38 courses in the 1974–75 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
DS. Scott, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Illinois). ~
. PLL. Silveston, B.S.. M.S. (M.L.T.), Dr. Ing. (Munich).
Faculty listed in 1974–75
Professor Emeritus
Associate Professors
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1974–75
D.R. Spink, B.S. (Mich.), M.S. (Rochester), Ph.D. (Iowa State) G.A. Turner, B.Sc., (London), Ph.D. (Manchester). B.M.E. van der Hoff, Ing. (Amsterdam), Ir. (Delft).
A.H. Heatley, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto).
L.E. Bodnar, B.A., M.A. (Sask.), Ph.D. (McMaster).
I. F. Macdonald, B. Eng. (N.S.T.C.), Ph.D. (Wisconsin). G.S. Mueller, B.A.Sc., (Waterloo), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Manchester). C.W. Robinson, B.A3Sc., (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.
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. 3 hours lectures, one hour tutorial, 6 hours lab. for first. , , 6 weeks only, Fall term
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. 3 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial, 3 hours laboratories, Winter, Spring terms
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 particular systems. 3 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratories, Spring, Fall terms
Introduction to Physical Chemistry. Ideal and real gases, the kinetics 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 thermodynamics cycles, Carnot cycle), Chemical equilibria in simple systems (free energy and the equilibrium constant). Phase equilibria in simple systems (Clapeyron equation, the phase rule). The third law of thermodynamics. 3 hours lectures, I hour tutorial, Fall, Winter terms
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: empiriaal laws and mechanisms; theory of kinetics. Prerequisites: Ch.E. 230 3 hours lectures, I hour tutorial, Spring, Fall terms
Wave Mechanics. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table. Chemical Bonding. Structural Chemistry of Elements and Compounds. Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry. Some Thermo- ; dynamic Aspects of Inorganic Chemistry. 3 hours lectures, Fall, Winter terms
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. 3 hours laboratories, Spring, Fall terms
Introduction to heat transfer. Momentum-heat transfer analogies and dimensional analysis. Steady and transient heat conduction, convection and applications to engineering problems. Radiant heat transfer and heat transfer with change of phase. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 2211 3 hours lectures, 1 hour tutorial, Winter, Spring terms
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 3 hours lectures, 2 hours tutorials, Fall, Winter terms
Experimental application of physical and chemical principles using pilot scale equipments. Representative experiments illustrating major unit operations (distillation, absorption, extraction, drying, humidification) are available. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 312 6 hours laboratories, Fall, Winter terms
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; Applicaton to PDE Laplace Transforms: Review of fundamental theorems; application to ODE and PDE. Numerical Solution Techniques for ODE and PDE. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 220 3 hours lectures, Winter, Spring terms
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 3 hours lectures, Winter, Spring terms
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 3 hours lectures, Winter, Spring terms
An introduction to modern analysis including optical, electro- _ chemical, radiochemical, chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. 3 hours laboratories, Winter, Spring terms
Block and signal flow diagrams, proportional-integral-derivating controllers, frequency response techniques, analytical and graphical stability criteria. Introduction to modern control theory. Prerequisites: Math 31, Ch.E. 312 3 hours lectures, Spring, Fall terms
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. 3 hours lectures, Spring, Fall terms
CHE 482Technical Seminar and Process Design §10* Physical-Chemical Properties of Gases and Liquids
Study and presentation of material in recent literature, or from industrial experience. Technical seminars will be presented and criticized. Subject material will be from recent literature or industrial experience. The other half of the course will include lectures in equipment on the sizing and costing, as well as pro- . . blems on the design of process components. 3 hours lectures, Spring, Fall terms
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. 3 hours lectures, Winter term
CHE 511Selected Topics in - Process Applications §13* Non-Newtonian Flow and Heat Transfer
Chemical Engineering fundamentals in process applications such as pipeline flow,, fluidized bed reactors, pneumatic reactors, twophase system, drying, multiple-component distillation, and other ; unit processes. 3 hours lectures, Spring term
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. 3 hours lectures, Winter term
CHE 520Chemical Engineering Analysis §21* Process Dynamics and Control 2 :
Application of advanced mathematical techniques to the analysis of chemical engineering processes. : Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 3 hours lectures, Fall, Winter terms
Analog computation, time domain analysis, control of complex chemical systems. : Prerequisite: Ch.E. 420 3 hours lectures, Winter term
‘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 laboratories, Winter term
Polymer solutions, molecular characterization of polymers, molecular weight distributions, morphology and crystallinity in polymers, reaction kinetics and mechanism of addition and condensation polymerization. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 540 3 hours lectures, Winter term
CHE 543Polymer Laboratory 5§50* Introduction to Extractive Metallurgy
Experimental studies of polymerization and physical properties of polymers: condensation and addition polymerization, copolymerization, molecular weight, extrusion rheology, etc. Co-requisite: Ch.E. 541 3 hours laboratories, Winter term
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. 3 hours lectures, Spring, Fall terms
CHE 551Metallurgical Chemistry §53* Principles of High Temperature Extractive Metallurgy
Tonic equilibria. Thermodynamics and kinetics of reactions in solution. Bonding, stability and stereochemistry of coordination compounds and mechanisms of their reaction. Introductory hydrometallurgy. Corrosion and homogeneous catalysis. 3 hours lectures, Winter term
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 fused salt electrolysis. Problems being worked on in various extractive metallurgy research laboratories will be reviewed. 3 hours lectures, Winter term
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. 3 hours lectures, some laboratories, Spring, Fall terms
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, yeast, enzymes, beverage alcohol and other microbial products, and in biological waste treatment. Specialized mass transfer, heat transfer, mixing and rheology applications. Prerequisite: Ch.E. 560 or permission of instructor 3 hour lectures, some laboratories, Winter term
Treatment of gaseous waste products from representative Canadian industries; characterization and toxicity of filtration, scrubbing, cycloning, electrostatic precipitation, and other chemical treatment. Legal, social-political, economic and engineering concepts of air pollution control. The course will be. project oriented. 3 hours lectures, Fall term
Physical/chemical treatment of waste water from metals processing and finishing industries; characterization of wastes; toxicity of wastes; recycle of untreated and partially treated wastes; application of electro-oxidation/reduction, ion exchange, solvent extraction, adsorption, electrodialysis, reverse osmosis etc. in waste treatment; economics of waste treatment; water pollution regulations — moral, legal, social and political implications. , 3 hours lectures, Winter term
An individually supervised research and/or design project on any Chemical Engineering subject chosen by the studentprofessor group. 6 hours laboratories, Spring, Fall terms
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. 4 hours laboratories, 2 hour tutorials, Winter term
An individually supervised research or design project, based on one of the technical elective courses taken in the 4A 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