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Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering
Course Title
:
Momentum Transfer
Course Code :
CHE 413
Course Credit :
Three (3) units
Course Type
:
Lecture
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CHE 324
Pre-requisite to:
CHE 421.1

VIII.

Course Description

UNIVERSITY LIFE PURPOSE

To educate and serve the less privileged but deserving
students of Manila.

Vision: Scholars of Integrity and Excellence

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), created by
a National Charter (RA 4196, 1965), was envisioned to be
Manilas premier institution for higher learning. It provides
superior standards of instructions, as well as opportunities for
outstanding research in technology and other areas for the
development of the intellect and to advance in human
knowledge.
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila has adopted the
policy of preferential option for the poor and therefore has
prioritized education for the underprivileged but talented
students of Manila. Committed to the highest intellectual and
ethical standards. PLM strives to produce competent
graduates with integrity who will be responsible citizens who
can contribute effectively to local, national and global
initiatives for the progressive and sustainable development of
humanity.

Program

This course deals with the

fundamental concepts of the
two
branches
of
fluid
mechanics
(static
and
dynamics)
which
are
important in unit operations.
The combined mass, energy,
and momentum balances are
applied in compressible or
incompressible fluid flow,
branching
of
fluids
in
transport, steady or unsteady
flow, including metering of
fluids that are important in the
design of fluid flow piping
network. The course ends
with the design of different
types of filtration equipment
operated
at
constant
pressure, constant rate or a
combined constant pressure
preceded by constant rate.
Design of continuous rotary
vacuum
filter
is
also
discussed.

Guided by the values of academic excellence, integrity and

social responsibility, PLM endeavors to be one of the leading
universities in the ASEAN.

Mission
The PLM Board of Regents, Management, Faculty, and Staff
are committed:
1. To be recognized by Philippines and ASEAN academic
accrediting agencies as a premier university for its quality
education, research, and extension services;
2. To insure that PLM maintains a higher than the national
average performance on all professional licensure
examinations taken by its graduates;
3. To continue to provide the students with an education that
will give them a competitive advantage for employment
opportunities

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND

TECHNOLOGY
Vision: The College of Engineering and Technology will be
the premier college in technological education, research and
extension services.
Mission
Guided by this Vision, we commit ourselves:
1. To uphold excellence through curriculum development
and teaching, significant advances in knowledge, and
services to the community of which we are a part.
2. To nurture students with a technological education of the
highest quality that will enable them to professional
competent, community directed and God-centered
individuals; and
3. To develop faculty members and staff to be excellent
examples in leadership and management.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Vision: The Chemical Engineering (ChE) Department
envisions itself as a center of excellence a leading
institution for research and with highly qualified faculty
members duly recognized for producing technically
competent, socially involved and globally responsive
professionals.
Mission
The ChE Department commits itself to:
1. Develop student scholars who are technically competent
and globally prepared in the chemical engineering
discipline through the provision of high quality
undergraduate
programs
and
research-centered
curriculum;
2. Cultivate moral values, social awareness and team spirit
in the curriculum and extension activities
CONTACT INFORMATION
CET Office
3rd floor Gusaling Villegas
Phone: (02) 527-3969
Website: www.plm.edu.ph

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Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of Chemical Engineering Program are expected to:

1. Be highly proficient in chemical engineering principles,
mathematics, physical sciences and engineering sciences as
manifested in their involvement in process engineering, design
and environmental systems management
2. Demonstrate analytical thinking and problem solving skills
3. Be successful in pursuing advance degrees
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Program Learning Outcomes

A graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) program must attain:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences, engineering sciences to the practice of chemical
engineering.
b. An ability to design and conduct experiments to test hypotheses and verify assumptions, as well as to analyze and
interpret data and to simulate processes.
c. An ability to design, improve, innovate, and to supervise systems or processes to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints.
d. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in diverse fields of practice.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve chemical engineering problems.
f. An understanding of the effects and impact of the chemical engineering profession on the environment and the
society, as well as the social and ethical responsibilities of the profession.
g. The specialized knowledge in at least one field of chemical engineering practice, and the ability to apply such
knowledge to provide solutions to actual problems.

CET/CHE/CHE 413 Momentum Transfer

h. An ability for effective oral and written communications particularly in the English language.
i. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep abreast of the current trends and development in a specific
field of specialization.
j. An ability to use the appropriate techniques, skills and tools necessary for the practice of chemical engineering.
k. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
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Course Learning Outcome

1. Define and visualize such fundamental concepts as fluid statics, viscosity, incompressible and compressible
fluids, steady/unsteady flow, tee/parallel branching of fluids in transport, constant pressure/constant rate
filtration;
2. Apply the equation of continuity (mass), over-all energy, momentum, mechanical energy/Bernoulli in solving
problems of friction losses, pressure drops, transportation/metering of fluids, branching and unsteady flow;
3. Differentiate the various types of filter equipment and solve for the rate of filtration/washing, time of
washing/filtration, and filter area;
4. Relate capacity of filtration with the size and type of filter equipment;
5. Solve problems with the aid of computing software.

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Course Coverage
WEEKS
1

TOPIC
Principles of Fluid Mechanics
A. Fluid Statics and Application
B. Pressure Concept
C. Hydrostatic Equilibrium
D. Application of Fluid Statics
2-3
Fluid Flow Phenomena
A. Newtons Law of Viscosity
B. Newtonian & Non-Newtonian Fluids
C. Reynolds Number
D. Dimensional Analysis in Fluid Flow
QUIZ 1
4-5
Mass, Energy and Momentum Transfer
A. Continuity Equation
B. Overall Energy Equation
C. Mechanical Energy Balance Equation
D. Momentum Equation
E. Shell Momentum Balance and Velocity Profile
6-7
Flow of Incompressible Fluids
A. Skin Friction (Friction Factor)
B. Friction Loss due to Contraction and Expansion
C. Effects of Fittings and Valves
7-8
Flow of Compressible Fluids
A. Subsonic Isothermal Flow
B. Subsonic Non-Isothermal Flow
QUIZ 2
9
MIDTERM
10-11
Transportation of Fluids
A. Pumps, Characteristic Curves, Series and Parallel Pumps
B. Fans, Blowers and Compressors
11-12
Metering of Fluids
A. Flow Meters: Venturi, Orifice
B. Pitot Tube and Rotameter
C. Weirs
13-14
Branching and Unsteady Flow of Fluids
A. Branching: Tee Branching ad Parallel Branching
B. Unsteady Head Flow of Fluids
15-16
Filtration
A. Rate of Filtration
B. Constant Pressure Filtration
C. Constant Rate Filtration
D Constant Pressure Filtration Preceded by Constant Rate Filtration
E. Continuous Rotary Vacuum Filtration
CET/CHE/CHE
413 Project
Momentum
Transfer
3
17
Presentation
18
FINAL EXAMS

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Course Assessment
The students will be graded according to the following:
Midterm Examination
20%
Final Examination
20%
Quizzes
30%
Culmination Activity/ Project
15%
Other Class Requirements
15%
(HW, BW, SW, GR, NB, Problem sets)
Passing: 75% (50 based)
Transmutation:
98 - 100
95 97
92 94
89 91
86 88
83 85
80 82
77 79
75 76
Below 75

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1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
5.00

References
McCabe, Smith and Harriott, Peter, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th Edition. 2005.
Geankoplis, C. J., Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles, 4th Edition. 2003.
Foust, A. S., et al., Principles of Unit Operations, 2nd Edition. 1980
Class Policy

1. No make-up examination except for a very rational reason with the presentation of medical certification signed by
attending physician and parent consent.
2. Missed oral presentation will be ZERO regardless of the reason.
3. Tardiness during presentation and oral examination of student will have corresponding deductions on the grade of
the concerned student.
4. Cellular phones should be placed in silent mode during the conduct of the class.
5. Late submission of requirement will not be accepted regardless of the reason.

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