Course Overview
Course Title:
Engineering Chemistry
Credit Points:
12
Nominal Hours:
Course Coordinator:
Dr Nevena Todorova
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Course Summary
Engineering Chemistry provides fundamental chemistry concepts with an emphasis on their integration into chemical engineering processes. The course will introduce theories and practical examples related to:
- Inorganic chemistry for applications in vital areas such as minerals processing, silicon chip production and catalysis.
- Organic chemistry for applications in areas such as petroleum refining, polymers and environmental pollution control.
- Physical chemistry for applications in areas such as distillation, electrorefining techniques and the design of chemical reactors for efficient and sustainable operations.
- Biochemistry, focusing on its critical role in the design and optimisation of processes for the production of biofuels, pharmaceutical and biomaterials.
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