AL-HUSSEIN BIN TALAL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM FOR THE
BACHELOR DEGREE IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
2013
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Vision
Our vision is to be a dynamic department with excellent academic program, and to achieve
national and international recognition through the educational and research achievements
and the professional service of our department, staff and students.
Mission
The mission of the chemical engineering bachelor program at Al-Hussein Bin Talal
University is to prepare student for employment in various chemical engineering related
areas and/ or for the pursuit of advanced degree in chemical engineering by providing them
with quality, vigorous, intellectual engineering education.
Department Objectives
The chemical engineering department resides in the faculty of engineering. The objectives
of the chemical engineering program are to produce graduates who:
1.
Demonstrate the ability to apply mathematics, engineering principles, computer skills,
and natural sciences to chemical engineering practice.
2.
Are capable of synthesizing principles and techniques from engineering, mathematics,
engineering planning and project management, and the natural and social sciences to
develop and evaluate alternative design solutions to engineering problems with
specific constraints.
3.
Are prepared for entry into careers in chemical engineering in the diverse areas
including petrochemical and petroleum refining, bioengineering, plastic
manufacturing, food processing, and water treatment.
4.
Are prepared to pursue graduate education and research in chemical engineering at
major research universities.
5.
Exercise professional responsibility and sensitivity to a broad range of social concerns,
such as ethical, environmental, economical, regulatory, and global issues.
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Undergraduate Curriculum
Undergraduate Degree Plan
Before introducing courses and degree requirement, it is important to describe the
numbering/coding system of courses at AHU.
The digits listed in the following Table are used to designate courses.
Field Number
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Specialization
General
Chemical Reactions Engineering
Transfer Phenomena and Unit Operation
Thermodynamics
Modeling, Simulation and process Control
Technology of Chemical Industries
Energy
Environment and General Safety
Plant Design and Operations
Special Topics, Projects and practical Training
Example: Principles of Chemical Engineering (1) – 0503201
Digit
05
03
2
0
1
1.
Specialization
College
Department
Level (Second year)
Field (General)
Sequence (1st semester)
Framework for B.Eng. Degree (160 credit hours)
Classification
University Requirements
College Requirements
Department Requirements
Free Electives
Total
Compulsory
12
28
93
–
133
Credit Hours
Elective
15
–
9
3
27
Total
27
28
102
3
160
3
2. University requirements
2.1 Compulsory (12 credit hours)
Course No.
Course Title
0100101
0201101
0202101
0205100
Military science
Arabic (1)
English (1)
National Education
Total
Cr. hr.
Lecture
3
3
3
3
12
3
3
3
3
Lab.
–
–
–
–
Prerequisite
or Co-requisite
–
0201099
0202099
–
2.2 Elective (15 credit hours)
Course No.
0204101
0207101
0206101
0209101
0202102
0201102
0701100
0412100
0411101
0701105
0100111
0113112
0205130
0102141
0100172
0100173
0111222
0502100
0303100
0100171
Course Title
French Language Skills 1
German Language
Principles of Library Science
Spanish Language
Communication skills in English
Communication skills in Arabic
Jordan’s Contribution to the Human
Civilization
Economy in Our Life
Principles of Management
Cultural Heritage and People
Islamic culture
Principles of Psychology
Law in our life
Principles of Education
History of Jerusalem
History of the Arab-Islamic culture
Skills
Environmental Issues
Principles of Astronomy
Principles of physical education
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
or *Corequisite
0202101
0201101
3
3
-
3
3
3
-
Cr. Hr.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Lecture
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
-
4
3. College requirements (28 credit hours)
Course
No.
0507231
0302101
0302102
0303101
0303102
0303103
0303104
0612114
0500100
0507291
0502300
0501453
0502200
Course Title
Cr.
hr.
Engineering Drawing
Calculus (1)
Calculus (2)
General Physics (1)
General Physics (2)
General Physics Lab (1)
General Physics Lab (2)
Programming in C++ Language
Introduction to Engineering
Workshop
Communication Skills
Engineering Economy
Numerical Analysis for Engineers
Total
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
28
Prerequisites
(1)
(2)
0612099
–
0302101
–
0303101
0303102
0303102
0612099
–
–
0202101
0302102
0302102
5
4. Department requirements (102 credit hours)
4.1 Department Core (93 credit hours)
Course
No.
0306101
0306102
0306103
0503201
0503202
0503203
0508202
0306211
0306235
0503331
0306236
0503323
0507350
0503301
0503332
0503324
0503328
0503345
0503326
0503411
0503337
0503382
0503448
0503423
0503412
0503454
0503416
0503425
0503581
0503447
0503400
0503582
0503591
0503427
0503546
0503592
0503541
0503596
Course Title
Cr.
hr.
General Chemistry (1)
General Chemistry (2)
General Chemistry Lab (1)
Principles of Chemical Engineering (1)
Principles of Chemical Engineering (2)
Physical Chemistry for Engineers
Engineering Mathematics (1)
Analytical Chemistry (1)
Organic Chemistry for Engineers
Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry Lab
Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
Engineering Statistics and Probability
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Unit Operations
Instrumental Analysis
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Chemical Reaction Engineering (1)
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab
Electrochemistry & Corrosion
Computer Applications Lab
Mass Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering (2)
Polymers Engineering
Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab
Separation Processes
Equipment Design
Process Dynamics & Control
Methodology of Scientific Research for Engineers
Plant Design
Graduation Project (1)
Unit Operations Lab
Process Control Lab
Graduation Project (2)
Modelling & Process Simulation
Field Training
Total
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
92
Prerequisites
(1)
(2)
–
0306101
0306101
0306102
0503201
0306102
0302102
0306102
0306102
0503203
0306235
0503201
0303102
0302102
0503331
0508202
0503323
0306211
0503323
0502200
0503332
0503331
0503324
0503203
0502200
0503324
0503411
0503411 0306235 Co
0503411 0503412 Co
0503423
0503412 0503425 Co
0503412
0502300
110 h
0503581
120 h
0503400 Co
0503425
0503447
0503591
0503447
110 h
6
4.2 Department Electives (9 credit hours)
Course
No.
0502353
0507354
0502445
0503449
0503453
0503462
0502481
0502542
0503551
0503552
0503553
0502533
0501330
0503593
5.
Course Title
Air Pollution
Material Science and Engineering
Wastewater Treatment
Optimization
Chemical Industries
Petroleum Refining Engineering
Energy Engineering
Membrane Separation Technology
Desalination
Food Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Safety Engineering
Electrical Circuits & Machines
Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
Cr.
hr.
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
(1)
(2)
0503328
0507350
0503425
0508202
0503328
0503425
0503324
0503425
0503425
0503425
0503412
0503582
0303102
Department Approval
Free elective (3 credit hours)
Courses to be taken from university wide open courses.
6.
Courses offered by the department to other departments
Course
No.
0503331
0503324
0503301
0503323
0503337
0503326
Course Title
Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Engineering Statistics and Probability
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab
Fluid Mechanics Lab
Cr.
hr.
3
3
2
3
1
1
Prerequisites
(1)
(2)
0503203
0508202
0302102
0503201
0503331
0503324
0503323
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Study Plan Guide
First Year, First Sem
Code
0302101
0303101
0306101
0507291
Unit of Study
Calculus (1)
General Physics (1)
General Chemistry (1)
Workshop
Univesity Elective
Univesity Compulsory
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
3
1
3
3
16
Prerequisite or Co
First Year, Second Sem.
Code
0302102
0303102
0303103
0306102
0612114
0501100
0306103
Unit of Study
Calculus (2)
General Physics (2)
General Physics Lab (1)
General Chemistry (2)
Programming in C++ Language
Introduction to Engineering
General Chemistry Lab (1)
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
1
3
3
1
1
15
Prerequisite or Co
0302101
0303101
0303101
0306101
0612099
0306101
Second Year, First Sem.
Code
0503201
0503203
0508202
0303104
0306211
0306235
0507231
Unit of Study
Principles of Chemical Engineering (1)
Physical Chemistry for Engineers
Engineering Mathmatics (1)
General Physics Lab (2)
Analytical Chemistry (1)
Organic Chemistry for Engineers
Engineering Drawing
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
18
Prerequisite or Co
0306102
0306102
0302102
0303102
0306102
0306102
0612099
8
Second Year, Second Sem.
Code
0502200
0503331
0306236
0503202
0503323
0507350
Code
0503301
0503332
0503324
0503328
0503345
0503326
0502300
Unit of Study
Numerical Analysis For Engineers
Thermodynamics
Organic Chemistry Lab
Principles of Chemical Engineering (2)
Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
1
3
3
3
16
Third Year, First Sem.
Unit of Study
Cr. hr.
Engineering statistics and Probability
2
Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers
3
Heat Transfer
3
Unit Operations
3
Instrumental Analysis
3
Fluid Mechanics Lab
1
Communication Skills
1
Total
16
Prerequisite or Co
0302102
0503203
0306235
0503201
0503201
0303102
Prerequisite or Co
0302102
0503331
0508202
0503323
0306211
0503323
0202101
Third Year, Second Sem.
Code
0501453
0503411
0503337
0503382
0503448
Unit of Study
Engineering Economy
Chemical Reaction Engineering (1)
Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer Lab
Electrochemistry and Corrossion
Computer Applications Lab
University Elective
University Compulsory
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
1
3
1
3
3
16
Prerequisite or Co
0302102
0503332 & 0502200
0503324 & 0503331
0503203
0502200
Forth Year, First Sem.
Code
0503423
0503412
0503454
0503416
Unit of Study
Mass Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering (2)
Polymers Engineering
Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab
University Elective
Department Elective
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
3
1
3
3
16
Prerequisite or Co
0503324
0503411
0503411 & 0306235 Co
0503411 & 0503412 Co
9
Forth Year, Second Sem.
Code
Unit of Study
0503425
Separation Processes
0503581
Equipment Design
0503400 Methodology of scientific research for engineers
University Elective
University Compulsry
Department Elective
Total
Cr. hr.
3
3
1
3
3
3
16
Prerequisite or Co
0503423
0503412 & 0503425 Co
0502300 & 110 hrs
Cr. hr.
3
3
1
1
3
3
14
Prerequisite or Co
0503412
0503581
120 hrs & 0503400 Co
0503425
Cr. hr.
1
3
3
3
3
13
Prerequisite or Co
0503447
0503591
0503447
Fifth Year, First Sem.
Code
0503447
0503582
0503591
0503427
Unit of Study
Process Dynamic and Control
Plant Design
Graduation Project (1)
Unit Operations Lab
University Elective
Department Elective
Total
Fifth Year, Second Sem.
Code
0503546
0503592
0503541
Unit of Study
Process Control Lab
Graduation Project (2)
Process Modeling and Simulation
University Compulsory
Free Unit of Study
Total
10
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES OFFERED BY DEPARTMENT
(0503203) Physical Chemistry for Engineers
Introduction. Properties of gases. The first law of thermodynamics. The second law of
thermodynamics. Physical transformations of pure substances. Simple Mixtures.
(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0306102)
(0503201) Principles of Chemical Engineering (1)
The role of the chemical engineer. Units and dimensions. Conversion of units. Systems of
units. Dimensional homogeneity. Process data representation. Processes and process
variables. Degrees of freedom analysis. Elementary mathematical tools for solving balance
equations. Material balances for non reactive and reactive systems. Material balance on
single phase and multiphase systems.
(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0306102)
(0503202) Principles of Chemical Engineering (2)
The first law of thermodynamics. Energy balance on closed system. Energy balance on
open systems at steady state. Energy balances on non reactive and reactive systems.
Material and energy balances. Balances on transient systems.
(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503201)
(0503301) Probabilities and engineering statistics
Essential probability and statistical methods: probability laws, random variables and
distributions. Descriptive statistics, estimation and tests of hypotheses, regression and
correlation analysis. Modeling of simple engineering problems.
(2Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0302102)
(0503323) Fluid Mechanics
Introduction. Fluid properties. Fluid static. Flowing fluid and pressure variation. Control
volume and continuity equation. Flow in conduits. Momentum equation.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503201)
(0503328) Unit Operations
Characterization of solid particles. Size reduction. Drag and drag coefficient. Flow through
beds of solids. Mechanics of particle motion. Fluidization. Gravity sedimentation
processes. Settling. Filtration. Flotation. Mixing and Grinding. Mixing and segregation.
Separation by centrifuges. Separation by cyclones.
(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503323)
(0503324) Heat Transfer
Basics of Heat Transfer. Introduction to Heat Conduction. Steady and unsteady State Heat
Conduction. Fundamentals of Convection. External and Internal Forced Convection. Boiling &
Condensation. Radiation Heat Transfer. Heat Exchangers.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0508202)
(0503326) Fluid Mechanics Lab
The following experiments are expected to be performed: Density, viscosity and surface
tension measurements, pressure and flow measurements, friction and Reynolds tests,
impact of a water jet, center of pressure, pumps’ testing.
(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503323)
11
(0503331) Thermodynamics
Concepts and Definitions. Properties of Pure Substances. Work and Heat. First Law of
Thermodynamics. First-Law Analysis for a Control Volume. Entropy. Analysis of
Thermodynamic Cycles.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503203)
(0503332) Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Heat effects, Phase Rule. Thermodynamic Properties of Gas Mixtures & Liquid Solutions.
Vapor-Liquid Equilibria. Liquid-Liquid Equilibria. Chemical Reaction Equilibria.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503331)
(0503345) Instrumental Analysis
Basic concepts, Introduction to spectrochemical methods, Instruments for optical
spectroscopy, Molecular absorption spectroscopy, Molecular fluorescence spectroscopy,
Atomic spectroscopy, Chromatographic separation methods: Gas Chromatography (GC);
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Thermal methods of analysis; Mass
and NMR spectroscopy; Automated methods of analysis.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0306211)
(0503382) Electrochemical Engineering and Corrosion
Introduction to electrochemical engineering. Electrochemical and metallurgical aspects of
corrosion. Types of corrosion. Fundamental concepts in corrosion theory. Pourbaix
diagrams. Experimental techniques in corrosion. Passivity, stress corrosion. Atmospheric
corrosion. Methods of corrosion control, coatings, cathodic and anodic protection,
inhibitors.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503203)
(0503411) Chemical Reaction Engineering (1)
Mole balances. Kinetics of homogeneous reactions. Rates law & stoichiometry. Isothermal
Reactor Design. Multiple Reactions. Analysis of reaction rate data. Reaction Mechanisms
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0502200 & 0503332 or CO)
(0503412) Chemical Reaction Engineering (2)
Non-isothermal reactor design. Unsteady state nonisothermal Reactor design. Catalysis and
catalytic reactors. Diffusion and reaction. Non-ideal reactors and residence time
distribution (RTD). Introduction to fluid-fluid reactions
(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503411)
(0503416)
Chemical Reaction Engineering Lab
The following experiments are expected to be performed: Batch reactor, tubular reactor,
CSTR, dynamics of stirred tanks in series, residence time distribution, water treatment, oil
extraction, Soap production, and phosphoric acid production.
(1Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503411 & 0503412 or Co)
(0503423) Mass Transfer
Fundamentals of Mass Transfer. Molecular diffusion. Mass transfer coefficients.
Convective Mass Transfer and its correlations. Analogy between momentum, heat and
mass transfer. Continuous and stage-wise processes. Equipment for gas-liquid mass
transfer operations.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503324)
12
(0503425) Separation Processes
Distillation. Humidification and dehumidification. Drying. Evaporation. Cooling towers.
Absorption. Crystallization. Extraction. leaching.
(3Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503423)
(0503427) Unit Operations Lab
The following experiments are expected to be performed: Screen analysis and size
reduction (Crushing, Grinding, screening, and Granulation). packed and tray distillation.
packed-column gas absorption. liquid-liquid extraction. humidification/dehumidification in
cooling towers. spray drying. Tray drying. Evaporation. Filtration. Fluidization.
(1Cr.Hr.; Pre-req: 0503425)
(0503337) Thermodynamics and Heat Lab
The following experiments are expected to be performed: Temperature Measurement.
Thermal Conductivity. Natural Convection & Forced Convection. Tubular Heat
Exchanger. Plate Heat Exchanger. Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger. Marcet Boiler. Heat of
Combustion. Gas-Liquid Mass Transfer. Heat Pump. Two-Stage Compressor Unit.
(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503331 & 0503324)
(0503541) Modeling and Process Simulation
Mathematical modeling of chemical engineering processes. Modeling of stagewise
processes. Simulation tools and examples of chemical engineering processes: Batch
reactor, continuous tank reactor, Tubular reactor, mixing model, Tank flow, process
control, mass transfer process, distillation process, heat transfer, diffusion process,
biological reaction, environmental examples.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503447)
(0503448) Computer Applications Lab
Application of commercial process simulation packages (Polymath, Matlab, Aspen, Hysys,
etc) for chemical processes.
(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0502200)
(0503454) Polymer Science and Technology
Chemistry and Physics of polymers. Fundamentals of polymer synthesis; free radical and
condensation polymers. Mechanisms and kinetics of polymerization reactions.
Polymerization techniques; suspension and emulsion. Properties of polymeric materials
and polymers reinforced by fibers. Polymers manufacturing techniques. Polymer rheology.
Methods of polymer fabrication. Polymeric solutions. Degradation. Morphology of
polymers.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503411 & 0306235 or Co)
(0503447) Process Dynamics and Control
Introduction to process control in chemical engineering. Application of linearization
methods to the analysis of open-loop and closed-loop process dynamics. Process dynamics
in time and Laplace domains. Basic components of control systems. Design of a singleloop feedback control systems. Stability analysis. Controller tuning and settings.
Applications of process control in chemical processes.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503412)
13
(0503546) Process Control Lab
Dynamics of stirred tanks, level control, pressure control, flow control, temperature
control.
(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503447)
(0503581) Equipment Design
Selection of materials of construction and corrosion. Design of pipes and pumping
systems, compressors, tanks, pressure vessels, storage equipment, heat exchangers, and
plate and packed towers.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503412 & 0503425 or Co)
(0503582) Plant Design
Process conception and definition, process flowsheet preparation, selection of equipment
and control system, plant location and layout, process design development. health and
safety consideration, environmental factors. Economic principles and Design optimization.
Computer aided design. Case study.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503581)
(0503400) Methodology of scientific research for engineers
Basic technical writing concepts and techniques including writing a scientific report,
scientific report format, reference styles and citation, and results analysis and discussion.
Presentation skills.
(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0502300 & Completion of 110 Cr. Hr.)
(0503591) Graduation Project (1)
Theoretical or experimental study for problem in chemical engineering, or design, or
development of industrial process. To enhance student’s skills and give them experience in
solving problem usually encountered in chemical engineering plants.
(1Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: Completion of 120 Cr. Hr. & 0503400 Co)
(0503592) Graduation Project (2)
Completion of the same project started in 0503591 under department supervision
according to AHU regulations.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503591)
(0503462) Petroleum Refining Engineering
Origin and composition of petroleum. Crude oil analysis and evaluation. Petroleum
products and their uses. Refinery structure. Refinery operations and processes:
Atmospheric & Vacuum Distillation, Fluid Catalytic Cracking, Platforming, Hydrodesulfurization. Chemical treatment. Asphalt production. Lube oils production. Refinery
Utilities. Waste Treatment. Standards and Specifications of petroleum products.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503425 )
14
(0503593) Special Topics in Chemical Engineering
Selected topics in chemical engineering technology taught by faculty members, covering
contemporary (up to date) issues in chemical engineering.
(3Cr.Hr., Department Approval)
(0503449) Optimization
Survey of continuous optimization problems. Unconstrained optimization problems.
Introduction to constrained optimization. Solution of constrained optimization problems.
Software packages in optimization.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0508202)
(0503453) Chemical Industries
Fundamentals of chemical industries. Study of selected industries such as: water treatment,
Hydrogen and hydrogen compounds, nitrogen and nitrogen compounds, sulfur and sulfur
compounds, phosphorous and phosphorous compounds, mineral fertilizers, potash
industry, ceramics, cement and glass industries, petrochemical industries, industrial
detergents.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503328)
(0503551) Desalination
Water resources. Physical and chemical properties of sea water. scale formation and
control. Distillation processes. Membrane processes. Energy consumption in the different
desalting systems. Pre and post treatment operations. Economic consideration of various
desalination processes.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503425)
(0503552) Food Engineering
Rheological properties of food. Phase transitions and transformations in food systems.
Food freezing. Food dehydration. Transport phenomena in food systems. Food packaging.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503425)
(0503553) Biochemical Engineering
An introduction to engineering principles of biochemical processes, enzymes and
microbial kinetics, application of industrial enzymes, transport phenomena in biological
systems, design of biological reactors, bioseparation.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: 0503412)
(0503500) Field Training
The students are trained for 8 weeks in the field in one of chemical engineering companies.
The aim is to familiarize the student with the duties of chemical engineer. Under
department supervision and according to AHU regulations.
(3Cr.Hr.;Pre-req: Completion of 110 Cr. Hr.)
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