COURSE INFORMATION

Name of Course

CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES

Course Code

EKB3013

Department

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Name(s) of Academic Staff :

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soundarajan Krishnan and Ms Preeti Shrivastava

Credit Value :

Credit Hours : 3
Contact hours: 4

Semester and Year offered:

Semester 4 Year 2

Prerequisite (if any) :

Co-requisite (if any) :

NIL

Rationale for the inclusion of

the course/module in the
programme :

The subject is very essential for chemical engineering students because it provides an overview of
chemical process industries. Knowledge on processing of important resources such as petroleum,
gas and palm oil are emphasized. In addition, topics on utilities and current issues related to the
industrial processes would also be discussed.

Synopsis

This course begins with the basics of chemical processing and helps the student identify various
segments common to many chemical industries including utilities. It elaborates the industrial
processes used in the production of fuels, major inorganic and organic chemicals, including their
effect on safety, health and environmental aspects and also discusses their uses, properties, further
processing and economic aspects. The role of green chemistry and technology for the development
of sustainable industrial chemical processes will also be discussed.
At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Course Learning outcomes

(CLO) :

CLO1: Explain the basics of chemical process industries and identify the various segments
common to many chemical industries including utilities (C1,C2)
CLO2: Explain and analyse the processes for the production of industrial gases and inorganic
chemicals. such as sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, chlorine and caustic soda, including
safety health, environmental and economic aspects (C1,C2,C4)
CLO3: Explain and analyze the processes for the production of paper, petroleum refining,
Petrochemicals, vegetable oils, oleochemicals, biodiesel, polymers and rubber, including
safety health, environmental and economic aspects (C1,C3,C5,A2)
CLO4: Explain and apply the processes for the production of biotechnology products,
processed foods and pharmaceuticals, including safety health, environmental and
economic aspects (C1,C3,C5,A2).

Transferable Skills
Research and Presentation Skills, Synthesis and Analytical Skills.
Delivery and Assessment
Methods :

Delivery Method
Lectures and Tutorials
Assessment Distribution

Assessment
Tests, Group Presentations and Final
Examination.

Type
Summative
Formative

Assessment

Number

%Each

%Total

Final Examination

50

Tests

15

30

Group Presentations

10

20

Total

100

Attendance
The students should adhere to the rules of attendance as stated in the University Academic
Regulation:1. Student must attend not less than 80% of lecture hours as required for the subject
2. The student will be prohibited from attending the examination upon failure to comply with the
above requirement.
DO ASK questions if you have difficulties but NEVER COPY! Please note PLAGIARISM is a
very serious offence
Main Text Books Supporting
the Course

1. G T Austin, Shreves Chemical Process Industries, 5th edition, McGraw - Hill, 1984.

Additional References
Supporting the Course

1. H L White, Introduction to Industrial Chemistry, Wiley - interscience, 1986.

2. J A Moulijn, M Makkee, A V Diepen, Chemical Process Technology, Wiley, 2001.

2. J A Kent, Riegels Handbook of Industrial Chemistry, 10th edition, Springer, 2001.

Week

Course Content

Lecture (L)

Tutorial (T)

W1 & W2

CO1 Introduction to Chemical Processing: Segments

of a chemical process facility, unit operations and unit
processes, Process flow diagram types
CO1 Utility requirement in Process Industries:
Instrument/Plant Air System, Electricity System,
Nitrogen System, Steam, cooling water

W3 & W4

CO1 Introduction to Sustainability: Principles of

Green Chemistry and Technology
CO2 Industrial gases: Production processes , uses
and engineering problems for hydrogen, oxygen-ASU
oxygen, nitrogen

W5 & W6

CO2 Chlor-alkali industry: Production route, uses and

engineering problems for caustic soda, chlorine,
hydrochloric acid and soda ash
Sulfuric acid: Production route, uses and engineering
problems
CO3 Pulp and paper industry: Pulping methods, soda
recovery, Production process and engineering problems
for paper

Lab (L)

Independent Study

Student Learning Time (SLT)

14

14

14

Test 1
W7 & W8

CO3 Oil and gas to petroleum refinery processes:

Properties and specifications of Petroleum products,
Refining Operations
CO3 Rubber Industries: Production, properties and
types of Natural rubber, Synthetic rubber, Vulcanization
Polymer industry: Classification of polymers, modes of
polymerization, Production route and engineering
problems for PVC, polyethylene, viscose rayon and
Nylon

14

W9 & W10

CO3
Production
processes
for
various
Petrochemicals: base chemicals and intermediates
CO4 Fermentation industry: Classification of Microbial
products, primary and secondary metabolites, Overview
of Microbial routes for the production of organic acids,
solvents, enzymes, polysaccharides and lipids,
Production process for ethanol & enzymes

14

14

W11 & W12

Test 2
CO3 Vegetable Oils (Basic Oleochemicals): Palm
Oil, Palm kernel Oil: CPO, RBDPO, Olein, Stearin,
PKO extraction, Fatty acids and Glycerine
CO4 Pharmaceutical Industries: Synthetic Drugs
production processes, Overview of Bio pharmaceuticals,
viz., Antibiotics, Vaccines, rDNA products, products of

Distribution of Student Learning Time (using SLT calculator)

Lecture (L)

Face To Face
(Hours)
28

Student Preparation Time

(Hours)
28

2.

Tutorials

28

14

Lab

4.

Assignments

Test 1 & 2

Presentation

7.

Final Examination

10

8.

Others (Site Visit)

Total

64

66

Total SLT

130

Required SLT

120

Credit Hour Derived

3.25

No.

Teaching and Learning Activities

1.

Face to Face (F2F)

Lecture
28

Tutorial
28

Practical
0

Others
6

Mapping of the Course/Module to the Programme Aims

Course
EKB3103

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

PEO2

PEO3

PEO4

Mapping of the Course Learning outcomes (CLOs) to the Taxonomy:

Taxonomy
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:

Cognitive (C)
C1

C2

CLO1: Explain the basics of chemical process industries and identify the various segments
common to many chemical industries including utilities

CLO2: Explain and analyse the processes for the production of industrial gases and inorganic
chemicals. such as sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, chlorine and caustic soda, including safety
health, environmental and economic aspects

CLO3: Explain and analyze the processes for the production of paper, petroleum refining,
petrochemicals vegetable oils oleochemicals, biodiesel, polymers and rubber, including safety
health, environmental and economic aspects

CLO4: Explain and apply the processes for the production of biotechnology products,
processed foods and pharmaceuticals, including safety health, environmental and economic
aspects

Cognitive
C1 Knowledge
C2 Comprehension
C3 Application
C4 Analysis
C5 Synthesize
C6 Evaluation

Psychomotor
P1 Perception
P2 Set
P3 Guided Response
P4 Mechanism
P5 Complex Overt response
P6 Adaptation
P7 Origination

C3

C4

Psychomotor
C5

C6

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

Affective
P6

P7

A1

A2

Affective
A1 Receiving Phenomena
A2 Responding Phenomena
A3 - Valuing
A4 Organizing Value
A5 Internalizing Value

A3

A4

A5

Mapping of the Assessment Method to the Course Learning Outcome (CLO):

Assessment Method

Course Learning Outcome (CLOs)

Final Exam
Group Presentation 1

CLO 1

CLO 2

Group Presentation 2
Test 1
Test 2

CLO 3

CLO 4

Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:
Explain the basics of chemical process industries and
identify the various segments common to many
chemical industries including utilities
Explain and analyze the processes for the production
of industrial gases and inorganic chemicals. such as
sulphuric and hydrochloric acids, chlorine and caustic
soda, including safety, health, environmental and
economic aspects
Explain and analyze the processes for the production
of paper, petroleum refining, petrochemicals, vegetable
oils, oleochemicals, biodiesel, polymers and rubber,
including safety, health, environmental and economic
aspects
Explain and apply the processes for the production of
biotechnology products,
processed foods and
pharmaceuticals,
including safety, health,
environmental and economic aspects

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

PLO1

PLO2

PLO3

PLO4

PLO5

PLO6

PLO7

PLO8

PLO9

PLO10

PLO11

PLO12

Delivery
Methods

Assessment
Methods

Lecture and
Tutorials

Group
Presentation
and Final
Exam

Lecture and
Tutorials

Group
Presentation,
Test and
Final Exam

Lecture and
Tutorials

Group
Presentation,
Test and
Final Exam

Lecture and
Tutorials

Group
Presentation
and Final
Exam

PEO Statement for Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

A few years after graduation, the students should turn out to be:
PEO 1

Graduates successfully pursue practice of chemical engineering in various industries and attain high level of technical
expertise in solving complex engineering problems to meet the needs of the society;

PEO 2

Graduates communicate very effectively, demonstrate leadership skills among multidisciplinary teams and exhibit high
degree of professionalism and ethics;

PEO 3

Graduates provide solutions, design and operate sustainable engineering systems which are appropriate in a global,
economic, ethical, cultural and social context with adequate concern to safety, health and environment;

PEO 4

Graduates advance their professional skills through continuing education in chemical engineering and related emerging
fields, use modern tools and possess entrepreneurship skills.

Programme Learning Outcome (PLO) Statements: At the end of the learning process, students are expected to be able to:

ATTITU

SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

PLO STATEMENTS
PLO 1

Engineering Knowledge Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialisation to the solution of complex engineering problems;

PLO 2

Problem Analysis Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;

PLO 3

Design / Development of Solutions Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal and environmental considerations;

PLO 4

Investigation Conduct investigation into complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;

PLO 5

The Engineer and Society Apply reasoning by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural
issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice;

PLO 6

Environment & Sustainability Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental
contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development;

PLO 7

Project Management & Finance Apply management and economic principles to manage engineering projects, and
develop new projects as a technical entrepreneur in multi-disciplinary environments;

PLO 8

Individual & Team Work Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings;

PLO 9

Communication Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;

PLO 10

Modern Tool Usage Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools,
including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations;

PLO 11

Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms in engineering practice;

DE

PLO 12

Life-Long Learning Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long
learning in the broadest context of technological changes and advances including those in multi-disciplinary work
environments.