39 courses in the 1972–73 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Professor and Chairman of K.F. O’Driscoll, B.Ch.E. (Pratt Inst.), M.S., Ph.D. (Princeton). Department Professor and Associate Chairman D.G.T. Pei, BEng. (McGill), M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (McGill). (Graduate Studies) Associate Professor and Associate J.D. Ford, B.Eng. (McGill), M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto) Chairman (Undergraduate Studies)
Professors T.L. Batke, B.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto). F.A.L. Dullien, Dipl Ing. (Budapest Technical University), M.A.Sc., PhD. (U.B.C.). T.Z. Fahidy, B.Sc, M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (Illinois). R.Y-M. Huang, B.Sc. (National Taiwan University), M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto). P.M. Reilly, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), DIC. Ph.D. (London), F.S.S. DS. Scott, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Illinois). P.L. Silveston, B.S, M.S. (M.LT.), Dr. Ing. (Munich). D.R. Spink, B.S. (Mich.), M.S. (Rochester), Ph.D. (Iowa State). G.A. Turner, B.Sc. (London), Ph.D. (Manchester). B.MLE. van der Hoff, Ing. (Amsterdam), Ir. (Delft). M. Moo Young, B.Sc. (London), M.A.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (London).
Professor Emeritus A.H. Heatley, B.A.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto).
Associate Professors L.E. Bodnar, B.A., M.A. (Sask.), Ph.D. (McMaster). J.J. Byerley, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (U.B.C.). K.S. Chang, B.S. (Hanyang Inst. Tech., Seoul), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Northwestern). K. Enns, B.A.Sc., LL.B, M.A.Sc., Ph.D. (Toronto). CE. Gall, B.A.Sc. (Toronto), M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (Minn.). R.R. Hudgins, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Princeton). E. Rhodes, B.Se. Tech., M.Se. Tech., Ph.D. (Manchester). LR. Wynnyckyj, B.Eng. (McGill), M.A.Se., Ph.D. (Toronto).
Assistant Professors C.M. Burns, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Brooklyn Polytechnic Inst.). I.F. Macdonald, B.Eng. (N.S.T.C.), Ph.D. (Wisconsin). G.S. Mueller, B.A.Sc. (Waterloo), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Manchester). G.L. Rempel, B.Sc., Ph.D. (U.B.C.). C.W. Robinson, B.4.Sc. (U.B.C.), Ph.D. (U.C. Berkeley). J.M. Scharer, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Pennsylvania).
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
The number of lectures, laboratories and/or tutorials associated with each course is given in the earlier section of the calendar, on the general description of the Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Programme.
Department of Chemical Engineering
An introduction to the basic methods and principles used by engineers in the analysis and design of physical processes. Topics covered by means of lectures, case studies, and problem assignments are: units, dimensions, and measurements; mass balances; behaviour of fluids. Consideration is given to the non-technical and social implications of the engineer’s work. Laboratories on freehand sketching and blueprint reading are included.
An extension of the topics covered in Ch.E. 100: energy balances; unsteady-state behaviour of engineering systems. Laboratory experiments illustrate the physical principles discussed.
Fundamental physical concepts of fluid flow; conservation laws for mass, momentum and mechanical energy; flow of fluid in conduits; flow past immersed bodies. Description, collection and separation of particulate systems.
Statistical frequency distributions. Tests of significance. Correlations. Curve fitting. Sampling theory. Applications: small particles, dispersive waves, errors, design of experiments.
Introduction to Physica! Chemistry. Ideal and real gases, the kinetic theory of gases. First law of thermodynamics (classical vs. statistical thermodynamics, energy, heat and work, functions of state, internal energy, enthalpy). Thermochemistry, heats of reaction. Second Law of thermodynamics (entropy of a system, reversible thermodynamic cycles, Carnot cycle). Chemical equilibria in simple systems (free energy function, criteria for equilibrium and spontaneity, free energy and the equilibrium constant). Phase equilibria in simple systems (Clapeyron equation, the phase rule). The third law of thermodynamics.
Thermodynamics of systems of variable composition (partial molal quantities, chemical potential, Gibbs-Duhem equation, fugacities). Properties of solutions, ideal solutions, colligative properties of solutions. Phase equilibria in complex systems. Non-ideal solutions (activities, activity coefficients, Debye-Huckel theory). Chemical kinetics: empirical laws and mechanisms; theory of kinetics. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 230.
Wave Mechanics. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table. Chemical Bonding. Structural Chemistry of Elements and Compounds. Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry. Some Thermodynamic Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry.
A laboratory to demonstrate common physico-chemical principles and techniques of physical measurements. Training in technical report writing is included. Experiments on viscosity of gases and liquids, chemical kinetics, adsorption, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, thermochemistry, phase equilibria, diffusion, determination of molecular weight of polymers and complex formation.
Introduction to heat transfer. Momentum-heat transfer analogies and dimensiona) analysis. Steady and transient heat conduction, convection and applications to engineering problems. Radiant heat transfer and heat transfer with change of phase. Prerequisite: ChE. 211
Mass transfer by molecular (diffusion) and convective action. The application of mass transfer concepts to the design and analysis of both stage-wise and continuous separation processes such as: distillation, extraction, absorption and others. Analogies and interrelationships between momentum, energy and mass transport phenomena. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 312
Experimental application of physical and chemical principles using pilot scale equipment. Representative experiments illustrating major unit operations (distillation, absorption, extraction, drying, humidification) are available. Prerequisite: Ch. E.312
Review of determinants and basic matrix operations. Advanced functions: gamma-, beta-, and error-functions; sine-, cosine-, exponential-, and elliptic-integrals. Linear differential equations: Wronskian and Green function; initial and boundary value problems; Bessel functions; applications to certain chemical engineering problems. Fourier Series and Integrals: Application to ODE, Fourier transforms; Orthogonal functions; Application to PDE. Laplace Transforms: Review of fundamental theorems; application to ODE and PDE. Numerical Solution Techniques for ODE and PDE. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 220.
Introduction to engineering thermodynamics and review of thermodynamics principles. Properties of fluids. Expansion and compression of fluids. Thermodynamics of flow processes. Vapour power plants. Internal combustion engines. Liquefaction of gases. Refrigeration and evaporation. Chemical equilibria constants and equilibria in chemical reactions. Properties of solutions and vapour-liquid equilibria. Engineering thermodynamics and the environment. “Power plants and thermal pollution”, “The energy crisis, efficient energy utilization and thermodynamics.” Prerequisite: Ch.E. 231
Applications of reaction kinetics. Homogeneous Reactors: batch, CSTR, tubular flow systems; ideal models (perfect mixing and plug flow); residence time distributions in ideal reactors; temperature effects; steady states; semibatch systems. Nonideal behaviour of homogeneous reactors. Elements of heterogeneous catalysis: mass transfer effects; catalytic rate equations. Simplified analysis and design of heterogeneous reactors: fixed-bed catalytic reactors; fluidized bed reactors. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 231.
Department of Chemical Engineering
Principles and applications of coordination chemistry. Introductory Electrochemistry: electrolysis, electrolytic conductance and transport. Reversible electrode processes. Irreversible electrode processes and electrode kinetics. Electrochemical measurements and their analytical applications. Chemistry of corrosion. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 232
An introduction to modern methods of analysis including optical, electrochemical, radiochemical, chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.
Block and signal flow diagrams, proportional-integral-derivative controllers, frequency response techniques, analytical and graphical stability criteria. Introduction to modern control theory. Prerequisites: Math. 31, Ch.E. 312
Mathematics of annuities, mortgages, bonds and small loans. Cost accounting, including direct costing, depreciation, taxes and financial statements. Estimation of sales and capital and operating costs of a new process or product. Study of criteria for the appraisal of capital expenditures. Introduction to the Critical Path Method. Introduction to Linear Programming.
Study and presentation of material in recent literature, or from industrial experience.
The most up-to-date methods available for the estimation of the more important physico-chemical properties of gases and liquids in cases where experimental values are not to be found. Prediction is usually based on correlations of a form suggested in part by theory, with empirical constants based on experimental data. Prerequisite: ChE. 231.
Chemical Engineering fundamentals in process applications such as pipeline flow, fluidized-bed reactors, pneumatic reactors, two-phase systems, drying, multiple-component distillation, and other unit processes.
Qualitatively unique characteristics of Non-Newtonian fluids. Experimental techniques for measurement of material properties. Molecular and continuum stress-shear rate theories. Some simple stress-shear rate theories in problems of fluid flow and heat transfer.
Application of advanced mathematical techniques to the analysis of chemical engineering processes. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Analog computation, time domain analysis, control of complex chemical systems. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 420
Experiments on process dynamics and control and analog simulation of chemical processes. Time constant, step and frequency response, controller settings, and cascade control of thermal, liquid level, and reaction systems. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 420 4 hours laboratory, one term.
Basic concepts of polymer chemistry, classification of polymers, introductory physical chemistry of polymers, organic chemistry of polymerization reactions of polymers, naturally occuring polymers.
Polymer solutions, molecular characterization of polymers, molecular weight distributions, morphology and crystallinity in polymers, reaction kinetics and mechanisms of addition and condensation polymerization, Prerequisite: Ch.E. 540.
Technically important polymers, thermo-viscoelastic properties, dimensional! and chemical stability, polymer processing, rheology, compounding and mixing, thermo-forming processes, film formation, fibre forming, chemistry of thermo-setting and curing reactions. Prerequisite: ChE. 541
Physical and chemical nature of ores and intermediates. Introductory pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy. Survey of extraction processes. Application of the principles of thermodynamics and kinetics to metallurgical processes.
Tonic equilibria. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions in solution. Bonding, stability and stereochemistry of coordination compounds and mechanisms of their reactions. Introductory hydrometallurgy. Corrosion and homogeneous catalysis.
Detailed study of the underlying principles of several metallurgical processes of importance in Canada. Subjects covered include kinetics and mechanisms of roasting and reduction reactions, industrial roasting, blast furnace and electric furnace reduction: nature of melts and slags, slag metal reactions; converting refining and fuse salt electrolysis. Problems being worked on in various extractive metallurgy research laboratories will be reviewed.
Aspects of the biological sciences, primarily microbiology and biochemistry, of interest to the biological process industries (fermentation and food products) and to environmental pollution (air and water). Classification and growth characteristics of micro-organisms. Physico-chemical properties of biological compounds. Metabolism and biochemical kinetics. (Lectures and laboratory exercises.)
Methods of solving engineering problems imposed by physical and biological factors in fermentation systems. The unifying principles of the processing operations involved in the production of antibiotics, yeasts, enzymes, beverage alcohol and other microbial products, and in biological waste treatment. Specialized mass transfer, heat transfer, mixing and rheology applications. (Lectures and laboratory exercises.) Prerequisite: Ch.E. 560 ar permission of instructor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Methods of solving engineering problems imposed by physico-chemical constraints in biological systems encountered in the food processing technologies. Formulation, processing, preservation and quality evaluation of natural and textured foods, food components and additives: mixing, extrusion, sterilization, separation, purification and concentration operations. Engineering development of unconventional food resources. (Lectures and laboratory exercises.) Prerequisite: Ch.E. 560 or permission of instructor.
An individually supervised research and/or design project on any Chemical Engineering subject chosen by the student-professor group. Equivalent to one course, one term.
Continuation of Ch.E. 580. Equivalent to two courses, one term.
The undergraduate curriculum is co-ordinated and brought together to accomplish by team effort the basic objective of the process engineer, the design of an integrated process. Equivalent to one-and-half course, one term.
An individually supervised research or design project, based on one of the technical elective courses taken in the 4A term. Equivalent to one course, one term.
Informal discussions on the Chemical engineering programmes. Descriptions of elective, option and research patterns available within the Department, as well as those in other Departments and Faculties. Professional ethics and the social implications of Chemical Engineering; career opportunities. Seminars by Alumni speakers. (Non-credit).