MC300 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics and Design: CH400 Chemical Engineering Professional Practice: The course will The engineering design process and the method of design are intro- meet once per week and will cover topics such as ethics, continuing educa- duced. Principles of equilibrium are used to analyze forces on stati- tion, and global and social issues within chemical engineering. Special cally determinate rigid bodies and structures to include trusses and emphasis will be placed on preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineer- frames. The behavior of deformable bodies under axial, flexural, and ing Exam using practice problems and graded practice exams. The course torsional loading is examined. The concepts of stress, strain, and also covers professional plant engineering using plant simulators and mock material properties are introduced and are used to relate external exercises to teach proper troubleshooting and response techniques. forces applied to a body to the resulting internal forces and defor- mations so that performance can be evaluated. Practical applications CH402 Chemical Engineering Process Design: This course provides a involving the design and adequacy of mechanical and structural capstone experience that brings together material from previous courses to elements under various loading conditions are emphasized. examine contemporary problems in chemical engineering process design. The course provides instruction in the conceptual design of processes to MC311 Thermal-Fluid Systems I: Thermal-Fluid Systems I is an achieve design goals, as well as the economic optimization of the process. integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid The course emphasizes the use of computer simulations, theory of unit mechanics. The course introduces conservation principles for mass, operations, process control, safety, environmental and economic factors. energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermody- The effect of changes in design on the process economics will be investi- namics. Principles are applied to incompressible flow in pipes and gated. Written and oral design reports for the capstone design project are turbomachinery, external flows, power generation systems, refrigera- required. tion cycles, and total air-conditioning focusing on the control volume approach. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. CH459 Chemical Engineering Laboratory: This course provides la- This course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class boratory experience in selected chemical engineering unit operations, such design problem. This design problem provides the opportunity for as gas absorption, evaporation, distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, cooling students to apply engineering science and the engineering design tower operation, chemical reactors, heat transfer, and mass transfer/ process to a hands-on project. diffusion studies. Written and oral reports required.

MC312 Thermal-Fluid Systems II: This course continues the CH365 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: This course covers integrated study of fundamental topics in thermodynamics and fluid the body of thermodynamic knowledge necessary for understanding mod- mechanics. The course applies conservation principles for mass, ern chemical process simulation. Students learn the theory behind the ther- Department of Chemistry energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermody- modynamic methods used in the software. The course includes calculus- namics. Principles are applied to an automotive system to examine and numerical-based thermodynamics approaches for determining the prop- engine performance (Otto and Diesel Cycles) and to high perfor- erties of substances, solutions, and multiphase mixtures. Topics include and Life Science mance aircraft to examine the Brayton Cycle, compressible flow, equations of state, pure component properties, transport properties, proper- external flow, lift, and drag. Laboratory exercises are integrated into ties of mixtures, fugacity, excess properties, activity coefficients, and phase classroom work. Design problems provide the opportunity for stu- equilibria. The problems in the course emphasize engineering applications. dents to apply engineering science to the design of thermal-fluid Topics covered in class are related to real systems through the use of chem- systems. ical process simulators.

EE301 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering: This first course CH485 Heat & Mass Transfer: This course includes the study of the in electrical engineering for the non-electrical engineering major mechanisms of energy and mass transport, with special emphasis on appli- provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in cations in engineering systems. Coverage includes Fourier's Law of Heat circuits and electric power systems, and analog electronics. Lectures, Conduction, and Fick's Law of Diffusion, the development of shell energy laboratory work, classroom demonstrations and discussions showing and species balances, and the use of these equations to solve for tempera- practical applications emphasize and illustrate the fundamental theo- ture and concentration profiles in chemical engineering systems. An im- ries and concepts presented in the course. Engineering design is portant emphasis in the course is the use of transport equations to under- reflected in laboratory work and minor design problems. stand species diffusion, convection, and chemical reaction in equipment design. CH367 Introduction to Automatic Process Control: This course covers the principles necessary to understand the automatic control of chemical processes. Students learn the current mathematical models and mechanical details of various control elements, including sen- sors, transmitters, actuators, and controllers. Application of mathematical models will United States Military Academy be covered with dynamic modeling techniques as well as real-time training using Chemical process simulators. The For more information, contact: course will also cover tuning LTC Matthew Armstrong, Program Director (845-938-8555) of controllers as well as safe Engineering response to process upsets. A LTC Corey James, Assistant Program Director (845-938-3909) capstone project will involve dynamic modelling of an Major integrated process control system. Department of Chemistry and Life Science Classes of 2020 and beyond Bartlett Hall West Point, NY 10996 An Army ROW- PU, or reverse- Chemical Engineering A cadet majoring in Chemical Engineering must complete 25 core osmosis water (including CH102, PH206, and MA205) and 18 program courses for a purification total of 43 academic courses. The program includes 15 required and 3 unit—involves The USMA chemical engineering major is a unique blend of engi- elective courses. fluid flow, heat neering, mathematics, and basic sciences. Chemical engineering cadets exchange, and use this background to solve a wide range of problems. This is what our mass transfer program does - we teach cadets to solve problems. This philosophy is The 15 required courses are: processes—all the basis of our mission statement: chemical engi- CH362 Mass & Energy Balances neering unit The mission of the chemical engineering program is to prepare com- MA364 Engineering Mathematics operations. missioned leaders of character who are proficient in applying chemical CH363 Separation Processes and engineering principles to solve problems in a complex operational CH364 Chemical Reaction Engineering environment. CH367 Intro to Automatic Process Control COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: During a career as commissioned officers in the United States Army CH383 Organic Chemistry I CH362 Mass & Energy Balances: Introduction to mass and and beyond, program graduates: MC300 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics & Design energy balances in single phase and multiphase, nonreactive and MC311 Thermal-Fluid Systems I reactive systems. Course topics include an introduction to engineer-  Demonstrate effective leadership and chemical engineering MC312 Thermal-Fluid Systems II ing calculations and process variables, use of computers in solving expertise EE301 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering chemical engineering problems, fundamentals of material balances in  Contribute to the solution of infrastructure or operational CH400 Chemical Engineering Professional Practice single-phase and multi-phase systems, energy balances on nonreac- problems in a complex operational environment. CH402 Chemical Engineering Process Design tive and reactive processes, applications of combined material and  Succeed in graduate school or other advanced study pro- CH459 Chemical Engineering Laboratory energy balances, balances on transient processes, introduction to grams. CH365 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics chemical engineering unit operations, and a general introduction to  Advance their careers through clear and precise technical CH485 Heat & Mass Transfer the field of chemical engineering. communication. MA364 Engineering Mathematics: This course provides addi- Three engineering electives must be taken to complete the require- tional mathematical techniques and deepens the understanding of ments of the major. Suggested areas of specialization are: On completion of the chemical engineering program, our graduates concepts in mathematics to support continued study in science and will be able to: engineering. Emphasis is placed upon using mathematics to gain insight into natural and man-made phenomena that give rise to prob-  Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems Materials Engineering lems in differential equations and vector calculus. Calculus topics by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathe- MC364 Mechanics of Materials focus on three-dimensional space curves, vector fields and opera- matics. MC380 Engineering Materials tions, divergence and curl, and line and surface integrals. Analytic  Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet Open Engineering Elective and numerical solutions to differential equations and systems of specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, Industrial Engineering differential equations are found using a variety of techniques. Linear and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, SE301 Fndations of Eng. Design & Sys Mngment algebra topics include solutions to homogeneous and non- and economic factors. EM411 Project Management homogeneous systems of equations. An introduction to classical  Communicate effectively with a range of audiences. EM420 Production Operations Management partial differential equations is also included.  Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engi- CH363 Separation Processes: This course covers methods for the neering situations and make informed judgments, which must Decision Analysis physical separation of chemicals. Topics include dew point and bub- consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, eco- SE301 Foundations of Eng. Design & Systems Management ble point calculations, adiabatic flash, distillation, chromatography, nomic, environmental, and societal contexts. EM481 Systems Simulation liquid-liquid and gas-liquid absorption. Students are taught the signif-  Function effectively on a team whose members together SM484 System Dynamic Simulation icance of staging of unit operations. Heavy emphasis is placed on provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive envi- theory of operation, numerical methods of solution, and simulation. ronment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Advanced Control Systems EE360 Digital Logic w/Embedded Sys CH364 Chemical Reaction Engineering: This course studies the  Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze effects of chemical reaction kinetics on systems of engineering sig- and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw SM484 System Dynamic Simulation nificance. It introduces selection and operation of commercial chemi- conclusions. XE475 Mechatronics cal reactors, emphasizing chemical kinetics and transport phenomena.  Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropri- Energy Conversion Systems It studies currently practiced engineering techniques associated with ate learning strategies. EE377 Electrical Power Generation each of these reactors. Topics covered in this course include ideal ME472 Energy Conversion Systems reactors including batch, CSTR and PFR, isothermal and nonisother- ME480 Heat Transfer The program provides the graduate with a thorough grounding and mal reactors, transient and steady state design, pressure drop in reac- working knowledge of the chemical sciences, including Power Systems tors, recycle, stability, and numerical methods. MC306 Dynamics CH383 Organic Chemistry I: Organic chemistry I is an intro-  General and organic chemistry. ME491 Mechanical Power Plants duction to the relationship between chemical structure and the physi-  Material and energy balances on chemical processes, includ- EE377 Electrical Power Generation cal and chemical properties of molecules. A qualitative description of ing safety and environmental factors. structure and bonding is presented. The relationships between free  Heat, mass, and momentum transfer. Nuclear Energy energy changes and equilibria, and between activation energy and  Chemical reaction engineering. NE300 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering rate of reaction are developed. Stereochemistry and isomerism are  Continuous and staged separation operations. NE350 Radiological Engineering Design explored. The concept of the mechanism of reaction is presented and  Process dynamics and control. NE450 Nuclear Weapons the relationships between mechanism, the least energy path, stable  Modern experimental and computing techniques. intermediates and transition states are exemplified by the reactions of  Process design. Additional engineering electives are available on approval the alkanes, alkenes, alkyl halides, and alcohols. The use of instru- of the program director. mental methods of structural analysis is also introduced.