Academic Catalog

CHME332 RESOURCE ENGINEERING I

Course Code: 3670332
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Chemical Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Assist.Prof.Dr MEHMET SALÝH OKAYGÜN
Offered Semester: Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 3670203
Set 2: 5630203
One of the sets above should be completed before taking CHME332 RESOURCE ENGINEERING I .

Course Content

Introduction of green process engineering with effective use of resources, such as coal, petroleum and natural gas. Fast depletion of resources and environmental impacts. Synthesis and use of petrochemicals. Basic principles of equilibrium and rate concepts in physical and chemical processes. Case studies illustrating sustainable chemical processes and trends in chemical technology.