Module code: CPE7011-B
This level 7 module builds on knowledge acquired in level 4 (Fundamentals of Sustainability) and level 5 (Transport Processes and Mass Transfer Operations). Specifically, the module presents, analyses and discusses the fundamental phenomena of momentum, energy, and mass transport, emphasising throughout the analogies between them. It establishes the mathematical framework of the conservation equations (continuity, motion and energy) and the corresponding constitutive equations (Newtonís law of viscosity, Fourierís law of heat conduction and Fickís law of diffusion). These are then applied to analyse various flow, heat transfer and mass transfer situations of importance to chemical engineering and obtain exact analytical solutions to steady state, unidirectional Newtonian and non-Newtonian flow problems and to steady-state heat and mass transfer problems. In addition, students are introduced to the use of CFD packages to solve situations not possible analytically. Application to environmental engineering is considered in the CW where students undertake in small groups a CFD analysis of an environmentally related problem (e.g. modelling the continuous discharge of a pollutant in a moving stream). After completing this module, students will be able to critically evaluate and coherently implement core principles, knowledge and understanding of transport phenomena and apply them to a range of chemical engineering flow, heat and mass transport situations including those impacting the environmental and requiring sustainable engineering solutions. This module supports two key learning pillars: Process Engineering and Sustainable Engineering. As students progress through their programme, they will dive deeper into these areas, starting with the basics at level 4 and moving towards more advanced topics at level 6 and beyond. All modules align with the Bradford Curriculum and meet the requirements of the IChemE accreditation framework. Download the PDF for CPE7011-B_2025_6.pdf