Introduction to methods of chemical engineering calculations and analysis. Stoichiometric relations, material and energy balances, and behavior of gases, vapors, liquids and solids. Analytical and computer methods.

In this interdisciplinary course, students will explore the intricate journey of making one of the world's most-consumed beverage through the combined lens of sustainability and engineering. We will address the critical question: How sustainable is a daily cup of coffee? The course will begin with an overview of coffee production, from cultivation to consumption, examining energy targets, water usage, waste practices, and the environmental impact of coffee farming. Instruction in lectures will provide background on engineering concepts and types of sustainable practices. Students will engage in experiments, focusing on extraction techniques, to visualize scientific principles. The course will also align discussions with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the global implications of coffee production and consumption.

Algorithm development and application of software to the analysis of chemical engineering problems. File management and editing, graphics and numerical methods. Use of spreadsheets, statistics/math software and process simulators for the design of chemical process equipment.

Principles of thermodynamics and their application to engineering problems. First and second laws of thermodynamics, properties of gases, liquids and solids, phase equilibrium, flow and non-flow systems, energy conversion, production of work from heat, thermodynamic analysis of processes, equilibrium stage operations and the thermodynamics of chemically reacting systems.

Application of chemical engineering process and unit operation principals in small-scale semi-commercial equipment. Data from experimental observations are used to evaluate performance and efficiency of operations. Emphasis on correct presentation of results inreport form.