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Department of Chemical and Process Engineering - 2011 1
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Vision
Delivering Chemical and Process Engineering knowledge, skills and
innovation for a sustainable tomorrow.
Mission
The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering will strive to educate,
conduct research and offer consulting services with dedication, devotion and
commitment and aim to be a place of excellence through internationally
recognized programs for the benefit of the society.
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Contents
Message from the Head of Department …………………………………………... 3
1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………….. 4
1.1.Why study Chemical & Process Engineering? …………………………… 4
1.2.Career Opportunities ……………………………………………………… 4
2. Department History …………………………………………………………….. 5
3. Acedemic Staff …………………………………………………………………. 7
4. Laboratory Facilities …………………………………………………………… 10
4.1. Resources ………………………………………………………………… 13
4.2. Working Hours and Access to Facilities ………………………………… 14
5. Degree Program and Administration …………………………………………… 15
5.1.Structure of Degree Program ……………………………………………... 15
5.2.General Undergraduate Administration ………………………………….. 16
5.2.1. Level Coordinators ……………………………………………… 16
5.2.2. Academic advisors ……………………………………………… 16
5.2.3.Modules coordinators …………………………………………… 16
5.3 Teaching and Learning ……………………………………………………. 19
5.4.Examinations and Assessment Strategy …………………………………... 20
5.5.Mentoring Program ……………………………………………………….. 21
5.6.Student Information ………………………………………………………. 21
5.7.Awards ……………………………………………………………………. 21
6. Curriculum and Modules …………………………………………………… 22
7. Description of Modules ……………………………………………………... 25
8. Other Useful Information …………………………………………………… 65
8.1.Getting Help and Advice …………………………………………………... 65
8.2.Ongoing Departmental Events …………………………………………….. 65
8.3.The Chemical & Process Engineering Society …………………………… 66
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering - 2011 3
Message from the Head of Department
Welcome to the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at University
of Moratuwa; the first ever chemical engineering department established in the
country in 1972. Since then the department has been growing steadily and now
totally accommodates 80 students per batch. Our primary objective is to provide a high-quality
education experience that will prepare graduates to assume leadership positions within the chemical
and associated industries. The objectives of the chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum
have been developed with feedback from the staff, alumni, current students and Department Industry
Consultative Board. The department is committed to achieve these objectives by continuously
evaluating the success of its courses using the highest standards of quality, innovation, and visibility,
while at the same time providing a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Last year we moved to the
new Chemical and Process Engineering Center with modern facilities. In 2005 we were able to win
the IRQUE grant offered by the World Bank which enabled us to improve the quality of our
undergraduate program throughout the last five years.
Chemical Engineering is all about transformation. It is the study and practice of transforming
substances at large scales for the tangible improvement of the human condition. Such
transformations are executed to produce other useful substances or energy, and lie at the heart of
vast segments of the chemical, petroleum, plastic, rubber, pharmaceutical, food, environmental and
electronic industries. I invite you to learn how we are transforming lives and changing the world.
We expect you to be bright, a good communicator, motivated, able to work on your own or as part
of a team, and are interested in a challenge, to study chemical engineering at our department. The
department has a strong linkage with the industry and is prepared to do collaborative research and
development work for them. Presently we have two fully functional incubators for conducting
product and process development work for Cargills (Ceylon) PLC and DSI Samson Group.
The department has 13 full time senior lecturers with diversified fields of specialization. The student
body consists of 260 students at all levels of the undergraduate program, 20 Masters students and 2
PhD students. Undergraduate students can obtain degrees with three minors; Food and biochemical
engineering, Energy and environmental engineering and Polymer engineering. The department has
transformed from producing job seekers to job creators. Presently we give equal prominence to
developing the soft skills of our graduates while giving them an understanding of engineering
fundamentals to manage complex systems with particular attention to the chemical process and
product industries. From this year onwards, computing is integrated throughout the curriculum, and
extensive use is made of software for mathematical modeling and simulation in the department's
Computational Laboratory.
Historically our students have shown excellence in sports and other extracurricular activities. Our
graduates were able to lead the university badminton, netball, hockey and many other sports in the
past. In recent past, the student union of the university has been leading by chemical undergraduates.
They also gave leadership to interactive student organizations in the university such as Gavel club,
Rotaract club and Nature team. Chemical engineering society is the hub for the student activities in
the department. I welcome you again to the world of chemical engineering and expect you to get
yourself ready to have a career where the opportunities are endless.
Dr. ADU Shantha Amarasinghe
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1. Introduction
1.1 Why study Chemical & Process Engineering?
Chemical and Process Engineering is a key engineering discipline which combines knowledge of
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and other Natural Sciences gained by study, experience and
practice with engineering principles to develop economical ways of using materials and energy for
the benefit of mankind.
You should consider a Chemical engineering degree if you want
o a rewarding career applying science and technology
o to help uplift living standards of people by supplying materials for their needs
o to protect and improve the environment
1.1 CareerOpportunities
It's true that Chemical Engineers are comfortable with Chemistry, but they do much more with
this knowledge than just make chemicals. More typically, they turn raw materials into valuable
products. The necessary skills encompass all aspects of design, testing, scale-up, operation, control,
and optimization. Chemical Engineers might expect to work in
o Environmental protection and Natural resource utilization.
o The chemical, petroleum and petrochemical industries
o Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering
o Processing of electronic and photonic devices
o Computer aided process and Control Engineering
o Advanced materials manufacture
In addition the broad basis of their scientific, Engineering, and management education enables
Chemical Engineers to apply their skills and knowledge in many fields that, at first glance, may not
seem to have much to do with Chemical Engineering. One example is merchant banking.
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering - 2011 5
2. Department History
1972
Formation of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Katubedda
campus of University of Ceylon.
The Department of Chemical Engineering was under the Applied Science
Faculty.
The Degree offered was B.A.Sc. (Bachelor of Applied Science).
Number of Student intake was limited to 8 students per batch.
1976 Graduation of 1st batch of students from the department.
1981
The introduction of B.Sc. Engineering Degree.
Common subjects were offered to all Engineering disciplines in the 1st year.
Students under E II category were able to select Chemical, Material or Mining
Engineering fields depending on their 1st year performance.
Up to year 1991 the intake was between 8 to 9 students per batch.
1986 The M.Sc. course in Polymer Technology started as a full time course.
1990 Polymer engineering subject was introduced to the Chemical Engineering
undergraduate curricula for Final Part III.
1991
The student intake was increased to 15 students per batch.
The subject „Unit Operation‟ was introduced to the Part I Chemical Engineering
Curriculum.
1992 Chemical Engineering Society was inaugurated.
1993
A three day open day program “Making the future happen” was held at
Department premises and the first issue of „Chemunique‟ magazine.
The fulltime M. Sc. Course in Polymer Technology was converted to a part time
course.
1994
The optional subjects Environmental Engineering, Biochemical Engineering
and Food Process Engineering were introduced to the Chemical Engineering
curriculum.
The student intake was increased to 20 students per batch.
1998
The title of the Chemical Engineering Department was changed to Department
of Chemical and Process Engineering to reflect the broader area of application
of the field.
1999 The student intake was increased up to 30 students per batch.
2000
The course curriculum was converted to semester system from
sessionexaminations systems and the E II stream was eliminated, instead
students were taken to the university under a common “Engineering” category.
Students were categorized into Chemical and Process Engineering field by their
Level I GPA value.
Four fields of minor specialization namely, Food & Biochemical Engineering,
Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering and Polymer Engineering
were introduced
The student intake was further increased to 50 students per batch.
2001 Masters program in Chemical and Process Engineering started with a first batch
of 09 students.
2004 Chemical Engineering Student Society (ChESS) was established
The course curriculum was revised.
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The Department of Chemical Engineering was inaugurated by gazette notification on 15th
February 1972. The program had its roots in the Junior Technical Officer‟s course conducted by the
Maradana Technical College. The study program Chemical and Process Engineering (CPE) started
its history with the first student intake in 1972 to Katubedda campus of University of Ceylon. The
course was originally termed Chemical Engineering and Fuel Science and the degree awarded was
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc). Since 1980 the degree awarded is Bachelor of Science in
Engineering.
The Department functions with a vision of Delivering Chemical and Process Engineering
knowledge, skills and innovation for a sustainable tomorrow. The mission identifies the
commitment of the staff to develop it into a place of excellence. The Department will strive to
educate, conduct research and offer consulting services with dedication, devotion and commitment
and aim to be a place of excellence through internationally recognized programs for the benefit of
society. The study program today has a strong team fully committed for excellence. Up to date
484CPE graduates have entered the community having followed the study program.
The main goal of the program is to impart to the student the understanding and the
appreciation of the role of a Chemical and Process Engineer in an economy, which is „Value
Addition via Processing – be it Physically, Chemically and/or biologically‟ and to equip she/he with
the necessary knowledge.
2005
Re-establishment of the Prof. Hubert Silva memorial resource centre
Received the IRQUE fund.
Hayleys agreed to donate annual Gold medal for the best Chemical and Process
Engineering Student
2006 Foundation stone was laid for the new Chemical Engineering Centre.
New equipment was bought under IERQUE grants.
2007
Masters program in Chemical and Process Engineering started with a first batch
of 12 students in collaboration with Telemark University College ,Norway
Started the offer M.Sc scholarships for Chemical & Process Engineering
students
2008
First PhD student passedout.
Signed agreements with NCPC & Cargills for improve the quality of
undergraduate education.
Establishment of Chemical & Process Engineering Center
Scholarships Program in Chemical and Process Engineering started for students
who have economic difficulties.
2009
Establishment of 1st food and process development incubator in Sri Lanka
Establishment of a partnership with Polypto company – petrol from waste
plastics
2010
The student intake was further increased to 80 students per batch.
Students were categorized into Chemical and Process Engineering field by their
Level I Semester I GPA value.
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3. Academic Staff
Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(Cambridge)
Head of the Department , Senior Lecturer Grade I
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4101
Direct: +94 112 650 281
Prof. Ajith De Alwis
B.Sc. Eng. (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Cambridge)
Professor
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650 301 Ext: 4118
Prof. (Mrs) Padma Amarasinghe
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Sc, Ph.D. (UMIST UK)
Senior Lecturer Grade І
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4103
Prof. Suren Wijeyekoon
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M. Eng.(Tokyo), Ph. D.(Tokyo)
Senior Lecturer Grade I
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4107
Dr. Jagath Premachandra
B. Sc.(Col.), M.Sc. (Sri J‟Pura), Ph.D.( Cincinnati, USA)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4102
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Eng. Anul Perera
B.A.Sc. (SL),MIE(SL), CEng, MAICh.E (USA)
Senior Lecturer Grade І
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4122
Dr. (Mrs.) Olga Gunapala
M.Sc. Eng.(Moscow), Ph.D.(Moscow)
Senior Lecturer Grade I
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext :4117
Direct: +94 112 640344
Dr. (Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(Birmingham)
Senior Lecturer Grade I
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4106
Dr. Shantha Walpalage
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.(UK), AMIE(SL)
Senior Lecturer Grade I
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4105
Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha Egodage
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Sc. (Moratuwa), M.Phil.(Moratuwa), Ph.D.
(Loughborough)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4120
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Dr. (Miss) Manisha Gunasekera
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Eng. (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Loughborough)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4109
Dr. (Mrs) Marliya Ismail
B.Sc.(Moratuwa),Grad. IChemC (SL), Ph. D.(UMIST, UK)
Senior Lecturer Grade II
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4121
Dr.Ratnasiri, P.G.
B.Sc. Eng.(Moratuwa), M.Sc. (UMIST), Ph.D. (NTNU)Norway
Senior Lecturer Grade II
E- mail:[email protected]
Phone: +94 112 650301 Ext: 4121
Mr. Suranga Chaminda
B.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa)
Lecturer (Probationary) - on study leave
E-Mail: [email protected]
Phone : :+94112650301 Ext :4123
Mr Bandara Dissanayake
B.Sc. Eng (Moratuwa)
Lecturer (Probationary) - on study leave
E – Mail: [email protected]
Phone: :+94 112 650301 Ext :4112
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3.1. Contact Information
Department Office
E-mail :[email protected]
URL :http://www.cpe.mrt.ac.lk
Phone :+94 112 650301 Ext. 4100
Fax :+94 112 650622
Direct :+94 112 650 281
Head of the Department
E- Mail :[email protected]
Phone :+94 112 650301 Ext :4101
Direct :+94 112 650 281
4. Laboratory Facilities
Pilot Plant Room
Lecturer in charge : Prof. (Mrs) Padma Amarasinghe
Technical officer : Mr. Shantha Peiris
Boiler operator : Mr. Abeywardena
Unit operations are the key elements of Chemical Engineering. The Pilot Plant Room is equipped
with both bench - scale and pilot plant scale experimental rigs.
Process Instrumentation and Control Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. P G Ratnasiri
Technical officer : Mr. Shantha Peiris
Various Process modelling and simulation facilities are available in this laboratory such as
process simulator, numerical control, process feedback control study unit.
Instrument Centre
Lecturer in charge : Eng. S.A.S. Perera
Technical officer : Mr. R. Masakorala
Instrument center provides more advanced and sophisticated equipments for analytical
measurements. The Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer and Surface Area
Apparatus are a few instruments that could be found here.
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Energy Engineering Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Mrs) Shantha Egodage
Technical officer : Mr. Jayaweera Wijesinghe
Lab Attendant : Mr.Ruwan Nishan
Energy Engineering Laboratory provides the wide range of equipment necessary for Fuel
Technology.
Polymer Processing Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr.(Mrs) Olga Gunapala
Technical officer : Mr.C.L.Gunawardhana
Lab Attendant : Mr. Nihal Perera
The Laboratory contains a wide range of pilot plant scale machinery for mixing and subsequent
processing of both plastic and rubber, and processability testing equipment.
Physical Testing Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. Jagath Premachandra
Chief Technical officer : Mrs. HBR Sanjeewani
Lab Attendant : Mr. B.N.R.Perera
Various testing facilities for property analysis of rubber and plastic such as physical, mechanical &
thermal properties are available in this laboratory.
Latex Technology Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. Shantha Walpolage
Technical officer : Ms. Amali Wahalathanthri
Lab Attendant : Mr. Asanka.Kumara
The lab is equipped with latex characterization instruments for latex product manufacture. It is also
equipped with instruments to measure chemical properties of polymer.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Ms) Manisha Gunasekera
Technical officer : Mr. R. Masakorala
Lab Attendant : Mr. Sirimal Fernando
The Environmental Engineering laboratory is equipped with basic waste water quality analytical
instruments and supports for study program with experimental unit for Bio gas generator and a
composting unit
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Food Engineering Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Mrs) Marliya Ismail
Technical officer : Ms. Amali Wahalathanthri
Lab Attendant : Mr. Asanka Kumara
Food laboratory is the latest addition to the set of departmental labs. It is in its primary stage of
development. It aims to handle experimental and research work on Food-Bio chemistry, and food
process engineering.
Industrial Chemistry laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Dr. (Mrs)Marliya Ismail
Technical officer : Mrs. I K Athukorala
Lab Attendant : Mr. Lalith Fernando
The lab is equipped with experimental setup necessary for undergraduate subjects such as kinetics
and thermodynamics, polymer science, process engineering and for postgraduate research studies.
CAPD /CAM Centre
Lecturer in charge : Dr. P G Ratnasiri
System Analyst : Mr.Chinthaka Narangoda
Technical officer : Mr.C.L.Gunawardhana
Lab Attendant : Mr. Sirimal Fernando
Glass Blowing Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Eng. S.A.S. Perera
Technical officer : Mr. R. Masakorala
Lab Attendant : Mr. Lalith Fernando
The lab provides facilities for making some experimental models and repairing glassware needed for
other laboratories.
Transport Phenomena Lab (Unit operations)
Lecturer in charge : Dr. Shantha Walpolage
Technical officer : Mr. Shantha Peiris
Boiler Operator : Mr. Abeywardena
Bio Engineering Lab
Lecturer in charge : Dr.(Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena
Technical officer : Mr. R. Shantha Peiris
Lab Attendant : Mr.S.M.R.N.Dhammika
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Micro Biology lab
Lecturer in charge : Dr.(Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena
Technical officer : Mrs. I K Athukorala
Lab Attendant :Mr.S.M.R.N.Dhammika
Particle Technology Laboratory
Lecturer in charge : Prof. (Mrs) Padma Amarasingha
Technical officer : Mrs. HBR Sanjeewani
Lab Attendant : Mr. Lalith Fernando
4.1. Resources
4.1.1. Lecture Rooms
Department has 7 lecture rooms that can accommodate more
than 50 students.
Rooms:
Room no 27
Room no 28
Seminar room
Four lecture rooms in new building
4.1.2. Resource centre
Prof Hubert D J Silva Memorial Resource Centreis acollection of
books, journals, student reports and final year design project reports.
4.1.3. Chemical Engineering Student Common Room
The student common room located right above the Industrial Chemistry laboratory, under the
IRQUE funding project, which is now opened, providing the necessary environment for quiet study
for the undergraduate students.
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4.2. Working Hours and Access to Facilities
Department of Chemical & Process Engineering is usually open for academic work from 8.00 a.m.
to 4.15 p.m.
All laboratories in Department of Chemical Engineering are available for students strictly during the
schedules practical sessions and students should not use any equipment without the permission of
the Lecturer in Charge or under the guidance of a Laboratory Instructor.
The Main Computer Laboratory is open from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. on week days and 8.00 a.m. to
4.00 p.m. on Saturdays.
At present all other facilities are available during working hours only.
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5. Degree Program and Administration
5.1. Structure of Degree Program
Students are selected for B.Sc. in Chemical & Process Engineering (CPE) course on the
basis of their performance at the first year first semester examination and their individual
preferences. Number of admission to the department is restricted to 50 students up to 2009
and expanded student intake to 80 from 2010. In the CPE degree program, three minor
specialization streams are offered from 2010 to the students after completion of their second
year of study. They are:
o Environmental & Energy Engineering
o Polymer Engineering
o Food & Biochemical Engineering
Students also have the option of following the chemical & process engineering degree
program by selecting subjects without any minor stream specialization.
Our degree program is regularly being revised to match the needs and demands of both the
students and their future employers. A systematic approach is available for students to
acquire necessary knowledge and skills during their stay in the Department.
A total of 150 credits (including GPA and N-GPA) are required to complete the Chemical
& Process Engineering Degree; the credit requirements are as follows:
Number of Credits
GPA N-GPA Total
Semester 1 15 - 15
Term A 3 4 7
Semester 2 16.5 - 16.5
Semester 3 21 - 21
Semester 4 18 2 20
Semester 5 23 - 23
Semester 6(Term B) - 6 6
Semester 7 19.5 - 19.5
Term C 2 2 4
Semester 8 18 - 18
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5.2. General Undergraduate Administration
5.2.1. Level Coordinators
Academic level Coordinator
Term A2
S2 (2010 batch)
Dr. P.G. Ratnasiri
Dr. Shantha Wapolage
S3 (09 batch)
S4
Dr (Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardena
Dr.(Mrs.) Olga Gunapala
L3 (08 batch)
Training
Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha Egodage
Dr. Jagath Premachandra
L4S1
L4S2 (07 batch)
Eng. Anul Perera
Dr. (Mrs.) Padma
Amarasinghe
Comprehensive Design Project Dr.(Mrs). FM Ismail
5.2.2. Academic advisors
Faculty Academic committee member:Dr (Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardane
Academic level Coordinator
Term A2, S2 (2010 batch) Dr. Shantha Walpalage
L2 (09 batch) (S3,S4) Dr. (Mrs) Olga Gunapala
L3 (08 batch) Dr. (Mrs.) Shantha Egodage
L4 (07 batch) Dr.(Mrs) MY Gunasekara
5.2.3. Modules coordinators
Examination : Term A
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 1952 Engineering design Dr P.G.Ratnasiri
CH 1963 Engineering Skill Development Dr.(Mrs.) Marliya Ismail
Examination : Semester 2
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 1012 Biological Science Fundamentals Dr. Jagath Premachandra
CH 1022 Chemistry for Engineers Dr. Jagath Premachandra
CH1032 Process Engineering Fundamentals Dr.(Mrs.)Shantha Egodage
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Examination : Semester 3
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 2042 Transport Phenomena I Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe
CH 2052 Fuels & Lubricants Dr.(Mrs.)Shantha Egodage
Examination : Semester 4
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH2062 Transport Phenomena II Dr. Shantha Walpolage
CH 2072 Chemical Kinetics &
Thermodynamics
Dr. Jagath Premachandra
CH 2082 Mass Transfer Operations 1 Dr. (Mrs) Sanja Gunawardena
CH 3092 Environmental Science Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon
CH3102 Polymer Science & Technology Dr. Jagath Premachandra
CH2952 Technical Report writing &
Presentation Skills
Eng. Anul Perera
Examination : Semester 5
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 3112 Particulate Systems Dr. (Mrs.) Padma Amarasinghe
CH 3122 Plant & Equipment Design 1 Dr.(Mrs.) Olga Gunapala
CH 3132 Energy Efficiency & Conservation Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe
CH 3142 Reactor Engineering Eng.S.A.S.Perera
CH 3212 Polymer Process Engineering Dr. Shantha Walpalage
CH 3222 Polymer Physics Dr. Shantha Walpalage
CH 3232 Bioprocess Technology Dr.(Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardena
CH 3242 Food Process Engineering Dr. (Mrs) Marliya Ismail
CH 3252 Environmental Engineering Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon
CH3262 Renewable Energy Engineering Dr.P.G.Ratnasiri
CH3702 Computer Aided Chemical
Engineering
Dr. P.G.Ratnasiri
Examination : Term B& Semester 6
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 3992 Industrial Training Dr. Jagath Premachandra
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Examination : Semester 7
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 4152 Mass Transfer Operations II Dr. (Mrs.) Padma Amarasinghe
CH 4202 Comprehensive Design Project Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon
Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe
CH 4172
Process Dynamics & Control Dr. (Mrs.) Olga Gunapala
CH 4272 Design & Characterization of
Polymer Products
Dr.(Mrs.)Shantha Egodage
CH 4282 Hygienic Plant Design Dr.(Mrs.)Marliya Ismail
CH 4292 Sustainable Engineering Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon
CH 4712 Chemical Process Design &
Integration
Dr. P.G.Ratnasiri
Examination : Term C
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 4962 Research Project Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon
Examination : Semester 8
Code Subject Description Name(s)
CH 4192 Plant Equipment Design 11 Dr. Shantha Amarasinghe
CH 4182 Safety & Loss Prevention Dr. (Miss) Manisha Gunasekara
CH 4702 Process Modelling& Simulation Dr. P.G.Ratnasiri
CH 4302 Mould & Die Design for Polymer
Products
Dr. Shantha Walpalage
CH 4312 Bio-chemical Engineering Dr. (Mrs.) Sanja Gunawardane
CH 4322 Clean Technology Dr. Suren Wijeyekoon
CH4722 Total Environment Quality
Management
Dr. (Miss) Manisha Gunasekara
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5.3. Teaching and Learning
The knowledge is transferred to the students through a range of learning and teaching
activities to fulfil our course objectives. Clearly defined assessment methods are used to
measure student‟s success in meeting course objectives. Course outline consisting Subject
Coordinator, Lecturers, Pre requisites, Course Objective, Learning Outcome, Tentative
Course Outline, Method of Grading, Recommended Text Books and Selected References
for each module is distributed for students at the first lecture of the module.
Most modules are taught through a combination of lectures, practical classes and tutorials.
Subject specific theories fundamentals and concepts are delivered through lectures, aided by
one or combination of; black/white board, overhead projector, multimedia, printed lecture
notes. Students learn by listening, seeing, taking down notes and by discussion. Lecture
notes and additional resources are uploaded in Learning Management System, which is the
latest IT based learning environment in University of Moratuwa. Students can access LMS
through www.lms.mrt.ac.lk. Use of mobile phones is not allowed within the lectures.
Practical classes carried out in groups, 2-12 students per group, under the guidance of a
lecturer and/or instructor to develop data recording, calculation, analysis and interpretation
skills.
Tutorials encourage student centred learning towards application of theories to solve
chemical engineering problems. Model answers for the tutorials are provided for self
learning.
Assignments, case studies and literature surveys develop a range of skills such as
information gathering, identifying lessons and time management. Group or individual
presentations at the end of selected assignments are a means of developing presentation
skills from the lecturer‟s and the colleagues‟ feedback.
Industrial visits are arranged to enunciate the practical applications of theories that are
taught in the University.
The engineering product design experience, a vital element in engineering education.
Students are encouraged to develop a prototype of the designed product, enhancing group
learning and innovation.
Final year design project allows students to apply their gathered knowledge during first
three years in the University to conceptually design a process plant. In a group consists of 4-
5 students work collectively to design the flow sheet, material and energy balances, etc. for
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the plant encouraging development of skills in team work and leadership while the
individual design promotes self-design capabilities.
Six months industrial training period at the end of Level 3 Semester 1 enables students to
experience in-plant work in an area of their preference within the CPE program. The
students develop management skills in addition to the chemical engineering disciplines.
Continuous assessment of the training progress is done under the guidance of the Director
of the Department of Industrial Training. A student guide for training and training report
preparation is available for the student.
An E-portal containing information for students which can be accessed through
Departmental intranet is in operation. This facility is expected to enhance student‟s self-
learning abilities.
5.4. Examinations and Assessment Strategy
The performances of each student are evaluated by continuous assessments and end of
semester examinations.
o Continuous Assessment.
o Year1 semester 1 -Minimum 20 %
o Year1 2nd semester ,2,3 &4 - Minimum 30%
o Course work, Assignments, Term paper, Quizzes, Viva, Mid-Semester exams.
o Examination.
o Year 1 -Maximum 80 %
o Year 2,3 &4 -Maximum 70%
All candidates should obtain at least 40% of the continuous assessment marks at all levels to
qualify for the end of semester examination. A minimum requirement of 20% should be
obtained from the end of the semester examination in order to pass a module. This is a
University requirement applicable for all modules. The results are given to students in
writing.
The completed assignments must be submitted to the lecturer on the dates of submission as
detailed in the assignments. Late submissions will be compensated with reduction of marks.
Students having prolonged illnesses may provide medical reports through the Medical
Officer of the university or an equally qualified doctor. Arrangements can be made through
negotiation with the lecturer in person to submit assignments.
Students having disabilities are encouraged to discuss with the level coordinates and subject
coordinators to make necessary arrangements.
Industrial Training is coordinated and assessed jointly by the DCPE, Industrial training
division of UOM and NAITA. The students are partly assessed while undergoing training
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and any improvement needed to obtain a better training is encouraged at this instance. The
student is assessed based on the report submitted at the end, the diary maintained during the
training period and a viva voce assessment.
The final year Comprehensive Design Project is assessed by the report submitted by the
group on the collective design and the individual design by each student.
The marks are displayed on the notice board and the students are given a chance to apply
for re-correction. The re-correction application is also allowed for continuous assessment
results displayed on the notice board before the end of semester examination.
Depending on the credits earned by the student for each module, an overall Grade Point
Average (GPA) is calculated. Each student is awarded a class at the completion of all the
graduation requirements within five academic years.
A documentation manual consists of curriculum and syllabi, assessment methods and other
relevant information on UG program is available in the Department.
5.5. Mentoring Program
A mentoring program is scheduled to conduct in near future called “young process engineer
mentoring program. The students from immediate passed out batches will be mentors here.
5.6. Student Information
Student records are maintained by the Examinations division who issue a record of the units
taken, credits obtained with the GPA to students for accuracy checks and any corrections
are incorporated after validation.
5.7. Awards
Gold medal awarded by Hayleys Group for the student who obtains the highest GPA.
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6. Curriculum and Modules
Module
Code Module Name Category Lectures
hrs/week
Lab/
Assignments
hrs/weeks
Credits Norm
GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total
Semester 1
MA1012 Mathematics C 3.0 1/1 3.0
15.0 0.0 15.0
CS1032 Programming Fundamentals C 2.0 3/1 3.0
ME1032 Mechanics C 2.0 3/4 2.0
MT1022 Properties of Materials C 2.0 3/4 2.0
CE1022 Fluid Mechanics C 2.0 3/4 2.0
EE1012 Electrical Engineering C 2.0 3/4 2.0
EL1012 Language Skill Enhancement I C - 3/1 1.0
Total for Semester 1 15.0 0.0 15.0 0.0 15.0
Term A
EL1022 Language Skill Enhancement II C - 6/1 1.0
1.0 4.0 5.0
MN1012 Engineering in Context C 2.0 - 1.0
CH1952 Engineering Design C 2.0 3/1 1.5
CH1962 Engineering Skill Development C 1.0 6/1 1.5
DE1xx2 Non-Technical Elective I* E 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0
Total for Term A 3.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 7.0
Semester 2
CS2812 Visual Programming C 1.0 3/1 2.0
16.5 0.0 16.5
EN1802 Basic Electronics C 2.0 3/4 2.0
MT2802 Material Science C 2.0 3/2 2.5
MA1022 Methods of Mathematics C 3.0 1/1 3.0
CH1012 Biological Science
Fundamentals
C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH1022 Chemistry for Engineers C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH1032 Process Engineering
Fundamentals
C 1.5 3/2 2.0
Total for Semester 2 16.5 0.0 16.5 0.0 16.5
Module
Code Module Name Category Lectures
hrs/week
Lab/
Assignments
hrs/weeks
Credits Norm GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total
Semester 3
ME2012 Mechanics of Materials 1 C 1.5 3/2 2.0
21.0 0.0 21.0
ME2122 Engineering Drawing and
Computer Aided Modelling C 2.0 3/1 3.0
ME1822 Basic Engineering Thermodynamics
C 1.5 3/2 2.0
EE2802 Applied Electricity C 1.5 3/2 2.0
EN2852 Applied Electronics C 1.5 3/2 2.0
MA2012 Differential Equations C 2.0 2.0
MA2022 Calculus C 2.0 2.0
CH2042 Fuels and Lubricants C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH2052 Transport Phenomena 1 C 3.0 3/2 3.5
Total for Semester 3 21.0 0.0 21.0 0.0 21.0
Semester 4
MA2032 Linear Algebra C 2.0 - 2.0
18.0 2.0 20.0
CH2062 Transport Phenomena II C 3.0 3/2 3.5
CH2072 Chemical Kinetics and
Thermodynamics C 2.5 3/2 3.0
CH2082 Mass Transfer Operations 1 C 4.0 3/2 4.5
CH3092 Environmental Science C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3102 Polymer Science and Technology
C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH2952 Technical Report Writing and
Presentation Skills C 1.0 3/1 2.0
Total for Semester 4
18.0 2.0 18.0 2.0 20.0
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Module
Code Module Name Category Lectures
hrs/week
Lab/
Assignments
hrs/weeks
Credits Norm
GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total
Semester 5
CH3112 Particulate Systems C 3.0 3/2 3.5
18.0 0.0 18.0
MA3022 Numerical Methods C 2.0 - 2.0
CH3122 Plant and Equipment Design 1 C 3.0 3/1 4.0
MN3052 Industrial Management and
Marketing
C 2.5 3/2 3.0
CH3132 Energy Efficiency and
Conservation
C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3142 Reactor Engineering C 2.5 3/2 3.0
CH3212 Polymer Process Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5
5.0 0.0 5.0
CH3222 Polymer Physics E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3232 Bioprocess Technology E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3242 Food Process Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3252 Environmental Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3262 Renewable Energy Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH3702 Computer Aided Chemical
Engineering
O 2.0 3/2 2.5
0.0 0.0 0.0
Total for Semester 5 35.5 2.0 23.0 0.0 23.0
Term B & Semester 6
CH3992 Industrial Training C - - 6.0 0.0 6.0 6.0
Total for Term B & Semester 6 0.0 6.0 0.0 6.0 6.0
Module
Code Module Name Category Lectures
hrs/week
Lab/
Assignments
hrs/weeks
Credits Norm
GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total
Semester 7
MN3042 Business Economics and Financial Accounting
C 2.5 3/2 3.0
17.0 0.0 17.0
MN4022 Engineering Economics C 2.0 - 2.0
CH4152 Mass Transfer Operations II C 4.0 3/2 4.5
CH4202 Comprehensive Design
Project** C 8 4.0
CH4172 Process Dynamics and Control C 3.0 3/2 3.5
CH4272 Design and Characterization of
Polymer Products E 2.0 3/2 2.5
2.5 0.0 2.5
CH4282 Hygienic Plant Design E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH4292 Sustainable Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5
MN4062 Organizational Behaviour and
Management O 1.5 3/2 2.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
MA4022 Operational Research O 3.0 3.0
CH4712 Chemical Process Design and
Integration O 2.0 3/2 2.5
Total for Semester 7 32.0 0.0 19.5 0.0 19.5
Term C
CH4962 Research Project C - - 2.0 0.0 2.0 2.0
DE3xx2 Non-Technical Elective II* E - - 2.0 2.0 0.0 2.0
Total for Term C 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 4.0
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Module
Code Module Name Category Lectures
hrs/week
Lab/
Assignments
hrs/weeks
Credits Norm
GPA NGPA GPA NGPA Total
Semester 8
CH4202 Comprehensive Design Project**
C - 8 4.0
12.5 0.0 12.5
MN4122 Human Resource Management
and Industrial Relations
C 2.0 - 2.0
CH4192 Plant and Equipment Design 11 C 1.5 3/2 2.0
CH4182 Safety and Loss Prevention C 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH4702 Process Modelling and Simulation
C 1.5 3/2 2.0
CH4302 Mould and Die Design for
Polymer Products
E 2.0 3/2 2.5
2.5 0.0 2.5
CH4312 Biochemical Engineering E 2.0 3/2 2.5
CH4322 Clean Technology E 2.0 3/2 2.5
MN4042 Technology Management O 2.0 - 2.0
3.0 0.0 3.0
MN4112 Production and Operations Management
O 2.0 - 2.0
MN4072 Small Business Management
and Entrepreneurship
O 2.0 - 2.0
MA4032 Time Series and Stochastic Process
O 3.0 - 3.0
MA4042 Neural Networks and Fuzzy
Logic
O 3.0 - 3.0
CH4722 Total Environmental Quality Management
O 2.0 3/2 2.5
Total for Semester 8 35.5 0.0 18.0 0.0 18.0
Total for the Programme 177.5 14.0 136.0 14.0
150.
0
* - Weekly load of lectures and lab/Assignment hrs vary among different Non-technical modules.
** - A total of 8 credits for Comprehensive Design Project over Semester 7and Semester
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7. Description of Modules
Year 1
Module Code CH1952 Module Title Engineering Design
Credits 1.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites
Semester 1
modules GPA/NGPA NGPA Lab/Assignments 03/1
Learning Objectives
To give an introductory knowledge on basic principles on engineering design.
To offer an understanding on how to study and analyze an engineering design problem using the basic
principles.
To design a simple component by applying the knowledge gained
To gain skills on working as a group in order to solve an engineering design problem
To improve the presentation skills.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the students will be able to,
Demonstrate the ability to understand Design Principles
Demonstrate the ability to understand various aspects of design in several selected design case
studies.
Carrying out a group based product design assignment addressing issues such as
manufacturability, marketability, creativity, teamwork, meeting deadlines.
Outline Syllabus
Module 1: Design principles
• Introduction to Engineering Design
• Life Cycle of Engineering Products and Processes
• Design process and Design Tools
• Concurrent Engineering
• Creativity and Reasoning
• Analysis, synthesis, simulation, evaluation and decision making
Module 2: Case studies
Several simple but comprehensive design case studies selected from different disciplines of
engineering addressing following topics:
• Design for manufacturing
• Mechanical and material aspect in design
• Electrical, Electronic and IT aspects in Design
Module 3: Design assignments
Group based design assignments
(Topics for design assignments will be selected by Engineering Design Centre in consultation with all
departments concerned.)
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Module Code CH 1962 Module Title Engineering Skill Development
Credits 1.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 1 Pre –
requisites
GPA/NGPA NGPA Lab/Assignments 6/1
LearningOutcomes
Develop skills that are important to an engineer other than theoretical knowledge gain
To develop a clear understanding of workshop practices that is essential in maintaining and
managing an industry
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
None
Practicals/Assignments
Engineering Drawing
Auto CAD
Workshop practical
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Module Code
CH1012
Title
Biological Science Fundamentals
GPA
Credits 2.5 Hours/ Week
Lectures 2
Pre-requisites None Lab/Tutorials
3/2
Learning Objectives
To introduce principle of microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics to recognize how the biological
characteristics of production systems
To demonstrate the interactions involved between biochemical engineering and biotechnology.
To give an introduction to fermentation kinetics
Learning Outcome
By the end of the course the student will be able to Understand and discuss basic biological principles
and techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry relevant to biochemical engineering.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Microbiology – Microbial classification, structure and their functions, microbial food spoilage and
control,
Stoichiometry of microbial growth
Food chemistry, cereal chemistry. Structure and properties of carbohydrates, fats, proteins and other
minor food components and enzymes
Microbial biochemistry. Major metabolic pathways and bioenergetics
Text Book
“Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”, Baily J.M. and Ollis D.F., McGraw Hill
Selected References
“Biochemical Engineering”, Lee J.M., Prentice-Hall Inc
“Principles of Fermentation Technology”, Stan bury P. and Whitaker A., Pergamon Press
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Module Code CH 1022 Title Chemistry for Engineers GPA
Credits 2.5 Hours/ Week
Lectures 2 Pre-
requisites None
Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
To offer the knowledge in basic principles of applied chemistry
To gain an ability to solve problems in engineering applications using the knowledge in chemistry
Learning Outcome
To appreciate the laws of nature when designing engineering operations
To get familiar with basic concepts in specific areas of chemistry and their industrial applications
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Properties of solutions (04 hrs)
Electrochemistry (06 hrs)
Applied organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms (03 hrs)
Natural products and industrial applications (03 hrs)
Analytical chemistry: Spectroscopy; Chromatography; Gravimetry(12 hrs)
Recommended Texts:
“Concise Inorganic Chemistry”, J. D. Lee, 5th
Edition, Chapman & Hall with ELBS,
London,1996
“Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry‟, D. A. Skoog, D. M. West and F. J. Holler, 6th
Edition,
SaundersCollege Publishing, 1992
“Physical Chemistry”, G. M. Barrow, 6th
Edition, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 1996
“Organic Chemistry”, P. Y. Bruice, 3rd
Edition, Pearson Education Pte. Ltd., 2004
“A Text Book of Engineering Chemistry”, S. S. Dara, 10th
Edition, S. Chand & Company Ltd.,
2005
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Module Code CH1032 Module Title Process Engineering Fundamentals
Credits 2.0 Hours/Week
Lectures 1.5 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5
Learning Objectives
To provide students with a foundational understanding of underlying principles of process industries
To provide students an understanding of process development and design
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain basic knowledge on principles & calculations and basic design criteria for
process industry.
Students will learn how to develop process flow sheets
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to Process Engineering (04 hours)
Flow sheeting (02 hours)
Process Engineering Calculations (10 hours)
Qualitative line diagrams (02 hours)
Quantitative line diagrams (04 hours)
Industrial development methodologies (02 hours)
Common industrial process flow sheets (04 hours)
Industrial visits
Selected References
“Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering”, David M. Himmelblau
“Chemical Engineering Volume 1-6”, J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Pergamon Press
“Introduction to Material and Energy Balances”, G. V. Rekaitis
“Transport Processes and unit operations”, J. Geankoplis, Prentice Hall
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Year 2
Module Code CH 2042 Module Title Fuels and Lubricants
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To introduce fundaments of fuel science and petroleum technology
To introduce tribology, its applications and importance to the industry
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to
Identify the relationship between air quality, automotive emissions and fuel quality
Select the required refining processes for specified fuel specifications
Evaluate the alternative options for petroleum fuels Incorporate tribology fundamentals in
design
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Properties of fuels – density, viscosity, vapour pressure, boiling points and distillation curves, burning
of hydrocarbons
Petroleum science – distillation, cracking :thermal, catalytic, hydro, fluid, visbreaking, coking ,
reforming :alkylation, isomerization and polymerization, Treating :hydro treating, desalting and
sweetening
Wood -combustion, gasification, coal - classification, properties, liquefaction, properties of peat
Nuclear reactions – fission, fusion, binding energy, nuclear energy
Tribology – functions of lubricants, mechanism s and lubrication, types and properties of lubricants
Recommended Texts
“Fundamentals of Energy Production”, Harder E. D., John Willey and Sons
“Fuel and Energy”, Harker J. H. and Backhurst J. R., Acadenic Press
“Fuel Science”, Harker J. H. and Allen D. A., Oliver and Boyd
“Elements of Fuels, Furnaces and Refractories”, Guptha O. P., Khanna Publishers
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Module Code CH2052 Title Transport Phenomena I GPA
Credits 3.5 Hours/
Week
Lectures 3.0 Pre-
requisites
Lab/Tutorials 1.5
Learning Objectives
To enable students to understand different systems of units, dimensional consistence, flow
patterns, hydrodynamic flow meters and apply energy balances
To give students an understanding of the fundamentals of fluid flow
To enable them to analyze and solve problems encountered in fluid flow
Learning Outcome:
The students gain knowledge on fundamental fluid mechanics required in analyzing the flow
behaviour of industrial fluids
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Dimensionless Groups; similarity, scale-up, dimensional analysis (06 hours)
Viscosity, laminar and turbulent flow, Types of fluids (03 hours)
Two Dimensional inviscid flow (12 hours)
Viscous flow; flow in pipes and channels, boundary layer theory (12 hours)
Compressible flow (12 hours)
Practicals/Assignments
Laboratory test on flow measurements
Midterm examination
Text Book
“Mechanics of Fluids”, B.S. Massey, Van Nostrand Reinhold (UK) Co
“Fluid Mechanics”, J.F.Douglas &. M.Gasiorek & J.A.Swaffired, Longman
“Mechanics of Fluids”, M.C. Potter and D.C. Wiggert, Prentice-Hall International
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Module Code CH2052 Title Transport Phenomena II GPA
Credits 3.5 Hours/
Week
Lectures 3.0 Pre-requisites CH2052
Lab/Tutorials 1.5
Learning Objectives
To enable students to understand different mode of heat transfer and apply the gain the
knowledge to calculate heat transfer coefficients for a given process equipment
To enable students to analyze and solve problems encountered in mass transfer.
Learning Outcome:
The student gain the knowledge to calculate heat and mass transfer coefficients for a given
process equipment and able to find heat or mass exchanger area.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Outline Syllabus
Energy transport by Conduction (09 hours)
Energy by convection (09 hours)
Energy transport by radiation (06 hours)
Heat transfer with change in phase (03 hours)
Mass transfer by molecular diffusion (06 hours)
Mass transfer by convection (06 hours)
Interface mass transfer (06 hours)
Practicals/Assignments
Heat Loss in the bare and lagged pipes
Heat transfer teaching unit
Analogy between heat transfer and fluid friction
Text Book
Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer”, Welty J.R. and Wicks C.E., John Wiley New York
“Transport Phenomena”, Bird, steward, warn, Lighfoot, Edward, John Wiley
“Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and mass transfer”, Sachdeva R.C., Wiley Eastern
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Module Code CH 2072 Title Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Credits 3.0 Hours/ Week Lectures
2.5 Pre-requisites -
Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objective
To provide the knowledge of basic principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to
understand the chemical processes.
To build up a foundation for utilizing this knowledge in applications such as designing chemical
reactors and maximizing efficiency of chemical processes.
Learning outcome
Students will gain the ability to understand and predict the behaviour of a chemical system. This
will help them to determine the exact chemical processes, which will provide the maximum
efficiency.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Chemical Thermodynamics: First law of thermodynamics, Heat capacities, Calculation of heat, work,
enthalpy, internal energy, etc. for various thermodynamic processes, Thermochemistry, Second law of
thermodynamics, Determination of entropy changes, Clausius inequality, Gibbs and Helmholtze free
energies, Gibbs equations, Maxwell relations, Chemical potential, Chemical equilibria, Third law of
thermodynamics.
Chemical Kinetics: Rate law, Determination of the order of a reaction; Complex reactions, Chain
reactions, Influence of temperature on reaction rates; Collision theory, Arrhenius equation, Transition
state theory.
Heterogeneous catalytic reactions: Physisorption and chemisorption, Adsorption isotherms,
Noncompetitive and nondissociative adsorption, Competitive adsorption, Adsorption with dissociation.
Practicals/Assignments
Determination of specific rate constant for the first order hydrolysis of ethylacetate
Determination of the rate of saponification of an ester with NaOH
Determination of enthalpy and entropy of activation
Investigation of the adsorption of oxalic acid from an aqueous solution on charcoal
Text Book: “Chemical Engineering Kinetics”, Smith J.M., McGraw-Hill
“Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, Smith J.M., McGraw-
Hill
“Chemical and Process Thermodynamics”, Kyle, B.G.
Selected References:
“Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Through Solved Problems”, Pandey,
G.N. and Chaudhri, J.L., Khanna Publishers
“Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Octave Levenspiel, John Wiley & sons
“Physical Chemistry” Atkins, P.W., W.H. Freeman and company
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Module
Code CH 2600 Title Mass Transfer Operations I GPA
Credits 4.5 Hours
/Week
Lectures 4 Pre-requisites None
Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
To introduce the fundamental aspects of basic unit operations used in industry and the concept of
equilibrium staged separations. To provide sufficient understanding of the size calculations
required for design of unit equipment.
To develop a basic competence in mixing and membrane separation processes.
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the module student should be able to apply stage wise calculations to make
preliminary design calculations for a wide range of binary distillation, absorption and extraction
applications. Select suitable equipment for mixing and determine power consumption and carry
out scale up calculations. Select suitable membrane separation process and membrane and carry
out preliminary calculations for a given process.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Distillation of binary systems (20 hrs)
Absorption and Stripping (09 hrs)
Extraction; liquid/liquid extraction, leaching (10 hrs)
Mixing (08 hrs)
Advanced separation processes (08 hrs)
Practicals/Assignments
HETP
Leaching and Soxhelt Extraction
Pressure drop over a bubble cap tray and Distillation Column – pilot plant scale
L/L extraction
Membrane separation
Mixing in a mechanically agitated vessel
Text Book
“Chemical Engineering Volume 2”, J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Pergamon Press
Selected References:
“Equilibrium Staged Separations”, P.C.Wankat, Elsevier Science Publication
“Mass-Transfer Operations”, R.E.Treybal, Mc Graw-Hill
“Unit Operations in Chemical Engineering”, Mc.Cabe and Smith, Mc.Graw Hill
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Module Code CH 3092 Module Title Environmental Science
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites none
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To introduce the principles of environmental science and to provide a basic knowledge of
environmental pollution
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students will have a knowledge on:
The science behind environmental pollution, how pollution can be monitored and estimate chemical
and physical quality parameters of water and air basic physico-chemical relationships.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Water Chemistry 6 hours
Atmospheric Chemistry 4 hours
Wastewater Characterization and Water Pollution 4 hours
Wastewater related environmental problems 2 hours
Atmospheric Pollutants and Air Pollution 4 hours
Air pollution related environmental problems 2 hours
Environmental Monitoring Systems 6 hours
Text Book
“Chemistry for environmental engineering & science”,Sawyer, Clair N. --New Delhi: Tata McGraw-
Hill, 2003 .
Selected References
“Introduction to Environmental Science”, Joseph M. Moran.
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Module Code CH3102 Module Title Polymer Science and Technology
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To obtain the knowledge in polymerization mechanisms and processes.
To learn the types of degradation of polymers and methods of preventing degradation.
To study the functions of compounding ingredients and related technologies.
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain the ability to find the exact polymerization mechanisms and processes to
obtain maximum efficiency and the yield. They will also gain the knowledge on compounding
of polymers with suitable additives for given applications.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Introduction to polymer science and technology (02 hours)
Synthesis of polymers (06 hours)
Polymerization processes (03 hours)
Degradation and stabilization of polymers (02 hours)
Rubber compounding (04 hours)
Additives to Plastics (03 hours)
Stabilization destabilization of lattices (04 hours)
Surface coatings and adhesives (01 hours)
Polymer blends and composites (01 hours)
Selected References
“Introduction to Polymers”, Young RJ and Lovell PA: Chapman & Hall.
“Polymer Degradation and Stabilization”, Grassie N and Scott G, CambridgeUniversity Press.
“Polymer Science and Technology”, Fried, Joel. R.
“Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials”, Cowie JMG, Blackie Academic &
Professional
“Polymer Lattices: Science and Technology, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 BlackleyD.C.
“Polymer Processing “, Morton –Jones D.H.
“Rubber Processing and Production Organizations”, Phillip R. Freakley.
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Module Code CH2952 Module Title Technical Report Writing and Presentation Skills
Credits 2.0 Hours/Week
Lectures 1.0 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA NGPA Lab/Assignments 3/1
Learning Objectives
To enable students to search sources and locations of technical information.
To develop competence in referencing literature, report writing and presentation.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course module, the students should be able to:
Effectively communicate technical information in written format.
Prepare technical documents depending on the target audience.
Demonstrate the ability to deliver effective technical presentations,
Outline Syllabus
Document design
Technical writing process
Audience analysis, Topic ideas, brainstorming, narrowing and outlining, Note taking and
rough-drafting, Power-revision techniques, Referencing, Strategies for peer-reviewing and
team-writing.
Technical writing guidelines
Basic patterns and elements of a sentence, common grammar, usage and punctuation
problems, Common spelling problems.
Critically evaluating document
Explaining a point, Agreeing to a point, Disagreeing to a point, Defending a decision.
Effective use of software tools for document formatting
Technical writing scenarios & applications
Types of technical reports and different types of content, Project proposals, Progress reports,
instructions, User guides, Feasibility, evaluation and recommendation reports, Business plans,
Writing abstracts, introductions and conclusions.
Academic writing skills – Thesis, research papers etc.
Presentation skills – slide preparation, pre planning, knowing the audience, structure of a
presentation, strategies for capturing the attention of the audience, basic etiquette in
presentations
Practicals & Assignments
Preparation of report on given topics
Presentation using multimedia and other facility.
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Year 3
Module Code CH 3112 Title Particulate Systems GPA
Credits 3.5 Hours/
Week
Lectures 3 Pre-requisites None
Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
To give students an in-depth understanding of solid/fluid systems
To gain knowledge on the behaviour and properties of particulate materials
To understand the mechanisms of separation of solid-liquid systems using their characteristic
properties
Learning Outcomes
Understanding the applicability and limitations of various solid/fluid systems
Develop skills to design unit operations that has particulate matter
Ability to apply the knowledge to develop the laboratory scale solid/fluid separating processes on an
industrial scale
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Introduction
Motion of particles in fluids
Particle statistics and size analysis
Classification of particles
Solid/liquid separation-Thickening
Flow through granular beds and packed columns
Fluidization
Solid/liquid separation-Filtration, Centrifugation
Gas cleaning
Nano-technology
Practicals/Assignments
Sedimentation
Pressure drop across a packed bed and a fluidized bed
Centrifuge
Filter Press
Text Book
“Chemical Engineering Volume 2”, J.M. Coulson and J.F. Richardson, Pergamon Press
Selected References
“Hand Book of Powder Science and Technology”, Fayed M. and Otten L., Van Nostra Reibhold Co.
“Solid Liquid Separation Equipment Scale Up”, Purchas, D.B. and Wakeman R.J., Up Land Press Ltd.
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Module Code CH3122 Title Plant and Equipment Design 1
Credits 4 Hours/
Week Lectures
3 Pre-requisites -
Lab/Tutorials 3/1
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, a student should be able to:
demonstrate practical working knowledge and skills in process equipment design
principles, procedures and practices
understand the impact of design options on installed costs, operability, maintainability and
safety of the plant
work with the codes and standards for process equipment including ASME, BS and API etc
enhance knowledge in stress analysis for better appreciation of its significant role in
avoiding failures.
interpret pressure vessel designations and designs
identify and justify appropriate materials for use in process plant equipment fabrication in
specific operation environments
Outline Syllabus
Concepts of plant design
Concepts in process equipment design
Mechanical design of process equipments
Design standards
Material selection for various equipment types
Design of an internal pressure vessel (unfired types)
Design of an external vessel (unfired types)
Design of shells for internal pressure
Design of shells for external pressure
Design of closures for process vessels
Design of Compensations for openings, non standard flanges, supports
Process of Instrumentation
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Module Code CH3132 Title Energy Efficiency and Conservation GPA
Credits 2.5 Hours/
Week
Lectures 2.0 Pre-
requisites
ME1822
CH2062 Lab/Tutorials 1.5
Learning Objectives
To offer the knowledge in Energy management in process industries, giving special attention on
methods of energy efficiency and conservation and the energy accounting.
To enable the students to select the suitable options available for heat recovery, CHPetc.
To develop basic skills required for energy monitoring, auditing and targeting
Learning Outcome:
Students will gain the knowledge in
Evaluation of energy projects
Methods of energy conversion
Performing an energy audit
Methods of energy recovery
Energy management practices
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Introduction – Energy Problem (3 hours)
Economics of energy saving schemes (6 hours)
Energy conversion (6 hours)
Energy Recovery (6 hours)
Energy in buildings (3 hours)
CHP (3 hours)
Energy management (3 hours)
Practicals/Assignments
Energy audit on steam generation and distribution system of unit operations lab
Assignment on energy management
Text Book
“Energy Efficiency”, Eastop T D and Croft D R, Addison Wesley Longman Ltd
“101 ways to improve energy efficiency”, Heslop, Peter, EnergyPublications
“Energy conservation in the chemical and process industries”, Grant, C.D., Institute of Chemical
Engineers
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Module Code CH3142 Module Title Reactor Engineering
Credits 3.0 Hours/Week
Lectures 2.5 Pre –
requisites none
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To give the students an understanding of how chemical reactions are commercially evaluated, carried out in
industry, monitored and controlled as well as how chemical reactors are selected and designed
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Design Chemical Reactors for the chemical process industry;
Optimize reactors and operate reactors economically
Outline Syllabus
Mole balances: Batch reactors Continuous- flow reactors, Continuous stirred tank reactors, Tubular
reactor, Industrial reactors.
Conversion and reactor sizing: Design equations, Batch systems, Flow systems, Reactors in series
Rate laws and stoichiometry: The reactor rates constant, The reaction order, Constant-Volume reaction
systems, Reactions with phase change.
Isothermal reactor design: Design structure for isothermal reactors, Scale-up of liquid-phase batch
reactor data to the design of a CSTR.
Catalysis and catalytic reactors:Catalysts, Surface reaction, Desorption.
Non-elementary homogeneous reactions: Active intermediates, Polymerization.
Non-isothermal reactor design
Multiple reactions: Conditions for maximizing the desired product in parallel reactions
Diffusion and reaction in porous catalysts
Multiphase reactors
Distributions of residence times for chemical reactors
Analysis of non ideal reactors
Text Books
“Chemical Reactor Theory”, Denbigh KG & Turner JCR
“Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Scott Fogler.
“Chemical Reaction Engineering”,Levenspiel, Octave
“Chemical Engineers Hand Book”, Perry & Chilton
Selected References
“A.I. Chem. E. (USA)” Jornuals; “I. Chem. E. (UK)” Journals
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Module Code CH3212 Module Title Polymer Process Engineering
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To give students an understanding of fundamentals of polymer processing techniques and processing
parameters.
To provide sufficient understanding of the basic calculations required for the design of polymer
process equipments
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain the knowledge on rubber, plastic and latex processing techniques, and on operating
the processing equipments in manufacturing polymer products.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Heat transfer in polymer systems (04 hrs)
Rubber Processing techniques – mastication, mixing, cross-linking, forming/shaping; extrusion,
calendering and moulding (06 hrs)
Plastic Processing techniques – moulding, extrusion, calendering, casting and forming
(06 hrs)
Latex processing techniques – dipping, foaming, casting, thread manufacturing (06 hrs)
Basic calculations of selected polymer processing equipment (04 hrs)
Practicals/Assignments
Manufacturing of Dipping products
Dry rubber compounding, moulding & testing
Applications of Moulding/Extrusion techniques
Selected References
“Rubber Processing”, White, James L, Hanser
“Principles of Polymer Processing”, Tadmor, Zenev, Wiley
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Module Code CH3222 Module Title Polymer Physics
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To study the fundamental molecular theories in polymer physics
To familiarize with the standard physical testing methods
To understand the mechanical behaviour of polymers using fundamental theories
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to understand the underlying principles associated with physical tests undertaken
on polymers in solid and liquid states and their relevance to polymer processing
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Deformation behaviour of polymers (06 hrs)
Rubber elasticity and viscoelasticity (04 hrs)
Polymer Rheology (04 hrs)
Fracture mechanics (04 hrs)
Determination of mechanical and rheological properties (06 hrs)
Practicals/Assignments
Stress-strain properties under static loads- rubber/plastic/fiber
Flow properties of plastic melts
Selected tests on deformation of polymers
Selected References
“Polymer Physics”, Gedde Ulf W., Chapman Hall, London
“The physics of polymers: Concepts for understanding their structures and behavior”,
Strobl, Gert R., Springer-Verlag, Berlin
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Module
Code CH 3232 Title Bioprocess Technology GPA
Credits 2.5 Hours/
Week
Lectures 2 Pre-
requisites
Biological Science
Fundamentals Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
Understanding of growth kinetics, comparison of modes of fermenter operation and productivity
A detailed awareness of the growing field of enzyme engineering: its role in bioprocesses.
To demonstrate the interactions involved between biochemical engineering and biotechnology.
To give an introduction to fermentation kinetics.
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to obtain a fundamental knowledge on use of cells and enzymes in the
process industry.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Introduction to Biological Engineering – use of cells in production systems, range of products
(02 hrs)
Development of fermentation processes
(04 hrs) Microbial growth kinetics (06 hrs)
Fermentation systems(06 hrs)
Enzyme kinetics and use of enzymes in process industry (08 hrs)
Biohazards and Biosafety(06 hrs)
Practicals/Assignments
Batch fermentation
Investigation of temperature and pH on enzyme activity
Temperature effect on free fatty acid content of milk Assignment on use of enzymes in Sri Lankan Process industries
Selected References
“Biochemical Engineering: Unit Process in Fermentation”, Steel R., Heywood, London
“Disinfection, Sterilization and Preservation”, Block S.S, Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia
“Biology, Principles and Applications”, Somogyi L.P., Ramaswamy H.S., Hui Y.H., Technomic
Publishing Co., USA
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Module Code CH3242 Module Title Food Process Engineering
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
- Develop a quantitative insight into food engineering operations which are not usually covered in
chemical and process engineering undergraduate course
- Developing awareness of the modern food chain – supply chain process and the various techno-
economic issues involved
- To develop a simple understanding of nutrition and dietectics
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain knowledge on common food processing and preservation techniques used
during in the production of safe and quality foods.
Students will develop an awareness of the modern food chain- supply chain process, food
legislation and the various techno economic issues involved
Students will gain a simple understanding of nutrition and dietetics
Outline Syllabus
Food Engineering operations: Introduction, Preparative operations, Preservation and shelf life,
MA Storage, Freeze drying , Thermal process operations, Size reduction, Emulsification,
Extrusion, Membrane operations, Electrical Heating methods, Irradiation, High Pressure
processing, Packaging
Future trends in Food Processing: Probiotics/ Prebiotics, Food nano biotechnology
Food Plant Operations and Supply Chain Issues
Basic principles of human nutrition: Foods and food groups, nutrient content of foods,
function of nutrients, digestion of food, metabolism, meeting energy needs, food allergies
Selected References
“Food Processing Technology-Principles and Practice (2nd Edition)”, Fellows, P.J., Woodhead
Publishers
“Food Processing and Preservation” , B Sivasankar, Prentice Hall
“Food Engineering”, Paul Singh and R. Heldman, Academic Press
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Module Code CH3252 Module Title Environmental Engineering
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2.0 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5
Learning Objectives
To impart engineering principles of solid waste, wastewater, hazardous waste and air pollution
control
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to select environmental pollution control
systems based on engineering principles
Outline Syllabus
Lectures :
Wastewater Engineering 8 hours
Air Pollution Control 6 hours
Solid Waste Engineering 8 hours
Hazardous Waste Management 8 hours
Selected References
Management of hazardous waste: policy guidelines and code of practice Author: SUESS, Michael J.,
ed. HUISMANS, Jan W.
Composting: sanitary disposal and reclamation of organic wastes, GOTAAS, Harold B.
Wastewater treatment for pollution control, ARCEIVALA, Soli J
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Module Code CH 3262 Title Renewable Energy Engineering GPA
Credits 2.5 Hours/
Week Lectures
2 Pre-requisites -
Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
To gain an understanding of renewable energy systems
To develop an insight to the importance of renewable energy system design, including environmental
aspects of system design
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of Solar Energy, Wind and wave energy, Hydro Power, OTEC
and Geothermal energy systems
Learning Outcomes
Ability to analyze and evaluate alternative energy production options
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Classification of Renewable energy sources based on origin
Characterization resources and devices
Bio-energy
Wind Energy
OTEC
Energy economics of renewable energy systems
Selected References
Energy Systems and Sustainability, Godfrey Boyle, Bob Everett, Janet Ramage, 2003, OU Press, UK,
ISBN-0-19-926179-2
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Module Code CH3702 Module Title Computer Aided Chemical Engineering
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites
MA3022
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objective
To give knowledge required to model and simulate (dynamic and static) chemical engineering
problems in the area of energy, environmental and process technologies
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to simulate unit operations and overall chemical processes
Students will gain knowledge on simulation of flow problems using CFD tools
Outline Syllabus
This module introduces fundamentals needed to simulate unit operations and chemical
process plants
Reactor simulation is introduced using dynamic simulator Aquasim 2.1f. Experimental
specific parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis are also studied parallel with laboratory
practical classes conducted for reaction engineering.
Techniques for simulation of process plants are introduced using static simulator called Super
pro.
Basics for computational fluid dynamics will be taught. Theoretical background for finite
volume method is presented for convective and diffusion related problems.
Grid generation and strategies for selecting appropriate boundary conditions are also
discussed.
By applying computational fluid dynamics code called STAR-CD, flow problems are
simulated for simple geometries such as pipe flow, mixing tank. etc
Text Books
An Introduction to computational fluid dynamics By –H.K.Versteeg & W. Malalasekara.
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Module
Code CH 3992 Title Industrial Training Non GPA
Credits 6.0 Hours/
Week Lectures -
Pre-requisites - Lab/Tutorials -
Learning Objectives
To gain through practical experience, an appreciation and understanding of the theoretical
principles learnt at the University.
To get students exposed to the industrial environment and to assist students to pick up the
knowledge related to managerial and technical functions of the organization.
Learning Outcome
After completion of undergraduate course work students will gain skills, knowledge and attitudes
needed to make an effective start in relevant profession with minimum of further training and
experience.
Outline Syllabus:
Organizational structure & management, personnel relations
Process flow sheeting
Instrumentation, plant maintenance and trouble shooting
Safety and environmental aspects
Energy efficiency and conservation
Quality control and other analytical testing
Lectures
None
Practicals/Assignments
Report
Daily diary
Industrial related short term projects
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Year 4
Module Code CH 4152 Title Mass Transfer Operations II GPA
Credits 4.5 Hour
s/
Week
Lectures 4
Pre-requisites CH 2082 Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
To instruct students on the basic understanding, calculation methods and design/procedures for
complex distillation systems, cooling towers, crystallizers, adsorbers, evaporators and dryer systems.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to: Make preliminary design calculations, Use
knowledge of a number of design methods, selecting the appropriate approach for a range of new
situations for unit operations listed.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Introduction
Multi-Component Distillation
Complex distillation methods
Gas-liquid contact column design
Humidification, Dehumidification, Cooling
Crystallization
Adsorption
Evaporation
Drying
Practicals/Assignments
Design of a scrubber/ stripper and distillation column
Multiple effect evaporator/Thin film evaporator
Drying
Crystallization
Wetted wall column
Text Book
“Chemical Engineering Volume II”, JM Coulson, JF Richardson: Pergamon Press.
Selected References
“Equilibrium Staged Separation”, PC Wanket.
“Mass Transfer Operations”, RE Treybal.
“Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, WL McCabe & JC Smith.
“Principles of Unit Operations”, AS Foust et.al.
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Module Code CH 4202 Title Comprehensive Design Project GPA
Credits 8.0 Hours/
Week Lectures
None Pre-requisites None
Lab/Tutorials None
Learning Objectives
To enable students to learn by application the diverse nature of requirements for Design Assignments
in Chemical and Process Engineering.
To learn by practice the importance of data gathering, site visits and networking in process design.
The application of fundamental knowledge of Chemical Engineering in Process and Unit designs.
7.4.1.1.
Learning Outcome
The students will be able to appreciate comprehensiveness of design assignments in Chemical
Engineering and learn on skills for effective project reporting
Outline Syllabus:
A. Group Design Literature survey, Process selection and economic aspects, Process description and flow sheet, Site
selection, layouts, EIA, Safety, Mass balance calculation, Material flow sheet, Heat balance
calculation, Tabulated heat balance
B. Individual Design
Unit design, Selection, Mass balance *, Energy balance * (*if not done in A), Calculation of
dimensions of the unit, Mechanical design, selection of material, thickness calculation, internals,
supports and others, description of fabrication, Mechanical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation, Start
up – Shut down, Safety and Control, Others - Economic aspects etc.
Lectures
None
Practicals/Assignments
None specified
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Module Code CH 4962 Title Research Project Non GPA
Credits 2 Hours/
Week Lectures
- Pre-requisites None
Lab/Tutorials
Learning Objectives
to provide practical experience related to process industry problems
to improve creativeness, communication & presentation skills and thereby to improve the quality of
students that are acceptable for stakeholders to cultivate research culture among students
Learning Outcome
The students will gain the ability to identify and handle technical problems/issues in local process
industry. They should be able to transfer knowledge effectively, to write papers in local engineering
journals and/or to present them in open forums based on research projects.
Outline Syllabus:
Collect data on the specific project that address social, industrial and environmental issues
Identify the problems and find alternative solutions
Develop experimental rigs, demonstration models and/or calculation models
Analyze the results
Lectures
None
Practicals/Assignments
A report/research paper
Presentation
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Module Code CH 4172 Module Title Process Dynamics and Control
Credits 3.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 3 Pre –
requisites
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To introduce the concepts of process control
To teach how to mathematically model processes
To teach how to analyze processes using mathematical tools such as Laplace transforms etc
To teach dynamic response of 1st order and higher order processes. To introduce the concept of
designing simple loop feedback control systems
To teach how to analyze the stability of a control system
To teach how to feedback controllers
To teach special process control techniques
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, a student should be able to:
1. Understand and discuss the importance of process control in process operation
and the role of process control engineers
2. Recognize and fit various simple empirical models that are used for designingControllers.
3. Analyze linear dynamical systems using mathematical tools such as Laplace transforms etc
4. Design and tune feedback controllers on real systems.
5. Analyze stability and performance of feedback loops using Laplace and frequencydomain
techniques.
6. Understand and design basic control strategies.
Outline Syllabus
Design of single- Loop Feed Back Control systems
Mathematical tools for control systems analysis
Additional control techniques
Modelling and simulation of Process Control System
Instrumentation Symbols and Labels
Sensors, Transmitters, and Control Values
First order and higher order dynamic systems
Basic components of control systems
Selected References
An introduction to Theory & Practice, George Stephanopubs,ISBN:81-203-0665-1
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Module Code CH4272 Module Title Design and Characterization of Polymer Products
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites None
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To develop the knowledge on design concepts and utilize these concepts in designing of rubber and
plastic products To offer the knowledge in qualitative and quantitative analysis of polymeric materials and products
Learning Outcomes
Student will gain knowledge on
Designing and assembling of commodity and Engineering polymer Products
Structure -property relationship of polymers
Basic theory and experimental background of characterization of polymeric materials with
regard to various properties
Outline Syllabus
Basic design concepts (02 hours)
Design with rubbers (06 hours)
Design with plastics (06 hours)
Solution, thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of polymers and determination of the properties
(06 hours)
Characterization of polymer morphology (02 hours)
Surface Characterization (01 hours)
Analysis of Polymers by chromatographic and spectroscopic methods (03 hours)
Determination of processing characteristics (02 hours)
Recommended Texts:
“Introduction to Polymers”, Young RJ and Lovell PA: Chapman & Hall.
“Polymer Characterization, Physical Techniques”, Campbell D and White JR, Chapman & Hall
“Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials”, Cowie JMG, Blackie
Academic & Professional
“The Structure and Properties of Polymeric Materials”, Ian M. Campbell
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Module Code CH 4282 Module Title Hygienic Plant Design
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To give an understanding of the concepts of hygienic plant design
To develop an insight to hygienic equipment design, including designing for cleaning in place
Developing awareness of good hygiene practices, including personal hygiene and pest control
To gain knowledge on various types of quality systems and methods of certifying hygienic design as
applicable for the food industry
Learning Outcomes
Students will gain knowledge to design plant and equipment which is in agreement with standards and
guidelines for hygienic design. They will also gain the ability to apply hygienic standards in operations
and maintenance
Outline Syllabus
Hygienic plant design:
o Sources of contamination: Physical contaminants, Chemical contaminants,
Microbiological contamination, Controlling contamination
o Plant design: The factory site; The factory building; General design issues for the
factory interiors
o Control of airborne contamination: Sources of airborne contaminants; Dust
control; Environmental air quality control; Process air control; Air disinfection
systems
Hygienic equipment design o Key criteria in hygienic design: Risk assessment in equipment design; Regulatory
requirements for hygienic equipment design;
o Equipment construction materials: Metals; Passivation of stainless steel; Plastics
and composites; Elastomers; Lubricants; Other materials
o Piping systems, seals and valves: Materials; Surfaces; Pipe couplings; Seals;
Valves; Mixproof valves
o Cleaning in place: Principles of CIP systems; Cleaning tanks; Avoiding product
contamination; Types of CIP system; Centralised/decentralised CIP systems and
automation
Hygienic Practices o Cleaning and disinfection: Principles; Cleaning chemicals; Disinfectants; Testing
disinfectants; Water quality; Sanitation programs
o Personal hygiene: Sources of contamination; Direct and indirect routes of
contamination; Controlling contamination: medical screening; Personal hygiene
practices; Hand hygiene; Training; Control of indirect contamination from people
o Pest control: insects and mites: The spread of pests; Physical control of pests;
Chemical control of pests; Biological control of pests; Threats to successful control
Verification and certification of hygienic food processing plants (8 hours) o HACCP: HACCP Steps; Identification of Potential Hazards; Identify CCP;
Establish CCP; Establish Monitoring Procedures; Establish Corrective Actions;
Record Keeping Procedures; Verification Procedures;
o Any other quality systems
Selected References “Hygiene in Food Processing”, H.L.M. Lelieveld, M.A. Mostert, J. Holah and B. White
“Food Engineering Operations”, J. G. Brennan, J.R. Butters and A.E. V. Lilly
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Module Code CH4292 Module Title Sustainable Engineering
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2.0 Pre –
requisites
CH3252
CH3262 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5
Learning Objectives
To take into consideration the energy and resource constraints into process selection and design
To introduce the concept of ecological footprint, carbon footprint and water footprint into process
design
To inculcate the use of renewable materials and energy into process design
Learning Outcomes
A knowledge on Green technologies for energy and environmental conservation
Applicable technologies for recycling
Outline Syllabus
Biological aerobic treatment systems
Biological anaerobic treatment systems
Waste to energy conversion
Resource recovery from waste
Recycling technologies
Membrane treatment for wastewater recycling
Electrochemical treatment
Bio energy systems
Bio based feed stocks, energy fuels and materials
Bioresource based sustainable solutions
Carbon foot print, water foot print
Process / Technology selection
Text Book
“Hand book of Industrial Membrane”, Scott Keith, Elsevier Oxford
NALCO Water Treatment Handbook
“Alcohol fuels”, Shelley Minteer (eds) ISBN 978-0-8493-3944-8
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Module Code CH4712 Module Title Chemical Process Design and Integration
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites
CH3122
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To give fundamental knowledge required to design new phenomena based on heuristic roots ,pinch
analysis and mathematical knowledge.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to design new chemical process using systematic tools
Students will gain knowledge on simulation of process flow sheet
Outline Syllabus
This module aims to educate students with systematic approach to design chemical plants
starting with an overview of different approaches to process designing.
Conceptual designs of continuously operating chemical processes are studied. Choice of
reactor conditions and configuration are studied.
Choice of separator for heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous liquid mixtures are studied.
Recycle systems including pumping and compression are studied. Heat integration of
reactors, distillation columns, evaporators and dryers are studied in the context of overall
process design.
Role of process economics including capital investment and overhead costs are also
investigated.
Course presents knowledge to build process flow sheet in dynamic simulation software as
Hysis/Superpro and study varying process conditions
Text Books
Chemical process Design & Integration By-Robin Smith
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Module Code CH4192 Title Plant and Equipment Design II GPA
Credits 2.0 Hours/Week Lectures 1.5 Pre-
requisites
CH2052
CH2062 Lab/Tutorials 1.5
Learning Objectives
To introduce the basic types of turbo machinery used in process industries.
To introduce the basic concepts in selection of turbo machinery and pipe networking for a given
application
To develop the skills required for design heat and mass transfer equipment
Learning Outcome:
Students will gain basic knowledge on selection of pumps, compressors, blowers etc.
Students will learn how to design and/or select heat and mass exchanging equipment for
a given application
Students will be able to design pipe networks for process industry
Outline Syllabus
Lectures Design of Turbo machinery; pumps, compressors, turbines, blowers (07 hours)
Design of pipe networks (04 hours)
Design of Heat transfer equipment; heat exchangers, boilers, furnace (07 hours)
Design of Mass transfer equipment; absorption and stripping columns (04 hours)
Practicals/Assignments
Design of a pipe network for a given application
Laboratory test on pumps
Design of a heat exchanger using application software
Text Book
“Fluid Mechanics”, J.F.Douglas &. M.Gasiorek & J.A.Swaffired, Longman
“Fluid mechanics and machinery”, Durgaiah, D. Rama, New Age International
“Fluid mechanics for chemical engineers ”, Wilkes, James O., Prentice-Hall PTR
“Heat transfer: principles and applications”, Dutta, Binay K., Prentice-Hall of India
“Heat transfer equipment”, Cheremisinoff, Nicholas P.
“Chemical Engineering Vol. 6”, Coulson and Richardson, Pergamon press
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Module Code CH4182 Module Title Safety and Loss Prevention
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisite
s
no
ne GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Outcomes
To educate students on occupational hazards, safety aspects in chemical process plants and the
industry
To apprise students on employer obligations, employee duties and legal requirements related to
industrial safety
To provide introduction to hazard identification and quantification as applicable to process plant
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Appreciate the relationship between health and environmental hazards from work
Apply preventive and protective measures for hazard mitigation
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Introduction to occupational hazards, work, health and productivity
Toxicity and chemical safety
Fire, Flammability and Explosion
Ergonomics
Personal protective equipment
Industrial diseases
Noise and ventilation
Plant design for safety
Safety in plant operation, maintenance and modification
Identification and quantification of hazards in process plants
Legal background: Health and safety at work
Precautionary principle, responsible care and human factors in safety
Practicals/Assignments
Case studies
Factory visit
Measurement of work place safety and health parameters
Text Books
Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications, by Crowl,D.A.and
Louvar,J.F.,2001,(Prentice Hall PTR,New Jersey)
Loss Prevention in Process the industries, Less ,F.P.,(Butterworths,London)
Plant design for safety: a User-friendly-Approach, Trevor A.Kletz,1998(LibraryBuilding)
Selected References
“A.I.Chem.E.(USA)”Journals
“I.Chem.E.(UK)”Journals
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Module Code CH4702 Module Title Process Modelling and Simulation
Credits 2.0 Hours/Week
Lectures 1.5 Pre –
requisites
MA3022
CH4152 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To develop knowledge in basic process modeling techniques and tools and how to formulate dynamic
models based on the mechanisms that drive the systems, with special emphasis on simplifying
assumptions. Learn methods for simulating (solving) the resulting mathematical models.
Learning outcome
Students will be able to develop dynamic models applied in chemical engineering and solve
resultant differential and algebraic equations using numerical techniques. They will also learn
how to apply fundamentals of transport phenomena to develop such models.
Outline Syllabus
Matlab introduction course [08hrs]
System and model, main elements of dynamic modelling [02 hrs]
Classification of models, spatial description and mass balance [02 hrs]
Chemical reaction and reaction kinetics, modelling CSTR, PFR [04hrs ]
Energy balance for thermal systems and modelling. [04 hrs]
Momentum balance and modelling [02 hrs]
Numerical differentiation and integration. Numerical solution of ordinary
Differential equations and systems of equations. Boundary-value problems
for ordinary differential equations. [04 hrs]
Analysis of models [04 hrs]
Recommended texts:
Process Control, Modeling, Design, and Simulation by B. Wayne Bequette, Published by Prentice- Hall of
India.
Chemical engineering Dynamics, An Introduction to Modelling and Computer Simulation , J. Ingham, I, J.
Dunn, E. Heinzle, J.E. Prenosil
Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H. Scott Fogler
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Module Code CH4302 Module Title Mould and Die Design for Polymer Products
Credits 2.5
Hours/Week Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites
CH3212
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To introduce the concepts of mould and die design
To provide sufficient understanding of the basic calculations required for the mould and die design
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn how to design moulds and dies to manufacture simple polymer products.
Students will gain basic knowledge on use of software in mould design and fabrication.
Outline Syllabus
Features of moulds and dies ( 04 hrs)
Design of moulds and dies (12 hrs)
Material Selection for moulds & dies and fabrication processes (04 hrs)
Cost analysis (02 hrs)
Computer aided design and fabrication of moulds (06 hrs)
Practicals/Assignments
Two mould design assignments
One die design assignment-
Text Book
“How to Make Injection Molds”, Meges/Mohren, hanser Publishers, Munich Vienna New York
Selected References
“Extrusion dies for plastics and rubber : design and engineering computations – 2003”, Michaeli,
Walter
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Module Code CH
4312 Title Biochemical Engineering GPA
Credits 2.5 Hours/
Week
Lectures 2 Pre-
requisites
Biological Science
Fundamentals/Biop
rocess Technology Lab/Tutorials 3/2
Learning Objectives
To demonstrate the interactions involved between engineering and biology.
Learning Outcome
Students understand applications of engineering principles in biological production systems.
Outline Syllabus
Lectures
Preparation of fermentation media (02 hrs)
Sterilization (04 hrs)
Fermenter Design, Operation and scale up (06 hrs)
Fermentation Control and Instrumentation (04 hrs)
Aeration and agitation in fermenters (04 hrs)
Bioproduct Recovery and Purification (04 hrs)
Recombinant DNA technology (06 hrs)
Practicals/Assignments Batch fermentation
Novel separation techniques in Bio-processing
Separation of enzymes
Assignment on product recovery.
Text Book “Bioprocess Engineering” Shuler M.L. and Kargi F., Pearson Education
Selected References
“Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals”, Baily J.M. and Ollis D.F., McGraw Hill
“Biochemical Engineering”, Lee J.M., Prentice-Hall Inc
“Principles of Fermentation Technology”, Stan bury P. and Whitaker A., Pergamon Press
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Module Code CH4322 Module Title Clean Technology
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2.0 Pre –
requisites
CH3252
CH4292 GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 1.5
Learning Objectives
To highlight the importance of pollution prevention over pollution control
To Integrate Environmental Concerns to product design
To impart the basics of waste audits in process industry
Learning Outcomes
Apply cleaner production techniques in the industry
Carryout a cleaner production audits
The students will learn how to incorporate environmental issues to product and process design
Appreciate the advantages of pollution prevention over pollution control
Outline Syllabus
Introduction to the Concept of Cleaner Production and Clean Technology (02 hours)
Source Reduction and Waste Minimization (04 hours)
Cleaner Production Assessment (04 hours)
Energy Efficiency Improvements (04 hours)
Process integrated solutions for waste avoidance (06 hours)
Eco Design (02 hours)
Life Cycle Assessment (02 hours)
Clean Technology Case Studies (02 hours)
Text Books:
Environmental life cycle assessment of products, guide LCA, R. Heijungs ed. Clean technology and the
environment, Kirkwood, R.C. ed. Longley, A.J. ed.
Selected References
A.I. Chem. E. (USA) Journals ; Chem. E. (UK) Journals
Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries
Journal of cleaner Production
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Module Code CH4722 Module Title Total Environmental Quality Management
Credits 2.5 Hours/Week
Lectures 2 Pre –
requisites none
GPA/NGPA GPA Lab/Assignments 3/2
Learning Objectives
To provide a historical perspective of Environmental Management and its relation to industrialization
To educate students on global direction in Environmental Management
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Understand the concept of Environmental Management
Carryout an Environmental Impact Assessment
Outline Syllabus
Lectures History of Environmental Management
Development of Quality Management
Environmental Impact Assessment Principles and Process
Inherent Environmental Friendliness concept
Identification and Quantification of Environmental Impacts
Dispersion and Distribution of Pollutants in the Environment
Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14000
Greening of the supply chain, Eco efficiency, Factor 4/10, Triple Bottom Line,
Good Manufacturing practices, Product stewardship
International Protocols related to Global Environmental Problems
Basics of Environmental Accounting
Practicals / Assignments
Mini EIA of a prescribed project
Literature review of environmental policies
Selected References
Wood, C. (2002). Environmental Impact Assessment: a Comparative Review , Harlow: Prentice Hall
Therivel, R. and Partidário, M.R. (1996). The Practice of Strategic Environmental Assessment.
London: Earthscan
Glasson, J. Therivel, R. and Chadwick, A. (1999). Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment
London: Spon Press
CEA Library – Sri Lankan submissions of EIA Reports
Loss Prevention in Process the industries, Less ,F.P.,(Butterworths,London)
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8. Other Useful Information
8.1. Getting Help and Advice
A professional full time counsellor is employed by the University to provide professional
counselling to the students who require special attention.
Career guidance unit of the UOM plays an important role in developing University Industry links
and provide necessary guidance for the students to select their future career.
In order to address common student problems, the faculty of engineering has further appointed a
Staff-Student Liaison Committee at faculty level which has representatives comprising senior
academic staff members of the faculty and nominees from respective student groups. The
department Staff-student liaison committee helps to solve issues related to academic work, facilities
etc.
The office of the Director of Undergraduate Studies provides guidelines, performance criteria and
registration procedures to students. The student performance records are also available at this office
for their perusal, giving the opportunity for the students to plan the academic activities accordingly.
The DCPE staff was reported as one of the friendliest in the faculty (SWOT analysis report, IRQUE
reviewers report). This encourages the students to approach the staff members about their problems
to discuss at personal level.
The DCPE has appointed and level coordinators for each level to guide the students on subject
selection and other academic issues related to each level. The Department has also appointed
Advisors for each student to provide guidance and necessary counselling on academic and personal
problems during their stay at the University.
The students are given a course outline at the beginning of each semester for each subject. This
gives the course objective, the learning outcome, subject coordinator, lecturers, module content,
evaluation criteria and a list of references
The students are strongly encouraged to discuss the subject matter with respective subject
coordinator or the lecturers.
8.2. Ongoing Departmental Events
- Conducting “Katha Baha” programme ( to share the knowledge and experience of
professionals)
- “Welcome” new engineering students to Chemical & Process Eng. discipline– to cultivate
interaction with seniors
- Participating in Orientation Programme- to freshers, Faculty of Engineering
- Department Industry Consultative Board (DICB) meeting
- Environmental Activities and school interaction programs.
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8.3. The Chemical & Process Engineering Society
8.3.1. Chemical Engineering Society
The Chemical Engineering Society was formed in 1993 with the objective of
increasing Chemical Engineering awareness in the country and hence to promote
more collaborative work with local industries. This Society has been registered as a
specially authorized society under Societies Ordinance on 22nd September 1995
(Reg. S. 4822). Its membership consists of 259 members including present and past
chemical engineering students and those who are employed at local and
international institutions and industries. It publishes the biannual magazine
"Chemunique" which has a wide circulation.
The main objectives of the Society are:
To provide opportunities for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge and experience
primarily among professionals of Chemical and Process Engineering and also, among the
industrialists, the public and society at large.
To promote the rational and economic development of Chemical Engineering science and
technology in the country so as to ensure the best interests of the community as a whole.
To encourage research, development and training in Chemical and Process Engineering.
To promote among its members high standards of technical proficiency, professional
expertise and professional ethics so as to enhance in turn the profession of Chemical and
Process Engineering.
To collaborate with other organizations: national and international, in activities relating to
furtherance of the ChES objectives.
8.3.2. Chemical Engineering Student Society (ChESS) at UoM
The Chemical Engineering Student Society was formed in year 2004. It is dedicated to building a
responsibility among undergraduates to integrate social concerns into their academic lives. Through
a variety of interdisciplinary activities, focusing on leadership development and interactive learning,
ChESS at UoM will strive to work together with industrial, social and student communities.
Objectives
Enhancing the involvement of the Chemical and Process Engineering students in industry
related activities and projects.
Improving the interaction with the society through socially beneficial activities.
Sharing knowledge with school children through interactive activities and projects.