ERIC Number: EJ1037350
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 4
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Unit Operation Experiment Linking Classroom with Industrial Processing
Benson, Tracy J.; Richmond, Peyton C.; LeBlanc, Weldon
Chemical Engineering Education, v47 n2 p91-96 Spr 2013
An industrial-type distillation column, including appropriate pumps, heat exchangers, and automation, was used as a unit operations experiment to provide a link between classroom teaching and real-world applications. Students were presented with an open-ended experiment where they defined the testing parameters to solve a generalized problem. The goal was to provide operating conditions for optimum economic efficiency. An assessment revealed that students developed proficiency for comprehending the intertwined facets of typical chemical processes.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, College Science, Chemical Engineering, Industry, Industrial Education, Experiments, Problem Solving, Teaching Methods, Equipment
Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. P.O. Box 142097, Gainesville, FL 32614. Tel: 352-392-0861; Fax: 352-392-0861; e-mail: cee@che.ufl.edu; Web site: http://www.che.ufl.edu/cee
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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