to all. Other food outlets around the campus include cafs in the SAF Building, the main Library, the Eastside Bar and the Students' Union in Beit Quad. A list of food outlets on the South Kensington campus can be found here: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/eatinganddrinking V.2

Shops and Banking facilities

Imperial College Students' Union runs the Union Shop and the Newsagents, which can be found on the walkway. The Union Shop sells stationery, greetings cards, postage stamps, telephone cards, calculators, and many other items including clothes. The Newsagents sell papers, magazines, snacks, drinks and other small items. Also located on the Walkway is an opticians. There is a branch of Santander Bank on the walkway. There are cash machines (ATMs) on Level 1 of the Sherfield Building and in the Santander branch. Other banks are situated on Gloucester Road, and in South Kensington and Knightsbridge. Away from the campus, within 10 minutes walk, you will find a variety of shops in Gloucester Road, South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Kensington High Street. V.3

Ethos - Sports Centre

The sports centre opened in January 2006 and boasts the following state of the art facilities: climbing wall, exercise studio, 25m deck-level swimming pool, sauna/steam room and spa, 5 badminton court sports hall, 75 station Fitness Gym, 3 squash courts, Sports Injury treatment rooms, Massage Capsule and a spacious reception area with a Costa Coffee bar. Membership is free to all students, although you will be charged for using some facilities. Follow the link for more information. http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/sports/ethos

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English Language, Foreign Language and Evening Classes

The Centre for Co-Curricular Studies (formally the Department of Humanities) offer general English classes for any student who wishes to develop their English skills during term time. Most of these classes run for one term and take place in the evenings from 6-8pm. An initial test is necessary to determine the level of support necessary. Things covered in the classes include: Practice in listening and speaking, including giving a short presentation. Revision of grammar. Vocabulary of everyday English, idioms, slang, and some general academic/technical vocabulary. Some writing exercises and some general pronunciation help. Listening activities such as listening to the radio and watching short video items ranging from TV comedy shows to science documentary programmes. Materials are taken from many sources including English course books, newspapers, College publications such as the student newspaper, Felix and popular science journals. Further information can be found on-line here: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/humanities/englishlanguagesupport/classesduringtermtime or by emailing elspadministrator@imperial.ac.uk A number of foreign language classes are also offered as well as specialist classes such as: English through Drama Activities Grammar workshop Language in Film Video Listening and Vocabulary Modern Britain English and Theatre

Visit their web-site http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/humanities/eveningclasses/ or contact the Evening Classes Administrator on humanities@imperial.ac.uk or extension 48756 for further information.

V.5

Clubs and Imperial College Students' Union

There is a large number of clubs providing opportunities to meet people who share similar interests. These include numerous sports, arts, political, and many religious and ethnicbased groups covering most religions and nationalities, as well as the Chemical Engineering Society. A complete list can be obtained from the Imperial College Union website: http://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/ All postgraduate students and staff registered for degrees are eligible for membership of Imperial College Union. Full membership carries with it some benefits, e.g. cheap railway travel for students.

V.6

Arts Imperial

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Imperial College has a vibrant arts scene. There are several orchestras, choirs and other music groups which you can join. The Blyth Music Centre is located on Level 5 of the Sherfield Building. There are music practice rooms and you can even sign up for music lessons. There are also many concerts throughout the year, including a series of lunchtime concerts on Thursdays. There is also an arts gallery which houses a variety of exhibitions throughout the year. If you feel creative, you may want to join the Photographic Society or the Fine Arts Society. Further information about Arts Imperial can be found here: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/arts V.7

Early Years Education Centre

The College has one of the oldest university nurseries in the country. It was established in 1971 to look after children of staff and students from the age of 6 months to 5 years. The Early Years Education Centre is housed in 8 & 9 Princes' Gardens. The cost of childcare is similar to other comparable establishments but with the added convenience of it being on site. Contact the Centres Manager on 45120 for further information. During the school holidays the Centre also runs a play-scheme for children from 5 to 11 years old. Details can be found on their web-site: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/eyec

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VI FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE DEPARTMENT

VI.1 Useful Names and How to Contact Them Building/room Head of Department Professor Andrew Livingston Director of Postgraduate Studies Professor X. Yun Xu Postgraduate Admissions Tutor Professor Amparo Galindo Postgraduate Tutor Professor Paul Luckham MSc Course Coordinator Professor Kang Li MSc Administrator Ms. Anna Kubik Careers adviser Dr. Andreas Kogelbauer Technical Services Manager Mr. Pim Amrit Extension e-mail @imperial.ac.uk a.livingston yun.xu a.galindo p.luckham01 kang.li a.kubik a.kogelbauer p.amrit

ACEX 305 ACEX 310 ACEX 407 BONE 426 ACEX 419 ACEX 311 ACEX206 BONE 321

45556 45588 45606 45583 45676 TBC 45572 45600

VI.2 How to Find Your Way Around the Department The Department comprises three different buildings, the Roderic Hill building (which faces Prince Consort Road), the ACE building (Aeronautics and Chemical engineering Extension which runs parallel to the Walkway) and the Bone building which is the oldest building and runs perpendicular to the other two and is connected to both. The Centre for Process Systems Engineering (CPSE) is located on the top two floors of the Roderic Hill building. Most of the teaching areas are to be found on Levels 2 and 3 with the exception of the Pilot Plant laboratory, which runs through several floors, and the seminar rooms, ACEX 400A & 400B, which is situated on Level 4 of the ACE building and RODH C615 and C616 which are on the 6th floor of the Roderic Hill building in CPSE. The locations of all the main teaching rooms and other useful places are listed below but see the floor plans on the following two pages for details. Building codes used in your timetables and this handbook are as follows: ACEX BONE RODH ACE building Bone building Roderic Hill building Level 2 3 2 6 2 2 3 Building ACEX RODH ACEX RODH BONE ACEX ACEX

Room Lecture Theatres 1 and 2 Lecture Theatre 3 Conference room 207 Conference room C616 (Queens Award Room) Seminar rooms 230A, 230B Seminar room 252 Design Offices 306, 309, 312, 315, 317

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4 6 1 1 2 3 2 2

ACEX RODH ACEX ACEX BONE BONE RODH ACEX

A departmental map can be found on page 85 of this booklet.

Departmental Services
Service Computing Electronics Analytical Services Mechanical Workshop Library Stores Who to contact Mr. Graham Stuart Mr. Chin Lang Ms. Patricia Carry Mr. Tony Meredith Mrs. Mano Jacob Mr. Keith Walker Telephone No. 46641 45599 45631` 45613 45598 45615 e-mail address @imperial.ac.uk g.stuart c.lang p.carry a.meredith mano.jacob keith.walker Room No. RODH C411 BONE 326A BONE 1M13 BONE 131A Central Library BONE 132A

VI.3 Chemical Engineering Society The Chemical Engineering Society (ChemEngSoc) is undoubtedly the most active and entertaining of all the departmental societies and aims to look after the interests of Chemical Engineering students at Imperial. The committee elect includes representatives from each undergraduate year and two staff members, ensuring the society is represented throughout the department. All students are encouraged to participate in the societys activities, which are the focal point of the Departments social activities. Look out for announcements of the many events organised on the Society's notice-boards on the concourse on level 2 of the ACEX building or visit the web-site: www.cgcu.net/chemeng

This year the members of the committee are: President: Vice-President: Chair: Vice Chair: Vice Chair Industrial Relations: Vice Chair Events: Vice Chair Sports: Treasurer: Alumni Officer: Society Secretary: Society Webmaster: Departmental Representatives: Year Representatives: Prof. Geoff Maitland Dr Joo Cabral Sarah Jean Ho Delaram Ranaei Liew Chew and Wei Chia Sharjeel Kiani and Bukki Adedapo Joseph Parkin Lina Lusadisu Pranav Tulsian Pratna Hurchurn Farzan Fassihi-Tash William Brown and Theodor Bergstrom To be elected

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VI.4 Chemical Engineering Teaching Staff And Where To Find Them Telephone e-mail Teaching Staff Initials No. address Prof. Claire S. Adjiman CSA 46638 c.adjiman Prof. Alexander Bismarck AB 45578 a.bismarck Dr. Edo Boek EB 45705 e.boek Dr. Joo P.B.T. Cabral JTC 45571 j.cabral Dr. Benoit Chachuat BC 45594 b.chachuat Prof. David Chadwick DC 45579 d.chadwick Dr. Peter DiMaggio PA 45589 p.dimaggio Dr. Paul S. Fennell PSF 46637 p.fennell Prof. Amparo Galindo AG 45606 a.galindo Dr. Valeria Garbin V 42878 v.garbin Dr. Klaus Hellgardt KH 45577 k.hellgardt Dr. Jerry Y.Y. Heng JH 40784 jerry.heng Prof. Geoff F. Hewitt GFH 45562 g.hewitt Prof. George Jackson GJ 45640 g.jackson Prof. Serafim Kalliadasis SK 41373 s.kalliadasis Prof. Sergei G. Kazarian SGK 45574 s.kazarian Prof. Geoff H. Kelsall GHK 45633 g.kelsall Dr. Andreas Kogelbauer AK 45572 a.kogelbauer Dr. Cleo Kontoravdi CK 46655 cleo.kontoravdi98 Dr. Krishnan JK 46633 j.krishnan Prof. Kang Li KL 45676 kang.li Prof. Andrew G. Livingston AGL 45582 a.livingston Prof. Paul F. Luckham PFL 45583 p.luckham01 Prof. Sandro Macchietto SM 46608 s.macchietto Prof. Geoff C. Maitland GCM 41830 g.maitland Prof. Sakis Mantalaris AM 45601 a.mantalaris Dr. Christos Markides CM 41601 c.markides Prof. Omar K. Matar OKM 45626 o.matar Dr. Marcos G. Millan-Agorio MMA 41633 marcos.millan Prof. Erich A. Mller EAM 41569 e.muller Prof. Costas C. Pantelides CCP 45622 c.pantelides Prof. Stratos N Pistikopoulos ENP 46620 e.pistikopoulos Prof. Stephen M. Richardson SMR 45589 s.m.richardson Prof. Nilay Shah NS 46621 n.shah Dr. Frantisek Stepanek FS 45608 f.stepanek Prof. David C. Stuckey DCS 45591 d.stuckey Prof. Nina Thornhill NT 46622 n.thornhill Prof. J.P. Martin Trusler JPMT 45592 m.trusler Dr. Daryl R. Williams DRW 45611 d.r.williams Prof. X. Yun Xu XYX 45588 yun.xu

Room No. RODH C609* ACEX 526 ACEX 412 ACEX 507 ACEX 501 RODH 235 ACEX 218 BONE 228A ACEX 407 ACEX 415 RODH 234 ACEX 417A ACEX 506 RODH C601A ACEX 411 ACEX 516 ACEX 417 ACEX 206 RODH C402 RODH C503 ACEX 419 ACEX 305 BONE 426 RODH C406 ACEX 318 ACEX 515 ACEX 404 ACEX 210 RODH 236 ACEX 413 RODH C401* RODH C508 ACEX 218 RODH C502 ACEX 522 ACEX 516 RODH C606 ACEX 409 BONE 439 ACEX 310

This room is in the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, access to which is by swipe card. See the plan of the Department at the end of this section for an explanation of the various buildings.

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VII DEPARTMENTAL FACILITIES

VII.1 College Departmental Finance All finance transactions require the following type of accounting code:

C E n n n Cost Centre

F n n n n n Activity Code

1 1 1 1 1 1 Analysis Code

Cost Centre Activity Code

All Chemical Engineering cost centres begin with CE Represents the type of account. Eg. Fnnnnn (Staff/Academic account), Pnnnnn (Project account) and Gnnnnn (Departmental account). Represents the type of item/service being purchased. A summary list of most commonly used analysis codes in our department is shown below. A full list is available upon request.

Analysis Code

A valid account number must be provided on all Finance Forms. Ask your supervisor which is the right account to use on your form. Finance Forms All finance forms are available from the Finance Office; Room 308. ACEX Building. Please write your requirements clearly on these forms in order to avoid misunderstandings or any delays.

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Listed below are the finance forms that you are most likely to use: Purchase Order Used to purchase goods or engage services from outside suppliers. A purchase order must be issued for all purchases at the time of ordering. Please visit our Purchasing Website for College preferred suppliers and special agreements some companies have with Imperial College. http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/purchasing Once you have obtained a price from the supplier complete a purchase order form and take this to your supervisor for authorisation. Then the purchase order needs to be given to your supervisors secretary for processing. An Imperial College purchase order will be issued and faxed to the supplier with your requirements. A copy will be emailed to you for your records. All goods must be delivered to our stores for reconciliation. GL Journal Used to buy goods/services from other departments within Imperial College (e.g. Chemistry stores or ICT purchases). Also used to transfer funds between different accounts. Initiate the form and pass it to your supervisor for signature. This form then needs to be taken to the Departmental Finance office for checking and final authorisation. Once the form has been stamped you may take it to the relevant department in order to obtain your goods/services. Expense Claim Used to claim travel related or general expenses. All claims must be accompanied by receipts. Once the form has been signed by your supervisor and yourself, take the form to the Departmental Finance Office for checking and processing. Internal Departmental Services Requisitions The Departmental Services have their own requisition forms for debiting the cost of materials and labour used on each job. These are obtained from either the General Office or the Head of the relevant service. After agreement has been reached with the Head of Service, the form should be completed by the requisitionist and the account holder's signature obtained. Departmental Finance Office Staff: Anusha Sri-Pathmanathan - Departmental Operations Manager - Ext. 45602 a.sri-pathmanathan@ic.ac.uk Ms Laia Santamaria - Finance Officer - Ext 45576 - l.santamaria@ic.ac.uk Mrs Kalaivani Thuvaragan Finance Officer Ext 45576 - k.thuvaragan@imperial.ac.uk Fax number: 020 7594 5635

VII.2 Incoming Mail All internal and external incoming mail addressed to MSc students will be put in the appropriate postgraduate pigeonhole. The rack is situated in the Level 2 corridor of the ACE building near to the reception desk and Lecture Theatre 2.
Make sure you check your mail regularly as all internal College mail will be sent to you via your pigeonhole together with any external mail addressed to you in the Department.

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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attention is drawn to College regulations (see the Freshers Handbook) concerning the use of computing equipment. Transgression of those regulations can result in dismissal from the College and possible prosecution. Further information can be found at the link below;

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/secretariat/collegegovernance/provision s/policies/infosystems/policies/policy2
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The Department has 3 dedicated teaching computer labs in the Bone building, 324, 325 and 327, containing over 120 Windows 7 PCs, with the Chemical Engineering standard teaching software installed. A small number of additional PCs also with the standard build are available in the MSc study area in Roderic Hill 149. Monochrome printers are located in 324, 325, 327 and 149. Public colour printers are located in Bone 325, and also in Roderic Hill C610 (CPSE common room area). Public PCs and printers can also be found in the main campus library. Printing is charged back to an individual allowance funded by the department.

New for 2012!

MSc students will be loaned a laptop, pre-loaded with the Chemical Engineering teaching software build.

Services
The college central ICT service provides email, home directories, centralised printing services and a helpdesk service. ICT also centrally manage the wired and wireless networks, along with Blackboard (e-learning) and many other services.

Helpdesk
The first point of call for all IT issues is: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/ict ICT local staff are located in Bone 324, but it is usually best to raise a service desk request first.

Wireless Access Public wireless access (registration required) is available on the 2nd floor ACE building near the coffee bar. Many other areas within the college, including the libraries will have some coverage. Contact the service desk for more details.
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subjects. Help desk support can be obtained by visiting the Help Desk, telephoning ext. 49000, or by e-mail to service.desk@imperial.ac.uk. In addition, ICT are responsible for the overall running of the e-mail system and Home Drive (H:) Facility and for other aspects of the computing service, including networking and the provision of site licenses for certain 'core' software, some of which is available to undergraduates and postgraduates. For more information on free software available for students to download, please visit http://www.imperial.ac.uk/ict and select services/software shop.

Email and Computer Accounts

All new students are given computer accounts and e-mail addresses. You should have been sent details on how to activate your Imperial College account for the first time. Follow the link for details: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ict/activateaccount. Once you are registered this will give you access to our web-site and Blackboard where you will find lecture notes and other course material.

VII.5 Departmental Workshops and Technical Services The Mechanical Workshop is situated on Level 1 of the Bone building near the Stores. All sizes and shapes of equipment can be built here and if you wish to do it yourself there is a well-equipped and supervised Student Workshop available. See the Head of Service, Tony Meredith (BONE 131A). The Electronics Workshop can be found on Level 3 of the Bone building. Anything to do with electronics, computers and electricity can be tackled here. Contact the Head of Electrical Services, Chin Lang (1M12). If on the other hand you need a technician to help set up some equipment then Laboratory Technical Services can help you. Contact the Technical Services Manager, Pim Amrit, who will arrange for a technician to help you. Finally if you need to use specialised analytical equipment then the Department has a well-equipped Analytical Laboratory and Ms Patricia Carry will be pleased to help you or give advice (BONE 1M13). VII.6 Refreshments During term-time hot and cold drinks, biscuits, crisps, etc. are available from the teabar, run by Mrs Anna Dowden, on the second floor concourse (near Lecture Theatre 1) from about 09.45 to 13.00 and 14.00 to 16.15. Hot and cold drinks, and snacks are also available from machines in the corridor by the computing rooms on the 3rd floor of the Bone building.

Please note that food and drink are not allowed in the laboratories, lecture theatres or computer rooms
VII.7 Stores The departmental Stores are located in the basement of the Bone building, adjacent to the main mechanical workshop. It holds a good selection of general stationery items, laboratory coats and a limited range of electrical goods, glassware, etc. Any item from the stock held in the Stores can be obtained after entry of an account number and name in the appropriate book. It is also possible to buy items for cash. There are also a number of other Stores on the South Kensington campus and some items not held by our own Stores can be obtained from them. Details may be obtained from your supervisor. There is also a large selection of trade catalogues held in the Stores that can be referred to for the purchase of equipment and materials. Keith Walker, the storekeeper, or Ben Kistnah, his assistant, will be happy to help you find what you require.

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Stores: 9:30 17:30 (Mon Thurs) 9:30 17:00 (Fri) (Closed for lunch 13:00 - 14:00)

Workshop: 9:00 17:30 (Mon-Thurs) 9:00 13:00 (Fri) (Closed for lunch 13:00 - 14:00)

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VIII THE COURSE

VIII.1 Choice of Research Project and Course Modules MSc students are required to undertake a research project and to attend ten lecture-based course modules. Most courses correspond to one module, but some count for two modules. The written examinations for most modules are held during the Summer Term. The purpose of these notes is to help you to choose a suitable project and modules on which to be examined. Research Project Shortly after the start of term, a list of available projects will be circulated. If you are on the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with a specialisation, you must choose a project from the list relevant to your specialisation. If you are on the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering, you can choose any project from the list, but if you choose a project from a specialisation area (e.g. biotechnology), you should be aware that priority will be given to students in that area (e.g. MSc in ACE with Biotechnology). You should make appointments with members of staff who are offering projects that are of particular interest to you preferably by the end of the second week of term. When you have completed your discussions, please indicate your choice of four projects on the research project selection form. The form must be returned to the MSc Office (Room 311, ACEX Building) by 4.00 p.m. on Friday 26th October. Some of the projects listed may be suitable for subsequent study for an MPhil or PhD degree. If this is likely to be of interest to you, you should discuss this possibility with prospective supervisors.

Advice on choosing a project Be open minded: there is a lot of exciting research going on in the department, but it may be on topics you have never studied before. Your supervisor will help you become familiar with the area, so dont be afraid to work on something new! Make sure you meet with potential supervisors. Discuss your module choices with your potential supervisors: some modules may help you to get a head-start on your project. In your top four project choices, choose projects from different supervisors to maximise your chances of being assigned a project youve chosen!

There are three elements to the project assessment: i) ii) iii) A brief literature review and project plan (max 6000 words) to be handed in to the MSc office by 4.00pm on 15h February 2013. Oral presentations to be given in early July 2013. Final dissertation to be submitted on 20th September 2013.

The weighting of marks will be 10 % for each of elements i) and ii) and 80% for element iii). Course Modules A list of modules offered this year can be found in this handbook, together with the course objectives for all modules. You are required to select a total of ten modules on which to be examined. You can choose up to two business modules. If you are on one of the specialised MScs, you must choose four modules from the list for your area of specialisation.

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Please note that due to the large number of modules on offer, some modules clash on the timetable. In this case, only one of the modules may be chosen. Similarly, it will be found that on occasions tutorials coincide with tutorials or lectures for other courses. Please bear this in mind when selecting modules and check carefully when completing the attached form that you will be able to attend both the lectures and the tutorials for your choice of modules. Please note also that for a number of courses, there are alternative tutorial periods and sequences from which to choose. Some additional tutorials may be arranged for MSc students alone. Some lecture courses start as early as the first week of term. Business School (BEST) Modules There are a limited number of places available on these courses, which are run by the Business School more information about how to pre-register will be given out at the start of term. Typical modules include Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Project Management and Finance and Financial Management. Professional Skills Training You will note that your timetable contains a number of professional skills courses. There is no formal assessment of these courses, but attendance is compulsory. If you miss one of these courses, inform the MSc coordinator. You will be given an assignment to complete or, if possible, another opportunity to attend the course. Prizes Available in 2012-13: Geoffrey Hewitt Prize There is one prize of 100 available to an MSc student for outstanding achievement on any of the MSc courses. The prize winner is decided by the exam board, which is held in November 2013. The winner will be informed shortly after this date.

Student Representatives In the first few weeks of term, as a class, you will be asked to elect two Student Representatives, who will sit on the Staff/Student Committee. The role of the Student Representatives will be to attend the Staff/Student Committee meetings and feedback any issues which students would like to raise regarding the course. The Student Representatives will also meet with the PG Tutor to discuss any issues. More details will be made available shortly after the start of term.

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The Course: Important Dates This page gives you an overview of the important dates and activities during the year. You may find it useful to take it out of the handbook and post it on your wall or at your desk!

1 October 2012

Registration Introduction to College and Department See also start of term arrangements sent with Welcome letter Hand in research project and module selection form to the MSc administrators office (room 311) Research project allocations. Start project work

26 October 2012

Mid-November 2012

January 2013

Spring Examinations (for Business Modules and Polymers only)

8 February 2013

Absolute deadline for final module choices (for spring-term modules) Deadline for submission of Literature review and project plan to the MSc administrators office

15 February 2013

March/April 2013

Exam timetable issued Feedback on Literature review and project plan Exams

May/June 2013

Early July 2013

MSc Presentation Days

Mid-July 2013

Feedback on exams and presentations Submission of final dissertation to the MSc administrators office

20 September 2013

Mid-November 2013

Formal notification of MSc results from Registry

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VIII.2 Professional Skills Development The following workshops form an integral part of the MSc course. All students must attend the workshops (If you are unable to attend, contact Professor Kang Li to discuss this). In some cases, the MSc class is split into several groups (Course 1, Course 2 or Course 3 Lists showing which Course you should attend will be made as you register and communicated to you via email). Professional Skills Workshops: Introduction to the World of Work (Compulsory) Students should attend Course 1, 2 or 3 as advised. Course 1: Monday 15th Tuesday 16th October 2012, 9.30 - 4.30, Room 315 Course 2: Thursday 18th Friday 19th October 2012, 9.30 - 4.30, Room 315 Course 3: Monday 22nd Tuesday 23rd October 2012, 9.30 4.30, Room 315

Shortly after registration, you will be advised on which set of course dates you will be required to attend. Tackling a Literature Review (Compulsory) This course will equip students with the skills needed to plan, research, organise and compose a literature review. Dates and times will be communicated to you in the first few weeks of term, although it is likely that these courses will be scheduled for the end of October/beginning of November. Technical Writing (Compulsory) This course introduces students to effective technical writing, with a focus on structure and style. The course is run by the Graduate School, so you will need to book on to one of the sessions online directly by visiting; http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/graduateschool/transferableskillsprogramme Other popular courses run by the Graduate School include: A range of courses concerning Personal Organisation & Effectiveness Being organised gives you time to think. Having time to think boosts creativity and effectiveness. Being organised gives you time to live. Having time to live boosts creativity and effectiveness too. Successful people understand the importance of gaining control over their working lives. Technical Presentations Fishbowl This course gives students the opportunity to develop and improve their presentation skills through videotaped presentations and feedback. More information can be found at the link below; http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/graduateschool/transferableskillsprogramme/transferableskillscou rses/beps
Important Note: The courses above are organised by the Graduate School, and further details of dates and times will be available on Blackboard or communicated to you via email. Failure to attend the sessions above which are marked Compulsory will result in a charge of 30 to the Department so it is essential that you attend.

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Module and Project Selection Form:

NAME Please tick: MSc in ACE MSc in PSE MSc in BIO MSc in SPE 1st choice Choice of Project Name of Supervisor Choice of Module (Please tick) Biotechnology Modules (BIO) BIO 1 Modelling of Biological Systems BIO 2 Downstream Separation in Biotechnology BIO 3 Fundamentals of Biotechnology BIO 5 Transport Processes in Biological Systems BIO 6 Advanced Bioprocess Engineering BIO 7 Environmental Biotechnology: Principles & Applications Process Systems Engineering Modules (PSE) PSE 1 Dynamic Behaviour of Process Systems PSE 3 Advanced Process Optimisation I PSE 4 Advanced Process Optimisation II PSE 6 Advanced Process Operations Structured Product Engineering Modules (SPE) SPE 1 Formulation Engineering and Technology SPE 2 Colloid and Interface Science SPE 3 Polymers and Polymerisation Processes SPE 4 Product Characterisation Advanced Chemical Engineering Modules (ACE) ACE 1 Electrochemical Engineering ACE 2 Carbon Capture and Clean Fossil Fuels ACE 3 Fluid Mechanics ACE 4 Introduction to Nuclear Energy ACE 6 Nuclear Chemical Engineering ACE 7 Dynamical Systems in Chemical Engineering ACE 8 Process Heat Transfer ACE 9 Pharmaceutical Process Development ACE 10 Environmental Engineering ACE 11 Reaction Engineering II ACE 13 Particle Engineering ACE 14 Membrane Science & Membrane Separation Processes (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (1 module) (2 modules) (2 modules) (1 module) (1 module) 2nd choice 3rd choice 4th choice 5th choice

Courses in Industrial and Business Studies given by Business School BS0820 Innovation Management (1 module) BS0806 Entrepreneurship (1 module) BS0821 Project Management (Thursdays, Spring term) (1 module) BS0821 Project Management (Friday am, Spring term) (1 module) BS0821 Project Management (Friday pm, Spring term) (1 module) BS0808 Finance and Financial Management (Tuesdays, Spring term) (1 module) BS0808 Finance and Financial Management (Thursdays, Spring term) (1 module) BS0808 Finance and Financial Management (Fridays, Spring term) (1 module) Please return this form fully completed to the MSc Office, Room ACEX 311, no later than 4pm on Friday 26th October 39

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VIII.3 Course Objectives for Available Modules

ADVANCED BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING

Professor Sakis Mantalaris Dr Karen Polizzi, Dr Peter A DiMaggio
BIO 6

Aims This course is offered as an option in the 3rd and 4th years of the undergraduate programme, as well as the MSc programme. Its primary aim is to build on the topics discussed in the Fundamentals of Biotechnology course in order to provide the principles behind bioprocess engineering and discuss specific applications. After this course chemical engineers should feel comfortable dealing with all key aspects of Bioprocessing such as reactor design, mass transport, and process scale-up. More detailed knowledge in the area of mathematical modelling for bioprocessing can be acquired in the follow-up course entitled Biological Systems: Fundamentals and Modelling. Specific objectives of the course are to: Introduce the principles behind fermentation processes, such as reactor design impeller design and mixing aeration sterilisation immobilised systems operation modes process scale-up Examine specific industrially relevant applications, such as a. Microbial systems - case study: Bioenergy b. Mammalian systems - case study: Monoclonal antibodies c. Stem cell systems - case study: Haematopoietic stem cells Demonstrate selective bioprocess principles in the laboratory.

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ADVANCED PROCESS OPERATIONS

Dr. Benoit Chachuat PSE 6

A 20-hour elective module - Advanced Process Operations Discontinuous processes (batch and semi continuous) are common in the process industries (chemical, fine chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food and drink, etc.). The development, control and operational management of such processes requires different techniques than for continuous processes. The course will cover two relevant aspects. Part A - Control issues in batch and semi continuous processes: 1. sequential control 2. notions of dynamic optimisation 3. control of batch operations 4. control of integrated operations Part B - Mechanistic model building for dynamic systems 1. statistical validation of models 2. optimal experiment design for model discrimination and precise parameter estimation

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ADVANCED PROCESS OPTIMISATION I

Professor Stratos Pistikopoulos
PSE 3

This advanced course covers state-of-the-art optimization based techniques for process synthesis, process design and process operability. Emphasis is placed on mathematical modelling via mixed integer and continuous optimization formulations. Aims * principles of continuous optimization * principles of modelling with integer variables * principles of mixed-integer linear and nonlinear optimization * applications to: - heat exchanger network synthesis - process planning with environmental objectives

ADVANCED PROCESS OPTIMISATION II

Professor Stratos Pistikopoulos
PSE 4

This advanced course covers state-of-the-art optimisation based techniques for process synthesis, process design and process operability. Emphasis is placed on mathematical modelling via mixed integer and continuous optimisation formulations. Pre-requisite: Advanced Process Optimisation I Aims This part will focus on: * principles of optimisation under uncertainty: - flexibility analysis - parametric programming - mixed-integer dynamic optimisation * applications to: - interactions of design and control - model based control

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CARBON CAPTURE AND CLEAN FOSSIL FUELS

Dr. Paul S. Fennell Dr. Christos Markides, Dr. Klaus Hellgardt, Dr. Branko Bijelic (ESE) ACE 2

Aims Students taking this course will be able: To understand how the environmental impacts of fossil fuels in general can be minimised To understand how syngas can be generated and used Understand how a range of technologies, including more advanced power cycles and/or more efficient heat recovery and utilisation, can minimise the costs of CO2 avoidance To understand CO2 capture from a range of processes, including how efficiency drops for power stations are calculated To understand CO2 storage To consider issues of media reporting of CCS Intended learning outcomes On successfully completing this course unit, students will be able to: Knowledge and understanding Model power systems including CCS and other advanced power cycles Understand the different types of CCS Discuss how fossil fuels are used Understand how CCS fits into the general energy landscape Describe and perform simple calculations relating to advanced power cycles and CHP schemes for overall efficiency improvements, fuel and emissions minimisation Intellectual Skills Evaluate and explain how different methods of using fossil fuels lead to different CO 2 emissions, and costs. Solve simple problems involving a range of power cycles, including the application of CCS.

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COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE

Professor Alexander Bismarck Professor Paul F Luckham

SPE 2

Aims To introduce to the students the uniqueness of Colloids and Surfaces and to demonstrate how the energies of surfaces can be manipulated to give the desired properties to bulk materials. Course outline 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) The properties of particles in dilute suspensions The properties of surfactants Liquid-Liquid and liquid solid interfaces Emulsions and Foams Vesicles and Liposomes Characterisation methods for all the above Molecular Dynamic and Monte Carlo Simulations

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DOWNSTREAM SEPARATION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

Professor David .C. Stuckey Dr. Jerry YY Heng Dr. Daryl Williams

BIO 2

Aims Biotechnology products such as proteins, monoclonal antibodies etc., are often dilute (as low as 100 mg/l), occur in a complex mixture (fermentation broth), are often large (up to 150 KDa), and quite fragile to pH, temperature, and shear extremes. In addition, product purity for injectibles has to be as high as 99.99%. Hence downstream separation flow sheets can constitute up to 20 unit operations, with low overall yields (5-10%), and sometimes the separation and purification costs can amount to 70% of the final product cost. This preliminary course will examine basic cell separation techniques such as filtration and centrifugation, cell rupture, and purification techniques such as adsorption (affinity and ligand), chromatography, solvent extraction, precipitation, and crystallisation. Finally, it will examine some aspects of process flowsheeting in downstream separation. The objective of the course is to give students an overview of many of the techniques used in biotechnology, which in many cases differ markedly from chemical engineering, and to provide them with sufficient information to formulate an initial flowsheet, and carry out a preliminary design.

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DYNAMIC BEHAVIOUR OF PROCESS SYSTEMS

Professor Costas C. Pantelides PSE 1

Aims The aims of this advanced course are to:

Enable the students to model the dynamic behaviour of complex process engineering systems. Enable them to use such models for the dynamic simulation and optimisation of process systems. Provide them with a basic understanding of the underlying mathematical problems, and some awareness of the available solution techniques, their applicability and limitations.

The above aims will be achieved through a combination of lectures on process modelling and practical work involving the use of a state-of-the-art modelling tool. The necessary mathematical background will be introduced as and when necessary, being motivated by specific modelling problems. By the end of the course, the students should be able to:

Derive detailed mathematical models describing the transient behaviour of both lumped and distributed, batch and continuous unit operations. Understand the mathematical issues associated with the modelling of lumped systems of mixed sets of ordinary differential and algebraic equation, the difficulties that may arise and how to handle them. Understand the mathematical issues associated with the modelling of distributed systems in terms of mixed sets of partial differential and algebraic equations, and select appropriate numerical methods for the solution of these systems. Formulate and solve dynamic process optimisation problems. Use state-of-the-art process modelling software for dynamic simulation and optimisation.

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DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Professor Serafim Kalliadasis Dr. Ben Goddard, Dr. Marc Pradas
ACE 7

Nonlinear dynamical systems provide the key to understanding of complex phenomena both in nature and in a variety of technological processes in chemical and biological engineering. Aims The objective of this course is to introduce, develop and apply the basic elements of modern mathematical techniques in particular those of nonlinear dynamics, pattern formation and bifurcation theory. The aim is to expose the students to the basic analytical and numerical tools required for understanding of nonlinear dynamical systems that exhibit complex dynamics in time and/or space. More specifically: multiple coexisting states and hysteresis, onset of oscillations, and aperiodic and chaotic behaviour. Examples include applications from chemical and biological engineering such as kinetics of autocatalytic and enzyme reactions, exothermic processes and population dynamics. Many such phenomena can be described by relatively simple representative equations that retain essential features of the system, and can be applied for qualitative description of various phenomena in problems of different origin.

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ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Professor Geoff. H. Kelsall ACE 1

Electrochemical processes offer energy-efficient, environmentally-benign, elegant and scalable means of converting: electrical energy into chemical energy in electrolytic processes, such as large scale, energy intensive industrial processes for chemical synthesis (e.g. 45 Mtonne chlorine p.a.) and metal production (aluminium (25 Mtonne p.a.), zinc (8 Mtonne p.a.), etc.). These consume 17 % of the total energy used in the chemical industry worldwide; 2 % of total US electrical power (ca. 400 GW) is used for chlorine production alone and one UK chlor-alkali plant uses ca. 1 % of the UKs electrical power. Smaller scale, novel electrolytic technologies are being developed for environmental protection; e.g. treatment of industrial effluents by anodic organic oxidations and cathodic metal recovery. chemical energy into electrical energy, as in batteries and fuel cells, for highly efficient energy storage and conversion. (solar) photon energies into electrical or chemical energy, as in prospective photoelectrochemical processes for harvesting and storing solar energy as H2 and other fuels. The course objectives are to explain the principles and describe and analyse the design and operation of electrochemical reactors and processes, fuel cells and batteries, so that at the end of the course, students should: Understand the concept of electrode potentials and their use in predicting spontaneous and anti-spontaneous paired redox reactions; Have developed the skills to calculate potential-pH and activity-pH diagrams for elementwater systems, providing the thermodynamic framework for many electrochemical processes; Understand the physics and chemistry of the contributions from convection, diffusion and migration processes to overall transport rates in electrochemical systems; Understand and be able to describe mathematically the kinetics of electrochemical reactions; Know the principles and practice of experimental techniques for determination of the kinetics of individual electrochemical reactions; Understand the functions of, and selection criteria for, electrode materials, catholyte/anolyte separators and ion-permeable membranes; Know how to approach the design and modelling of electrochemical reactors; potential and current density distributions Be able to describe the principal industrial processes for: Electro-inorganic synthesis of Cl2 + NaOH, Electro-organic synthesis of adiponitrile, Electrometallurgical production of Al, Zn and Cu. Have developed skills in analyzing the performance of such reactors and processes; Be able to describe and analyze the performance of the principal types of fuel cells: Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells with polymer electrolytes, Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs). Be able to describe and analyze the performance of the principal types of batteries: Lead-acid, Ni-metal hydride, Li-ion.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Mr. Johan Bruneel (Business School) BS 0806

Aims The aim of this course is to provide students with an exciting introduction to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and new venture creation. The course assumes no prior knowledge of the subject area and will equip students with real world knowledge and skills required to launch and manage a successful new venture. Course structure The formal course comprises ten 3-hour sessions. Each session will consist of a lecture followed by either a class discussion of a related case study, a practical exercise or a presentation by a visiting speaker. The essence of each session is on applying tested theory to practical business situations in the realm of entrepreneurship.

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ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY: PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS

Professor David Stuckey BIO 7

Environmental biotechnology utilizes microorganisms to improve environmental quality. These improvements include preventing the discharge of pollutants to the environment, cleaning up contaminated environments, and generating valuable resources for society. This course will develop basic microbial and thermodynamic concepts and quantitative tools in the first part of the course, and then use these principles to describe and design applications in the later part. As such it will cover; stoichiometry and bacterial energetics, microbial kinetics, biofilm kinetics and reactors. It will then use this theory to look at activated sludge and aerobic biofilm processes, nitrification, denitrification, phosphorus removal, anaerobic treatment and detoxification of hazardous chemicals. The course will be based on a textbook by Rittmann and McCarty entitled Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications, McGraw-Hill, 2001, and involve some 20-25 hours of lectures and 5-10 hours of problem classes.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Professor Andrew. G. Livingston Professor Kang Li Dr Benoit Chachuat ACE 10

Environmental Engineering for chemical engineers. ("Environmental Chemical Engineering") requires: * an understanding of the environmental impacts of human activities; * a knowledge of how to quantify these impacts; * a knowledge of the chemical engineering unit operations which can be used for emission abatement; * a knowledge of the concepts of sustainability, waste minimisation, clean technology and green chemistry; * an understanding of the factors which determine how emission legislation is approached and of relevant legislation. By the end of the course, the students should be able to: Describe global cycles for water, carbon, nitrogen and sulphur, and the basic model for sun-earth radiative heat transfer. Describe how the increased greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, smog formation and acid rain arise from human influences on these natural cycles. Describe and quantify health risks due to toxic chemicals. Describe mobile and stationary sources of air pollutants. Describe microbial growth and decay of biomass, and be able to calculate COD, BOD, TOC from an effluent of known composition Describe removal processes from the environment and calculate lifetimes of pollutants. Use simple "unit world" models of the natural environment to determine pollutant fate. Perform basic mass balances, formulate flowsheets, and carry out preliminary sizing for the following physical/chemical unit operations for pollutant removal: technology for control of emissions of heavy metals (precipitation), VOC's (combustion) and toxic organic compounds (adsorption, steam stripping, membrane recovery). Perform basic mass balances, formulate flowsheets, and carry out preliminary sizing for biological unit operations for pollutant removal including activated sludge and trickling filters. Perform calculations to determine the atom economy and mass intensity of chemical processes. Define hierarchies for pollution prevention. Discuss concepts and examples of clean technology, waste minimisation. Define the principles of Life Cycle Analysis, and be able to perform LCA calculations for simple input-output systems. Contrast approaches to emission legislation and outline current framework for UK chemical industry. Calculate the optimal degree of pollution abatement under end of pipe emission control regimes or pollution permit type control regimes. Calculate "global" environmental impact minima for simple systems.

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FINANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Dr. Lina El-Jahel Dr. Paul Klumpes (Business School) BS0808

Aims To introduce the student to the fundamentals of the financial markets, financial instruments and financial decision making. Objectives To provide an appreciation of how the financial markets work and their impact upon (mainly) corporates. To provide an understanding of some techniques useful for making financial decisions. i) Knowledge Objectives The only requirement for previous knowledge is for a basic accounting course to have been covered. By the end of the course the student should appreciate and have knowledge of: The nature and role of finance, Basic financial models and their usefulness and limitations for decision making within a company, The working of financial centres (particularly London) and the individual markets. ii) Skill Objectives The student will develop skills in applying a number of financial techniques/models of financial analysis including Portfolio Theory, Capital Asset Pricing Model and Project Appraisal. The good student will also appreciate the limitations of using financial models and be able to suggest improvements to them and be selective in their use. By the end of the course the student will be enabled to examine the causes and consequences of events in the financial world and offer insights into their impact on individuals, companies and governments. Learning outcomes By the end of the course the students will be able to read the Financial Times or Wall Street Journal with interest and knowledge. They will be able to judge the likely effects of the financial markets upon themselves, governments and, particularly, corporates. They will be able to contribute sensibly and analytically to financial decision making.

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FLUID MECHANICS Professor Omar Matar ACE 3

Aims To apply mathematical techniques to derive and solve the equations of motion of fluids, and to introduce models for non-Newtonian fluids and models for turbulent flows. Learning outcomes By the end of this course, students will be able to derive the Navier-Stokes equations. They will know the concept of stress tensors and the rheological description of various (non)Newtonian fluids. They will be able to solve these equations of motion for simple unidirectional flows and be able to derive self-similar solutions for more complex flows such as boundary-layer and jet flows. They will know the concept of instability, transition, and turbulence, and know the formulation of various turbulence models. Recommended books and illustrative materials G.M.Homsy et al., Multi-media fluid mechanics (CD-ROM), 2nd edition, CUP, 2008 L.G.Leal, Advanced transport phenomena, Cambridge, 2006 C.Pozrikidis, Introduction to theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, Oxford, 1997 D.J.Acheson, Elementary fluid mechanics, Oxford, 1990 S.M.Richardson, Fluid mechanics, Hemisphere, 1989

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FORMULATION ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Professor Paul F. Luckham, Professor Alexander Bismarck, Professor Sergei Kazarian, Dr. Jerry Y.Y. Heng, Industrial Visitor

SPE 1
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Colloid and Interface Science (SPE 2)
Aims The aim of this course is to introduce the scientific fundamentals and engineering practice of liquid and solid products formulation. The course will include a mixture of lectures and practical sessions (computational and experimental). After taking this course the students should be able to make rational decisions about the selection of ingredients and processing routes for formulated products in the pharmaceutical, consumer goods, cosmetics, foods, and speciality chemicals sectors. Course outline 1. Emulsions and suspensions a. Microstructure and macroscopic properties b. Characterisation c. Processing d. Applications (inks and paints, cosmetics, food products) 2. Creams and pastes 3. Granules and particles a. Structure-property correlations b. Processing (spray drying, agglomeration, encapsulation) c. Applications (pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, detergents) 4. Practical sessions a. Computer-aided formulation engineering b. Product characterisation c. Granulation d. Drying

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FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Professor Sakis Mantalaris
Dr. Benoit Chachuat

BIO 3

Aims This course is offered as an elective in the 3rd and 4th years, and the MSc students can also take it. Since this course is the first one most chemical engineers take in Biochemical Engineering its primary aim is to build on the underpinning disciplines of Biochemical engineering, i.e. biochemistry, microbiology and genetics, which undergraduate students received a basic introduction to in their 1st year. In addition, it builds on previous knowledge in chemistry and thermodynamics to enable chemical engineers to understand that these fundamental ideas can be applied to biological systems as well. After this course chemical engineers should feel comfortable dealing with some aspects of Biotechnology such as biological wastewater treatment, fermentation, and animal cell culture. More detailed knowledge in this area can be acquired in the follow up course entitled "Downstream Separation in Biotechnology. Specific objectives of the course are to: Expand on the fundamentals of redox reactions as a basis of biological reactions, and to use concepts such as oxidation number to gain insights into these reactions. Understand how energy is produced in a cell through catabolic pathways, and to link this through the Gibbs free energy to cell growth and yield coefficients. Develop the basics for biological reactor design, and contrast them to chemical engineering. Examine the basis for downstream separation of biological products and the unit operations available. Introduce the enabling technologies for animal cell culture such as immunology, haematology and mammalian cell culture.

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INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Dr Els van de Velde (Business School) BS 0820

Context The management of innovation is one of the most important and challenging aspects of modern business. Innovation is the fundamental driver of competitiveness and it plays a large part in improving the quality of life. The consequences of innovation also impacts on the environment. Although technological innovation is uncertain and risky, it can be managed. Therefore it is essential that engineers understand the strategies, tools and techniques for managing innovation. Aims This course aims to equip engineering students with an understanding of the main issues in innovation management, an awareness of the key features of success, and an appreciation of the relevant skills needed to manage innovation at both strategic and operational levels. It provides evidence of different approaches based on real-world examples and experiences of leading international firms. Learning outcomes At the end of this course engineering students will be able to demonstrate understanding, and make critical assessments of the following: Definitions and concepts of invention, design, research, technological development and innovation Main theories of technological change Different strategies for innovation and the management practices that flow from them Tools for innovation management

Course outline 1. What is innovation? 2. Types of innovation in different industries 3. Models of innovation processes 4. Strategies for innovation 5. Sources of innovation 6. Competition, firm size and innovation 7. Organising innovation inside the firm 8. Managing research and development projects 9. Institutions supporting innovation 10. Commercialising innovation

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INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR ENERGY

Coordinator: Dr Simon Walker (Mechanical Engineering) Plus others including: Professor Geoffrey Hewitt (Chemical Engineering) and Professor Robin Grimes (Materials)

ACE 4

This elective courses being offered in the nuclear power area as part of a collaborative activity between the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials. The overall aim of the Introduction to Nuclear Energy course is to give students a wide knowledge of nuclear power generation and a thorough understanding of its place in the overall energy spectrum and of the main issues involved (engineering, materials, safety, the fuel cycle etc). By the end of the course, the student should be able: To understand the basic nature of radioactivity, radioactive decay and nuclear fission and fusion. To understand how nuclear fission reactors work and the available choices of coolants for such reactors. To have a knowledge of the principal forms of nuclear reactor used in power production. To understand the nuclear fuel cycle (fuel production, handling spent fuel and waste processing). To appreciate the importance of materials aspects of nuclear reactors including fuel behaviour, structural materials and health physics and contamination control. To understand the safety aspects of nuclear system design and the nature of potential accidents and of the principal nuclear accidents (Three Mile Island and Chernobyl) and the implications of the latter on design and operation. To have knowledge of the underlying socio-economic factors influencing the use of nuclear power. To appreciate the options for future development of nuclear power, including advanced fission reactors and nuclear fusion.

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MEMBRANE SCIENCE AND MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESSES

Professor Kang Li Professor Andrew Livingston ACE 14

Aim: The aims of this advanced course are to develop the student's ability to formulate and solve engineering problems involving design of membranes and membrane modules for gas separation, reverse osmosis, filtration, dialysis, pervaporation, and gas absorption/stripping processes. Course outline: Membranes for separation processes Membrane preparation Membrane fabrication via phase-inversion Membrane transport -gas permeation Membrane transport -reverse osmosis Polarisation phenomena and membrane fouling Membrane module design Membrane based gas absorption

The course will involve lectures (20 hours), problem classes (5 hours) and a small design project.

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MODELLING OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Professor A. Mantalaris Dr J. Krishnan BIO 1

Aims This course is offered as an option in the 4th year of the undergraduate programme, as well as the MSc programme it is particularly suited for students wishing to specialise in Biomedical Engineering. Specifically, this module aims to interlink the biological principles of cellular physiology (in normal and diseased states) with the mathematical tools required for their analysis and modelling. This course links with knowledge acquired in the Fundamentals of Biotechnology and Dynamic Behaviour of Process Systems modules. The topics to be covered will include: Homeostasis and physiology of healthy and disease states Modelling of feedback control mechanisms Cell signalling, including molecules, receptors and pathways Modelling of reaction networks Signal transduction modelling Cell cycle regulation Population modelling Gene expression control and regulation Metabolic Flux Analysis

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NUCLEAR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Professor Geoff Hewitt Professor Mike Streat ACE 6

This elective courses being offered in the nuclear power area as part of a collaborative activity between the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials. Starting in the third year, students can take all 5 electives as part of qualification for a combined degree in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, or Chemical and Nuclear Engineering or Materials and Nuclear Engineering. Information on these degree courses is given in a separate brochure http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/chemicalengineering/courses/undergraduate/coursedetails/nuclea rengineering. Each of the courses is offered as a stand-alone elective and one or more of the electives can be taken without proceeding to the full set of options for the combined degrees. The overall aim of the Introduction to Nuclear Chemical Engineering course is to give students a wide knowledge of the chemical and chemical engineering processes associated with the production of nuclear fuel, the operation of nuclear reactors and the processing of nuclear waste. By the end of the course, the student should be able: To understand the basics of the main chemical engineering processes associated with nuclear energy and particularly liquid-liquid extraction and ion exchange. To have a knowledge of the bases and applications of radiation chemistry. To have an overall appreciation of chemical engineering aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle and of the options available for dealing with spent fuel. To understand the bases of the processes involved in fuel production (uranium hydrometallurgy, fuel fabrication and production. To understand the principles of nuclear fuel reprocessing and the application of these principles in reprocessing plant such as THORP. To appreciate the challenges and processes involved in the long term disposal of nuclear waste and of decommissioning nuclear plant. To understand the chemical behaviour of coolants in nuclear reactors and the chemical engineering processes associated with controlling this behaviour.

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PARTICLE ENGINEERING
Dr. Jerry Y. Heng ACE 13

Aim The aim of this course is to introduce the scientific fundamentals and engineering practice of particle technology. Objectives After taking this course, the students should be able to: Evaluate and interpret key characteristics of particle systems Identify microscopic mechanisms involved in particle processing Describe all major unit operations used in particle technology Perform analytical calculations for selected unit operations Perform design calculations for selected unit operations

Course outline Part I Fundamentals 1. Particle characteristics (size, shape, morphology) 2. Particle characterisation (size distribution, density, optical imaging, SEM, XRD) 3. Particle mechanics (particle-particle and fluid-particle interactions) Part II Unit operations 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Particle formation (physical and chemical routes, crystallisation) Particle-fluid separation (sedimentation, filtration, drying) Size reduction (milling) Size enlargement (agglomeration) Mixing and de-mixing (blending, classification) Storage and transport (silos, hoppers, conveying)

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PHARMACEUTICAL PROCESS DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Andreas Kogelbauer Dr C. Brechtelsbauer, Dr. Ferry Stepanek, Richard Escott ACE 9

Aims This course will introduce a methodology for the development of pharmaceutical and related processes and associated equipment design, and underpin this methodology with relevant engineering and scientific principles. Objectives By the end of the course, students should be able to: Describe the operational context of the pharmaceutical sector and outline some of the main challenges in process development Employ a development methodology to produce conceptual designs from process chemistry Perform design calculations for separation and isolation processes Explain how reaction kinetics may be elicited from experiments and describe how such experiments may be designed

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POLYMERS & POLYMERISATION PROCESSES

Dr. Alisyn Nedoma Dr. Marcos Millan-Agorio, Professor Alexander Bismarck Dr. Joachim Steinke (Chemistry Department)

SPE 3

Aims To highlight the three cornerstones of polymer science: Polymer (synthesis and characterisation), Processing and Properties. To illustrate the complex interaction needed between Chemistry and Chemical Engineering to produce a polymer product. Synopsis The course is designed to discuss the challenges of turning a polymer into an industrial product by considering the entire process covering monomer synthesis, polymerisation chemistry, reactors and scale-up, polymer structure (solution and solid state), morphology and processability. The course will be based around case studies of the production and processing of a number of common polymeric materials such as olefins and acrylates but will also extend to some more sophisticated high-added value materials such as conducting and biomedical-relevant polymers. Students will work in mixed groups of chemists and chemical engineers. Seminars and tutorials, led by the academic staff, will introduce fundamental aspects of polymer chemistry and polymer chemical engineering. Groups will be expected to investigate and report back to the whole class on aspects of the production and processing of typical polymers using recommended literature. (includes coursework). Course structure The course consists of a combination of seminars, supervised team exercises, an experimental introduction to polymer characterisation techniques, processing and properties and includes speakers from industry.

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PROCESS HEAT TRANSFER

Professor Geoff .F. Hewitt ACE 8

Aims To induce an awareness of the many and varied problems of process heat transfer in the students. To provide students with an opportunity of direct experience of doing process heat transfer calculations so that they can understand the bases of the procedures and be able to make a critical assessment of commercial codes once they are using these in an industrial environment.

Objectives At the end of the course students should be able to select between alternative heat exchanger types on an objective basis; be able to design the main types of heat exchanger for given flows and heat exchanger requirements; be able to address overall design of heat exchanger systems, and in particular to understand the use of multi-stream exchangers.

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PRODUCT CHARACTERISATION
Professor Sergei Kazarian, Professor Alexander Bismarck, Professor Paul Luckham SPE 4

Aims and Objectives: Modern process industries are increasingly focussed on value added product engineering including foods, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, advanced materials, and other formulated products. An integral component of product engineering is the ability to describe the critical engineering and chemical attributes of the final product. This course is designed to provide students with up to-date knowledge and experience in current experimental techniques for product characterisation. Following completion of this course the students will be able to recognise the most relevant technique of choice to analyse a product (including its limitations and benefits) and will benefit from hands on experience in applying these techniques to selected products. At the end of the course the student should be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge of current methods for structured product characterisation, and be familiar with the areas of their applicability. The students should also be able to apply the skills learned in the laboratory exercise to the real-world products. The integral part of the course will be active participation in the advanced research laboratories (depending on demand) where students will have an opportunity to apply their understanding gained from the lectures to the real-world samples (pharmaceutical tablets, polymeric materials (e.g. contact lens), porous granular samples). Another integral part of the course and the means of assessment of the students knowledge will be a role-playing exercise in which a student will assume the role of a researcher in the Central R&D Department. Guidance in these areas will be provided during the course.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Dr. Eleni Hadjiconstantinou (Business School) BS 0821

Aims This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge and understanding of the management tools used by the project manager to improve project management performance in terms of time, cost and quality. Objectives The objective of this course is to study the planning, control and management of projects at both the strategic and the operational levels. Students are expected to develop conceptual and analytic skills in the following areas in project management: Project nature and the project life cycle Key roles and responsibilities (the client and the project manager) The use of mathematical models Network based project management methodology Time-scale planing techniques Resource scheduling Modelling uncertainty in activity durations Project cost control and time-cost trade-offs Use and evaluation of project management software from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint. Learning outcomes Students completing this course will have learnt concepts, modelling and solution techniques for the planning, control and management of projects. They should be able to construct and evaluate a major project plan subject to given time, cost and resource constraints.

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REACTION ENGINEERING II
Dr. Clemens Brechtelsbauer ACE 11

The course consists of six components: Fundamental heat and mass transfer effects in catalytic reactors. Fundamentals of mass transfer with chemical reaction in gas solid systems. Design of fixed bed catalytic reactors. Design of fluidised bed and transport reactors. Design of multiphase reactors involving fluid-fluid reactions. Fundamentals of non-catalytic fluid-solid reactions.

The course is designed to present the basics of catalytic reactor design in a systematic way. The course is also designed to include fundamental aspects that would provide a minimum conceptual framework for performing reactor design tasks in 4th Year Design. By the end of the course students should be able to: Identify critical parameters affecting the performance of catalytic reactors. Form an informed opinion to help make a selection between reactor types. Identify the level of accuracy required in reactor sizing calculations and evaluate the quality of available data. Undertake reactor sizing calculations to the level of detail required; estimate the margin for and level of error in their calculations.

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TRANSPORT PROCESSES IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Professor Y. Xu
BIO 5

This is an elective course offered to the fourth year undergraduate students and as a module for the MSc course in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology. The aim of the course is to introduce the basic principles and concepts of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer relevant to biological systems, as well as more advanced mathematical models. The course is designed to place an emphasis on developing a quantitative understanding of the underlying physical, chemical and biological phenomena. Practical problems and case studies will be included. The topics to be covered will include: Revision of the basic principles of fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer Physical properties of biological fluids and tissues Fluid flow in the human circulation and tissues Mass transport in biological systems Heat transfer in biological systems Mathematical models for the simulation of transport processes in biological systems

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VIII.4 MSc Thesis Preparation and Submission Every thesis is a unique embodiment of the many elements which influence its construction. These elements will include the nature of the study and the precedents as well as the tastes of the student, the supervisor and the research environment under which it was produced. There are a few specific rules, other than certain mechanistic requirements listed later regarding typeface, binding and the maximum length. The suggestions given here are offered only as guidelines which should form a basis for discussion with those people closely involved in the research activity. The comments provided are mainly a reflection of the experiences of previous students and indicate some of the common weaknesses found in many theses, some of which are readily rectified. General Requirements The thesis should be produced in single side format and should be easy to read (use about 1.5 line spacing with a font size of 12 point for Times New Roman or 11 point for Arial). The pages should be paginated (numbered). All figures and tables should include a title which is sufficient to convey the significance of the figure or tabulation. Recently, it has become common to list all figures and tables at the beginning of the thesis; this is not obligatory. It may be useful to include a comprehensive listing of symbols and their significance at the beginning of the thesis and perhaps a reference to the first equation where the symbol is adopted. In any case, all symbols used must be defined in the thesis. There are no firm rules regarding the construction of the reference citations. Some authors prefer to number and others direct citation of the relevant authors and the year of publication. The latter now seems to be the most efficient way of referencing with the introduction of modern word processing methods. It is also normal to include the reference listing for all the citations at the end of the thesis rather than at the end of each chapter. This set of suggestions represents one of many potentially acceptable formats and the candidate is urged to discuss these matters with their supervisors at an early stage in order to agree a suitable format for each individual case. Referencing All students should use the Harvard Style of referencing. Under this system, a brief citation to a source is given in parentheses within the text of an article, and full citations are collected in alphabetical order under a "References heading at the end. The citation in the text is placed in parentheses after the sentence or part thereof, followed by the year of publication, as in (Simpson 2002), and a page number where appropriate (Simpson 2002, p. 88). Then in a References section, a full citation is given, for example: Simpson, John. (2002). Dealing with References. London: Imperial College Publishing Far more information and help can be found here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/Library/pdf/citing_and_referencing_guide.pdf http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_style

A template for the title page can be found on the following page.

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FULL TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT

Full Name of Student

Date and Year Supervised by: Title and Name of Supervisor

A thesis presented to Imperial College London in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in COURSE TITLE and for the Diploma of Imperial College

Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology Imperial College London SW7 2AZ

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Thesis Construction: Normal Items As a guideline, a thesis should contain the following items: An abstract (say one page) A list of contents according to chapters and sections and, if appropriate, subsections A listing of symbols (optional) A listing of figures and tables (optional) An introduction where at least part of the text should explain in clear and straightforward terms the contents of thesis. In this context, the Department would expect this part to be intelligible to any reasonable competent Chemical Engineer The main body of the Report which will normally contain a review of precedents where the study is put into the context of previous work A clear and succinct description of the conclusions A listing of references

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Detailed Construction of the Thesis This will vary according to the nature of the work but the important thing is that the structure should be logical and, where possible, facilitate cross-referencing. Chapters should include an introduction and conclusion and the equations introduced should generally always be numbered (chapter; section; subsection, etc: as 3.2.1.2. for example). Length of Report Length should be sufficient to communicate the work in an effective and concise way. In terms of deliberately produced material for the report, as a general guide, about 50 to 80 pages excluding appendices, is the norm. Candidates are strongly advised to discuss the question of length, and also, more importantly, its distribution within the report in the various chapters, with their supervisors at any early stage. Assessment and readability The Department appoints Internal Examiners for the evaluation of MSc theses to assist the External Examiners. Whatever the merits of any thesis, it should be generally intelligible to any reasonably competent Chemical Engineer whatever his or her specific technical speciality. This fact should be borne in mind especially during the construction of the Abstract, the Introduction and the Conclusion. Deadline The deadline for the submission of MSc thesis is 20th September 2013 at the latest. It is the Departments experience that many theses are spoilt by the undue haste caused by this deadline. Often, potentially good theses lack even a rudimentary conclusion of any quality. All candidates are asked to reflect upon the timescales for thesis preparation at an early date to avoid this difficulty. Candidates should also take the time required for binding into consideration when planning. Procedures for Submission Two copies of the complete and hard-bound thesis must be submitted to the MSc Course Coordinator by the deadline of 20th September 2013. One soft-bound copy (for instance using ring binding) should also be submitted for assessment. On the award of the degree one copy of the thesis is deposited in the Chemical Engineering Library and the second copy is given to the supervisor. Please note that one electronic copy (on CD only) will also need to be submitted.

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The thesis should be hard-bound and the spine should be lettered with the degree (MSc), the year and name of the student. It is suggested that students should go to a bookbinders such as F.J. Blissett Ltd. or a similar bookbinder who are aware of the requirements. A list of bookbinders is attached. The bookbinder will also letter the copies of the thesis. The thesis must be hard-bound in red. Final Remarks It is the Departments general experience that many candidates do not plan carefully the thesis preparation stage of their study. It would be common for a thesis to require about four weeks of preparation in order to produce a satisfactory result based upon the research which has been carried out. Often the important elements such as clearly focused abstract and conclusion are neglected because of the pressure to complete the work and meet the deadline. Forward planning can reduce this problem significantly. Abstract and conclusions are usually best prepared near the completion of the report. You are urged to discuss the thesis planning with your research supervisor at an early stage in your course; we believe that it is an essential component in the production of a satisfactory thesis. The following references, copies of which are available in the Department of Chemical Engineering Library, may be of value; The Complete Plain Words by Sir Ernest Gowers, Penguin Books, 1986 Writing Technical Reports by Bruce M. Cooper, Penguin Books, 1964 List of Binders for Theses: THE ELVASTON GROUP: 9 Elvaston Group Ltd, London SW7 5HY. Tel: 020 7581 0334 email: sales@theelvastongroup.co.uk For details and prices go to www.noblemacmillan.co.uk Also offers an online printing and binding service at: https://www.ethesis.co.uk/store/index2.asp KEYPOINT BOOKBINDERS LTD: Unit 8, Balmoral Grove, Islington, London N7 9NQ. Tel: 020 7609 1050; Fax: 020 7609 1020 (folding, gathering, perfect binding, thread sewing, case binding, journal binding, ring binders, specialist box making). R.G. SCALES DOCUMENT CENTRE: 2 Farringdon Street, Ludgate Circus, London EC4M 7LH. Freephone 0800 358 7770, 020 7236 5544 or e-mail: bookbinder@mail.com or richard@document-centre.co.uk Copy from disc, E-mail, or typed, copied on digital B&W, Colour copiers. Free delivery. All types of binding, all to specification. COLLIS-BIRD & WITHEY: 1 Drayton Park, London N5. Tel:020-7607-1116 (Will do fast service) (Photocopying facilities available, typing, free delivery). All to specification. BLISSETT BOOKBINDERS: http://www.blissetts.com Roslin Road, London W3 8DH Tel:020 8992-3965 (Nr. Acton Town tube) or e-mail: admin@blissetts.com Same Day/48 hr service Copying service (Colour & Black & White). All to specification. A.J.B. BOOKBINDING CO. LTD: 5 Athole Terrace, Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Surrey. CR4 8DX. Tel:020 8653-5877 (Will do fast service) AVALON ASSOCIATES: 23 Dunmore Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6RY. Tel:01245 468706

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IX OBTAINING THE DEGREE

MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Process Systems Engineering MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering with Structured Product Engineering

Candidates are required to pass both the taught module component of the course AND the dissertation in order to obtain the MSc degree. Modules - Regulations for passing Pass Criteria The module marks may consist of a part assessed through coursework during the year and/or a formal component assessed through a written or oral examination in May or June. The course tutors will make the assessment procedures clear at the beginning of the year. Examination marks: The marking scheme is indicated on each examination paper. Papers can be taken by undergraduate and MSc students. On the basis of the marking scheme indicated on the paper, MSc students need to achieve 40% to pass a paper, and 70% to pass a paper with distinction. The marking criteria are shown in the table below. Marking Criteria: Taught module component2 Criteria % 100 Exceptional. Answer is a very well presented exposition of the subject, showing (i) 95 command of the relevant concepts and facts, and (ii) a high critical or analytical 90 ability* and, where appropriate, (iii) originality and (iv) evidence of substantial 85 outside reading. 82 Excellent. Answer is a well presented exposition of the subject, showing most of 80 the above features. 76 72 68 Good. Answer (i) shows a clear grasp of the relevant concepts and facts, (ii) gives an accurate account of the relevant taught material (as exemplified in the model 65 answer), and (iii) shows evidence of some outside reading or of critical or analytical ability*. 62 60 Adequate. Answer (i) shows a grasp of the basic concepts and facts, (ii) gives a mainly accurate account of at least half of the relevant taught material (as 55 exemplified in the model answer), but (iii) does not go beyond that, or goes beyond that but is then marred by significant errors. 54 52 Poor. Answer (i) shows only a basic grasp of the fundamental concepts and facts, and is marred by major errors or brevity, but (ii) by presenting accurately at least 45 a third of the material expected of the model answer, shows just sufficient relevant knowledge to reach degree level. 40 39 Fail. Answer (i) shows a confused understanding of the question, and (ii) by presenting less than a third of the material expected in the model answer, does not
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Pass Mark: 50% on aggregate with a minimum of 40% in each individual examination. At the discretion of the Examiners, a candidate who fails one examination but achieves an aggregate mark of 50% or higher may be considered to have passed the examinations. Merit: Candidates with an aggregate greater than 60% are judged to have achieved the level of merit in the taught component. Distinction: Candidates with an aggregate greater than 70% are judged to have achieved the level of distinction in the taught component. Research component: The research mark consists of three components: i) A report (literature review and project plan) of no more than 6000 words to be handed in during the spring term (see course dates for deadline) which introduces the research problem, reviews the relevant literature and sets out a project plan for the remainder of the year. ii) A presentation outlining work to date and future plans, to be given in the summer (see course dates for deadline). iii) A final dissertation. Components i) and ii) both account for 10% of the overall project mark each . Component iii) accounts for the remaining 80%. The dissertation is judged on the basis of recommendations from the project supervisor(s), an external examiner and an internal assessor. The criteria for dissertations are shown on the table on the next page.

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Research component Dissertation & Literature Review % 70 and above Criteria Distinction standard- The student has shown real flair. The report is an extremely well presented exposition of the problem tackled, the means used to attack it and the results achieved. It will include demonstration of a command of the field as well as originality and critical and/or analytical ability. The report shows evidence of substantial background research of the literature and thorough understanding of prior work.

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Awards and Honours: In order to be awarded the degree of MSc, a candidate must have achieved a pass in both the taught and research components of the course. In order to be awarded the degree of MSc with merit, a candidate must have achieved a merit in both the taught and research components of the course. Similarly, in order to be awarded the degree of MSc with distinction, a candidate must have achieved a distinction in both the taught and research components of the course. Candidates who fail part of the taught component and/or the dissertation, may be allowed to re-enter the following year, at the discretion of the examiners. They may recommend that the student meet part or all requirements of the course upon re-entry. Examination Timetable and Format: Once you have selected the modules you wish to be examined on, an examination timetable will be distributed to you (this usually occurs in March). In general modules are examined on the basis of examinations. Modules are generally examined on the basis of a 1 hour paper; double modules on the basis of a 3 hour paper. An element of the assessment may be based on coursework; this particularly applies to PSE modules. Module co-ordinators will provide exact details of assessment of each module. All management modules and several of the technical modules are examined in the first two weeks of the summer term and the Polymers and Polymerisation Processes is examined in January.

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Rules for Submission of Coursework/any Work for Assessment:

All assessed coursework must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the due date. Coursework is to be submitted on-line, via the Departments Virtual Learning Environment, Blackboard. Instructions for use will be provided at a later date. College and Departmental Regulations on Plagiarism are very strict. When you submit online, you will be asked to read a statement which confirms that you underside and have abided to the rules regarding plagiarism. Basically, the use of somebody elses work (with or without their consent) and giving the impression that it is your own is plagiarism. For example, using reports of previous students as a guide on how to write your own reports, possibly borrowing sentences or paragraphs without acknowledgement is plagiarism! This is extremely serious since it allows students to bypass what is probably the most difficult part of writing reports deciding how to construct the report and how to organise ones discussion. Similarly, passing down copies of your own coursework reports to other students is regarded as collusion, another form of plagiarism. The cover sheet for group reports must also indicate if any members of the group played a less significant role in the project. A redistribution of project marks among group members may be made under those circumstances. Failure to indicate such non-participation represents plagiarism on the part of all group members. Penalties for plagiarism: College and Departmental Regulations on Plagiarism are very strict. The definitions of what constitutes plagiarism can be found in the statement that you encounter in the assignment box as mentioned on page 1 of this document; this is reproduced below. Plagiarism - the presentation of another persons words, ideas, judgement, figures, diagrams, software or work as though they are your own - is not permitted. The use of the work of another student, past or present, with or without the student's consent constitutes plagiarism. Full and proper references must be given to all material other than your own including published or unpublished work of others from the internet, or any other source. Failure to do so is a College offence and will result in a reduced mark (or, in serious cases, zero marks) being awarded for your coursework. All cases of plagiarism will be reported to the College; major offences can lead to additional disciplinary action being taken. By submitting your coursework electronically using this site you are implicitly in agreement with the above statement and you certify that this work is original. This is true even if you are submitting an item of coursework on behalf of a group of students. Please also note that passing down copies of your own coursework reports to other students is regarded as collusion, another form of plagiarism. ALL work submitted for assessment - both individual and group projects- will be checked for plagiarism using sophisticated anti-plagiarism software. The penalties, even for the more minor forms of plagiarism are very severe. The minimum penalty to be recommended for any form of plagiarism, no matter how minor, is that the student(s) would be awarded a bare pass of 40%. The maximum penalty we are allowed to impose without referring the matter to the College is zero marks for the project. More serious forms of plagiarism (second offences or wholesale copying of reports) will be referred directly to the College, the maximum penalty is expulsion from the College. X.2

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The following section details the examination rules. If any procedures change during your time in the Department you will be informed The Departmental Exams Officer will send a copy of each year's examination rules to you with your examination timetable. You should also be able to view your examination timetable in Outlook. Do remember that if you have a problem which may affect or has affected your performance let your supervisor and the MSc Coordinator know about it as soon as possible. They will be pleased to help/advise you on the best course of action (such as completing an extenuating circumstances form in advance of the assessment/deadline) - dont wait until it is too late. More information about extenuating circumstances can be found via the link below; http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/proceduresandregulations/policiesandprocedures/examin ationassessment

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES FOR EXAMINATIONS Candidates are asked to note that all examinations are conducted in accordance with the Colleges Academic Regulations, the Regulations for Programmes of Study and the Examination Regulations. The Regulations include a requirement that to be admitted to a degree a candidate must have been examined in all parts of the examination prescribed for that degree and must have shown a competent knowledge in the examination as a whole. Candidates must be examined in all parts of the examination prescribed for that course. Therefore (unless prevented by illness or other adequate cause for which certification must be provided) you must take each prescribed test and must submit sufficient work to enable you to be examined. Any candidate who does not attend an examination without providing evidence of satisfactory extenuating circumstances will be judged to have attempted the examination and failed. The following instructions must be observed by candidates: You must attend punctually at the times stated and in the room indicated on the examination timetable. Food and drink (other than clear bottles of water) is not permitted in any examination room. Those students with a documented medical need for food or drink must obtain permission in advance. You must display your College identity card on your desk throughout all your examinations, in such a manner that it can be inspected by the Invigilators. When you have finished your paper you may leave at any time after the first half hour. You may leave the room temporarily only with the permission of and accompanied by an Invigilator. You may not leave in the last 10 minutes of an examination. The solution to each question attempted should be started on a clean page in the answer book. Do not use scrap paper; do all rough work in the answer books and cross it through. Tie supplementary answer books, even if they contain rough work only, inside the back of the main answer book. Take nothing other than the question paper (unless instructed otherwise) from the examination room. Do not damage any paper or other materials provided. Do not remove unused answer books from the examination room. Failure to observe any of these instructions will constitute an examination offence. In your own interest, read carefully and follow exactly the instructions on your question paper. Write as clearly as possible and do not use faint ink or pencil. Write all answers in English unless you are instructed otherwise.

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Students should fully complete the front page of their main examination answer book, and take particular care to clearly write their full CID number (stated on every ID card, in the format of 00123456) as their candidate number on the front page of each of their answer books. All students must also enter on the front of the answer books the numbers of the questions attempted and complete and seal the signature flap. You may not bring into the examination room any books, papers or instruments except those which have been specifically permitted. You are advised that this includes all electronic equipment such as mobile phones, palmtop computers etc, which are not permitted in any examination room. Candidates should also note that dictionaries for the purpose of enabling students to overcome any deficiency in their command of the English Language are not permitted in the examination rooms. Anyone bringing in any unauthorised material into the exam room may be suspected of cheating. If anyone is suspected of cheating, of attempting to cheat or of assisting someone else to cheat, the facts will be reported to the Registry for a full investigation. Such individuals may in consequence be disqualified from the examination and excluded from all future examinations of the College. Any unauthorised notes or materials may be confiscated and retained by the College at its absolute discretion. You are reminded that all work submitted as part of the requirements for any examination of the College must be expressed in your own words and incorporate your own ideas and judgements. Plagiarism, - that is, the presentation of another person's thoughts or words as though they were your own - must be avoided, with particular care in coursework and essays and reports written in your own time. Direct quotations from the published or unpublished work of others must always be clearly identified as such by being placed inside quotation marks, and a full reference to their source must be provided in the proper form. Remember that a series of short quotations from several different sources, if not clearly identified as such, constitutes plagiarism just as much as does a single unacknowledged long quotation from a single source. Equally, if you summarise another person's ideas or judgements, you must refer to that person in your text, and include the work referred to in your bibliography. Failure to observe these rules may result in an allegation of cheating. You should therefore consult your tutor or course director if you are in any doubt about what is permissible. Candidates should also note the following:Candidates should not submit answers to more than the required number of questions. All questions will carry the same number of marks unless otherwise stated in the rubric. Credit will be given for good method even though a correct solution may not have been obtained. Last revised August 2010 M.Sc. Degree Examinations 2010 Candidates are asked to note the following with regard to the introduction of materials into examinations: 1. Candidates may take into any examination normal writing instruments (pens, pencils, rubbers, rulers, etc.), drawing instruments and colouring materials (pencils or crayons).

2. Candidates are allowed to take lecture notes, but not text-books into the Part III and IV examination Colloids and Interface Science. 3. Candidates are allowed to take lecture notes and material posted on Blackboard into the Part IV examinations Advanced Process Optimisation I & II.

4. Candidates may only use the electronic calculators provided at all examinations except open book examinations, when the following rules apply:

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Conditions for the use of Electronic Calculators in open book examinations (i) Candidates may use the calculators provided or their own, provided they satisfy the following; Calculators must be of the hand-held type, quiet in operation and compact and with their own power supply; Numerical calculators of all types are permitted. Programmable calculators must not contain any stored programme on entry to the examination room. Calculator peripheral equipment (for example, matrix and thermal printers, plug-in programme modules, user manuals, programme listings, magnetic cards, etc.) may not be taken into examinations; Candidates are advised that examiners require answers to numerical questions to include a clear statement of the method of calculation, together with appropriate intermediate steps and results; Candidates are entirely responsible for ensuring that their own machines are in working order for the examinations and for providing in advance for alternative means of calculation in the event of their calculator failing during the examination.

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XI REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS

1 All registered students of the College are subject to the provisions of these Regulations for Students, the College Academic Regulations, the Regulations of the University of London as appropriate and such other Regulations and Instructions for Students as the College may from time to time approve. 2 Any student whose sessional fees or whose residence charges* have not been paid in full will not be allowed to proceed to the next year of the course and will be required to withdraw from the College. If any fees or charges are still unpaid at the time when a student enters for the last examination necessary to qualify for the award of a degree/diploma, the award will not be conferred and no certificate in respect of the award will be issued until the debt has been paid in full. 3 Any student wishing to occupy residential accommodation provided by, or on behalf of, Imperial College will be required to abide by the terms and conditions of the Licence. Acceptance of an offer of accommodation will signify acceptance of such terms and conditions. 4 Every registered student of the College is automatically a member of Imperial College Union unless, under the provisions of the Education Act 1994, a student has formally opted out of student union membership by recording that decision with the Academic Registrar in the manner prescribed. 5 Student disciplinary offences of a non academic nature are dealt with under a code of procedure agreed by Imperial College Union and approved by the Governing Body. In the case of serious offences, this may involve the suspension and/or expulsion of the student from the College. Students must not engage in any conduct which causes harm or unreasonable disturbance to students, staff, neighbours or visitors to the College, or damage to any property of the College or its students, staff, neighbours or visitors, or engage in any activity or behaviour which is likely to bring the College into disrepute. Illegal acts on or near College may also constitute offences under these College Regulations for students. 6 Candidates for the PhD or MPhil degrees are required by the University regulations to give conditional authority for their thesis or dissertation to be made available for public reference. Candidates who wish to retain personally, for a limited period, the sole right to grant permission to consult, borrow or copy their work must obtain the agreement of their supervisor and the appropriate College Graduate School Committee. Approval will be given only in special circumstances and for a period not exceeding two years. Acceptance of a place as a research student at the College is deemed to imply acceptance of these conditions. 7 Undergraduates must inform their Senior Tutor and postgraduates their Postgraduate Tutor if they are absent from College for more than three days during term. If the absence is due to illness a medical certificate must be produced after seven days. If an examination is missed on account of illness a medical certificate must be produced immediately. 8 A student who contracts an infectious or contagious disease may be required to present a medical certificate acceptable to the College Health Service, indicating freedom from infection, before resuming attendance at the College. 9 The College may require a student to be assessed by the College Health Service, or other appropriate medical practitioner approved by the Health Service, if there is reason to believe that the students state of health makes him/her unable to pursue his/her studies, or causes disruption to other members of the College, or causes or has the potential to cause harm to him/herself or others. If the medical assessment confirms that it is not in the interests of the student or the College that the student should continue his/her programme of study the Head 83

of Department shall consult the College Tutors and, taking into account their advice, may suspend the student until he/she is fit to continue his/her studies or require the student to withdraw from the College. A student who refuses to undergo assessment may be suspended until such time as a medical practitioner acceptable both to the student and the College has assessed the student and confirmed in writing that the student is fit to resume study. 10 A student who is required to withdraw has the right to appeal against the withdrawal decision but not against the results of the medical assessment on which the decision is based. The student may, however, request that a second medical assessment be obtained from a medical practitioner approved by the College Health Service. The responsibility for hearing and deciding upon appeals is vested in the Senate and is delegated by the Senate to Appeal Committees, whose decisions are final. 11 A student who is suspended will be regarded has having taken an interruption of studies, and will be required to provide medical evidence as to fitness to return to study in accordance with the conditions attached to the granting of interruption of studies. 12 No work involving ionising radiation may be carried out in any part of the College except in accordance with the current edition of the Imperial College Local Rules for Safe Working Practices with Ionising Radiation (Second Edition Spring 1991). 13 Students who make use of University or College Computing facilities are required to familiarise themselves with and to abide by the current edition of the Imperial College Information Systems Security Policy and Codes of Practice and Guidelines. 14 Computer misuse will be regarded as a serious offence and will be dealt with under the College Disciplinary Procedure or, where appropriate, under the provisions of the Computer Misuse Act 1990. 15 Students who are authorised, as part of their studies, to make use of data and personal data as defined under the Data Protection Act 1998 are required to familiarise themselves with, and to observe the provisions of, the Act. Further details are available from the College Data Protection Officer. 16 All students must familiarise themselves and comply with the College Policy on Student Derived Intellectual Policy Rights. 17 Students must notify the Academic Registrar of any change in their home or lodgings address. July 2005 * to include charges by the Ducane Housing Association

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XII MAP OF THE DEPARTMENT

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Prince Consort Road

RODH 232B
Department of Aeronautics Undergraduate Study Space
RODH 232

LEVEL 2
Lifts
Toilets

RODH RODH 236 235

RODH 234

RODERIC HILL Building

BONE 228A BONE 228A

BONE 230A BONE 230B

BONE 227 BONE 225A BONE 225

Seminar Rooms

Stairs
Staff Offices

Laboratories

BONE Building

BONE 226

Undergraduate Studies Suite:

ACEX 210: Director of Undergraduate Studies
Prof Omar Matar

BONE 224

ACEX 208: Undergraduate Office

Ms Margaret Gee, Undergraduate Administrator Dr Severine Toson, Safety & Teaching Support Officer

ACEX 206: Director of Course Operations

Dr Andreas Kogelbauer BONE 223 BONE 222

ACEX 205: Head of Teaching Laboratories

Dr Clemens Brechtelsbauer

ACEX 204: Senior Teaching Fellows

BONE 221 Ms Nicola Guirguis, Examinations Officer Dr Colin Hale, Pilot Plant Manager

Department of Aeronautics

ACEX 252
Seminar Room

ACEX 250 Lecture Theatre 1

ACEX 201 ACEX 203 Pilot Plant Lecture Theatre 2 ACEX 201A
Control Room

ACEX 207 Conference Room

ACEX 203A

ACEX 214

ACEX 209

ACEX 211

ACEX 215

ACEX 217

Tea Bar

Concourse

ACEX ACEX ACEX ACEX 202 204 205 206

ACEX 208

ACEX 210

ACEX 218

ACEX 216

Undergraduate Studies Suite

ACEX Building

Senior Common Room

Union Shop

Main Walkway

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LEVEL 1M
ACEX Building
Lifts Toilets Stairs Staff Offices Laboratories
ACEX 1M13A ACEX 1M17

ACEX 1M10 Pilot Plant

Electronics Workshop Manager: Mr Chin Lang

ACEX 1M11

ACEX 1M13 Analytical Lab

Manager: Ms Patricia Carry

LEVEL 1

BONE 137 BONE 136

BONE 139

ACEX 1M11A ACEX 1M13A

ACEX 1M12

Lifts Toilets Stairs Laboratories Chemical Engineering Stores

Chemical Engineering Workshop

Manager: Mr Tony Meredith

BONE 132

BONE 131

ACEX 102
Undergraduate Labs

ACEX 103B

ACEX 102A

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ACEX Building

Ground Level Entrance

Seminar Rooms

ACEX 101 Pilot Plant

ACEX 103A

BONE Building