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Assessing Problem-Solving Skills. Part 2: Assessing the Process of Problem Solving.
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Woods, Donald R.; Kourti, Theodora; Wood, Philip E.; Sheardown, Heather; Crowe, Cameron M.; Dickson, James M. – Chemical Engineering Education, 2002
Carries on from an article about the context for assessment of problem solving skills. Describes other forms of evidence in problem solving skill besides the options given in the previous article. Lists eight forms of evidence related more directly to the problem solving process. Analyzes the relationship among some of these suggested forms of…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Evaluation, Higher Education, Problem Solving
Classical Solution Thermodynamics: A Retrospective View.
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Van Ness, H. C.; Abbott, M. M. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1985
Examines topics related to classical solution thermodynamics, considering energy, enthalpy, and the Gibbs function. Applicable mathematical equations are introduced and discussed when appropriate. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Thermodynamics
Semiconductor Chemical Reactor Engineering and Photovoltaic Unit Operations.
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Russell, T. W. F. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1985
Discusses the nature of semiconductor chemical reactor engineering, illustrating the application of this engineering with research in physical vapor deposition of cadmium sulfide at both the laboratory and unit operations scale and chemical vapor deposition of amorphous silicon at the laboratory scale. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
The B.C. (Before Computers) and A.D. of Equilibrium-Stage Operations.
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Seader, J. D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1985
Degrees of freedom analysis, the nature of Sorel's equations and sparsity patterns, equation-tearing strategies, simple and complex separation operations, and the complete tearing method are among the topic areas addressed in this discussion of equilibrium-stage operations, with and without computer applications. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Oriented Programs, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Steady-State Multiplicity Features of Chemically Reacting Systems.
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Luss, Dan – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Analyzes steady-state multiplicity in chemical reactors, focusing on the use of two mathematical tools, namely, the catastrophe theory and the singularity theory with a distinguished parameter. These tools can be used to determine the maximum number of possible solutions and the different types of bifurcation diagrams. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Diagrams, Engineering Education, Higher Education
A Note on Diffusive Mass Transport.
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Haynes, Henry W., Jr. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1986
Current chemical engineering textbooks teach that the driving force for diffusive mass transport in ideal solutions is the gradient in mole fraction. This is only true for ideal solution liquids. Therefore, it is shown that the appropriate driving force for use with ideal gases is the gradient in partial pressure. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Diffusion (Physics), Engineering Education, Higher Education
A Few Fundamental Concepts and Applications of Cryogenic Heat Transfer.
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Timmerhaus, Klaus D. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1981
Discusses low temperature heat transfer, transient heat transfer, and developments in steady state heat transfer. (SK)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education
Design Research: Both Theory and Strategy.
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Westerberg, Arthur W. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1982
Offers and discusses five guidelines to use when solving design problems: (1) evolve from simple to complex; (2) use depth-first approach; (3) develop approximate criteria; (4) use "top down/bottom up" designs alternately; and (5) make optimistic assumptions. Four examples illustrate the guidelines. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Engineering Education, Guidelines
ChE Education at a Mid-Sized Private University.
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Dranoff, Joshua S. – Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), 1995
Details the chemical engineering program at Northwestern University and factors that contribute most to its success. Also considers whether the quality of public and private education in this field differ significantly. Discusses BS degree production, measures of program quality, trends, and challenges to maintenance of faculty effectiveness.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemical Engineering, Higher Education, Private Colleges
The World Wide Web for Teaching Chemical Engineering.
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Bungay, Henry; Kuchinski, William – Chemical Engineering Education (CEE), 1995
Describes experiences using the World Wide Web (WWW) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Offers teaching tips, describes problems encountered, and considers possible changes in teaching. Notes that assignments with the WWW in courses in environmental and chemical engineering are popular, but the best ways of using the WWW for teaching are still…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Hypermedia