CME3036 : Process and Product Engineering
CME3036 : Process and Product Engineering
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Steve Bull
- Lecturer: Professor Katarina Novakovic, Professor Jarka Glassey
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
At the end of the module students should be able to: apply their knowledge in route selection and design to select an appropriate process against a well-defined set of criteria. (AHEP4 M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7)
Outline Of Syllabus
This module introduces the techniques used to select an appropriate route to the scaled-up synthesis of a (bio)chemical product. It highlights the fact that such products may be target molecules, formulated mixtures or solids and can be selected in terms of chemistry or performance. The importance of clean, sustainable processing routes is illustrated with case studies.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Process/route selection – product selection, route selection, retrosynthesis, decision making, constraints, optioneering, whole life analysis, risk reduction. Illustrated by case studies from industry (e.g.chemical route/retrosynthesis and risk minimization, downstream biopharmaceutical process development, bioprocess route selection, including formulation)
Performance chemicals – performance targets compared to composition/chemistry targets, blending and formulation. Examples from petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Case study on developing high performance low carbon lubricants for EV engines/gearboxes.
Bioprocess design – bioprocessing PFD and unit operations, design of production strain, sterilisation and downstream processing.
Case study in product engineering
Principles of polymerisation, manufacturing of plastics and plastics recycling
Intended Skill Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to: undertake simple process route selection making reasoned decisions against performance sustainability and economic targets. The students will have an appreciation of the major factors affecting process selection, how decision making can be formalised in terms of targets and an in-depth knowledge of the selection processes in two case studies. (AHEP4 M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, M7)
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 17 | 1:00 | 17:00 | Lectures |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 29:00 | 29:00 | Revision/preparation for the exam/sitting the exam |
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 29:00 | 29:00 | Formative tests and assimilating notes |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Tutorials and case study seminars |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | Tutorials and case study seminars |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This will be taught with a mixture of lectures and seminars, reinforced by some online delivery from external lecturers.
The aim is to introduce sufficient new material on practical product engineering which, in combination with what has been learned in other modules, provides the basis for selection of a process route for a given product taking into consideration potential for risk minimization. Material introduced in lectures is reinforced in tutorials. Seminars are used to allow industrial lecturers to deliver case studies to the class to further reinforce learning.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | To cover all lecture content including that delivered by external lecturers. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Computer assessment | 2 | M | Online MCQ test. To cover key points from each lecturer |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Process selection involves drawing conclusions from the synthesis of data from a lot of sources and is assessed by an exam that covers the wide range of the taught material introduced in the course.
The computer assessment is MCQ covering key points from the lectures allowing student to determine their understanding and where more work may be required.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME3036's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CME3036's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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