This module introduces basic knowledge and fundamental principles of material, energy and momentum balancing for non-reacting and reacting steady-state systems in chemical engineering and process engineering and design including an overview of major equipment used in chemical processing plants. 

 You’ll study topics such as: 

• Momentum transport, energy transport and thermodynamics  

• Introduction to chemical process engineering and design 

• Introduction to chemical process principles  

• Stoichiometry 

• Process engineering, process flow diagrams and process simulation software  

You will learn through lectures, seminars / tutorials and practical laboratory sessions in our specialist facilities. 

This module enables you to  enhance essential mathematical skills to support application and understanding of key engineering principles. The module  encourages you to develop skills and confidence using mathematical technology and establish approaches to solve  problems across the course. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Numerical awareness  

• Application of software and technology (e.g. Excel, Matlab) 

• Algebra 

• Curve fitting  

• Common engineering functions 

• Simultaneous linear equations, matrices, vectors 

• Basic differential and integral calculus 

• Linear ordinary differential equations of first and second order with constant coefficients 

• Laplace transform. 

• Probability and statistics 

Lectures, interactive tutorials and lab sessions will be used to teach this module.

This module introduces core areas of chemistry and material engineering related to chemical engineering. You will learn how chemical engineers apply knowledge of this subject to understand key principles required for design by undertaking an applied project.  This module will introduce a range of employability skills and labour market knowledge to support a deeper understanding of how to apply them in a real world context. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• General chemistry 

• Physical chemistry 

• Organic chemistry 

• Material science 

• Corrosion protection 

• Material selection based on process conditions 

• Employability guidance to build an understanding of professional skills and behaviours in preparation for future work experience 

• Professional reflection and development 

This module aims to provide  an understanding of what a professional chemical engineer does in industry.  You will develop your understanding of the different industry sectors chemical engineers operate in  , focusing on process safety and sustainability. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• ICommon hazard sources in chemical & process industries 

• Safety and loss prevention including inherently safe design 

• The role of chemical engineers in sustainability 

• Risk management and safety management 

• Chemical engineering sectors and industries 

• Engineering ethics 

• Continuing professional development 

• Economics 

• Solving real-world problems 

You'll learn through lectures, research, seminars/tutorials, and laboratory sessions in our specialist chemical engineering labs

This module explores mechanisms of the mass, energy, and momentum transfer in steady and unsteady states, and to understand the implication of the principles into the design and scale-up of unit operations and separation process operations.  

You’ll study topics such as: 

Indicative content:  

• Properties of fluids and solids 

• Batch and continuous operations 

• Unit operations for separation and mixing 

• Methods for sizing process equipment 

• Multiphase systems 

• Heat exchanger design 

• Assessing operating performance

This module covers the fundamental aspects of chemical reaction engineering and thermodynamics. It lays out the scientific and engineering foundation so you can review, design and analyse chemical reactors and separation units to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.  

The module will cover the topics such as,  

Chemical Reaction Engineering: 

• Chemical reaction stoichiometry and equilibrium constant and compositions 

• Reaction kinetics, rate laws, and equilibrium reactions 

• Interpretation of kinetic data, determination of reaction orders and rate constant 

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: 

• Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering thermodynamics – phase-rule, equations of state, and correlations, and data packages.  

• Thermodynamic Equilibrium (vapour-liquid, liquid-liquid).  

Module Aim:  

This module will develop your understanding of process modelling, simulation and control techniques. You will gain experience using and applying using commercial software. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Instrumentation and control systems 

• Concepts of process modelling   

• Steady and dynamic process modelling. 

• Distillation column fundamentals and simulation tools 

• Short-cut method and multi-component. 

This module will provide you with experience working on a sustainable chemical engineering project. You will gain an understanding of professional and ethical conduct. Furthermore, this module provides an understanding of the importance of process safety and the methods used by chemical engineers to identify, assess and mitigate against hazards. 

In this module you will study: 

• Apply systematic methods to identify hazards 

• Assess risks and consequences 

• Apply safety management approaches 

• Develop sustainable approaches to reduce the environmental impact of chemical plants and processes 

• Collaborate with an industrial partner  

• Take on different project roles 

• Understand economics related to chemical plants and processes 

• Develop and reflect on your professional and technical skills 

• Discuss and understand the holistic approach required of a professional engineer 

• Understand the wider aspects of chemical engineering (commercial, economic and social) 

This module challenges you to complete a comprehensive design of chemical engineering units. You will use, and develop, your individual technical and professional skills to plan, execute and evaluate your design work. You will consider the wider aspects of design including process safety, sustainability, and economics. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Project management 

• Basis of design 

• Process design including assumptions, mass and energy balances and sizing 

• Equipment selection 

• Control strategy and operation 

• Mechanical design 

• Process drawings 

• Process safety including specialist aspects 

• Economic appraisal 

• Optimisation and integration 

This module aims to provide you with the necessary level of knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles of particle formation, processing, characterizations techniques, and how this knowledge can be used for equipment design and a variety of applications. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Operations for solid particle formation 

• Particle characterization and processing 

• Particle and powder flow 

• Safety and environmental issues 

• Product quality 

• Batch processes  

The module covers the fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering and reactor design, including isothermal, non-isothermal, atmospheric and high-pressure reactors. You will develop a systematic and detailed approach for designing and optimising reactors for sustainable chemical process 

The module covers the topics such as,  

• Reactor classifications and steps in reactor design

• Multiple reactions and rate laws

• Catalytic reactions and its implication in reactor design  

• Development of design equations for ideal reactors

• Batch and flow; non-isothermal and iso-baric reactors; solving design equations

• Reactor safety and interaction of auxiliary equipment in reactor design 

This is the key module of the course. You will be challenged to operate in groups to apply and develop your individual and collective technical knowledge and professional skills to produce a comprehensive design of a sustainable chemical process plant. 

You’ll study topics such as: 

• Commercial, economic, and technical evaluation 

• Application of inclusive practice 

• Legal requirements and industry standards 

• The importance of sustainable design 

• Ethical decision making 

• Process and parameter selection and justification 

• Engineering drawings required for design 

• Process simulation and optimisation 

• Identify and mitigate process hazards