Interfacial Chemistry
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE2029 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 2 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- CHEE2029
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
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.
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 3-hour practicum each week for 3 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester
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): 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
A1.2.2 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.
A2.2.5 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.
Conveners
- Dr Bencan Tang