Interfacial Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE2006 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CHEE2006
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module covers the essential principles key liquid based surface phenomena such as surface tension, capillary rise/depression, micelle formation and design of surfactants/interfacial agents. It also introduces phenomena that relate to solid surface phenomena such as adsorption, isotherms, the qualitative and quantitative aspects of catalysts including an overview of batch and continuous systems with relation to heterogeneous reactions.
Re-Assessment: The module will be re-assessed through 100% individual examination, centrally timetabled in the University's resit period.
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.
Classes
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Practical: Coursework is part mathematical and part descriptive based on material covered in the course. Students are given approximately 4 weeks to complete the coursework.
- 80% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The aim of the module is to give the student an appreciation of the essential aspects of surface chemistry in relation to heterogeneous catalysis and aspects of surface tension as relevant to chemical engineers.Learning Outcomes
A1 Underpinning mathematics, science, and associated engineering disciplines:
A1.2.2 Have a knowledge and understanding of basic mathematical models relevant to chemical engineering.
As evidenced by the coursework (in the form of a lab practical), worksheets used during the module in examples classes, and the final examination.
A1.2.3 Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and materials science, to enable the understanding of chemical engineering principles.
As evidenced by the content of final examination.
A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2.2.5 understand the principles of chemical and biochemical reaction and reactor engineering.
As evidenced by the coursework (in the form of a lab practical) and the final examination.