Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers
LABORATORY
HANDBOOK
This booklet should be read in conjunction with the
Safety Advice and Regulations Manual issued to all students
Dr. P. A. Tack January 2015
CE 1103 (Part)
Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers
Instructor: Dr P. A. Tack
Objectives:
To give students experience of standard test method and the use of analytical equipment.
To give students experience in planning, obtaining and evaluating real data.
Course Content:
Stage 1
You will undertake some experiments from the following different types of project
a) Standard Test Methods
These projects require you to carry out standard tests and to recognise the need to adhere to a strictly laid down procedure and, of course, to interpret the outcome of the test
b) Use of Analytical Equipment.
These projects are intended to introduce you to advanced analytical equipment which you may need to use in other areas of your programme. Not only will you become familiar with the use of the equipment but the project also intends that you should gain experience in the interpretation of the output from the equipment.
c) Chemical Processes.
These projects are intended to introduce you to the ways in which chemical processes are carried out on a scale somewhat larger than the bench scale with which you are familiar. You will be required to prepare chemical products from raw materials using a small pilot unit. Details of the various projects involved are detailed towards the end of the laboratory booklet. A list of general aims of the Chemical Process projects is also given. Aims and objectives of particular projects are given on the individual project sheet. Generally you will be expected to think about and to identify the reactions which are taking place, to determine the yield of the process and to carry out a mass balance over the process.
Duration: 3 x 3 hour practical classes, 1 hour of briefing.
Pre-requisites: None
Method of Assessment: Coursework 100%
Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers
In the Physical Chemistry Laboratory you will be faced with several different types of project.
a) Standard Test Methods These projects require you to carry out standard tests and to recognise the need to adhere to a strictly laid down procedure and, of course, to interpret the outcome of the test
b) Use of Analytical Equipment. These projects are intended to introduce you to advanced analytical equipment which you may need to use in other areas of your programme. Not only will you become familiar with the use of the equipment but the project also intends that you should gain experience in the interpretation of the output from the equipment.
c) Chemical Processes. These projects are intended to introduce you to the ways in which chemical processes are carried out on a scale somewhat larger than the bench scale with which you are familiar. You will be required to prepare chemical products from raw materials using a small pilot unit. Details of the various projects involved are detailed on sheets available in the laboratory. Aims and objectives of particular projects are given on the individual project sheet. Generally you will be expected to think about and to identify the reactions which are taking place, to determine the yield of the process and to carry out a mass balance over the process.
Teams
You will work in teams of 5 students as assigned. See the laboratory groups and report submission deadlines document available on Blackboard for the module under ‘Laboratory Documents’.
Location
All experiments are located in laboratories L22 and L27
Instructor
Dr Paul Tack
Demonstrators
Tarnveer Bhamra and Jai Lad
Reporting Your Work
You are required to write a full laboratory report for the aspirin experiment you perform (Report
