WELCOME TO CHME 314

CHEMICAL REACTION
ENGINEERING (CRE)

(Spring 2010)

INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Mohd Al-Marri
Room H115 (Corridor 8, 149A)
 Chemical reaction engineering
Course Textbook
Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering
by H.Scott Fogler, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall
Accompanying Resource: CD-ROM
Summary Notes
Interactive Computer Modules
Solved Problems - Thoughts on Problem Solving
Reference text
Perry, R. H., Green, D., Perrys Chemical Engineers
Handbook, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1997
 Evaluation methods
Grading:
Homeworks (15%)
Quizzes (10%)
Mini project (15%)
Major exams and final exam (Midterm1 15%,
Midterm2 15%, Final 30%)
Teaching assistant:
Eng. Mohammad Arshad
 General Expectations
Turn off your mobile phone when you enter
classroom
Ask whenever something is not clear
Help each other understand the course material
Perform all assignments separately
Use Blackboard effectively
Arrive on-time for class
Attendance is important
Provide me with feedback/suggestion on how
the course and my delivery can be improved
 CRE
Chemical Engineering Reaction is in general the
heart of every chemical process
Chemical kinetics
Chemical reaction rate
Reaction mechanism
The study chemical reaction engineering
combines:
Chemical kinetics (rates and mechanisms)
Reactor design
Application
Development of new technologies
Improvement of existing technologies