Interfacial Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE2019 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 2 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE2019
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module presents an introduction to the fundamentals principles underpinning interfacial chemistry. It includes quantitative modelling approaches to formulate descriptions of surface tension, capillarity, differential pressure, adsorption and some rate expressions for heterogeneously catalysed reactions. This module includes training in solving surface phenomena problems relevant to chemical engineering. Finally, it introduces the students to general aspects of the solid surface.
Target Students
MEng in Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework: 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): 2 hour exam
Educational Aims
To give the students an appreciation of the essential aspects of surface chemistry that are relevant to modern chemical engineers.Learning Outcomes
LO1 - Define the fundamental principles underpinning interfacial chemistry: surface phenomena, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis and solid surfaces.
LO2 - Apply quantitative modelling approaches to formualte descriptions of surface tension, capillarity, differential pressure and adsorption, rate expression for heterogeneous catalyzed reactions.
LO3 - Sorting, manipulating and analysing data to solve surface phenomena problems relevant to engineering processes.
LO4 - Know and understand the manufacture and characterization of heterogeneous catalyst.
EAC PO
EAC PO1: Engineering Knowledge - Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and chemical engineering fundamentals, and an chemical engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems
EAC PO2: Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
Conveners
- Dr Siew Shee Lim