CME 315 Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering Analysis

Credits and Contact Hours: 3 credits; 1 hours and 2 minutes

Course Instructor: Tadanori Koga
Text(s): 1) Mathematica Navigator, Second edition, H. Ruskeepaa (Elsevier Academic Press,
2003)
2) Experimental Methods for Engineers, J. P. Holman (McGraw Hill, 7th Ed., 2001)
3) Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McCabe, W., Smith, J. and Harriott, P., 7th ed.
McGraw Hill Professional, 2005.

Specific course information

a. Critical analysis of experimental data and to develop of engineering models by using
computer-based programs. Students learn how to execute numerical calculus and statistics,
regression analysis, and solve numerical equations using a mathematical program
(Mathematica). Further, a process simulation program for typical chemical engineering
processes (LabVIEW) is introduced to obtain “experimental” data for practical analysis.
b. AMS 361 or MAT 303, CME MAJOR OR PERMISSION OF THE UPD
c. Required.

Specific goals for the course:

a. Plot and fit experimental data, Perform error analysis and data fitting, Solve numerical
equations (e.g., polynomial equations and differential equations) related to many
chemical engineering problems, Perform numerical calculus including integration,
differentiation, and matrix, vector, Simulate unit operations related to fundamental
chemical engineering processes and perform data analysis using Mathematica, learn how
to write a professional paper

b. Students will learn (i) the importance of compute-based numerical analysis for
solving chemical engineering problems, (ii) recent modern process simulations for
chemical engineering processes, (iii) fundamental and application of statistics,
(iv) how to present results and prepare written reports for non-technical, and (v)
technical audiences through team projects.

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b. Criterion 3 a-k: Outcomes contribution

a. Ability to apply knowledge of math, engineering, and science 10%

b1. Ability to design and conduct experiments 10%
b2. Ability to analyze and interpret data 15%
c. Ability to design system, component or process to meet needs 10%
d. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 10%
e. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 10%
f. understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 5%
g. ability to communicate effectively 5%
h. broad education 5%
i. recognition of need an ability to engage in life-long learning 5%
j. knowledge of contemporary issues 5%
 k. ability to use techniques, skills, and tools in engineering practice 10%

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Brief list of topics to be covered (including exams/quizzes):

Week 1: Introduction to Mathematica software
Week 2: Data Plotting
Week3: Make user-defined functions and programming
Week4: Introduction to various calculus analyses for week 5-7
Week 5: Solving numerical equations related to chemical engineering problems
Week 6: Differentiation, integration, matrix related to chemical engineering problems
Week 7: Solving (partial) differential equations related to chemical engineering problems
Week 8: Review/Mid-term
Week 9: Introduction to Statistics
Week 10: Evaluation of uncertainties, Probability (Gaussian) distribution
Week 11: Chi-square fit (fundamentals and applications)
Week 12: Statistical analysis using Mathematica
Week 13: Introduction to process simulations and the concept of virtual unit operations
laboratory.
Week 14: Batch reaction experiments using the simulation program and analyze data.
Week 15: Writing a final report on the experiments