Sloan 233
Prerequisites: ChE 201, Math 315, ChE major
Instructor: Reid Miller
EE/ME B49 335-4001
e-mail: millerrc@wsu.edu
Office Hours: e-mail when possible, MWF 11-12 and 2-5
Text: Introduction to Transport Phenomena by William J. Thomson
Chap. 1 & Chap. 2 Introduction and Basic Laws Aug 28- Sept 8
Chap. 3 Molecular Energy Transport Sept 11- 22
Chap. 4 Molecular Mass Transport Sept 25- Oct 4
Exam 1 Oct 6
Chap. 5 Molec. Momentum Transport Oct 9- 18
Chap. 6 Transport Coefficients Oct 20- 25
Chap. 7 Similarity Analyses Oct 27- Nov 1
Exam 2 Nov 3
Chap. 8 Laminar Transport Nov 6- 15
Chap. 9 Transfer Coefficients Nov 17- 29
Exam 3 Dec 1
Chap. 10 Turbulent Transport Dec 4- 11
Last Day to Turn In Homework Dec 11
Review Dec 13- 15
Final Exam Dec 21
1. Students develop a fundamental understanding of the basic principles of heat, mass, and momentum transfer, and be able to show relationships between these mechanisms. (memory, comprehension)
2. Students can examine and select pertinent data, and solve transport problems. (application, analysis)
3. Students can develop mathematical models of transport situations using differential (point-to-point) and integral (overall system) perspectives. (synthesis)
4. Students can select and/or evaluate problem solution methods, for example, between transport and rate processes approaches, or between analytic and numerical solution techniques. (synthesis, evaluation)
5. Students can describe in written and oral form any of the concepts implied in objectives 1-4.
6. Students can give examples of important applications of heat, mass, and momentum transport in chemical engineering processes. (memory, comprehension)
7. Students can evaluate their own solutions and those of others to find and correct errors. (evaluation)
1. Cooperative Learning
Teams will be formed, with three or four students per team, self-selected but subject to veto by the professor. These will be used in two ways. First, in-class discussion and reporting on assignments will be by group (whenever possible). Second, homework assignments will be group activities. Information on organization and operation of groups will be provided. At the end of the semester, each group member will be asked to evaluate (score) the other members on contributions to group success.
2. Writing and Speaking Assignments
Both in-class and home writing assignments will be made. Usually, these will be individual projects. Oral communications will be required in class, usually representing reports on group activities.
3. Relationships to Design
Every attempt will be made to relate the information developed in the class to the real world of engineering design and operations. Students will be asked to identify the different modes of transport that appear to be important in specific chemical processing operations.
4. Learning Styles and Levels
Lesson plans will be developed to incorporate different learning styles and different levels of learning (Bloom's Taxonomy). The students will be given information to help them understand these differences. Course objectives have been developed to involve a range of learning levels, as indicated in parentheses above.
5. Course evaluation
The instructor will organize an interactive mechanism for evaluation of the course on a real-time basis throughout the semester. As is customary, each student will evaluate the instructor at the end of the semester using the standard college evaluation form.
1. Basis for Course Grade
Hour Exams (Best Two) 30%
Final Exam 40%
Homework 20%
Team Grade 10 %
Total 100%
All grades will be assigned on a percentage basis. An average course grade of above 90% will result in an "A", 80-90% a "B", 70-80% a "C", 60-70% a "D", and below 60% an "F". The instructor may assign "+" and "-" grades in marginal cases.
2. Exams
Exams will be individual projects. Three exams will be given. The one with the lowest score will be dropped. If an exam is missed, that will be the one dropped. Exams may be part "open book" and part "closed book", as per the instructions provided with each. "Closed book" means no use of books, notes, notebooks, homework, or any other reference materials.
3. Academic Dishonesty
Misrepresentation of a student's involvement in any required academic work will result in the instructor invoking the academic dishonesty policies of the university. This could result in an "F" grade being assigned for the course. Collaboration is expected for group activities, but not for individual assignments (such as exams). Instructions for each assignment should be followed. If in doubt, ask the instructor.
4. Homework
Homework problems and other outside-class assignments will be made throughout the semester (with due dates). Students are encouraged to work in groups on homework problems, but individual solutions should be turned in by each student. Homework will be collected on the due date for grading (and will be returned promptly). Problems solved satisfactorily will be checked off. Mistakes will be indicated. Problems may be reworked and turned in again, until satisfactory, or until the last date indicated in the topical outline for the course. Homework percentage will be calculated as the number of problems checked off divided by the number assigned times 100.
Assignment Problems /Due Date
1 2-1(modified); 2-4a,c,d,f,i; 2-6i,iii; 2-7; 2-8 Sept. 11
2 3-4; 3-5; 3-6; 3-10 Sept. 25
3 4-2; 4-3; 4-6; 4-8 Oct. 6
4 5-2; 5-5; 5-12 Oct. 20
5 6-4; 6-8a,b; 6-16 Oct. 27
6 7-4; 7-7; 7-16 Nov. 3
7 8-2; 8-8 Nov. 17
8 9-2; 9-7; 9-11a,b Dec. 1
9 10-2; 10-6; 10-8a Dec. 11