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#2207, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, 501 East St Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 394-1231 (O), Rajesh.Shende@sdsmt.edu |
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Teaching Graduate courses 1. CBE485/585 RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY Credits: 3-0 This course provides assessment and evaluation of current and potential energy systems and covers solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels, fossil fuels, hydrogen, and fuel cells. In addition it includes evaluation and analysis of energy systems engineering in the context of economics and environmental goals. Text Books: Francis M. Vanek and Louis D. Albright, “Energy Systems Engineering, Evaluation & Implementation, McGraw Hill, 2008 Reference BookS: David S. Ginley and David Cahen, Fundamentals of Materials forEnergy and Environmental Sustainability, Cambridge, MRS 2012. Jefferson W. Tester, Elisabeth M. Drake, Michael J. Driscoll, Michael W. Goley, William A. Peters, Sustainable Energy, Choosing Among Options, MIT Press, 2005. 2. CBE485L/585L RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LABORATORY Credits: 0-1 This laboratory course provides hands-on experience with current and future energy systems, energy conversion calculations and efficiency measurements. Specific labs may include photovoltaics, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, thermochemical water-splitting, biofuel production, fuel cells, and hybrid energy systems. 3. CBE444/CBE544 REACTOR DESIGN “Applications of chemical engineering principles to reactor design. Emphasis includes nonisothermal reactor modeling, homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors, economic and performance evaluation, performance optimization, catalysis, and computer simulation. Students enrolled in CHE 544 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in CHE 444.” Credits: 3-0. Textbook: Fogler, H. Scott, “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2006. Reference Books: Levenspiel, O., “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 1999. Froment, G.F., Bischoff, K.B., “Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design”, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1990. 4. CBE/ME 612 MOMENTUM TRANSFER ”Introduction to momentum transport. Equations of continuity and motion. Velocity distributions. Boundary layer theory. Turbulent transport compressible flow.” Credits: 3-0. Textbook: Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.E., and Lightfoot, E.N. Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002. Reference Books: 1) de Nevers, Noel Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 1991, 2) White, Frank M., Viscous Fluid Flow, McGraw Hill, 1991, and 3) Kessler, David P. and Greenkorn, Robert A. Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer fundamentals, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1999. 5. NANO-701-M001 NANOMATERIALS “This course will focus on the formation of nanomaterials via gas and liquid phase routes. Theory of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, growth mechanisms and kinetics as well as population balances will be discussed. The second part of the course will cover particle surface functionalization, colloidal properties and stability, processing of nanoparticle suspensions, and chemical and physical fabrication techniques. Applications of nanostructures and nanomaterials will be discussed as well.” Credits:3-0. Textbook: 1) Koch, Carl C., Nanostructured Materials: Processing, Properties, and Applications, 2nd Ed., 2007 William Andrew Publishing, 2) G.Cao, “Nanostructures and Nanomaterials”, Imperial College Press, 2004. Reference books: 1) A.S. Edelstein and R.C. Cammarata, “Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Application, IOP 1996, 2) S.K. Friedlander, “Smoke, Dust, and Haze: Fundamentals of Aerosol Dynamics”, Oxford University Press, 2000 (Library reference), 3. Kodas T.T., Smith-H.M. Aerosol Processing of Materials, Wiley-VCH, 1999. 6. CBE/ME 613 HEAT TRANSFER “An in-depth study of the fundamental laws of heat transfer. Major areas considered are: heat conduction, free and forced convection and radiative heat transfer. Emphasis is placed on the formulation and solution engineering problems by analytical and numerical methods. This course is cross-listed with ME 613.” Credits:3-0. Textbook: Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.E., and Lightfoot, E.N. Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002. Reference books: 1) Beek, W.J., Muttzall, J.W., Heuven van, J.W. Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1999, 2) Kessler, D.P., Greenkorn, R.A. Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Fundamentals, Marcel Dekker, Inc. 1999, 3) Ozisik, M.N. Heat transfer , A Basic Approach, McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1985. 7. CBE 714 Transport Phenomena: Mass “An in-depth study of the fundamental laws of mass transfer. Emphasis is placed on the formulation and solution of chemical and biological engineering processes and problems by analytical and numerical methods.” Credits:3-0. Textbook: Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.E., and Lightfoot, E.N. Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002. Reference books: 1) E.L. Cussler, Diffusion Mass Transfer in Fluid Systems, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 1997. 2) A. Hines, Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and Applications, Prentice Hall, 1984, 3) L.K. Doraiswamy, M.M. Sharma, Heterogeneous reactions: analysis, examples, and reactor design, Wiley, NY 1984. 8. CBE 486/586 Immuno-Engineering Credits: 2 or 3 This course is taught in 3 parts. Part I is required and provides adequate and relevant background in components and functions of the immune system. Part II covers current topics in the field of immuno-engineering including nanotechnology, vaccine development and cancer therapy. Part III focuses on understanding of fluid transport in cells, tissues and organs, and advanced modeling applications associated with transport of agents via blood and lymph to immune system. Cross-listed with BME. As potential options for 2 credits, students may take either Parts I and II or Parts I and III. Undergraduate courses 9. CBE 218 CHEMICAL ENGINEEING II “The second course on the theory and practice of chemical engineering with emphasis on momentum transfer.” Credits:(0-3) 3 Textbook: de Nevers, Noel Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 2005. Reference books: 1) Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.E., and Lightfoot, E.N. Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002, 2) W.J. Beek, K.M.K. Muttzall, J.W. van Heuven, Transport Phenomena, 2nd Ed. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. 1999, 3) Kessler, David P. and Greenkorn, Robert A. Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Fundamentals, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1999. 10. CBE 250 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING “The application of digital computer techniques to the solution of chemical engineering problems.” Credits: (0-2) 2 Textbook: M. Cutlip and M. Sacham, Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with POLYMATH, Excel, and MATLAB, Second Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ (2008). Reference books: 1) S. Chapra and R. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, Fifth Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, NY (2006), 2) B. Carnahan, H. A. Luther, and J. O. Wilkes, Applied Numerical Methods, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY (1969), 3)A. Constantinides and N. Mostoufi, Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with MATLAB Applications, Prentice Hall PRT, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey (1999). 11. CBE 343 CHEMICAL KINETICS AND REACTOR DESIGN “A study of chemical kinetics and reactor design, including techniques for analyzing kinetic data, choosing reactor operating parameters, economic optimization and homogeneous reactions, and reactor modeling.” Credits: (0-3) 3 Textbook: “Essentials of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, H. Scott Fogler, 1st Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, 2011. Reference books: 1) Perry, R.H. and D. Green; "Chemical Engineers' Handbook", 6th ed., McGraw-Hill, 1984, 2) Levenspiel, O, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, 3rd ed., Wiley, 1999. 12. CBE 361L CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY II Credits: (0-1) 1 Laboratory experiments in process measurements, feedback control loops, industrial data acquisition and control, fluid flow, fluid flow measurements, and design of fluid handling systems.
13. CBE 364 Chemical Process Design, Economics, and Safety
Credits: (0-2) 2
14. CBE 461 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY IV Credits: (0-1) 1 Laboratory experiments on mass transfer. 15. CBE 465 Advanced Process and Equipment Design Credits: (0-2) 2 Course topics featuring design of processes and equipment unit operations, such as: filtration, cyclones/hydrocyclones, sedimentation, centrifuges, vacuum system sizing and leakages, particle sizing analysis via sieves, PSA, SEM, TEM, mixers (HT, MT, etc.), dispersion of 2nd phase and droplet sizes, S, L, V dispersions, compressors, removal of liquid, size reduction/enlargement, process piping/equipment, and crushers. Coverage may also include the principles of heat exchange networks, heat integration, and process optimization. 16. CBE 467 Process/Product Design for CBE Credits: (0-2) 2 This course provides students with design experiences related to industries or positions that they might find themselves working. The topics may focus on design of specific processes, design of chemical/biological products (specialty products, molecular products, products with unique micro/nano structure, etc), or design and/or scale-up of unique processes and/or products. |
