CME8130 : Formulated Products
CME8130 : Formulated Products
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Colin Hare
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 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
Stage 1-3 of Chemical Engineering
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To outline the challenges involved with processing formulated products (foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc) including handling powders and complex fluids.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover rheology and handling of complex fluids, e.g. emulsions (such as mayonnaise, shampoo, moisturisers) and suspensions (such as paint, peanut butter, sun cream). This includes an examination of the interaction forces within these fluids. Other formulated products/ingredients include powders (e.g., active pharmaceutical ingredients, sugars), the module will therefore cover particle properties such as size and strength. Problems of powder handling such as segregation and poor flowability will be outlined, including how to design a hopper to ensure reliable flow, taking account of the stresses in the powder bed.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of this module a student will be able to:
1. Explain interaction forces in complex fluids and their implications on rheology (AHEP4 M1)
2. Explain powder handling problems in terms of particle properties (AHEP4 M1)
3. Demonstrate how formulations can be manipulated to control product properties (AHEP4 M2)
Intended Skill Outcomes
See Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lectures covering core material |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 44:00 | 44:00 | Preparation and completion of computer assessment and exam revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 32 | 1:00 | 32:00 | Preparation for tutorials and reviewing lecture material |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Key concepts are introduced and developed in lectures, supported by analysis of complex problems in tutorials.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Canvas quiz covering aspects of the syllabus |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The examination and formative assessment will allow the opportunity for students to demonstrate achievement of module learning outcomes. (AHEP4 M1,M2)
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME8130's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CME8130's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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