Laboratory Projects 2

CHEN20020 Laboratory Projects 2 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 2 Bernard Treves Brown Unit coordinator Hosameldin Anwar Mohamed Abdel Aleem Unit coordinator Abdullatif Alfutimie Unit coordinator Department of Chemical Engineering 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 Students work in groups, normally of four, undertaking a selection of seven hands-on experiments:<ul><li>One 2-Day preliminary experiment (formative-only)</li><li>Two 1-Day experiments (individual report)</li><li>Three 2-Day experiments (groupwork report)</li><li>One DCS experiment</li></ul> The 1-Day and 2-Day experiments include:- Mixing and emulsification,- Froth flotation tanks,  - Electrochemical water treatment,  - Gas absorption,- Continuous distillation,- Rotary Filtration,- Cooling tower,  - Boiling heat transfer,  - Refrigeration/heat pump,- Thin film evaporator,- Bioreactor All students take part in a DCS experiment – a demonstration of an industrial distributed control system (DCS) – either using it for 3-tank level control or to control a semi-batch reactor. A number of the experiments listed above also involve the use of the DCS.Relevant support material on topics such as industrial temperature measurement and analysing data are is provided. <o:p></o:p> Students work in groups, normally of four, undertaking a selection of seven hands-on experiments:<ul><li>One 2-Day preliminary experiment (formative-only)</li><li>Two 1-Day experiments (individual report)</li><li>Three 2-Day experiments (groupwork report)</li><li>One DCS experiment</li></ul> The 1-Day and 2-Day experiments include:- Mixing and emulsification,- Froth flotation tanks,  - Electrochemical water treatment,  - Gas absorption,- Continuous distillation,- Rotary Filtration,- Cooling tower,  - Boiling heat transfer,  - Refrigeration/heat pump,- Thin film evaporator,- Bioreactor All students take part in a DCS experiment – a demonstration of an industrial distributed control system (DCS) – either using it for 3-tank level control or to control a semi-batch reactor. A number of the experiments listed above also involve the use of the DCS.Relevant support material on topics such as industrial temperature measurement and analysing data are is provided. <o:p></o:p> The unit aims to:Develop understanding of real equipment, data analysis, and problem solving, and industrial distributed control systems through hands-on use of small-scale demonstration equipment and large-scale experimental rigs in the pilot plant, followed by followed by analysis of the data obtained.  It also aims to develop teamwork and report writing skills. Students will be able to:  ILO1. Identify the safety and environmental hazards presented by a laboratory and specific experiments and deal with the risks responsibly.ILO2. Given a problem to be addressed by operating a large-scale chemical engineering rig or piece of laboratory equipment, devise an experimental approach.ILO3. Demonstrate competence in the operation of large-scale engineering rigs and laboratory equipment.ILO4. Record experimental results in a laboratory notebook to a professional standard, giving an appropriate level of detailILO5. Use instruments and the human senses to gather information and make sound (order-of-magnitude) engineering judgements about the quality and uncertainties of the experimental results and form conclusions.ILO6. Identify unsuccessful outcomes due to faulty equipment, and where possible devise effective solutions.ILO7. Analyse data accurately, propagating errors using appropriate methods and make order-of-magnitude estimates of the results to check the reliability of calculations.ILO8. Identify and describe the sources of systematic and random error and estimate their magnitude.ILO9. Identify the strengths and limitations of the theoretical model for an experiment as a predictor of the measured behaviour.  ILO10. Communicate the work effectively to the intended audience, describing the methodology, presenting the results, and interpreting them.ILO11. Work effectively in teams, forming a structure and accepting joint accountability; assigning roles, responsibilities and tasks, monitoring progress; meeting deadlines and integrating individual contributions to the final report.ILO12. Demonstrate exemplary professional behaviour through high ethical standards of conduct, including the objective reporting of information and interacting with integrity and respect. Based on: L. Feisel and G. Peterson, A Colloquy on Learning Objectives For Engineering Education Laboratories, American Society for Engineering Education, 2002. <div><div>Students study the process underlying the specific experiment in advance, using materials provided on the University’s Central Learning Environment.  On the day(s) of the experiment, students perform specific experiments under the supervision of a GTA, changing parameters on simulations, directly manipulating experimental equipment or watching demonstrations, making and recording observations, and developing of practical skills and knowledge. Many experiments require teamwork, including allocation of tasks within the group.At the end of each session students are given feedback on their records of the methods, results and other observations.Students analyse the data after the practical session; in the case of 1-day experiments they complete an electronic worksheet. Then they prepare individual (1-day experiments) or group (2-day experiments) reports which are assessed for: the understanding shown of the significance of the process and the underlying theory, the way the methods used are recorded, how the data is analysed and presented, and the quality of the conclusions drawn.GTAs are available for surgery hours while students are writing their reports.  The first activity of the year is an electronic worksheet on industrial temperature measurement and its associated measurement uncertainties. This provides a foundation for data analysis in the rest of the module.The first experiment report of the course is formative-only. Each group performs a 2-day experiment and writes a report jointly. They meet an academic for a feedback session. This may be in person or online.</div></div>Teaching ActivitiesIntroductory Lecture - 1 hour Feedback tutorial on the initial laboratory report - 1 hour Laboratory work - 44 hours Independent study (preparing for experiments/temperature worksheet) - 15 hours Coursework (electronic worksheets, writing reports) - 139 hoursTotal for module - 200 hours 0 Other 100%  <figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Assessment task</td><td>Weighting within unit</td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;">Experimental reports and electronic worksheets</td><td>97%</td></tr><tr><td><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;layout-grid-mode:line;mso-ansi-language:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;">Work with the Distributed Control System</td><td>3%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> BEng(Hons) Chem Eng w IE BEng(Hons) Chemical Engineerin Second Year Mandatory BEng(Hons) Chem Eng BEng(Hons) Chemical Engineerin Second Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng MEng Chemical Engineering Second Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w I E MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w I E Second Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w SIE MEng Chem Eng w SIE Second Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w Bio MEng Chem Eng with Biotech Second Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w Chem MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w Chem Second Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem w Env. 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