SYLLABUS: CHE 100 - Chemical Processes, FALL 2015

Introduction to chemical engineering calculations, unit equations, process stoichiometry, material and
energy balances, states of matter, and case studies.

Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4pm to 6pm, Kinsey 1240B.

Discussions: Fridays Sec 1A: 12 pm to 1 pm, 2434 PAB, Nick
Sec 1B: 12 pm to 1 pm, 9436 Boelter, Matt
Sec 1C: 1 pm to 2 pm, 9436 Boelter, Yan

Class website: https://courseweb.seas.ucla.edu/ (Syllabus, handouts and solutions will be posted)

Class email: che100ucla@gmail.com (send all comments, concerns and questions to this email!)

Instructor: Yi Tang, Professor, yitang@ucla.edu

5531 Boelter Hall, 1-310-825-0375
Office Hours: Wednesday 3 – 5 PM.

TA: Nicholas Liu, Main TA, nicholasliu92@gmail.com

7673 Boelter Hall
Office Hour Thursday 3-4 PM

Yan Yan, mywillflint@gmail.com

7673 Boelter Hall
Office Hour Thursday 2-3 PM

Matt Theisen, mtheisen@ucla.edu

7673 Boelter Hall
Office Hour Tuesday 3-4 PM

Textbook:
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Richard M. Felder and Ronald W. Rousseau, Third
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1999 / 2005

 READ the chapter material prior to lectures.

 Try to bring your book to every class.
 Carefully follow all example problems.
 Be familiar with all the useful tables in the text.

The text for this course is perhaps more helpful than any other textbook in the Chemical Engineering
curriculum. Each chapter basically introduces a series of rather simple concepts, definitions, and
problem solving approaches, and then provides examples incorporating these things.

I will be teaching from the book. So reading chapters prior to lecture will provide familiarity with
lecture material. There is more than one way to solve the problems in this course. In many cases I will
be solving example problems given in the text, but using a slightly different approach. A new
perspective on how to think about or approach example problems can provide more insights into
solving exam problems. Electronic textbook (PDF version) will not be permitted to be used in open
book midterms and final.
** Be aware that the newest version of the 3rd edition includes “Integrated Media and Study Tools” –
these are not required but strongly recommended as study aids. The Student Workbook nicely
outlines solutions to problems at the end of each chapter. While there will be many problems &
solutions for you to study (through homework, examples in class, and examples throughout the
chapters), the additional solutions to problems provided in the Student Workbook are a great source for
more practice.

Topics: (each class is 1 hour and 50 minutes with 10 minute break in between, two classes per week)
1. Introduction to Chemical Engineering and Engineering Calculations, Processes and Process
Variables, chapter 2-3 (1 class)
2. Fundamentals of Material Balances, chapter 4 (5 classes)
3. Single-Phase Systems, chapter 5 (2 class)
4. Multiphase System, chapter 6 (3 classes)
5. Energy and Energy Balances, chapter 7 (1 classes)
6. Balances on Nonreactive Processes, chapter 8 (2 classes)
7. Balances on Reactive Processes, chapter 9 (2 classes)

Evaluation:
1. Homework (7 total, adding up to 10% of total grade).
Homework sets are due at the beginning of classes on the dates indicated in the syllabus.
Solutions will be posted shortly after the due date. Homework sets are assigned to help you
prepare for exams. The problems selected will be representative of the types of problems you
might find in an exam. You are encouraged to solve homework sets in groups, and you may turn
in homework as a group (up to 4 people). Complete understanding of each problem is needed to
pass the class. The grader will only grade one of the problems on the homework, but will check
for effort and completeness. When visiting TA or instructor during office hours, don’t ask for
the solution. We will give you some hints on how to get started, but we won’t solve the problems
for you.

2. Examinations (2 examinations plus final exam, 30% + 30% + 30%)

 Exams will be open book. No computers, no cell phones, no ipads…
 Calculators will be needed during exams.
 Exam I: Tuesday, October 20, in class
 Exam II: Tuesday, November 10, in class
 FINAL EXAM: Tuesday, Dec 8, 11:30-2:30 PM

Guidelines to solving homework and test problems:

1. Steps to solving the problem:

a. Read the problem twice: first for scope, second for detail.
b. What is given? Write down the numbers or equations given (including units), provide a
simple but complete sketch if useful, do not just copy the word problem.
c. Write down what you are trying to find. – what are the unknown variables? You will
learn how to perform a degree of freedom analysis: what information can you use to “constrain” the
solution: material balances, process specifications (given in the problem statement), physical laws /
mathematical constraints.
d. Write down the equations you will use to solve the problem. Plan a strategy.
2. Write legibly, use complete sentences or phrases, be neat.

3. Show your units throughout the problem.

4. Develop the problem in a clear, logical fashion. Space your work on the page so it is easily followed.
Give all the necessary details of your calculations, derivations, etc.

5. State all of your assumptions.

6. Box your answers. Check to see if they are reasonable.

7. Do not report more (or fewer) significant digits in the answer than the input to the problem justifies.
To maintain accuracy, additional significant digits should be carried in intermediate computations.

Homework:

8. Number your pages consecutively and staple your pages together. Do not fold or use a paperclip!

9. Do not use solutions obtained from former classes or from the solution manual (this is cheating and
will also hurt your abilities to solve exam problems).

10. Attempt the problem. If you cannot work it, only then see the instructor or the TA.

Grading (subject to change):

The mean/average grade in this class will be somewhere between a B and B-.
Two standard deviations above: A and A+ (up to 3 A+ for this class)
One standard deviation above: B+ and A-.
One standard deviation below: C and C+
Two standard deviations below: C-, D
Three standard deviations below: F

Facts about this class:

1. This is the first true chemical engineering class in your major curriculum.
2. This class will involve significant calculations on homework and examinations.
3. Doing and understanding the homework are essential for passing the class.
4. We want everyone to succeed.
5. It only gets harder from here.
Class Rules:

Respect others, no talking during class. Raise your hand before asking a question. I will try my best to
answer every question during class. If I don’t take your question, it doesn’t mean I am ignoring you. I
may be short on time and must cover the scheduled material in class. Talk to me at the end of the class
or come to my office.

Contact: use the dedicated email che100ucla@gmail.com. The instructor and TAs will check the
account often and will answer reasonable questions promptly. Do not use other email address unless
you want to address an issue separately to the instructor or TA (for example, complaint about TA, other
non-class related issues).

We welcome all inquiries into grades. However, discussion of grading must be done in a respectful
fashion. We treat all students equally and no exceptions will be made unless it is medically related
(doctor’s note required).

Cell phone policy (http://www.registrar.ucla.edu/soc/notices.htm)

Any disruption of a class due to the audible beeping or use of cell phones or pagers will be treated as a
violation of Section 102.13 of the UCLA Student Conduct Code and will subject a student to sanctions
up to and including suspension or dismissal. Cell phones and pagers must be turned off while in classes,
libraries, or other quiet areas
102.13: Obstruction or Disruption: Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research,
administration, disciplinary procedures, or other University activities.

Academic Honesty: Students are required to read and understand University policies regarding
academic honesty and integrity, and the consequences of academic misconduct / dishonesty:
http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/dos/students/integrity/

What happens when you are caught cheating:

When a student is suspected to be involved in academic dishonesty, the Academic Senate requires that
the instructor report the allegation to the Dean of Students’ Office. The instructor will file a report and
provide supporting evidence such as a copy of the exam or paper in question.

If it is alleged that you engaged in academic dishonesty, don’t panic! Read the allegations carefully. You
may consider talking with your professor to clarify the situation and/or pursue clarification during your
interview(s) with the Dean.

If you admit culpability, and if the Dean concludes that there is sufficient evidence to sustain a finding
of culpability, the Dean may impose, or impose and suspend, one or more of the sanctions listed in the
UCLA Student Conduct Code. Sanctions for violation of University policies regarding academic
dishonesty include suspension or dismissal. If the matter cannot be resolved between the Dean and the
student, the Dean may refer the case to the Student Conduct Committee for a hearing.
 Tentative Course Schedule **Subject to Change!**
Lecture #  Material Covered  Reading  HWK 
1  24‐Sep  Thur  Introduction‐Single Unit  Chapters 1‐3 
2  29‐Sep  Tues  Material Balance ‐ Single Unit  Chapter 4 
3  1‐Oct  Thur  Material Balance ‐ Multiple Unit  Chapter 4  HWK 1 Due 10/1 
4  6‐Oct  Tues  Material Balance ‐ Multiple Unit  Chapter 4 
5  8‐Oct  Thur  Material Balance ‐ Reactive systems  Chapter 4  HWK 2 Due 10/8 
6  13‐Oct  Tues  Material Balance ‐ Combustion & review  Chapter 4 
7  15‐Oct  Thur  Single Phase Systems  Chapter 5  HWK 3 Due 10/15 
20‐Oct  Tues  MIDTERM 1 (Lectures 1‐6) 
8  22‐Oct  Thur  Single/Multi‐Phase Systems  Chapter 5/6 
9  27‐Oct  Tues  Multi‐Phase Systems  Chapter 6  HWK 4 Due 10/27 
10  29‐Oct  Thur  Multi‐Phase Systems  Chapter 6 
11  3‐Nov  Tues  Multi‐Phase Systems  Chapter 6 
12  5‐Nov  Thur  Multi‐Phase Systems & Review  HWK 5 Due 11/5 
10‐Nov  Tues  MIDTERM 2 (Lectures 7‐12) 
13  12‐Nov  Thur  Energy and Energy Balance  Chapter 7 
14  17‐Nov  Tues  Energy and Energy Balance  Chapter 7 
15  19‐Nov  Thur  Energy Balance ‐ Nonreactive system  Chapter 8 
16  24‐Nov  Tues  Energy Balance ‐ Nonreactive system  Chapter 8  HWK 6 Due 11/24 
26‐Nov  Thur  THANKSGIVING 
17  1‐Dec  Tues  Energy Balance ‐ Reactive Systems  Chapter 9 
18  3‐Dec  Thur  Energy Balance ‐ Reactive Systems  Chapter 9  HWK 7 Due 12/3 

Final  8‐Dec  11:30‐2:30 

It is the student’s responsibility to pay attention to drop dates!!!

HWK1 2.7, 2.11, 2.26, 2.34, 3.3, 3.7, 3.14, 3.23, 3.43, 3.48, 3.52

HWK2 4.6, 4.7, 4.10, 4.12, 4.20

HWK3 4.33, 4.36, 4.39, 4.46, 4.49, 4.62, 4.69

HWK4 5.7, 5.17, 5.27, 5.33, 5.39, 5.50, 5.68

HWK5 6.2, 6.13, 6.18, 6.27, 6.39, 6.46, 6.55, 6.56

HWK6 7.16, 7.21, 7.24, 7.28, 7.37, 7.42, 7.57

HWK7 8.2, 8.9, 8.22, 8.36, 8.50, 9.8, 9.16, 9.20, 9.31, 9.33

All problems are from “Elementary Principles Of Chemical Processes (Third Edition)”,
by Felder, Richard M., Rousseau, Ronald W.
ABET Information

All CBE graduates are expected to acquire certain knowledge and skills by the time of graduation. These
are called ABET Program Outcomes and are listed on the departmental website, on CourseWeb, and on
a poster in the hall outside 5531/5532 BH. Each required course addresses a subset of these 15
outcomes (a – o) to varying extent. A matrix of course topics and program outcomes is published for
each required class on CourseWeb (go to ABET/CSAB under Class Resources). An entry of 0 in the
matrix or for the course as a whole indicates that the particular outcome is not addressed at all, whereas
an entry of 3 indicates that the course addresses the particular outcome strongly. In addition, each
required course is assigned one or more highlighted outcomes.

The instructor must make a detailed assessment of whether or not students in the class achieved
satisfactory performance relative to all highlighted outcomes for the course.

The highlighted outcomes for CBE 100 are:

(f) Abilities to make ethical decisions consistent with an engineer’s professional responsibilities.
(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and societal context.
(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues.
(m) A working knowledge of thermodynamics and of material and energy balances.

In this class, certain designated problems on the homework, term and final examinations, which will be
noted clearly on printed materials, will be used for ABET assessment purposes. A score of 80% or better
on these particular problems will provide evidence that the outcomes have been met.

Students with Disabilities

If you wish to request an accommodation due to a suspected or documented disability, please inform
your instructor and contact the Office for Students with Disabilities as soon as possible at A255 Murphy
Hall, (310) 825-1501, (310) 206-6083(telephone device for the deaf). Website: www.osd.ucla.edu