CORE OBJECTIVES

1. Develop a Strong Foundation in Chemical Engineering Principles

• – Fundamental Chemical Engineering Principles: Teach students the basic principles of chemical engineering, including mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and reaction engineering.
• – Material and Energy Balances: Equip students with the ability to perform mass and energy balance calculations for chemical processes, a fundamental skill in process design and optimization.
• – Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID): Introduce students to the use of PFDs and P&IDs to represent chemical processes and systems.

2. Enhance Knowledge of Chemical Process Design and Optimization

• – Process Design: Teach students to design chemical processes, including the selection of suitable processes, equipment, and materials for specific applications.
• – Reaction Engineering: Provide knowledge on the kinetics of chemical reactions, including the design of reactors for various types of reactions such as batch, continuous, and catalytic reactions.
• – Process Control and Instrumentation: Introduce students to process control theory and instrumentation, ensuring they understand how to control and optimize chemical processes for safety and efficiency.

3. Promote Sustainable and Safe Chemical Engineering Practices

• – Sustainable Engineering: Teach students about sustainable practices in chemical engineering, including green chemistry, renewable energy, and waste minimization techniques to reduce the environmental impact of chemical processes.
• – Safety and Hazard Analysis: Equip students with the skills to perform safety assessments, hazard analysis (e.g., HAZOP), and risk management to ensure the safety of chemical processes and plants.
• – Environmental Impact Assessment: Introduce students to the principles of assessing the environmental impact of chemical operations, including air, water, and soil pollution control technologies.

4. Develop Expertise in Unit Operations and Manufacturing Processes

• – Unit Operations: Teach students the key unit operations used in chemical processes, such as distillation, absorption, filtration, crystallization, evaporation, and mixing, ensuring students can apply these in process design.
• – Heat and Mass Transfer: Provide an in-depth understanding of heat and mass transfer operations, which are fundamental to the design of chemical reactors, heat exchangers, and separation units.
• – Separation Processes: Equip students with knowledge of separation techniques, including distillation, absorption, membrane filtration, and chromatography, for the purification of chemicals.

5. Enhance Practical Skills in Chemical Engineering Applications

• – Laboratory Practice: Provide students with hands-on experience in chemical engineering laboratories, where they can work with process equipment, conduct experiments, and analyze results.
• – Simulation Software: Teach students to use process simulation software, such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS, to model and optimize chemical processes and design safe, efficient systems.
• – Pilot Plant Operations: Equip students with the skills to design, operate, and optimize pilot plant operations, simulating industrial-scale chemical processes.

6. Foster Innovation and Technological Advancement in Chemical Engineering

• – Emerging Technologies: Introduce students to cutting-edge technologies such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, and sustainable energy technologies, and their applications in chemical engineering.
• – Process Intensification: Teach students about process intensification, which focuses on improving the efficiency, sustainability, and economics of chemical processes through innovation in equipment and process design.
• – Additive Manufacturing: Provide an understanding of 3D printing and its applications in creating chemical engineering equipment and components.

7. Prepare Students for the Chemical Engineering Industry

• – Industry Standards and Certifications: Equip students with the knowledge and skills to meet industry standards, such as those from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), ISO standards, and other regulatory bodies.
• – Project Management: Teach students how to manage chemical engineering projects, including project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and timeline management for successful project delivery.
• – Professional Ethics and Workplace Conduct: Prepare students to work in professional environments, emphasizing ethics in chemical engineering, including sustainability, safety, and corporate responsibility.

8. Strengthen Communication, Leadership, and Collaboration Skills

• – Technical Communication: Teach students how to communicate technical information effectively to various stakeholders, including team members, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• – Teamwork and Collaboration: Develop students’ ability to work in multidisciplinary teams on large chemical engineering projects, focusing on collaboration, coordination, and problem-solving.
• – Leadership in Chemical Engineering: Equip students with leadership skills to manage teams in chemical engineering projects, coordinate research and development activities, and lead operational teams in industrial settings.

9. Foster an Understanding of Ethical and Legal Considerations in Chemical Engineering

• – Ethics in Chemical Engineering: Teach students about the ethical considerations in chemical engineering, including decision-making for public safety, environmental protection, and the responsible use of resources.
• – Legal Compliance: Provide students with knowledge of legal aspects of chemical engineering, such as environmental regulations, workplace safety laws, intellectual property rights, and compliance with industry standards.

10. Prepare Students for Career Readiness and Professional Development

• – Internships and Practical Experience: Offer students opportunities for internships and real-world projects in chemical engineering companies, research labs, and manufacturing plants to gain hands-on experience in the field.
• – Professional Certifications: Guide students in obtaining industry-recognized certifications, such as Six Sigma or Process Safety Management, to enhance employability and career growth.
• – Career Services and Networking: Provide career counseling, resume-building support, and networking opportunities with industry professionals to help students transition into the workforce and build successful careers in chemical engineering.

11. Encourage Lifelong Learning and Continuous Improvement

• – Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Instill a mindset of continuous professional development, encouraging students to stay updated with emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices in chemical engineering.
• – Innovation and Adaptability: Prepare students to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape of the chemical industry, fostering innovation and resilience in solving new challenges.