Professional Documents
Culture Documents
For candidates with higher than the stipulated minimum entry requirements, their
qualifications shall be assessed and equated to the relevant courses. In such cases, Senate
may, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board of Engineering permit the candidate to
start at the appropriate level.
COURSE STRUCTURE
100 Level First Semester
Code
Title
LT
CU
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
MATH 101
MATH 103
Geometry
30
MATH105
PHYS 111
Mechanics
PHYS 131
PHYS 161
Physics Practical I
30
30
CN
30
CN
CN
30
2
4
CN
CN
CN
5
CHEM 101
30
CN
CHEM 121
CN
CHEM 161
CN
5
ENGG 101
15
CN
Code
Title
LT
CU
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
MATH 102
Algebra
MATH 104
MATH 106
30
CN
30
CN
30
CN
PHYS 122
PHYS 162
Physics Practical II
CHEM 112
CN
CHEM 162
45
CN
CHEM 132
30
CN
STAT 102
Introductory Statistics II
CN
45
30
CN
CN
Title
LT
CU
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
CHEN 201
30
CR
CHEN 203
CN
CVEN 201
45
CN
MEEN 201
Engineering Graphics
MATH 241
Calculus I
MATH 243
CHEM 201
General Chemistry
CHEM 221
CHEM 261
30
30
45
CN
45
CR
30
30
30
-
2
-
90
CR
2
2
2
CN
CN
GS
MATH103
MATH105
MATH102
CHEM101
CHEM121
CHEM161, 162
Title
LT
CU
CR
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
CHEN 202
Introduction to Management
15
CHEN 204
MEEN 202
Engineering Drawing
15
45
CN
MEEN 204
Strength of Materials I
30
45
CN
MEEN 206
Dynamics of Machines
30
30
MATH 242
Calculus II
MATH 244
CHEM212
CHEM 232
45
30
45
30
CR
CN
2
3
MATH103
CR
CR
CN
30
MATH105
MATH102
CHEM112
CN
CHEM132
CHEM 262
90
CN CHEM161,162
Title
LT
CU
CR
CU
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
ENGG 299
Program
weeks
Title
LT
CS Pre-
CHEN 301
45
CR
CHEN 303
45
CR
CHEN 305
CR
QTYS 309
Development Economics
CN
30
CHEM 341
Analytical Methods
30
CHEN 307
CR
30
MATH242
CHEM212
CR
CHEM201, MATH105
STAT 343
Statistics
30
MATH 341
45
CR
CR
STAT 102
MATH242
Title
LT
CU
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
CHEN 302
45
CHEN 304
CHEN 306
MATH 342
135
30
30
45
-
CR
MATH242
CR
CHEN301,302
CR
COSC 344
EEEN 202
30
CR
-
MATH241
3
-
CR
2
CN
Title
CHEN 401
Unit Operations I
CHEN 403
Unit Operations II
LT
45
45
CU
3
CR
CR
CS Pre- requisite(s)
CHEN 301,302
CHEN 301,302
CHEN 405
135
CR
*CHEN401,*403 &
304
CHEN 407
45
CR
CHEN 409
Financial Management
30
CR
CHEN202
CHEN 411
CN
MATH 441
Complex Analysis
45
CR
STAT 443
30
CR
MATH341
Quality Control
QTYS 421
15
CN
Title
LT
CU
24 weeks
15
CR
8 weeks
CR
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
SIWES
Experience Scheme
CHEN 499
Industrial Project
SIWES
Title
LT
Research Project I
135
CU
CS Pre- requisite(s)
CR
+CHEN401,+403 &
405
CHEN 501
CR
CHEN 505
CR
CHEN 531
Design Project
15
CHEN407
90
CR
CHEN401,403
CN
*CHEN409,*501
MEEN 503
Production Management I 30
Title
LT
CU
CS Pre- requisite(s)
405
CHEN 598
Research Project II
135
CR
+CHEN401,+403 &
CHEN
CHEN 502
CR
MATH341
CHEN409,*501
CHEN 532
Design Project II
15
135
MEEN 502
Production Management II 30
CHEN 504
CR
CN
CHEN401,403,
CHEN202 & QTYS309
CR
Title
LT
CU
UE
requisite(s)
COSC 101
Programming in Basic
ECON 101
Principles of Economics I
BIOL 113
Invertebrate/Vertebrate
CHEM 213
Nuclear Chemistry
MICR 281
Introduction to Microbiology
15
45
15
30
24
45
30
UE
2
2
UE
UE
UE
CS Pre-
BCHM 211
HPHY 201
Introductory Physiology
BIOL
315
CHEM 391
CHEM 433
15
Molecular Biology
3rd Year Chemistry Practical I
15
-
UE
UE
2
90
UE
UE
COSC 407
45
UE
COSC 405
Cobol Programming
45
UE
PHYS 323
Electronics
15
UE
Industrial Microbiology
MICR 483
BCHM 415
45
BIOL214
UE
30
MICR381
UE
COSC305
BCHM315,316
UE
PHYS222,252
PHYS 309
CHEN 503
CHEN 507
CHEN 509
Biochemical Engineering
AGEN 521
CHEM 321
15
45
45
45
3
-
RE
RE
45
45
RE
3
RE
3
RE
RE
CHEM221
Nationalism
GENS 102
Environmental Health
GENS 103
GENS 105
Use of Library
GENS 107
GENS 201
Moral Philosophy
15
15
30
1
-
15
15
15
GS
2
1
-
GS
GS
1
1
GS
GS
GS
Title
LT
CU
CS Pre-
requisite(s)
GEOL 102
UE
GEOL 106
15
MICR 282
General Physiology
BCHM 212
BIOL 212
General Physiology
24
24
-
UE
UE
UE CHEM111,132
30
UE
UE
BIOL114
BCHM 324
Food Biochemistry
CHEM316
STAT 304
Design of Experiments
STAT 414
ZOOL 334
CHEM 334
CHEM 362
Rd
15
45
45
UE CHEM261,MATH103
UE
UE
STAT301
45
UE
BIOL212
30
90
UE
UE
CHEN261,CHEM262
CHEN 508
Petroleum Technology
CHEN 510
Sugar Technology
CHEN 512
*
+
Co-requisite
Departmental consent
CN
Cognate
CR
Core
CS
Course status
CU
Credit Units
45
45
45
STAT301
3
-
3
3
RE
RE
RE
CHEM232
GR
L
LT
Graduation requirement
Laboratory hours
Lecture and tutorial hours
GS
General Studies
UE
Unrestricted Elective
RE
Restricted Elective
9.
SYLLABUS
Momentum Transfer: Conservation Laws: Laws of Fick, Fourier and Newton; unified principle
of transport phenomena; Microbalance; Dimensional Analysis; Flow Phenomena Laminar
flow, Turbulent flow: applications, Flow around obstacles, Flow through beds of particles, flow
meters. Mass Transfer: Molecular Diffusion; Convective Mass Transfer.
CHEN 302: Physical Transport Phenomena II (3 Credits)
Heat Transfer: Basic Laws of heat transfer, combined heat transfer mechanisms, Threedimensional heat conduction, non-stationary heat conduction, and convective heat transfer.
Heat transfer with change in phase, Heat transfer by radiation; heat exchanger;
simultaneous heat and mass transfer.
CHEN 304: Experimental Process Engineering I (3 Credits)
Experiments illustrating fluid flow properties; heat transfer by conduction and combined
conduction and radiation; the use of overall heat transfer coefficients; mass transfer;
simultaneous heat and mass transfer.
CHEN 303: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (3 Credits)
Introduction (definition, scope and aims); Temperature concept, scales and absolute zero:
work (quasi-static process, PVT system, path dependency); first law (work and heat,
adiabatic work, internal energy, enthalpy and heat capacity); second law (inter conversion of
work and heat, heat engines and cyclic processes, heat reservoirs/sinks, thermal efficiency,
refrigeration cycle, coefficient of performance), entropy; Helmholtz and Gibbs functions;
theory of corresponding states; chemical reaction equilibrium, phase equilibrium and phase
rule.
CHEN 305: Chemical Engineering Kinetics and Catalysis (2 Credits)
Classification of reactions, definition and reaction rates, variables affecting reaction rates;
homogeneous reactions (elementary and non-elementary reactions), molecularity and
reaction order, rate constant, temperature dependency theories, activation energy,
constant-volume batch reactor (irreversible reactions of zero, 1st, end and nth order; series
and parallel reactions, overall order from half-life data; reversible reactions of 1 st and 2nd
order); variable-volume batch reactor (irreversible reactions of zero, 1 st, 2nd and nth order),
analysis of total-pressure data (homogeneous and autocatalytic reactions).
CHEN 306: Chemical Engineering Materials (3 Credits)
Review (materials classification, atomic structure and bonding); Structure of perfect solids
(lattices, spacing and cell volume, crystal structure and analysis); structure of imperfect
solids (crystal defects) and equilibrium concentration, polymorphism, chain and larger
structures, corrosion-inducing defects; phase transformation and equilibria (one-component
and multi-component systems, equilibrium diagrams); Chemical plant construction materials
(strength and corrosion resistance with particular reference to specific metals, alloys,
polymers, wood, cements, refractories and ceramics, etc., in varying media-atmospheric,
acidic, basic, oxygenated, etc); Corrosion-prevention techniques (anodic/cathodic protection,
watings). Materials selection (discussion of specific problems)
CHEN 307: Atomic Spectra & Sturucure
CHEN 401: Unit Operations I (3 Credits)
Pumps and compressors: mixing, heat exchange equipment: drying, flow through packed
towers, sedimentation and classification, filtration, fluidisation, cyclones, size reduction.
CHEN 403: Unit Operations II (3 Credits)
Distillation, absorption, stripping, humidification and cooling towers; evaporation;
crystallization, extraction-solid/liquid & liquid/liquid principles of similarity; models and scaleup
CHEN 405: Experimental Process Engineering (3 Credits)
Selected pilot-plant experiments will be carried out. These are designed to enable
verification of the unit operations theory and empirical relationships covered during the unit
operations course lectures. Moreover, the exercise is intended to provide practical
experience in the operation of measured data.
CHEN 407: Chemical Reaction Engineering I (3 Credits)
Review of kinetics of homogeneous reactions, variable and constant volume systems, ideal
reactors (batch, mixed, plug-flow), design equations and calculations for single and multiple
reactions and reactor systems, product distribution, temperature and pressure effect (single
and multiple reactions, adiabatic and non-adiabatic systems, optimum temperature
progression).
CHEN 409: Financial Management (2 Credits)
Financial planning and control (balance sheet, profit and loss account, ratio analysis, profit
planning, financial forecasting, budgeting); management of working capital (working capital,
sources and forms of short-term financing); capital structure (sources and forms of long term
financing, financial structure and leverage); investment decision (the interest factor, cash of
capital budgeting decision).
CHEN 411: Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
CHEN 501: Chemical Reaction Engineering II (2 Credits)
Non-ideal flow reactors (residence-time distribution and conversion, dispersion model, tanksin-series model, design, design calculations). Solid-catalyzed reactions (rate equations and
controlling resistance, overall rate equation, design applications).
CHEN 502: Process Dynamics and Control (3 Credits)
Introduction (definition of control, levels aims and tools of control); systems analysis
(response to forcing functions, characteristics-time constants, resistance, capacitance
linearisation techniques, systems coupling), instrumentation, (flow, level, pressure,
temperature, composition); controller types and modes of operation (on/off, proportional,
Proportional/integral, proportional/derivative, proportional/integral/derivat-ive), control
valves (types, characteristics, portioners); transmtters and transducers; controller timing,
overall process control (control schemes and modes for main process variables and unit
operations, overall process control scheme).
CHEN 505: Chemical Process Technology (3 Credits)
Practical steam generation (solid, oil and gas-fired boilers, water and fired tubes boilers,
economizers, superheaters, distribution system, condensate return, efficient operation);
boiler feedwater treatment (chemical, ion-charge methods), sampling techniques (solids,
liquids, gases); modern chemical processes. This will include a review of selected industries
(acid and fertilizers, vegetable oils, fermentation, cement and refractories, iron and steel,
etc) with respect to raw materials, processing, utilities, products and by-products,
manpower, market demand, and pollution control. One industry will be studied in detail with
student participation.
CHEN 504: Environmental Pollution Control (2 Credits)
Water pollution: types and sources of water pollution, self-purification of streams: analysis of
a dispersal of pollutants in streams and estuaries; the effects of pollutants on the chemical
quality and ecology of receiving stream. Eutrophication; control of water pollution; stream
and effluent standards; determination of required degree of treatment; site visits to water
and wastewater treatment plants. Air pollution: the theory, principles and practices related
to engineering control of particulate and gaseous emissions from natural, industrial,
in these areas may be obtained either from the store or through consultation with the
project supervisor or the Chief Technical Officer as the case may be.
2.
Project
Students should submit drawing(s) of project job(s) to the technician in-charge including the
following particulars as necessary:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Materials specifications and other relevant information that may assist in prompt
execution.
Students will construct such parts of the project which their skill and experience can allow.
Technicians will not be expected to design apparatus for projects or add left off
specifications, but will advise on the feasibility of design, methods and materials where
necessary.
3.
Tools, instruments, equipment and chemicals are normally kept in the stores. However,
some common tools and equipment are available in the workshop and laboratories. Each of
the tools, instruments, apparatuses and equipment from the stores is obtained through the
loan book system. All items borrowed must be signed for and must be returned without
blemish to the store. Damaged items will not be signed off when returned to the store.
4.
General
The department operates three room stores viz. General purpose, glassware and chemical
stores all on the ground floor. The stores are frugally stocked and all items, consumable and
non-consumable should be carefully used. Students must take responsibilities for damaged
items borrowed from the stores. All working places and surrounding must be kept clean free
from encumbrances during and after project exercise. All breakages and losses must be
reported immediately to the Chief Technical Officer or the supervisor in charge.
5.
Instruments used in the laboratory for chemical or other analysis need careful handling. The
accuracy of an instrumental analysis depends among other things on the following:(a)
(b)
(c)
standards
Even if the instrument is functioning properly but if it is not properly operated according to
instructions, it will be impossible to obtain accurate results. Every instrument has its own
operating sequence as well as operating precautions. If the operating rules are strictly
adhered to, the chances of obtaining inaccurate results or damaging the instruments are
minimized. Many instruments have been damaged beyond repair due to failure to follow the
operating sequence and precautions. Maintenance and servicing of an instrument are
necessary and would be ensured by the laboratory technicians.
When using an instrument for the first time, it is WISE to get the assistance of
the laboratory technician in charge. This saves time and reduces the risk of damaging the
instrument.
(ii)
Always read the operating manual, which is by the side of the instrument before
unstable reading or unusual noise etc. simply put off the instrument and call the attention of
the laboratory technician. Dont try to rectify the fault.
(iv)
When putting off an instrument follow the prescribed procedure. Do not just
Report any faulty instrument to the laboratory technician, (whether you are the
Always sign the logbook before and after using the instrument.
(vii)
The following precautions must be taken when using the top loading and the analytical
balance.
(i)
To avoid zero error, make sure the spirit level is in the centre of the hole.
(ii)
Check for the maximum weight the balance could take before operating it.
(iii)
with covers.
(iv)
(vi)
(vii)
STAFFING
Academic Staf
A.S. Ahmed
B.O. Aderemi
A.S. Olawale
P.C. Okonkwo
I.A. Mohammed
C.S Ajinomoh
E.G. Shide
N.S. Maina
O.A. Ajayi
O.R. Momoh
M.S. Olakunle
M.T. Isa
A.O. Ameh
J.A. Muhammad
G.M. Adogbo
A. Aliyu
T.K. Bello
Y. Sani
I.A. Umar
F. Mohammed
B.Eng. (ABU)
M. Galadima
O.O. Olaofe
B. Y. Zakari
A. Baba
Technical Staf
Y. Abdullahi
Junior Staf
Chief Technologist
J. Adewale
Secretarial Staf
A.S. Akhadelor Ag.
Secretary
R.S. Zerendu
M. Abubakar
A Badamasi
Principal T/Officer
B. Mohammed
Technologist I
A. Ibrahim
Technologist I
D. Yakubu
A. Bukar
Snr Technologist
O. Omorogbe
Snr Technologist
I.A. Shehu
Foreman
B. Sarki
Chief Driver/Mechanic.
R. Iselowo
Store Officer
M. Abdullahi
M. Dodo
V.A. Samson
I.A Yakubu
S. Shehu
12.
ENQUIRIES
Enquiries from students could be addressed through their academic advisers, the staffstudent forum or the Head of Department. Enquiries from all other quarters should be
addressed to the Head of Department.
E-mail: hodchemeng@abu.edu.ng
abuchemeng@yahoo.com
Website : abuchemeng.com