Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3703: INTRODUCTORY ADSORPTION LABORATORY EXPER-IMENTDr. Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College Page 25.853.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Introductory Adsorption Laboratory ExperimentAbstractIt is always exciting to bring nonengineering or first year engineering students into thelaboratory – they can learn a lot about engineering by working in the space, but theexperiment needs to be safe and accessible. This paper describes an adsorptionexperiment with safe and easy data collection. The analysis can be simple (graphingdisappearance of a dye as a function of time) or complex

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University

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Chemical Engineering

, Northeastern University Dr. Lucas Landherr is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, conducting research in engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 How we teach: Unit Operations LaboratoryAbstractOne of the truly distinctive elements of a chemical engineering undergraduate experience isworking with larger-scale process equipment in a laboratory setting. Unit Operations coursesseek to expose students to the type and scale of equipment they are likely to see in industry andto equip them with the ability to analyze the behavior of these systems as well as have a true“feel” for how they work (or don’t work

Conference Session

Virtual and Web Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessie Keeler, Oregon State University; Thomas W Ekstedt, Oregon State University; Ying Cao, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and projects they face as professionals. Dr. Koretsky is one of the founding members of the Center for Lifelong STEM Education Research at OSU. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Data Analytics for Interactive Virtual LaboratoriesIntroductionWe have previously described the development and implementation of a set of InteractiveVirtual Laboratories (IVLs) in thermodynamics.1 Each IVL provides a set of activities to addresstargeted threshold concepts2 via actively engaging students in a series of actions. The IVLsprovide a less

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Sefcik Anderson, Lafayette College; James K. Ferri, Lafayette College; Ashley Danielle Cramer, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #16947Flipped Laboratories in Chemical & Biomolecular EngineeringDr. Lauren Sefcik Anderson, Lafayette College Dr. Anderson is Associate Professor and Acting Head of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Lafayette College. She received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Lafayette College in 2004 and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2009. She is the recipient of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Dr. Anderson teaches courses in transport phenomena, experimen- tal design, biomolecular engineering, and material science, including biomaterials. Her research area combines

Conference Session

New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Education Laboratory; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Laboratory Edith Gummer is the Director of the Classroom-Focused Research and Evaluation Program for the Center for Classroom Teaching and Learning at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. She coordinated the structure of the research design and the data collection and analysis processes of the project. She has been faculty in science and mathematics education quantitative and qualitative research design courses at the doctoral level. She has been involved in the development of innovative mathematics curricular activities and formative assessment in mathematics problem solving.Philip Harding, Oregon State University Philip Harding holds the Linus Pauling Chair in the School of

Conference Session

Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddalena Fanelli, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Dennis J. Miller, Michigan State University; Martin C Hawley, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of ABET and of the AIChE.Dr. Dennis J. Miller, Michigan State UniversityDr. Martin C Hawley, Michigan State University Page 23.781.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Integrating Risk Assessmentin the Unit Operations Laboratory and Design Courses Page 23.781.2AbstractIn light of the practical needs of the chemical engineering discipline and the new AIChE

Conference Session

Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deniz Rende, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Nihat Baysal, Yeditepe University; Sevinc Rende, Isik University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

. Page 22.960.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Introducing Professional Skills during Unit Operations LaboratoryAbstractUnit operations laboratory (UOL) course is considered to be a crucial and integral part of thechemical engineering education. The primary objective of the course is to enable students tocombine theory and practice. Problems in industry however entail more than finding technicalsolutions. Indeed professional life requires other skills such as an ability to propose ideas,develop practical solutions, participate in teamwork, meet deadlines, establish communicationbetween technical support and suppliers, oversee financial issues, and finally reporting andpresentation skills

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Gregory T. Neumann, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #34414Qualitative Analysis of Skills in a CHE Laboratory CourseDr. Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Heather Chenette is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. Her professional interests include enhancing student learning in the classroom and creating op- portunities for students to learn about membrane materials and bioseparation processes through research experiences.Dr. Daniel D. Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Daniel Anastasio is an assistant professor at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. and

Conference Session

ChemE Curriculum: Junior, Senior, and Graduate

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary J. West, University of Dayton; Matthew Dewitt, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #22840Effective Teamwork Dynamics in a Unit Operations Laboratory CourseDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Dr. Vasquez earned his B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering at Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Canas (UCA) in El Salvador. He received his M.Sc. degree in chemi- cal engineering from Clemson University and his Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on the development and applications of nanomaterials in separation

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R Anderson, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #16432Development of a Multi-week Drug Delivery Laboratory for Chemical Engi-neersDr. Christopher R Anderson, Lafayette College Chris Anderson is an assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Lafayette College. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016IntroductionDrug delivery is a broad and highly interdisciplinary field that has become a significant area ofresearch in recent decades. Historically, the most common method of drug delivery has beenoral administration of small molecule drugs formulated into pills or tablets. Oral administrationis favorable for small molecule

Conference Session

Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Edward Butterfield, University of Utah; Kyle Joe Branch, University of Utah

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12614Results & Lessons Learned from a Chemical Engineering Freshman DesignLaboratoryProf. Anthony Edward Butterfield, University of Utah Anthony Butterfield is an Assistant Professor (Lecturing) in the Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Utah. He received his B. S. and Ph. D. from the University of Utah and a M. S. from the University of California, San Diego. His teaching responsibilities include the senior unit operations laboratory and freshman design laboratory. His research interests focus on undergraduate education, targeted drug delivery, photobioreactor design, and

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation in the Laboratory

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edgar Clausen, University of Arkansas; William Penney, University of Arkansas

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Chemical Engineering

2006-1488: LABORATORY DEMONSTRATIONS/EXPERIMENTS IN FREE ANDFORCED CONVECTION HEAT TRANSFEREdgar Clausen, University of Arkansas EDGAR C. CLAUSEN Dr. Clausen currently serves as Adam Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include bioprocess engineering (fermentations, kinetics, reactor design, bioseparations, process scale-up and design), gas phase fermentations, and the production of energy and chemicals from biomass and waste. Dr. Clausen is a registered professional engineer in the state of Arkansas.William Penney, University of Arkansas W. ROY PENNEY Dr. Penney currently serves as Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University

Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut; Aravind Suresh, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #5876Improving Student Attitudes Toward the Capstone Laboratory Course UsingGamificationProf. Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut Daniel Burkey is the associate head of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering department at the University of Connecticut. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University in 1998, and his M.S.C.E.P. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2000 and 2003, respectively. His primary areas of interest are chemical vapor deposition and engineering pedagogy.Mr. Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College; J. Ronald Martin, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-1373: FERMENTATION LABORATORY EXERCISE HELPS FIRSTYEAR STUDENTS UNDERSTAND LOG-TRANSFORMED VARIABLESPolly Piergiovanni, Lafayette CollegeJ. Ronald Martin, Lafayette College Page 15.580.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Fermentation Laboratory Exercise Helps First Year Students Understand Log-Transformed Variables in Linear RegressionAbstractLafayette College’s Introduction to Engineering course offers students a chance to learn aboutfive branches of engineering. The students spend approximately three weeks with faculty fromeach branch, and complete three laboratory exercises during that time. In the chemicalengineering branch, the

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2265: ENGINEERING ETHICS CASE STUDIES IN SENIOR UNITOPERATIONS LABORATORYJames P Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 22.588.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Ethics Case Studies in Senior Unit Operations LaboratoryAbstract Placement of ethics in the Chemical Engineering curriculum has always been debated. Inthis project, the use of a real-world engineering ethics case study was integrated into the SeniorUnit Operations Laboratory course over two separate class years (i.e. Year 1 and Year 2). Themotivation behind this was twofold. First, the assignment provides the opportunity to develop

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University; Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2255: CHARACTERIZATION OF STUDENT MODEL DEVEL-OPMENT IN PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL LABORATORIESErick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University Erick Nefcy is a Doctoral student in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. Through his undergraduate studies, he has held multiple internships at Intel Corporation. He is currently studying the growth of self forming barrier layers in copper thin films as well as investigating the student teams? use of models during completion of the Chemical Vapor Deposition Virtual Laboratory project.Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University Dr. Harding has served since 2007 as the Linus Pauling Distinguished Engineer at Oregon State

Conference Session

Work-In-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Zachary West, University of Dayton Research Institute; Matthew J DeWitt, University of Dayton; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Donald A Comfort, University of Dayton

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #26162Work in Progress: Implementing an Open-Ended Laboratory Experience inthe Unit Operations Laboratory with an Alternative CSTR ReactionDr. Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton Erick S. Vasquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton. Dr. Vasquez earned his B.Sc. degree in chemical engineering at Universidad Centroamericana Jose Simeon Ca˜nas (UCA) in El Salvador. He received his M.Sc. degree in chemical engineering from Clemson University and his Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from Mississippi State University. His research focuses on

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Gyamerah, Prairie View A&M University; Irvin Osborne-Lee, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

2 2 1 1 -Finally, in 2006, the department was awarded the NSF Targeted Infusion Project to establish abioengineering concentration within the department. This grant provided the last integral piece inproviding the department of funding it needed in order to move forward. One component of thegrant focused on purchase of laboratory equipment and re-design of undergraduate chemicalengineering lab 1.Curriculum DevelopmentThe current Chemical Engineering curriculum is designed to prepare engineers who are wellqualified to design and operate chemical processes. The undergraduate baccalaureate degreerequires that students complete 138 hours, of which 20 hours of chemistry and 42 hours ofchemical engineering specific courses

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

R Bako, Ahmadu Bello University Raymond B Bako obtained a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Jos, Nigeria in 2007.He was a Fulbright scholar to the University of Maryland recently.He is married with two children.Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul Golter, Washington State University Paul B Golter obtained an MS from Washington State University and is presently pursuing his PhD while working as the Laboratory Supervisor in the Chemical Engineering Department at WSU.He is married with two children.Jerome Babauta, Washington State University Jerome T Babauta is currently a Senior in Chemical Engineering at Washington State University and has been accepted into a

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Nathaniel Downes, Rowan University; Patrick Hoffman, Rowan University; Matthew Abdallah, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

yearprogram. The freshman clinic is a more introductory course, in a classroom environment wherethe focus is on the introduction of laboratory procedure and different disciplines of engineering.The sophomore clinic program is also based on a classroom setting, but students are given anopen ended project for each semester, generally related to their particular discipline.The junior and senior clinic programs make strong use of previous coursework, all the whileforcing them to engage new problems. Students from both junior and senior classes arecombined and assigned to a variety of projects that are often sponsored by industrial partners ofthe university. They are then given real world problems by people relying on the results, andmust provide a

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Chemical Engineering

students experience in bioreactor design and characterization. The goal of the projectis to design and characterize a batch enzyme reactor to convert cellobiose to glucose. The classproject is divided into two parts: experimental and modeling. For the experimental part, studentsutilize a temperature-controlled bioreactor to measure the product formation from the enzymaticbreakdown of cellobiose to glucose. For the modeling part, the students develop a mathematicalmodel to predict the conversion of cellobiose to glucose in the bioreactor. They have one, three-hour laboratory period to collect data from the reactor. The students then compare theirmathematical models to experimental data from the bioreactor and determine if the model isacceptable or

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-1438: A NOVEL OPEN-ENDED LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTIONMODULE FOR THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORYMarvi Matos, University of WashingtonDanilo Pozzo, University of Washington Page 14.78.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Novel Open-Ended Liquid-Liquid Extraction Module for the Chemical Engineering Laboratory Page 14.78.2Abstract The evolution of Chemical Engineering imposes a unique challenge to the design ofadequate modules in the laboratories. In this article we present a novel experimental module thatwe have designed and are currently implementing in the Chemical

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

classroom (or laboratory): • Extension cords with power strips • Paper towels for wiping up heat sink compound • Extra batteriesOne Dimensional Conduction:Heat transfer is illustrated through use of a coffee cup warmer plate and surface IRthermometer. By examining the warmer as a heat source on a wall of a material, 1-dimensional conduction can be quickly illustrated on each student’s desk. Thermalconductivity of different materials can be demonstrated as well. Problems can be set upwhere the students have to back calculate to determine the thermal conductivity of thematerial from the two surface temperatures and distance information. Further, compositesystems can be examined via wood, Styrofoam, drywall sandwich blocks.The choice of

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut; Aravind Suresh, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12396Impact of Narrative, Character Creation, and Game Mechanics on StudentEngagement in a Game-Based Chemical Engineering Laboratory CourseMr. Daniel D. Anastasio, University of Connecticut Daniel Anastasio received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2009. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut while acting as a co- instructor for the chemical engineering capstone laboratory and the first-year foundations of engineering course. His research interests include osmotically driven membrane separations and engineering peda- gogy.Dr. Aravind

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12331A Unit Operations Laboratory Experiment Combined with a Computer Sim-ulation to Teach PID Controller TuningDr. William M. Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Clark holds B.S. and Ph.D degrees in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University and Rice University, respectively. He has been teaching in the Chemical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute since 1986. His teaching interests include thermodynamics, separations processes and unit operations laboratory. He conducts research in separations processes and teaching and learning, particularly in combining laboratory experience

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard K. Grenville, Philadelphia Mixing Solutions Ltd.

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Chemical Engineering

being taught can be applied to mixerdesign and operation. These lectures could be made available as webinars aimed atundergraduates and more broadly to engineers in industry seeking continuing education.Even though a formal course may not be feasible, given the constraints of the curriculum, butmixing experiments could be incorporated into junior and senior laboratories demonstratingsome of the principles governing mixing processes. This should prepare graduating students toenter the workforce with some understanding of mixing operations.In this paper the equipment required to perform a series of experiments, developed at theUniversity of Arkansas2, will be described. Also some of the experiments will be covered withthe lessons that the

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #12940The Effectiveness of In-Class, Hands-On Learning vs. Lecture for TeachingAbout Shell and Tube Heat ExchangersDr. Paul B Golter, Washington State University Paul B. Golter obtained an MS and PhD Washington State University and made the switch from Instruc- tional Laboratory Supervisor to Post-Doctoral Research Associate on an engineering education project. His research area has been engineering education, specifically around the development and assessment of technologies to bring fluid mechanics and heat transfer laboratory experiences into the classroom.Prof. Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Cecilia Dianne Richards, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Paul B. Golter obtained an MS and PhD Washington State University and made the switch from Instruc- tional Laboratory Supervisor to Post-Doctoral Research Associate on an engineering education project. His research area has been engineering education, specifically around the development and assessment of technologies to bring fluid mechanics and heat transfer laboratory experiences into the classroom.Prof. Cecilia Dianne Richards, Washington State University Dr. Cecilia Richards is a professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University. Dr. Richards received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada. She earned her Ph.D

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Taconi, University of Alabama, Huntsville; R. Michael Banish, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Chemical Engineering

production of ethanol has doubled,while biodiesel production has more than tripled. Media attention highlighting the current highprice and limited supply of crude oil and continually escalating environmental concerns with theuse of petroleum fuels has increased interest in and awareness of renewable energy and biofuels,especially among students. Since chemical engineers play a vital role in the advancement of thebiorefining industry, biofuel production is an excellent vehicle to make chemical engineering“come alive” for students and stimulate interest in the field as both a discipline and a profession.The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alabama inHuntsville has developed a hands-on laboratory activity allowing

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Vaughen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

laboratory, training the students about process safety in aninherently low-risk environment. The approach is based on more than ten years of industrialprocess hazards analysis experience, which includes assessing for process-related hazards andreducing process-related risks. Before the students began the experimental phase of theirlaboratory project, they documented that they understood the potential hazardous events relatedto their project. The students completed a series of Project Risk Analysis (PRA) check sheetswhich listed both the hazards addressed in the OSHA Process Safety Management standard (i.e.,fire, explosion, and toxic release) as well as other area and personnel safety-related hazards (e.g.,noise, utilities, etc.). Then the students