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 460 - Particle Technology

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: -
Prerequisites:
MA 212 - Matrix Algebra & Systems of Differential Equations, and CHE 202 - Basic Chemical Process Calculations, and CHE 301 - Fluid Mechanics
Corequisites: None

Introduction to the fundamentals of particle technology including particle characterization, transport, sampling, and processing. Students will learn about the basic design and scale-up of some industrial particulate systems (including fluidized beds, mixers, pneumatic conveying systems, cyclone separators, and hoppers) as well as environmental and safety issues related to particulate handling.