Description: Students taking their first chemical engineering course plunge into the "nuts and bolts" of mass and energy balances, often missing the broad view of what chemical engineers do. Here students are introduced to the fundamental steps in design and three methods of analysis: mathematical modeling, graphical methods, and dimensional analysis. In addition, students apply engineering skills, such as how to simplify calculations through assumptions and approximations; how to verify calculations, determine significant figures, use spreadsheets, prepare graphs, and how to use data maps. Students also learn by designing and analyzing chemical processes and process units in order to assess product quality economics, safety, and environmental impact.

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