CoursesECH 3101 Process Thermodynamics
Credits: 3; Prereq: CHM 4411, COT 3502, ECH 3023
Introduction to fundamental principles of classical thermodynamics. Applications to modeling and analysis of physical and chemical processes undergoing change.
Class information can be obtained using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
"Chemical, Biochemical, and Engineering Thermodynamics, 4th Edition" by Stanley I. Sandler is currently used for this course.
ECH 4123 Phase and Chemical Equilibria
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 3101.
Application of thermodynamic principles to systems of variable composition, including the study of phase and chemical equilibria.
Class information can be obtained using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
"Chemical, Biochemical, and Engineering Thermodynamics, 4th Edition" by Stanley I. Sandler is currently used for this course.
ECH 4403 Separations
Credits: 3; Prereq: ECH 3264 and ECH 4123.
Theory, design and evaluation of diffusional and staged mass transfer processes including distillation, absorption and extraction, leaching and membrane separations, computer-aided design methods.
Class information can be obtained using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
"Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th Edition" by McCabe, Smith, and Harriott is currently used for this course.
ECH 4824 Materials in Chemical Engineering
Credits: 2; Prereq: ECH 3023.
Relations between microscopic structure and macroscopic mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of organic and inorganic solids. Engineering applications, including corrosion.
Class information can be obtained using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
"Foundations of Materials Science and Engineering, 5th Edition" by William Smith and Javad Hashemi is currently used for this course.
ECH 4905 Sustainable Nanotechnology I and II
Credits: 3 each; Prereq: Students are expected to be familiar with chemistry, physics, thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and basics of computer programming
Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary field at a confluence of physical, chemical, biological, and engineering sciences aimed at manipulating matter on the atomic and molecular scales, developing nanostructured materials, and fabricating nanoscale devices. Nanoscale materials often possess properties qualitatively different from their bulk counterparts and find their use in a wide variety of areas, including medicine, electronics, and environmental applications. Anticipated increases in production and use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) would likely result in intentional and/or non-intentional introduction of these nanoscale materials to the environment, which may lead to new environmental and health problems. The sustainable development of nanotechnology requires assessment of benefits and potential impacts involved in all stages of the life cycle of ENMs, including their synthesis, integration, use, and disposal. This assessment allows new synthetic methods to be developed that may minimize the potential impact of ENMs on the environment and human health.
This two-course sequence will introduce students to: (1) the life cycle assessment and environmentally conscious design of ENMs, (2) the physical and chemical properties of ENMs, (3) methods of ENM synthesis and integration, with emphasis on principles that control particle growth and size; and (4) the potential applications of ENMs. Possible environmental and health implications will be emphasized for each stage of the ENM’s life cycle, and class discussions will be supplemented by computational “experiments” using molecular dynamics simulations to directly monitor molecular-scale processes.
Class information can be obtained using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
ECH 6937 One-dimensional Nanostructures
Credits: 3; Prereq: None.
This course is intended for engineers, chemists, and physicists with an interest in understanding one-dimensional nanostructures. Students will develop a basic understanding of the synthesis of nanowires and nanotubes, how to measure and analyze their properties, and how to manipulate and integrate them into a wide variety of applications.
Class information can be obtained using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
There is no book for this course.
ECH 6905L Advanced Chemical and Biological Processes
Credits: 3; Prereq: None.
This 4-hour lab course is specifically offered to master graduate students who want to have a basic training in the chemical and bioprocessing engineering discipline. The course aims to expand the students’ ability in hands-on experiments. The overall goal is to teach students to gain advanced polymer, chemical and bio-based processing techniques. After accomplishing the required work, students are expected to have basic concepts of several fundamental technical skills and have an overall understanding in this field.
Class information can be obtained here or by using the Vista WebCT at http://lss.at.ufl.edu/. If any students have problems accessing the course materials, please contact me.
There is no book for this course.
FE Exam Thermodynamics Review
This course is intended for senior engineers planning to take the FE exam.
