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Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1979
Describes an undergraduate chemical engineering course which has been offered at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The objectives, structure, instructional materials and content of this course, which emphasizes the structure and usage of computer-aided design systems, are also included. (HM)
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs
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Clark, J. Peter; Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1976
Describes the use in chemical engineering education of FLOWTRAN, a large steady-state simulator of chemical processes with extensive facilities for physical and thermodynamic data-handling and a large library of equipment modules, including cost estimation capability. (MLH)
Descriptors: Chemical Reactions, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Media, Educational Programs
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Schultheisz, Daniel; Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Gives examples, descriptions, and uses for various types of simulation systems, including the Flowtran, Process, Aspen Plus, Design II, GPSS, Simula, and Simscript. Explains similarities in simulators, terminology, and a batch chemical process. Tables and diagrams are included. (RT)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, College Science, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education
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Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Summarizes a simple design algorithm which identifies nested loops of equations which must be solved by trial-and-error methods. The algorithm is designed to minimize such loops, provides guidance to the selection of variables, and delineates the order in which systems of equations are to be solved. Examples are included. (TW)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemical Engineering, College Mathematics, College Science
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Sanders, Stuart A.; Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1989
Follows the increase of the pH in a solution of vinegar during neutralization with commercial antacid tablets. Provided are background information, equipment details, procedures, and details of the data analysis. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry
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Agrawal, Pradeep K; Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1987
Describes the Rising Senior Program at the Georgia Institute of Technology, which is a cooperative education program designed to provide student interns with an opportunity to apply engineering principles to real problems related to the business interests of the Milliken textile manufacturing company. (TW)
Descriptors: Career Education, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, College Science
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Sommerfeld, Jude T. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1981
Discusses rationale for and use of multiple choice examinations in material balances, unit operations, reactor design, and process control courses. Describes computer scoring of student reaction to, and future plans for these examinations. (SK)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Engineering Education