MEng Chemical Engineering

The unit will cover the following topics:

1. Fundamentals of Programming

• Introduction to programming concepts: variable types, number formats, and mathematical operations.
• Use of built-in functions and Python libraries for engineering applications, data analysis, and visualization.
• Graphical data representation and visualization techniques.
• Understanding algorithms, writing programs, and creating user-defined functions.
  Program debugging, as well as data input and output handling.

2. Numerical Methods Using Python and NumPy

• Solving roots of equations and performing one-dimensional and multi-dimensional optimization.
• Methods for solving systems of linear algebraic equations.
• Techniques for numerical integration.
• Solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs) using numerical approaches.

3. Mathematical Formulation of Chemical Engineering Problems

• Translating chemical engineering problems into mathematical models.
• Identifying appropriate mathematical structures and equations to describe chemical engineering systems.

4. Numerical Solutions to Chemical Engineering Problems

• Applying numerical methods to solve mathematical models derived from chemical engineering problems.
• Using modern programming tools such as Python and relevant libraries to implement solutions.

5. Introduction to Data Analysis and Problem Exploration Using Programming

• Exploring chemical engineering problems through data analysis and coding as tools of inquiry.
• Formulating hypotheses, analyzing datasets, and building data-driven models.
  Integrating programming with scientific reasoning to enhance problem-solving skills.

On successful completion of CHEN10051, a student will be able to…

LO1. Identify and formulate appropriate mathematical structures and equations to describe chemical engineering systems and their behaviour.

LO2. Select suitable numerical methods to solve chemical engineering problems represented as mathematical models.

LO3. Develop, debug, and validate algorithms to numerically solve mathematical models of chemical engineering systems.

LO4. Utilize computer programs as essential tools for inquiry in chemical engineering research and data analysis.

Assessment Types	Total Weighting
Group Project	50%
Exam (2 questions)	50%

 

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