Areas of Specialization

Experiments and projects in heat transfer, thermodynamics, mass transfer and fluid mechanics with appropriate data analysis and report writing.

One lecture, one lab (three hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 2O04 (or CHEM ENG 3O04), CHEM ENG 3D03 and credit or registration in CHEM ENG 3A04 (or CHEM ENG 2A04)

Cradle-to-grave overview of major gas, coal, nuclear, biomass, petroleum, solar, and wind energy resources, networks, and systems. Gasification, fuel cells, polygeneration, synthetic fuels, alternative fuels.

Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3G04

Univariate statistics and process monitoring. Linear regression. Experiments: full and fractional factorial designs. Introduction to latent variable methods and other current statistical tools. Applications to relevant engineering problems. Interpretation of computer-based output.

Three lectures; second term
Cross-list: SEP 6C03

This course addresses key aspects of implementing control via discrete calculations using digital computers. Topics include discrete-time dynamic models, system identification, analysis of discrete-time systems, design of digital control systems and model predictive control.

Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3P04

The application on optimization methods to important engineering problems in equipment design and operation, statistics, control, engineering economics and scheduling. The course will emphasize problem definition, model formulation and solution analysis, with sufficient details on existing algorithms and software to solve problems.

Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04), CHEM ENG 3E04, CHEM ENG 3G04, CHEM ENG 3M04, CHEM ENG 3P04

Catalytic kinetics, mass transfer limitations, packed and fluidized bed reactors, two phase reactors.

Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3K04

Experiments and projects in transport phenomena, reaction kinetics, reactor design and process control with appropriate data analysis and report writing.

One lab (three hours), one lecture; first term
Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3L02, 3K04, 3M04; and registration in Level IV of any Chemical Engineering program

Projects, often in cooperation with industry, usually involve steady-state computer simulation of an existing process or design of a new process. Plant equipment may be tested to develop simulation models. Sustainability analysis is integral part of plant design.

Two lectures and two tutorials (two hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the final level of any Chemical Engineering program
Co-requisite(s): CHEM ENG 4N04

A research and design project with students working independently under the direction of a faculty member.

The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussions, or individual study.