COVENANT UNIVERSITY
COURSE COMPACT FOR 2013/2014 ACADEMIC SESSION
College:
Science and Technology
Department:
Chemical Engineering
Programme:
Chemical Engineering
Course Code:
CHE 412
Course Title:
Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
Units:
2 units
Course Lecturer(s): All Academic Staff
Semester:
Alpha
Time:
3 hours contact per week
Location:
Unit Operations Chemical Engineering Laboratory
a.
Brief overview of Course
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising Film
Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid Extraction
(pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
b.
Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of this course the student is expected to
1. Have a good grasp of theoretical principles through laboratory experiments and analyses
of same, as they relate to Chemical Engineering practice.
2. Have learnt the rudiments of modern report writing.
3. Have been exposed to the accurate use of basic laboratory apparatuses, tools and
equipment.
4. Be well equipped and made better engineer who is practically sound and knowledgeable.
5. Have developed competence and confidence through numerous personal involvements in
laboratory experiments.
6. Have learnt about laboratory safe acts and other work ethics for the health of both man
and his environment.
c.
Methods of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids
Lecture Delivery Methods
Interactive (Discussion method): The students are divided into different sub-groups of
between five to seven students per group for effective interactions, discussions and
participation.
Teaching Aids
Laboratory manuals detailing the following: topic of experiment, aims and objectives of
the
experiment,
apparatus/equipment,
preparation
of
the
various
reagents,
procedure/methodology and recording of results, etc.
d.
Course Outlines
Modules & Details of Topics
NOTE: The experiments as listed are rotationally distributed to each group every
week.
WEEK 1:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK 2:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK 3:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK 4:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK5:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK 6:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK 7:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
WEEK 8:
NO LABORATORY SESSIONS (MID-SEMESTER EXAMS)
WEEK 9:
Plug flow reactor, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) In Series, Rising
Film Evaporator, Extraction (Benzene-Acetic acid-Water System), Liquid-Liquid
Extraction (pilot plant), Wood analysis, Distillation, Basic process Module
e.
Assignments:
Students are expected to prepare and read up the theoretical basis of each
experiment before coming to the laboratory.
f.
Structure of the Programme/Method of Grading

Weekly submission of comprehensive report on the previous week
experiment before they are allowed to proceed with the experiment for the
current week. The grading is as follows:
Attendance:
20%
Timely submission: 10%
Laboratory report: 70%
g.
Ground Rules & Regulations
Each report must follow the Departmental reporting format.
Lateness to laboratory not condoned.
Absenteeism will not be entertained. Students are expected to be present and fully
participate in all experiments.
Eating, noise making and all acts of distractions not allowed.
h.
Assignments/Students Activities
Students are encouraged to make adequate references on each experiment
performed.
i.
Alignment with Covenant University Vision/Goals: The course will make the students
useful engineers of both local and international relevance upon graduation.
j.
Contemporary Issues/Industry Relevance
The course is relevant as it will equip the student with sound practical know-how in
dealing with the day to day challenges arising in industries.
k.
Recommended Reading/Text
1.
Chemical Engineering Laboratory manuals compiled by Staff of Chemical Engineering, Covenant
University, Ota.
2.
Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering by J.F Richardson & J.H Harker with J.R Backhurst
Particle Technology & Separation Processes, Vol. 2, Fifth Edition
3.
Mass Transfer Operations by Robert E. Treybal, Third Edition
4.
Unit Operations Of chemical Engineering by McCabe, Smith & Harriot Sixth Edition.
5.
Perry’s Chemical Engineer’s Handbook by Robbert H. Perry & Don W. Green Seventh Edition.