Advanced Rheology and Materials
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4005 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- CHEE4005
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will introduce students to the flow properties of complex fluids. It will cover rheological models, outline characterisation techniques and explore selected applications.
Target Students
Open to UG & PG students in the Faculty of Engineering with relevant background. Particularly suit students from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering and of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering.
Classes
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Case study supervisions are carried out in groups of 3-5 students and are intended to support the research into the allocated case study into an industrial application of rheology and/or materials. Case study presentations take place in Week 12.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To ensure that students build upon knowledge of fluids and materials science gained in earlier modules to tackle simple flow problems with complex fluids. To ensure that students gain familiarity with applications of rheology involving both shear and capillary rheometry, flow of complex fluids in pipes, 3D rheological modelling, and coatings.Learning Outcomes
A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2.2.6 Be able to apply the same underlying principles to more complex problems, critically evaluating the limitations of assumptions of the approach taken.
As demonstrated by principles governing non-Newtonian fluid flow in a range of industrially relevant systems.
As demonstrated by ability to predict shear and capillary now-Newtonian flow within chemical engineering applications.
A2.3.3 Be able to select and adapt computational and analytical techniques to tackle complex problems.
As demonstrated by how mathematical models such as power law, Herschel-Bulkley and Carreau are used to describe and predict complex fluid flows.
A2.4.5 Be able to apply their knowledge of chemical engineering principles to complex and/or novel unit operations, process equipment, and substances with complex behaviour.