A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in chemical engineering such as: contemporary energy topics, fuels development, membrane science, computer control of chemical processing. A particular topic may be offered twice under the CME 599 number. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits.
A unified study of physical rate processes in liquids and vapors, including: mass, energy, and momentum transport, transport in chemically reacting systems, similarities, turbulence modeling, buoyance-induced transport and mulitcomponent diffusion.
Rate expressions for heterogeneous reaction kinetics; energy and mass transport within and external to reacting porous catalysts; design equations for multiphase, fixed and moving bed reactors.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.
Review of current literature in the field of chemical engineering, general discussion and presentation of papers on departmental research. Lecture, one hour per week. Required for all graduate students in chemical engineering.
Independent study, design, or research in chemical engineering topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.
