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CHE
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Note: See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding. L* denotes
labs held alternate weeks.
CHE 1004 Introduction to Chemical Engineering
3 ch (3C)
Introduces the discipline of Chemical Engineering and develops fundamental skills of unit
conversion and material balancing. Systems of units for parameters such as concentration,
flow, pressure and temperature are explained. Skills for solving steady-state material balance
problems on reactive and non-reactive systems. An understanding of the chemical engineering
discipline is gained through examples of major industries such as petroleum, pulp and paper,
mining, power production, etc. Co-requisite: MATH 1503.
CHE 1024 Elements of Mass and Energy Balances
1ch (1C)
Intended for transfer students in their first year of study in Chemical Engineering, this course is
a condensed version of CHE 1004 (Introduction to Chemical Engineering). The material covers
systems of units and emphasizes applications of industrial chemistry. When combined with 2
ch of approved technical elective, this course is considered equivalent to CHE 1004.
Prerequisites: at least 30 ch of approved degree credit and permission of instructor. Corequisite: CHE 2004 - this course may not be taken as a stand-alone course, it must be done
concurrently with CHE 2004. Credit will not be given for both CHE 1004 & CHE 1024.
CHE 2004 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
4 ch (3C 1T)
Fundamentals such as vapor-liquid equilibrium, partial saturation and real gas relationships are
introduced and integrated into material balance problems. The concepts of enthalpy and
energy balances on open systems. Unsteady-state and simultaneous mass and energy balance
systems are modeled and solved using computer packages. Prerequisite: CHE 1004 or
Corequisite: CHE 1024 .
CHE 2012 Engineering Thermodynamics
3 ch (3C 1T)
The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their application to practical problems;
properties of liquid and vapours; ideal gas relationships; steam and gas power cycles and their
application to steam power plants, internal combustion engines and gas turbines; combustion
characteristics; compressible flow; refrigeration and heat pumps. Prerequisites: CHEM
1982/1987 or equivalent; Corequisite: CHE 2004.
CHE 2412 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
3 ch (1C 3L) [W]
Covers bomb and flow calorimetry, material and energy balance study of the University
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heating plant, fluid mechanics experiments including flow meter calibrations and pressure drop
measurements in pipes and fittings. Interpretation of experimental data, group dynamics,
safety issues, report writing and oral presentations. Students work under close supervision.
Prerequisites: CHE 2004, Co-requisites: CHE 2012 (or equivalent); CHE 2703.
CHE 2418 Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
3 ch (3C)
Numerical methods and their applications to engineering. Basics: Taylor series,
accuracy/precision, systems of linear equations. Nonlinear equations: bisection and secant
methods. Polynomial interpolation. General least-squares regression. Weighted-average data
smoothing and differentiation. Numerical integration: trapezoidal rule, Simpson's rule, and
quadrature methods. Systems of ordinary differential equations: Runge-Kutta methods. Finite
difference solution of partial differential equations. Error estimation is emphasized throughout
the course. Prerequisite: CS 1003 or equivalent Co-requisite: MATH 2513 or MATH 3503 or
permission of the instructor.
CHE 2501 General Materials Science
3 ch (3C)
Principles relating the properties and behaviour of engineering materials to their structure;
atomic bonding forces and strength of interatomic and intermolecular bonding forces, atomic
arrangements in solids, structural imperfections and atom movements in solids; principles of
phase diagrams and their application to multiphase materials, with particular reference to the
iron-carbon system; mechanical and electrical properties of engineering material;
semiconductors, polymers and ceramics; and their relation to internal structure. Prerequisites:
(CHEM 1982/1987 or equivalent), MATH 1013 .
CHE 2506 Materials Science Laboratory
1 ch (3L*)
Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate behaviour of materials and other concepts
covered in CHE 2501 . Co-requisite: CHE 2501 .
CHE 2525 Fundamentals of Chemical Process Design
4 ch (3C 1T) [W]
Introduces principles of chemical process design strategy and decision making. Fundamental
Chemical Engineering concepts such as material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics and materials science are integrated into the design process. Flowsheet
preparation, chemical process safety, loss prevention and project planning; codes and
standards, responsible care and environmental stewardship. Engineering economics and
profitability. Prerequisites: CHE 2004, CHE 2012 , ENGG 1003 , ENGG 1015 . Co-requisite: CHE
2703
CHE 2703 Fluid Mechanics
3 ch (3C 1T)
Introduction to practical fluid mechanics, including fluid properties, statics and kinematics, and
fluid momentum and energy. Emphasis on internal flows: laminar/turbulent flows, friction
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factor, loss coefficients for fittings and valves, and pipe networks. Differential analysis,
compressible flow, and pumps are each also covered in detail. Prerequisite: MATH 1013; Corequisite: ENGG 1082.
CHE 3123 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
3 ch (3C)
Development of thermodynamic work functions and application to chemical and phase
equilibria; chemical potential and other partial molar properties, First and Second Law
applications in flow processes. Prerequisite: CHE 2012 (or equivalent), MATH 2513.
CHE 3304 Heat Transfer
4 ch (3C 1T)
A comprehensive first course in heat transfer. Thermal conductivity and unsteady state
conduction. Convection heat transfer coefficients: forced convection, free convection. Boiling ,
evaporation, and condensation. Heat exchanger design. Radiation heat transfer.
Prerequisites: CHE 2004 , CHE 2703 (or equivalent) or permission of the instructor.
CHE 3314 Fluid-Particle Interactions
3 ch (3C)
Characterization of particulate materials. Motion of particles in fluids. Flow through porous
media. Particle classification and fluid particle separation. Gas cyclone design. Multiphase pipe
flow. Fluidized beds, Filtration, Sedimentation. Prerequisites: CHE 2004, CHE 2703.
CHE 3324 Staged Processes
4 ch (3C 1T)
Analysis and design procedures for mass transfer operations based on equilibrium stage
concept. Graphical procedures for simple systems. Numerical stagewise procedures. Mainly
distillation, gas absorption and liquid extraction will be discussed. Stage efficiency.
Prerequisite: CHE 2004.
CHE 3424 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
3 ch (1C 3L) [W]
Experiments in heat transfer. Emphasis on interpretation of experimental data, group
dynamics, experimental design, and report writing. Students will work under limited
supervision. Prerequisite: CHE 2412 . Co-requisites: CHE 3304.
CHE 3434 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
3 ch (1C 3L) [W]
Experiments in fluid-particle interactions. Emphasis on interpretation of experimental data,
group dynamics, safety issues, and report writing. Students will work under minimal
supervision. Prerequisites: CHE 2412 . Co-requisites: CHE 3314
CHE 3505 Chemical Process Design
4 ch (3C 1T) [W]
Preliminary sizing of equipment, optimization techniques, estimation of capital and operating
costs, heat-exchanger networks, pressure vessels, and computer-based process design tools.
Students work individually and in teams on process design projects that draw on knowledge
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gained in previous courses, concepts taught in class and information available in the literature.
Prerequisites: CHE 2525 , Co-requisite: CHE 3123 , CHE 3314 .
CHE 3601 Process Dynamics and Control
4 ch (3C 1T)
Basic techniques for the dynamic analysis of elementary processes; the characteristics of
controllers, control valves, measurement devices and transmitters; feedback control loops;
stability of loop from the viewpoint of the roots of the characteristic equation and root locus
techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 3503 , CHE 2703 (or equivalent) Corequisite: CHE 3304 .
CHE 4101 Chemical Reaction Engineering
3 ch (3C 1T)
Application of principles of chemical kinetics to the design of chemical reactors. Simple
idealized isothermal reactors (batch, plug flow, continuous stirred tank reactor) for single and
multiple reactions. Adiabatic and non-isothermal reactors. Optimal choice of temperature.
Residence time distribution and non-ideal flow systems. Prerequisites: CHE 3123, corequisite: CHEM 3621 or equivalent.
CHE 4225 Chemical Plant Design
8 ch (3C 5T)
Full-year capstone course in chemical process design. Under academic and industrial
supervision, students complete conceptual design of large chemical plant in simulated
engineering consulting environment. Working individually and as part of a team, students must
demonstrate ability to integrate fundamental, advanced and researched chemical engineering
principles into innovative and practical design that produces sellable commodity. Design
strategy and scheduling are stressed alongside client satisfaction. Students complete a
comprehensive report that includes design specifications on equipment, engineering drawings,
and economic analysis of the concept. Formal presentations of design work are required.
Prerequisites: CHE 3314 , CHE 3505. Co-requisites or Prerequisites: CHE 2501 , CHE 3601 , CHE
4101 , CHE 4341.
CHE 4341 Mass Transfer Operations
4 ch (3C 1T)
Fundamentals of the theory of mass transport. Operations in continuous contractors including
gas absorption, liquid extraction, humidification and drying. Prerequisites: CHE 3324 , MATH
3503 . Co-requisite: CHE 2418 .
CHE 4404 Chemical Engineering Laboratory IV
3 ch (6L*) [W]
Experiments to characterize feedback control systems, gas absorption columns, chemical
reactors, distillation columns and other unit operations, which underlie the practice of
chemical engineering, will be conducted. Students will apply their knowledge of interpretation
of experimental data, group dynamics, laboratory safety and report writing throughout this
course. Experiments will be conducted independently. Prerequisites: CHE 3424 , CHE 3434 . Corequisites: CHE 3601 , CHE 4101 , CHE 4341, one of CHE 3424 or CHE 3434 may be taken as a
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co-requisite with permission of the instructor.
CHE 5114 Chemical Reaction Engineering II
3 ch (3C)
Prediction of conversion in non-ideal flow reactors (segregated flow, bypassing and dead
space, axial dispersed plug flow). Taylor dispersion in pipes and packed beds. Stability and
control of nonisothermal reactors. Effects of heat and mass transfer in heterogeneous catalytic
reactors. Detailed analysis of some industrially important reactor systems.
CHE 5124 Adsorption and Adsorption Processes
3 ch (3C)
Surface forces, physical adsorption and chemisorption, thermodynamics of adsorption and
derivation of simple model isotherms (Langmuir, Volmer, B.E.T., virial, B.L.R., Freundlich, etc.),
adsorption of mixtures. Characterization of adsorbents and catalysts. Adsorption kinetics,
intracrystalline diffusion in zeolites, dynamics of adsorption columns and adsorption processes.
CHE 5224 Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
3 ch (3C)
Overview of the principles of petroleum engineering. Topics include fluid and rock properties,
oilwell drilling, reservoir types, review on wettability, capillary pressure, relative permeability,
multiphase flow in porous media, volumetric estimates and recoverable reserves, radial flow
analysis of well performance, reservoir performance analysis, secondary and tertiary oil
recovery. Offshore development and production of hydrocarbon resources.
CHE 5234 Oil Refining and Natural Gas Processing
3 ch (3C)
An introduction to the physical, chemical, and engineering principles used in the processing of
natural gas, petroleum, and bitumen. The nomenclature, common processes, basic designs,
and relevant regulations will be covered. Prerequisites:CHE 2004 , CHE 3123 or approval by the
instructor.
CHE 5244 Enhanced Oil Recovery Processes
3 ch (3C)
Overview of the secondary and tertiary enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes commonly
applied in Canada and worldwide. The fundamental EOR principles are described and examples
in Canadian fields are analyzed. Some of the subjects presented include waterflooding, gas
flooding, miscible flooding, chemical treatments, mobility control applications, steam injection,
microbial and mining operations such as oil sands production.
Polymer Reaction Engineering and Polymer
3 ch (3C)
Processing
Basic polymer concepts. Polymer structural characteristics and properties. Mechanisms,
kinetics and reactors for polymerization. Polymer rheology and transport processes. Processing
applications and the effects of processing on polymer properties. Prerequisites: CHE 2501 , CHE
CHE 5254
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2703 , MATH 3503 . Co-requisite: CHE 3304 or equivalent.
CHE 5264 Oil Sands Technology
3 ch (3C)
Fundamental principles of oil sands technology: bitumen and rock properties, origins of oil
sands, types of oil sand accumulations, volumetric estimates and recoverable reserves, oil sand
mining, bitumen separation and processing for production of synthetic oil, production of in-situ
oil sands, description of the different processes for in-situ oil sands production currently
applied or under evaluation, current research and process development, and a review of the
environmental challenges of oil sands production. This course is intended for senior level
students and graduate students.
CHE 5313 Energy and The Environment
3 ch (3C)
Explores generation and use of energy; extraction of raw materials through product
production. Includes: survey of known energy reserves, emerging technologies, discusses the
thermodynamic and regulatory constraints to energy conversion. Fossil fuels, nuclear power
and renewable energy sources are described. Prerequisites: CHE 2012 or equivalent; CHEM
1982/1987 or permission of the instructor.
CHE 5314 Chemical Process Industries
3 ch (3C)
A technical overview of selected chemical industries with consideration of their impact on the
environment. Emphasis is on current process technology and pollution control methods.
Environmental guidelines and regulations are also presented. Five modules, each covering a
specific chemical industry, taught by Chemical Engineering faculty.
CHE 5344 Combustion
3 ch (3C)
Survey of energy sources and the present means of conversion; laminar and turbulent diffusion
flames; premixed flames; combustion kinetics and explosion mechanisms; ignition
characteristics of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels; conflagration and detonation waves; fluid
dynamics in combustion systems; analysis of practical problems associated with each of the
above topics.
CHE 5413 Air Pollution Control
3ch (3C)
Sources of air pollution; modeling atmospheric dispersions; pollution control in combustion;
particulate control methods; control of gaseous emissions; industrial odour control; indoor/inplant air quality. Prerequisite: CHE 3314 . Co-requisite:CHE 4341 .
CHE 5416
Bioseparations Science and Engineering
3ch (3C)
The first part of the course will provide basic information on biochemistry (small biomolecules
and macromolecules) and engineering analysis, such as analysis of biological activity and
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purity. The second part will cover a number of separation techniques, such as extraction,
crystallization and drying in a more general way. This emphasis in this part of the course will be
on liquid chromatography and absorption.
CHE 5423
Chemical Engineering Practice School
4 ch [W]
A two week industrial practice school in selected industrial process plants scheduled after
spring examinations. Groups of students, with Faculty supervisors, are assigned to engineering
projects to be carried out on industrial process units. Students are required to present an oral
report to plant operating and technical personnel at the end of the practice session. A written
report is also required. As there will be practical limitations to the number of students in any
one practice school, application for positions in this course will be treated on a first-come, firstserved basis. This course is strongly recommended as a technical elective for students not
planning to complete either the co-op or professional experience programs. Prerequisites: CHE
2004 , CHE 2412 .
CHE 5434 Transport Phenomena
3 ch (3C)
Advanced heat, mass, and momentum transfer. One dimensional transport, penetration
theory, and simple convection. Correlations and dimensionless groups. Fluid mechanics,
including non-Newtonian and multiphase systems. Derivation of differential and partial
differential transport equations.
CHE 5515
Advanced Surface Characterization
3ch (3C 1L*) [W]
This course covers the basic principles and practical aspects of several advanced surface
analysis techniques which include (i) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS or ESCA), (ii)
secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), (iii) confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), (iv)
atomic force microscopy (AFM), and (v) scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Demonstrations
will be given on most of these facilities. Students will propose a research method for tackling
their interested problems by using one or two surface analysis techniques they have learned
from this course. Prerequisite CHE 2501 and CHE 2506.
CHE 5522 Nanotechnology
3 ch (3C)
Studies the science of Nanotechnology and surveys current and emerging applications of
nanomaterials and nanodevices in many engineering disciplines. The unique physical
properties of materials at the nano-meter scale are discussed and explained. Fabrication
methods and advanced instrumentation for the construction, manipulation and viewing of
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nanometer-sized materials are presented. Pre-requisite: CHEM 1982/1987 or equivalent, plus
100ch of degree credit. Restricted to science and engineering students.
CHE 5524 Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
3 ch (3C)
Solution of the ordinary and partial differential equations encountered in heat, mass, and
momentum transport as well as in reactor design. Perturbation solutions and stability analysis
are applied to simple systems and adiabatic reaction. Extensive analysis of simple heat and
mass transfer via separation of variables and Green=s functions. Assignments involve solutions
to specific problems encountered in Chemical Engineering. Co-requisites: CHE 3304 , MATH
3503 .
CHE 5534 Process Identification for Advanced Control
4 ch (3C 3L*)
A practical course that emphasizes design of experiments, time series analysis, system model
identification, statistical process control, basic multivariable controls, and constrained and
unconstrained optimization, all in the context of controlling industrial processes.
Prerequisites: STAT 2593 , CHE 5614 or ME 5643 or EE 4343 .
CHE 5614 Chemical Process Control
3 ch (3C)
Frequency response of processes, control hardware, open and closed control loops. Nyquist
diagrams. Experimental determination of frequency response data. Control loop tuning
procedures. Multivariable control, open loop and feed forward control. Cascade control,
adaptive control. Direct digital control. Prerequisite: CHE 3601 or equivalent.
CHE 5714 Electrochemical Engineering
3 ch (3C)
Electrochemical flux equations. Reversible cells. Energy producing cells. Energy consuming
cells. Corrosion. Applications to include discussion of primary and secondary batteries,
electrolytic processes, corrosion suppression.
CHE 5724
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
1 ch (1C)
CHE 5725
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
2 ch (2C)
CHE 5726
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
3 ch (3C)
CHE 5734 Chemical Engineering Report
3 ch (6L) [W]
The major requirement of this course is a report on a subject approved by the Department.
Suitable topics include experimental studies, design projects, literature surveys, feasibility
studies and computation projects. Oral presentations of the work will be required.
CHE 5735
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The thesis is a research project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Progress
depends largely on the initiative and diligence of the individual. A detailed report is submitted
on completion of the project to gain credit for the course. An oral presentation is also
required.
CHE 5744 Steam Supply Systems
3 ch (3C)
Historical and descriptive introduction to fossil fuel fired boilers. Introduction to different
reactor types. Complex Rankine cycles. Steam plant efficiencies. Energy and exergy analysis.
Heat transfer in fossil fuel fired boilers. Coal firing systems. Thermal transport and steam
generation. Steam plant heat exchangers. Analysis of real plant data. This course requires some
background in thermodynamics. Note: credit will not be given for both CHE 5744 and ME
5744 .
CHE 5754 Steam and Gas Turbines
3 ch (3C)
Development of steam turbines and review of steam cycles. Turbine thermodynamics and
energy conversion. Impulse and reaction blading. Mechanical configuration of turbine
components and operational considerations. Efficiency calculations. Review of gas cycles. Gas
turbine thermodynamics. Combined cycle systems. This course requires some background in
thermodynamics. Note: credit will not be given for both CHE 5754 and ME 5754 .
CHE 5764
Special Topics in Power Plant Engineering
3 ch (3C)
CHE 5804 Nuclear Chemical Processes
3 ch (3C)
Actinide properties; uranium, thorium, zirconium ore extraction processes; uranium,
deuterium separation processes; nuclear fuel production; fuel reprocessing. Reactor
constructional materials; coolant chemistry; chemical control systems. Decontamination.
Radioactive waste management.
CHE 5824 Corrosion Processes
3 ch (3C)
Introduction: corrosion and its costs, corrosion measurement, general materials and
environment affects. Types of corrosion: uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting, intergranular,
selective leaching, erosion-corrosion, stress-corrosion, hydrogen effects. Corrosion testing:
materials selection. Electrochemical principles: thermodynamics, electrode kinetics, mixed
potentials, practical applications. High temperature corrosion. Nuclear plant corrosion, fossil
plant corrosion, other industrial environments. Prerequisites: CHE 2501 , CHEM 1982/1987 .
CHE 5834 Nuclear Engineering
3 ch (3C)
Radio-active decay, fission energy, nuclear interactions, neutron scattering and absorption.
Neutron diffusion elementary reactor theory, four and six factor formulae, neutron flux
variation. Reactor kinetics, source multiplication, decay heat, reactor start-up and shut down.
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Fuel burnup, fission product poisoning, refuelling. Temperature and void effects on reactivity,
reactor control. Fuel handling and waste disposal. This course is intended for senior level
students. Prerequisites: CHE 2012 or ME 3413 ; CHE 2703 or equivalent.
CHE 5844 Nuclear Safety and Reliability
4 ch (3C 1L)
The philosophy of safety design and operation of nuclear power reactors, responsibilities for
safe operation. The role and place of regulatory agencies. The concept of risk, quantitative risk
assessment. Methods for calculation of frequency and consequences of reactor accidents and
evaluation of the safety level of a nuclear station. Case studies of past reactor accidents,
lessons learned, and effect on future operation.
CHE 5854 Nuclear Heat Removal
3 ch (3C)
Reactor types and coolant systems, fuel element design and coolant characteristics. Reactor
heat generation, heat transfer from reactor fuel, heat transport in coolant, boiling
characteristics, two-phase flow, elementary thermal hydraulics. Steam generator design and
operation. Reactor operational limits, transient conditions. Other two-phase phenomena. Lossof-coolant accidents. Prerequisites: CHE 2012 or ME 3413 ; CHE 2703 or equivalent.
CHE 5877 Advanced Nuclear Systems
3 ch (3C)
Evolution of thermal and fast fission reactors. Different coolant types - gas, water, organic,
liquid metal. Nuclear breeding; advanced fuel cycles. Nuclear fusion processes. Fusion reactor
concepts. Prerequisites: CHE 2012 or ME 3413 ; CHE 2703or equivalent.
CHE 5913 Pulp Production
3 ch (3C)
Wood and chip requirements; overview of pulping processes; mechanism and variables in
mechanical and chemimechanical pulping, general principles of chemical pulping, kraft
cooking, sulphite cooking, extended and oxygen delignification, pulp washing, pulp bleaching,
recovery of pulping chemicals. Prerequisites: CHEM 3801 , MATH 1013 , or permission of the
instructor.
CHE 5923 Papermaking
3 ch (3C)
Overview of pulping and papermaking processes; pulp and paper properties; requirements for
different grades of paper and board; stock preparation; applications of fluid mechanics; wetend chemistry; dry-end operations. Prerequisites: MATH 1013 ; CHE 2703 or equivalent, or
permission of the instructor.
CHE 5933 Biorefining: Principles, Processes and Products
3 ch (3C)
This course discusses various bio-refining processes, placing emphasis on fundamental process
chemistry and biology in the conversion of biomass to engineered products. Pathways for the
use of wood resources are described in detail; exemplary processes, such as gasification,
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pyrolysis, pre-extraction and bio-diesel production are discussed. Industrial fermentation,
including sugar fermentation to produce ethanol, will be explored. The modeling concept for
integrated pulp manufacturing and bio-refining will also be discussed. Pre-requisite: CHEM
1982/1987 , CHEM 2401 and a minimum of 80 credit hours.
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