Heat and Mass Transfer Operations

This course provides an overview of the transport of heat and mass by different mechanisms: diffusion and convection; transport of heat by radiation; convective mass transfer. The theory of interfacial mass transfer is also introduced. Mathematical formulation of problems and equipment design for heat and mass transfer of gas/liquid and liquid/liquid operations including drying, absorption and stripping. Prerequisite: CHE 210. Corequisite: MEN 320. CHE Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Catalysis (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers the basic concepts of heterogeneous, homogeneous and biocatalysis. Reaction kinetics and reaction rate theory are also discussed. Catalyst characterization, the requirements of a successful catalyst as well as surface reactivity are covered. Applications include steam reforming process, Fischer-Tropsch process, synthesis of ammonia, oil refining as well as some insights on environmental catalysis. Prerequisite: CHE 210.