CBEMS

CBEMS 140A Chemical Engineering Laboratory I

Fall 2016
Catalog Data:

Course Number: CBEMS 140A

Course Title: Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
Number of Units: 4
Course Description: Experimental study of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics,
and heat and mass transfer processes. Operation and evaluation of process
equipment. Experimental data analysis and oral and written presentation of
experimental findings.
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of CBEMS 45C, CBEMS 110, and CBEMS
125A-B-C

Instructors:

Dr. Polly CHAN, swchan@uci.edu

Office: 816H, Engineering Tower.
Assistants: Sun-Jun Park, sunjp1@uci.edu
Emma Mah, emah@uci.edu
Manager: Steve WEINSTOCK, steve.weinstock@uci.edu

Class Time:

Sec A: TTh 8:00 - 9:20 am, RH 108

Sec B: TTh 2:00 - 3:20 pm, HICF 100K
MW 1:00 - 4:50 pm, ET 809, 821

Laboratory Time

Experiments are conducted in both ET809 and ET821.

Course Objectives:

One method in which to analyze and test chemical process systems is to perform
experimental work. In this class you will develop the capacity to collect, analyze
and present data obtained within well-defined experimental systems. The
specific objectives are to: (a) combine elements of theory and practice; (b)
develop competence in conducting experimental work; (c) acquire a hands-on
laboratory experience; (d) receive instruction in laboratory safety procedures; (e)
develop and demonstrate a knowledge of experimental error analysis, probability
and statistics; (f) develop written and oral communication skills; (g) work
collaboratively within a group setting; (h) develop skills in handling,
manipulating and understanding basic engineering machinery; (i) develop skills
to plan laboratory experiments. The capacity to safely collect, rigorously analyze
and accurately present experimental data is pertinent to all areas of chemical
engineering including petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, material
processing, and environmental engineering.

Course Outcomes:

Students will (1) collect experimental data and analyze its relationship to
theoretical principles in topics including: (a) fluid flow through pipes and pipe
fittings, and pipe networks; (b) motion of particles in fluids; (c) thermal diffusion
and contact resistance in solid conductors and insulators; (d) convective heat
transfer from heated surfaces and heat exchangers; (e) rate limited processes such
as aeration of a liquid; (f) industrial processes such as mixing. (2) Conduct
laboratory experiments safely. (3) Prepare professional reports that describe the
problem under considerations, experimental materials and methods, experimental
results, analysis and discussion. (4) Prepare and deliver effective oral
presentations that summarize experimental findings and supporting theoretical
analysis. (5) Develop skills in handling basic engineering machinery and
measurement devices.

Prerequisites:

This class is for Chemical Engineering Majors ONLY! Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics, Reaction Kinetics, Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer.
These will be strictly enforced!

Computer Usage:

Computer literacy and basic skills are required for performing data analysis and
preparing the laboratory reports. Lab data are submitted through an electronic lab
notebook interface: www.labachives.com, which requires a subscription fee of
$10/student.

Grading:

Laboratory Reports: 50 %
(grade shared equally by group members)
Laboratory Quizzes: 10 %
Oral Report: 20 %
(grade assigned only to the presenter)
Laboratory Performance (Peer Evaluation): 10%
Class Performance (Instructor Discretion): 5%
Attendance 5%

Academic Honesty:

See the 2014-2015 UCI Catalog Appendix

http://catalogue.uci.edu/appendix/#academichonestytext

Prepared by:

Dr. Chan

Date: 14 September 2016