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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

equilibrate between temperature readings.Analysis:The heat diffusion equation for one dimensional, steady state conduction with constantthermal conductivity is as follows: 1 3 1T 5 1 2T 7k 8 = 0 2 2 = 0 1x 4 1 x 6 1xThe general solution is as follows.T(x) = C1 x + C2Boundary conditions are determined from the student’s experiment. The followingexample uses data for a polycarbonate block 1 cm thick. Polycarbonate was chosenbecause its glass transition temperature is about 150oC and therefore it won’t soften ormelt on the mug warmer surface.T(0) = Tw,s 1 T(0) = 122 o C and T(L) = Tp,s 1 T(0.01m) = 88.8 o CThe particular solution is in symbolic and numeric form: T 1TT(x) = p,s w,s x + Tw,s

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

in most texts ≠ A numerical approach with Microsoft Excel®74 ≠ Excel/VBA based simulation75Trouble SpotsTrouble spots for this course can include: ≠ Students not understanding the physical meaning of the Laplace variable “s”. This will likely remain a mystery. Instead, focus on how conservation laws in the Laplace domain can be arranged to yield key information about process behaviors through parameters like gains and time constants. ≠ Bringing in computing tools too early or too late. Students must understand the how and why before actively developing models with software like Simulink. The appropriate time to introduce them will depend on your curriculum, but probably should be after

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Gappa-Fahlenkamp, Oklahoma State University; Mark Wilkins, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

substrate-enzyme reaction can be expressed as S + E ←⎯→ k1 ES (1) k2 ES ⎯⎯→ k3 P+E (2) S = Substrate E = Enzyme ES = Enzyme-Substrate Complex P = ProductThe Michaelis-Menten approach was used to derive the rate equation. For this approach, it isassumed that the product-releasing step is much slower than the reversible reaction. Thereversible reaction involves the formation of an enzyme-substrate complex, which is based on avery weak interaction

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E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy VanAntwerp, Calvin College; Aubrey Sykes, Calvin College; xiuhua si

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Chemical Engineering

transfer class;concurrent with thermodynamics. In this paper, we present a non-iterative method students canuse to solve multiple effect evaporator problems using a free add-in for Microsoft Excel.In a typical multiple effect evaporator homework problem (Figure 1) the feed conditions andflow rate (F) are given. The overall heat transfer coefficients (Ui) are assumed to be known. Thedesired final concentration (x1) is specified as well as the pressure (or equivalently, thetemperature) of the saturated steam used as the heat source (Ps). Additionally, the pressure inone effect (usually the last) is specified (P3). The task of the students is to find the amount ofsteam that must be fed to the first effect (S), the unknown liquid and vapor flow rates

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Wankat, Purdue University

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Chemical Engineering

for the NewDiscipline of Engineering Education,” J. Eng. Educ., 95 (4), 259 (2006).6. Wankat, P. C., “Pedagogical Training and Research in Engineering Education,” Chem. Engr. Educ., 42 (4), 203(2008).7. Lucena, J., G. Downey, B. Jesiek, and S. Elber, “Competencies Beyond Countries: The Re-Organization ofEngineering Education in the United States, Europe, and Latin America,” J. Eng. Educ., 97 (4), 433 (2008).8. Jesiek, B., L. K. Newswander, and M. Borrego, “Engineering Education Research: Discipline, Community orField? J. Eng. Educ., 98 (1), 1 (2009).9. Wankat, P. C., R. M. Felder, K. A. Smith, and F. S. Oreovicz, “The Engineering Approach to the Scholarshipof Teaching and Learning,” in M. T. Huber and S. Morreale (Eds.) Disciplinary Styles in

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baba Abdul, Washington State University; Emmanuel Shide, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Raymond Bako, ABU Zaria, Nigeria; Paul Golter, Washington State University; Jerome Babauta, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

UndergraduateTeaching and Learning Improvement Initiative. Much appreciation goes to Mr. G. Held forfabrication and insights on the development of the DLMs. Assistance in the design of controlcircuitry for the DLM was provided by Prof. H. Davis. Finally, we acknowledge the help ofundergraduate researchers Mr. J. Babauta and Mr. S. Isaacson for assistance with DLM andCHAPL data collection tasks, the staff of WSU’s Center for Teaching Learning and Technologyfor assistance with CHAPL assessment strategies, and the many students at Washington StateUniversity and Ahmadu Bello University for willingness to participate in this pedagogical study. Page

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

network is still expanding in our Department, its role infacilitating the high school to college transition and department communication warrants furtherresearch to fully characterize its mechanics, and evaluate its efficacy.Bibliography1) Ellison, N.B., Steinfield, C., Lampe, C., “The Benefits of Facebook ‘Friends’ Social Capital and CollegeStudents’ Use of Online Social Network Sites”, Journal of Compute-Mediated Communication, 12: article 1, 20072) Hewitt, A, and Forte, A., “Crossing Boundaries: Identity Management and Student/Faculty Relationships on theFacebook”, CSCW, 20063) Mayer, A., and Puller, S., “The Old Boy (and Girl) Network: Social Network Formation on UniversityCampuses”, Journal of Public Economics, 92: 329-347, 20084) Mazer, J.P

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

Department of Energy.JMK would also like to acknowledge partial support of the CACHE Corporation and theNational Science Foundation under award DMI-0456537.Bibliography 1. D. Stone, S. Sorby, M. Plichta, and M. Raber, “The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technological University,” International Journal of Engineering Education (2003). 2. M. Plichta, M. Raber, “The Enterprise Program at Michigan Tech University: Results and Assessment to Date,” ASEE Conference Proceedings (2003). 3. D. Stone, “Creating a Virtual Company and Keeping it In The Black,” Proceedings of the 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (2003). 4. J. Hertl, “Real-World Learning Through Student Enterprise – The Startup Phase

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Donald Orlich, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Enhancement Projects", Directorate for Education and Human Resources, Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation (NSF 98-108), 1998.7 Egger, W., Drogser, O., Eichberger, B., “Train the Trainer – technology Assistance for High Schools”, 12th International Power Electronics & Motion Control Conference, IEEE Cat. No. 06EX1282C), 2006.8 Hirsch, L. S., Kimmel, H., Rockland, R., and Bloom, J., “Using Pre-Engineering Curricula in High School Science and Mathematics: A Follow-up Study”, Frontiers in Education 36th Annual Conference, IEE Cat. No. 06CH37781C, 2006.9 Russ, G., Rice, J., Parker, C., Raczek, J., Jarrell, B., Bayles, T., Ross, J., “The Inspires Curriculum: Engaging Future

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

consider in the seminar.REFERENCES[1] Pulko SH and Parikh S. Teaching `soft' skills to engineers. International Journal of Page 14.79.7Electrical Engineering Education. 40 (4): 243-254, 2003.[2] Kumar S, and Hsiao JK. Engineers Learn “Soft Skills the Hard Way”: Planting a Seed ofLeadership in Engineering Classes. Leadership and Management in Engineering. 7(1): 18-23,2007.[3] Harichandran R, Mason D, Prestel D, Merrill J, Streng P, Maleck T, V Galishnikova.Innovation in a Large-Scale Study Abroad Program in Engineering. Proceedings, ASEE AnnualConference, Paper 3460, 2004.[4] Parkinson A. Engineering Study Abroad Programs: Formats, Challenges, Best

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Hanyak, Bucknell University; Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

application of what isbeing taught.1 Educational researchers also widely acknowledge that learning by doing is moreeffective for most people than passively listening to a lecture.2 Finally, there is consistent andstrong data from employers of chemical engineers that the primary attributes they are looking forin new hires include problem-solving skills, teamwork skills, and communication skills.3 Thesedata have been a strong motivation to change how the first chemical engineering course is taught. Page 14.1144.2Between the late 1990’s and the early 2000’s, the Principles of Chemical Engineering atBucknell University was transformed from a more

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Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marvi Matos, University of Washington; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

limited budget.Acknowledgements We would like to thank the students Sarah H. Widder, Margaret S. Donegan-Ryan andKyle M. Flotlin who kindly provided Karr Column diagrams from their experimental planningreport. We also want to thank David Gery and Arne Biermans who have helped in themodification liquid-liquid extraction equipment. Page 14.78.21References[1] Wintermantel, K. Process and Product Engineering Achievements, Present and Future Challenges. TransIChemE , 77 (A), 175-187, 1999.[2] Molzahn, M. and Wittstock, K. Chemical Engineers for the 21st Century - Challenges for University Education.Chemical Engineering & Technology , 25 (3), 231-235, 2002.[3] Saraiva, P. M. and Costa, R

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Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Blowers, University of Arizona

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Chemical Engineering

): p. 5-13.12. McDonald, M.L., Advising high-ability business students. NACADA J., 2003. 23(1&2): p. 58-65.13. DesJardins, S.L., Jie, W., An analytic model to assist academic advisors. NACADA J., 2002. 22(1): p. 32- 44.14. Simmons, A.N., A reliable sounding board: Parent involvement in students' academic and career decision making. NACADA J., 2008. 28(2): p. 33-42.15. Sams, W.P., Brown, L. S., Hussey, R. B., Leonard, M. J., The development, implementation, and assessment of a systematic academic advising program for exploratory first-year students. NACADA J., 2003. 23(1&2): p. 75-85.16. Gordon, V.N., The Evolution of Academic Advising: One Institution's Historical Path. NACADA J., 2004

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E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Pawan Agrawal, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

problem that we have found to be troublesome for introductory students:that of translating a written problem description into visual form. Page 14.571.9Bibliography1 R.M. Felder and L.K. Silverman, "Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education," Engr. Education, 78(7), 674-681 (1988).2 D. Norman and S. Draper, User-centered system design, Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc., Mahwah, NJ, (1986). Page 14.571.10

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E-Learning in Chemical Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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Chemical Engineering

. Journal of  Engineering Education, 1998. 87(2). 11.  Heinrich, E., M. Bhattacharya, and R. Rayudu, Preparation for lifelong learning using ePortfolios.  European Journal of Engineering Education, 2007. 32(6): p. 653 663. 12.  Johnson, D., R. Johnson, and K. Smith, The State of Cooperative Learning in Postsecondary and  Professional Settings. Educational Psychology Review, 2007. 19(1): p. 15 29. 13.  Leifer, L., et al. (December 5, 2002) ITR Folio  Thinking, Executive Summary. 14.  Wheeler, S., P. Yeomans, and D. Wheeler, The good, the bad and the wiki: Evaluating student generated content for collaborative learning. British Journal of Educational Technology, 2008.  39(6): p. 987 995. 15.  Heys, J.J., Group

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Ted Lee, University of Southern California

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Chemical Engineering

transferability.Clearly, the nano-lab module(s) that we utilize in the Chemical Engineering Thermodynamicscourse may need anywhere from a minor adjustment to a total redesign in order to be applied. Itis not the specific lab modules that are the “selling point” here. Instead, it is the mechanism bywhich degree projects can be incorporated into an existing curriculum that is the key and novelconcept. Once the framework allowing for this incorporation has been established, it becomesrelatively easy for other STEM departments to apply the same methodology by selection (orcreation) of lab modules that mesh with the traditional courses of each individual major, andbetter match the scientific instruments available to a given department. The model of acontinuous four

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Golter, Washington State University; Bernard Van Wie, Washington State University; Gary Brown, Washington State University; David Thiessen; Nurdan Yurt; Baba Abdul, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

appreciation goes to Mr. G. Held of the WSU College of Engineeringand Architecture Machine Shop for fabrication and insights on the development of theDLMs. Assistance in the design of control circuitry for the DLM was provided by Prof.H. Davis, Clinical Professor of the WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering andBioengineering. Finally we acknowledge the help of undergraduate researchers Mr. J.Babauta and Mr. S. Isacson of the WSU Voiland School for assistance with DLM andCHAPL data collection tasks, the staff of WSU's Center for Teaching, Learning andTechnology for assistance with CHAPL assessment strategies, and the many students atWSU and Ahmadu Bello University for willingness to participate in this pedagogicalstudy.ReferencesAronson, E

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

three parameters they could vary: the amount of clay in the nose, theamount of water used as propellant, and the size and shape of the fins. The project wascompleted in teams of 3-5 but each student wrote an individual, final report on the project. Themodel of design as an alternating series of divergent and convergent steps was covered explicitlyin class, including circulating portions of Dym, et al.’s article. Students were required to identifyactions taken by the team, categorizing them as “divergent” or “convergent” thinking, andproviding a quantitative rationale for final decisions regarding the three parameters. Typically,student characterized brainstorming possible fin configurations as their main divergent task andfinding the optimal

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Christensen, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

): 325-337. 12 Mar 2009 < http://www.ijee.dit.ie/latestissues/Vol23-2/13_ijee1895.pdf.> 6. Yurttas, L. & Pchenitchnaia, L., (2008) “Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Reform, Development and Assessment: A “Strings” Approach.” AIChE Annual Conference Centennial Proceedings, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 7. Yurttas, L., Christensen, J., Haney, J. S., El-Halwagi, M., Froyd, J. E., & Glover, C. (2007). “Enhancement of Chemical Engineering Introductory Curriculum through Service-Learning Implementation.” Paper presented at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Retrieved December 5, 2008, from http://papers.asee.org/conferences/paper-view.cfm?id=4246 8. http

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New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering

surveys of the students who developed the problems, surveys of thestudents who solved the problems in the chemical engineering course, as well as the peer reviewof the problems by biochemical engineering faculty will be presented. This strategy for studentlearning could effectively be utilized with other application areas as a way to incorporate moreinterdisciplinary learning in the undergraduate curriculum.IntroductionSince the late 1990's there has been a drive to integrate more biological applications into theundergraduate chemical engineering (ChE) curriculum. The availability of employmentopportunities in the life sciences has grown steadily for ChE graduates, spurred by the expansionof bioprocessing to include both high margin fine