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Course Descriptions

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering undertakes to prepare individuals for careers in the chemical process industries. These include all industries in which chemical and energy changes are an important part of the manufacturing process, such as the petroleum, rubber, plastics, synthetic fiber, pulp and paper, fermentation, soap and detergents, glass, ceramic, photographic and organic and inorganic chemical industries.

CHE 530 - Petrochemical Processes

  • Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
  • Term Available: See Department
  • Graduate Studies Eligible: Yes
  • Prerequisites: CHE 321 or consent of instructor
  • Corequisites: None

Multicomponent separation of petroleum by flash vaporization. Processes for production of light petroleum products from heavier derivatives. Production of petrochemicals from natural gas or other fossil fuels. Projects, presentations on refinery and petrochemical processes. Material balances and economic evaluations of the refinery processes. Projects and other assignment requirements will be adjusted to the course level. Students must do additional independent work. Cross listed with CHE 430. Students cannot earn credit for both CHE 430 and CHE 530.

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