Syllabus of courses offered for Graduate students

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Sharif University of Technology
Department of Chemical and Petroleum
Engineering
Syllabus of courses offered for
Graduate students
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Biomedical Engineering
2-1 First semester
2-1-1 physiology and Anatomy I
2-1-2 physiology and Anatomy II
2-1-3 Introduction to medicine Equipments
2-1-4 Advanced Mathematics
2-1-5 Introduction to polymer science and Technology
2-2 Second semester
2-2-1 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
2-2-2 Advanced Heat Transfer
2-2-3 Advanced Fluid Mechanics
2-2-4 controlled Release Drug Delivery Systems
2-2-5 Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine
2-3 Third semester
2-3-1 Transport phenomena in the Human Body
2-3-2 M.Sc. Project
2-4 Fourth semester
2-4-1 M.Sc. Project
3. Biotechnology
3-1 First semester
3-1-1 Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Processes
3-1-2 Enzyme Technology
3-1-4 Advanced Numerical Mathematics
3-1-5 Fermentation Process Laboratory
3-2 Second semester
3-2-1 Bioreactor Design
3-2-2 Biological Treatment of Wastewater
3-2-3 Bioseparation
3-2-4 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems
3-3 Third and fourth semester
3-3-1 M.Sc. Project
4. Environmental Engineering
4-1 First semester
4-1-3 Wastewater Treatment Engineering
4-1-4 Bioremediation Technology
4-1-5 Water & Wastewater Engineering Laboratory
4-2 Second semester
4-2-1 Advanced Reactor Design
4-2-2 Design of Wastewater Treatment Unit
4-2-3 Solid Waste Engineering
4-2-4 Air Pollution control Engineering
4-3-1 M.Sc. Project
5. Food Industry Engineering
5-1 First semester
5-1-1 Design of Food Industries Equipments
5-1-2 Food Rheology
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5-2 Second semester
5-2-2 Food Biotechnology
5-2-3 Food Sanitation, Preservation and Packing
5-2-4 Industrial Wastewater Treatment
5-2-5 Advanced Food Processing Laboratory
5-3 Third semester
5-3-1 M.Sc. Project
5-4 Fourth semester
5-4-1 M.Sc. Project
6. Modeling, Simulation and Control Engineering
6-1 First semester
6-1-2 Modern and Optimal Control
6-1-3 Object Oriented Process Analysis and Simulation
6-2 Second Semester
6-2-1 Digital Control
6-2-2 Nonlinear Control
6-2-3 Application of AI in Chemical Engineering
6-3 Third semester
6-3-1 Adaptive Control
6-3-2 M.Sc. Project
6-4 Fourth semester
6-4-1 M.Sc. Project
7. Polymer Engineering
7-1 First semester
7-1-1 Physical Chemistry of Polymers
7-1-2 Rheology of Polymers
7-1-4 Mechanic of Composites
7-1-5 Polymer Reaction Processing
7-2 Second semester
7-2-1 Mechanical Properties of Polymers
7-2-2 Polymer Processing
7-2-3 Composite and Rubber Processing
7-2-5 Polymer Engineering Laboratory
7-3-1 M.Sc. Project
8. Process Engineering
8-1 First semester
8-1-2 Computer Aided process Design
8-1-4 Safety and Loss Prevention in the Process Industry
8-2 Second semester
8-2-3 Chemical Process Equipment Design
8-2-4 Conceptual Design of Chemical processes
8-3 Third semester
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8-3-1 One of These Courses: ((Process Optimization / Digital Control or Modern &
Optimal Control/ Object Oriented Process Simulation & Analysis / Scale-Up of
Processes/ Application of AI in Chemical Engineering)
8-3-2 M.Sc. Project
8-4 Fourth semester
8-4-1 M.Sc. Project
9. Reservoir Engineering
9-1 First semester
9-1-2 Fluid Phase Behavior in Petroleum Reservoir
9-1-3 Fluid Flow through Porous Media
9-1-4 Geostatistics &Spatial Modeling
9-2 Second semester
9-2-1 Advanced Well Testing
9-2-2 Advanced Petroleum Production Engineering
9-2-3 Fractured Reservoir Engineering
9-2-4 Reservoir Modeling and Simulation
9-3 Third semester
9-3-1 Advanced Geosciences
9-3-2 M.Sc. Project
9-4 Fourth semester
9-4-1 M.Sc. Project
10. Thermo -Kinetics and Catalysis Engineering
10-1 First semester
10-1-4 Fundamentals of Catalysis in Chemical Engineering
10-1-5 Electrochemical Process Engineering
10-2 Second semester
10-2-1 One of These Courses: (Advanced Mass Transfer or Advanced Fluid Mechanics or
Convective Heat Transfer)
10-2-2 Solution Thermodynamics
10-2-3 Advanced Surface Engineering
10-2-4 Applied Statistical Thermodynamics
10-2-5 Advanced Environmental Engineering
10-3-1 M.Sc. Project
11. Transport Phenomena and Separation
11-1 First semester
11-1-3 Advanced Mass Transfer
11-2-1 Fluidization
11-2-2 Multicomponent Separation
11-2-3 Advanced Liquid-Liquid Extraction
11-2-4 Supercritical Extraction
11-2-5 Simulation and Modeling in Chemical Engineering
11-3 Third semester
11-3-1 Multicomponent Mass Transfer
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11-3-2 Scale-up of Processes
11-4 Fourth semester
12. The Courses Offered in Recent Years for Graduate Students
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1. Introduction
Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department at Sharif University of Technology was established in
1966 as one of the four departments which the university initially started its activities .The curriculum of
chemical engineering education was conceived according to the most advanced and accredited programs
available at that time to meet two requirements, namely first, to provide the need for highly skilled and
well educated manpower of the fast growing chemical, petroleum, and petrochemical industries in Iran,
and second, to prepare the students for pursuing their education towards graduate levels. Since then the
Department has been highly successful in both directions based on the records of thousands of our
graduates at national and international levels. On the basis of the number of faculty members, the quality
of its students, and academic performance, the department ranks first in the country.
In 2000, the Department was renamed to Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department after a
cooperation contract with National Iranian Oil Company to provide the needs of petroleum industries in
upstream for well educated engineers and researchers in petroleum engineering field.
Although graduate program in chemical engineering has started more than 25 years ago, qualitative and
quantitative expansion of graduate program, with emphasis on Ph.D. program, have been achieved in the
last ten years. At present, the Department enrolls more than 80 M.Sc. students and about 10 Ph.D.
students in chemical engineering per academic year. In addition the Department accepts 10 M.Sc. and 5
Ph.D. students in petroleum engineering per year.
The program leading to Masters Degree in chemical engineering or petroleum engineering comprise of
about 24 to 26 credit of course work and a thesis (6-8 credit), with a more than 32 credit. The course
work includes 3 to 4 core courses, each with 3 credit hours, in addition to the courses elected as''
specialized courses'' depending on the option that the student chooses as he/ she enrolls.
Core Courses
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Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Numerical Mathematics
Advanced Reactor Design
Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Advanced Fluid Mechanics
Advanced Heat Transfer
Advanced Mass Transfer
Fluid Phase Behavior in Petroleum Reservoir
Fluid Flow Through Porous Media
Fractured Reservoir Engineering
Specialized Courses
The specialized courses will be selected from a variety of courses that the Department offers in different
areas of chemical and petroleum engineering at graduate level. These courses can also be selected in the
Ph.D. program. In the last 10 years, the Department has developed several programs in the following
areas at M.Sc. level, each with different group of courses as described below.
M.Sc. programs offered at the Department
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Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Environmental Engineering
Food Industry Engineering
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Modeling, Simulation and Control Engineering
Polymer Engineering
Process Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Thermo -Kinetics and Catalysis Engineering
Transport Phenomena and Separation
Ph.D. programs offered at the Department
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Chemical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
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Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
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2. Biomedical Engineering
2-1 First semester
2-1-1 physiology and Anatomy I
2-1-2 physiology and Anatomy II
2-1-3 Introduction to medicine Equipments
2-1-5 Introduction to polymer science and Technology
2-2 Second semester
2-2-1 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamic
2-2-4 Controlled Release Drug Delivery Systems
2-2-5 Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine
2-3 Third semester
2-3-1 Transport phenomena in the Human Body
2-3-2 M.Sc. Project
2-4 Fourth semester
2-4-1 M.Sc. Project
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Chemical & Petroleum Engineering Department
CourseTitle: Physiology
& Anatomy I
Course Type: Lecture
Course No: 26-882
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Biomedical
Lecturer ( s):
Course Status (in the study program): Compensation
Aims/Scope/Objectives :
This course is an introduction to the physiology and anatomy required by students to work in the field of
Biomedical Engineering. Therefore, students should be able to understand the human physiology and
anatomy to use the principles of chemical engineering and physiology and/ or anatomy to design and
construct medically related devices such as artificial organs.
Syllabus:
Cell:
- Cell structure
- Cell membrane function
- Method of material transport from cell membrane
- Electrical phenomena of cell membrane
Kidney:
- Kidney function
- Nephron anatomy and physiology
- Urine formation mechanisms
Bone:
- Anatomy phrases
- Frontal bone
- Skull bone
Digestion:
- Different segments
- Gastrointestinal Function:
1- Digestion
2- Secretion
3- Absorption
- Stomach function
- Intestine function
Blood Circulation
- Structure
- Blood flow physics
- Blood flow measurement
- Blood pressure measurement
- Filtration in small vessels
- Circulation control
Heart
- Structure
- Function
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References:
Guyton and Hall, Textbook of Medical Physiology, W.B.Saunders Co., 10th Edition 2000
Elaine Marieb, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 1st Edition, 2000
Henry Gray, Anatomy of the Human Body, 1st Edition,1988
Crouch, Jame Ensign, Human Anatomy and Physiology, New York, Wiley, 1971
Teaching Method : Lectures
Prerequisite :
Additional work required :
Examination method : Final and midterm exam
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Course Title: Physiology
& Anatomy II
Course No. : 26- 883
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biomedical
Lecturer ( s):
Course Status (in the study program ): Compensation
This course is an additional introduction to the physiology and anatomy of the human. By this additional
information, the students should be able to understand the physiology of the whole of the human body to
use in the design and construct medically related devices such as artificial organs, and controlled release
systems.
Syllabus:
 Nerve:
- Neuron:
1- Structure
2- Functions
3- Kinds
- Brain system
- Spinal cord system
 Respiration:
- Structure
- Functions
- Gas transport
- Control
 Glands:
- Hypophysis gland
- Growth hormone
- Thyroid gland
References:
Guyton and Hall, Textbook of Medical Physiology, W.B.Saunders Co., 10th Edition 2000
Elaine Marieb , Human Anatomy and Physiology, 1st Edition, 2000
Henry Gray, Anatomy of the Human Body, 1st Edition,1988
Crouch, Jame Ensign, Human Anatomy and Physiology, New York, Wiley, 1971
Teaching Method: Lectures
Prerequisite Physiology & Anatomy I
Additional work required:
Examination method: Final and midterm exam
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Course Title: Introduction
to Medicine Equipments
Course No: 26-884
Semester: Fall
Course Type:
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biomedical
Lecturer(s):
Course Status (in the study program ): Compensation
Students in the biomedical engineering field should be introduce to some subjects as medical equipment
and a number of new topics, to use the principles of engineering and physical science to solve health and
medical problems. They design and construct medically related devices, such as artificial organs, as well
as equipment and instruments which are used for diagnostics or treatment of diseases.
Syllabus:
 Management of medical equipments
 Hospital equipments:
- Anesthesia machine
- Ventilator
- Electrosurgical unit
- Operating light
- Operating table
- Infusion pump
- ICU
- CCU
- Defibrillator
 Laboratory devices
 monitoring diagnostics equipments:
- Laparoscope
- Radiography
- CT scanner
- MRI
- Ultrasound imaging
- Angiography
 Ophthalmology equipments:
- Snelen chart
- Coreol topography
- Slit lamp
- Visual field analyser
References:
 Webster, John G. , Encyclopedia of medical devices and instrumentation , Wiley, c1988.
 Webster, John G., Clark, John W., et al, Medical instrumentation: application and design, John
Wiley and Sons, 1998.
 Fries , Richard C., Handbook of medical device design , Marcel Dekker, 2001.
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Teaching Method: Lecture
Prerequisite :
Additional work required: Project and Homework
Examination method: Final and midterm exam
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Course Title: Advanced
Mathematics
Course No: 26-246
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M.Shahrokhi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ):
Syllabus:
Matrices
Simultaneous linear ordinary differential equations
Ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients
Solution of partial differential equations (separation of variables, Laplace transform and Fourier
transform)
Calculus of variations
Complex variables and conformal mapping
References:
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, C.R. Wylie.
Advanced calculus for Applications, F.B.Hildebrand.
Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists, L.A. pipes.
Operational Mathematics, R.V. Churchill.
Fourier Transforms, I.N. Sneddon.
Teaching Method : Lecture
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Homework
Examination method : Test and Comprehensive Exam
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Course Title:
Introduction to Polymer
Science and Technology
Course No: 26-659
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks:3/17
Group Presenting: Biomedical
Lecturer(s): Dr. A.Ramazani (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for Biochemical engineering group graduate
students and optional for other graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives:
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of polymer systems, including polymerization
reaction kinetics and polymerization conditions, polymer processing, physical mechanical properties and
characterization of polymers. Students will become familiar with processing methods, commercial
polymers and their industrial uses, and design factors to create materials with desirable end-use
properties.
Syllabus:
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Introduction: classification of polymers; properties of polymers; molecular weight and its
distribution; temperature and glass transition temperature; polymer structure, bonding in
polymers, conformation, crystallinity.
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Polymerization kinetics: step reaction; free-radical, cationic, anionic and coordination
polymerization (Ziegler- Natta and metallocene)
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Polymerization processes: bulk, solution, suspension, and emulsion
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Co-polymerization
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Polymer processing: an overview of processing techniques for thermoplastics, rubbers, and
composites
 Introduction to Rheology of polymer solutions and melts
 Mechanical properties of polymeric materials: stress-strain behavior, testing and
characterization of plastics, viscoelastic models,
 Molecular weight determination methods: intrinsic viscosity, size exclusion chromatography,
membrane osmometry, light scattering
 Biomedical Polymers
References:
 F. W. Bill Meyer, JR., "Textbook of Polymer Science", John Wiley & sons, 1984.
 A. Kumar and R. K. Gupta," Fundamentals of Polymers", McGraw-Hill, 1998.
 F. Rodriguez, “Principles of Polymer Systems”, Taylor & Francis Pub., 1996
 L., E. Nielsen and R. F. Landel, "Mechanical Properties of Polymer and Composites" Marcel
Dekker Inc., 1994 .
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: A term paper on a polymer-related topic with presentation
Examination method: A closed book Examination
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Thermodynamics
Course No: 26-114
Semester: Fall &spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. C. Ghotbi (Professor), Dr. M. J. AbdeKhodaie (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for most of the M.Sc. groups
Aims/Scope/Objective:
Molecular thermodynamics is an engineering science and its goal is to provide estimates of equilibrium
properties for mixtures as required for chemical process. The aim of this course offer appropriate methods
for correlating the mixture properties and the equilibrium conditions.
Syllabus:
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Review of classical Thermodynamics relations for predicting the thermophysical properties and
equilibrium conditions for pure and mixtures in liquid and vapor phases.
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A review of cubic equations of state.
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Introducing fundamental relations for estimating thermodynamic properties from equations of state
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A brief review of intermolecular forces, potential functions, corresponding states theory, and osmotic
coefficient.
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Introducing different methods based on molecular and classical thermodynamics to estimate the
properties of gas mixtures.
Introducing the excess functions based on Lewis and Henry law.
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Introducing different solution models based on molecular and classical thermodynamics to correlate the
properties of liquid mixtures.
Stability analysis, vapor- liquid, liquid- liquid, and vapor- liquid- liquid calculation.
References:
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J. M., Prausnitz, R. N., Lichtenthaler, Molecular thermodynamics of fluid-phase equilibria; 3rd
edition; 1999, Prentice Hall PTR.
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J. M. Smith, H. C. Van Ness, M. M. Abbott, Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, McGraw-Hill ,7th ed., 2005.
Prerequisite
Examination method: mid term + final Exam.
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Heat Transfer
Course No: 26-426
Semester: Fall &Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s):Dr. D. Bastani (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Separation Processes group
Syllabus:
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Energy Shell Balance, temperature Distributions in solid and in laminar flow, exan1ples
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The Equation of Change for Non-Isothermal Systems, The equation of Energy,
Transpiration cooling, free Convection heat transfer from a Vertical Plate, exan1ples.
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Temperature distributions with, more than one independent Variable, Heating of a SemiInfinite slab, Steady heat conduction in laminar flow of a viscous fluid, Boundary layer
theory, Heat Transfer in forced convection laminar flow along a heated wall.
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Introduction to heat transfer in solids, Formulation of heat Transfer problems, examples
References:
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Transport phenomena, Bird, Stewart, light foot, 2003
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Conduction Heat Transfer, V. Arpaci
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Convection Heat Transfer, V. Arpaci
Prerequisite:
Examination Method : Written exam (open book)
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Fluid Mechanics
Course No: 26-225
Semester: Spring & Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. D. Rashtchian (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ) : Compulsory for most of the groups
This course is designed as an advanced course in Fluid Mechanics. The course begins with an
introduction to basic definitions, basic laws as conservation of matter, momentum, and energy. The
course is covered the following subjects.
Syllabus:
Vector and tensors, Momentum balance, Fluid statics
Fluid dynamics, Equation of Motion, Conservation of Momentum
Equations of Mechanical, Thermal and Total Energy
Dimensional Analysis, Boundary layer theory, rotational and irrotational flow, Potential flow
Analytical solution of Navier stokes Eq. in B.L. Integral Method, Boundary Layer Separation.
Turbulent flow, Turbulent Channel flow
Prandtl’s Mixing Length Theory
References:
White, F.M “ ,. Viscous Fluid Flow”, Mc Graw Hill, 1991.
Bird ,R. B., et al“ Transport phenomena”, 2nd ed., John Wiley &Sons, Inc,2002
Hinze, J.O “ ,. Turbulence, An Introduction to its Mechanism and Theory”, Mc Graw Hill,1959
Schlichting, H “ ,. Boundary Layer Theory”, Mc Graw-Hill, 6th ed., 1968.
Prerequisite :
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Course Title: Controlled
Release Drug Delivery
Systems
Course No: 26-654
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biomedical
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. J. AbdeKhodaie (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Graduate course
Aims/Scope/Objectives :Introduction to controlled release drug delivery system is the main objective of
this course. Designing, mathematical modeling, applications and clinical examples, fabrication methods
of different drug delivery system will be discussed.
Syllabus:
Advantages, basic considerations, classifications of controlled release drug delivery systems
Designing, mathematical modeling, applications and clinical examples, fabrication methods of
different systems including:
-Diffusional release systems
-Swelling controlled systems
-Osmotic release systems
-Biodegradable systems
-Directed release systems
-Pumps
References:
Fan, L. T., and Singh, S. K.,'' Controlled Release, A Quantitative Treatment'' Spring - Verlag ,1989
Langer, R.S., and Wise, D .L.,'' Medical Applications of Controlled Release'',CRC Press, Vol. 1-2
,1984
Rosoff, M.,'' Controlled Release of Drug: Polymers…'' VCH Pub.,1989
Prerequisite: Advanced mathematics
Additional work required : Project
Examination method :Written exam
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Course Title:
Applications of Chemical
Engineering in Medicine
Course No: 26-826
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biomedical
Lecturer(s): Dr. M. J. AbdeKhodaie (Associate Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives :A review to the applications of chemical engineering in medicine is the main
objective of this course. Artificial organs that related to chemical engineering, pharmacokinetic
modeling and tissue engineering will be discussed.
Syllabus:
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Artificial organs
Biomedical polymers, Blood compatible materials, Physiological defense mechanisms, Artificial
Kidney (Hemodialyzer), artificial lung (Blood oxygenator) artificial organs with continuous usage
such as heart valves, different shunts, etc
Pharmaokinetic modeling
Classical compartmental models, Fluid-tissue models
Tissue Engineering
Cell transplantation, guiding tissue formation, providing cellular replacement parts, Surfacing
non biological devices, Modeling cell behavior,
A brief review to the other applications
References:
Kroschwitz, J.I.,''Polymers, Biomat &. Medical App.'',John Wiley ,1998
Cooney ,D.,'' Biomedical Engineering Principles, An Introduction to Fluid, Heat and Mass
Transport Process'', Marcel Dekker, 1976
Nissenson, A., Fine, R., and Gentile, D.,'' Clinical Dialysis'' , Prentice- Hall,1990
Austin, J., Harner, D.L., The Heart- Lung Machine'', Phoenix Med. Pub.,1988
Bell, E.,''Tissue Engineering, Current Perspectives'', Birkhauser, 1993
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Project
Examination method : Written exam
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Course Title: Transport
Phenomena in the Human
Body
Course No: 26-825
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 4/17
Group Presenting:
Biomedical
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. J. AbdeKhodaie (Associate Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives :Introduction to the transport phenomena in the human body is the main
objective of this course. Different concepts in the biofluid mechanics, bio-mass transfer, and bio-heat
transfer with the specific examples from the human body will be discussed.
Syllabus:
Bio-fluid mechanics
-Physical, chemical and rheological properties of the blood
-Dynamics of the circulatory systems
-Mechanical properties of blood vessels
-Non-Newtonian fluid flow in elastic tube
-Pulsatile flow in rigid and elastic ducts (Newtonian and non- Newtonian fluids)
-Diseases related to the fluid mechanics such as atherosclerosis, stenosis, etc.
Bio-mass transfer
-Diffusion under the influence of different gradients
- Diffusion with bio-chemical reactions
-General Nernst equation
-Transports through the cell membranes
-Oxygen diffusion from blood vessel to tissue
-Mass transfer in the human lung
-Mass transfer in the human Kidney
-Mass transfer in the circulatory systems
Bio-heat transfer
-Heat production in the human body
-Heat loss from the human body
-Heat transfer within the body
-Temperature distribution in the human organs such as arms, lege, etc.
-Hypothermia
-Thermotherapy
References:
Lightfoot, E. N., ''Transport Phenomena and Living Systems, Biomedical Aspects of Momentum
and Mass Transfer'' A Wiley- Interscience Pub.,1974
Segrave, R. C. ''Biomedical Applications of Heat and Mass Transfer'', Iowa State Univ.
Press.,1971
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Cooney, D., '' Biomedical Engineering Principles, An Introduction to Fluid, Heat and Mass
Transport Process'', Marcel Dekker,1976
Berger, S. A., Goldsmith, W, and Lewis, E. R.,'' Introduction to Bioengineering'' , Oxford Univ.
Press., 1996
Mazumdar, J. N., '' Biofluid Mechanics'', World Scientific, 1992
Prerequisite : Advanced fluid mechanics
Additional work required: Project
Examination method :Written exam
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Engineering
Biotechnology
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3. Biotechnology
3-1 First semester
3-1-1 Industrial Microbiology and Fermentation Processes
3-1-2 Enzyme Technology
3-1-5 Fermentation Process Laboratory
3-2 Second semester
3-2-1 Bioreactor Design
3-2-2 Biological Treatment of Wastewater
3-2-3 Bioseparation
3-2-4 Transport Phenomena in Biological Systems
3-3-1 M.Sc. Project
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Course Title: Industrial
Microbiology& Fermentation
Processes
Course No: 26-967
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s):Dr. R. Roostaazad (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Biotechnology Graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The Course reviews the basic knowledge of Microbiology and its application
in industrial processes
Syllabus:
An overview of cellular resources
Metabolic Pathways and Energetics of the cell
Biosynthesis
Stoichiometry
Biokinetics
Mixed Populations
Molecular Geretics and Control Systems
References:
J.E. Bailey and D.F. Ollis, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 1986
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Term paper
Examination method : Term paper, written Exam
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Course Title: Enzyme
Technology
Course No: 26-975
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s): Dr. I. Alemzadeh (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory course in graduate study for Biotechnology group
This course gives information on the structure-function relationship of the enzymes and on their
application although kinetic analysis is an essential part of the characterization of any enzymes, this
course is to introduce the varieties of enzyme behavior to graduate students and teaches from elementary
and classical kinetics of unireactant enzymes to modern steady- state kinetics of multireactant enzymes.
Syllabus:
Introduction
Protein structure
Mechanism of enzyme-substrate interaction
Kinetics of unireactant enzymes
Simple inhibition systems
Rapid equilibrium and mixed-type inhibition
Rapid equilibrium of bireactant and terreactant systems
Steady-state kinetics of multireactant enzymes
Immobilization
Kinetics of immobilized enzymes
Applications of industrial enzymes
References:
 Segel, I. H ''. Enzyme kinetics'' John Wiley & Sons (1993)
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Alberts, B., Bray, D., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., Watson, J.D. ''Molecular Biology of the
Cell'', 2nd Ed., Garland Publishing, Inc., New York & London (1989)
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Whitaker, A., ''Enzymology for the food science ‘‘(1992)
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Alemzadeh, I '',Enzyme processing'' (1998)
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Belter, P. A., Cussler, E. L., Wei-Shou, H. ''Bioseparation'', John Wiley & Sons (1988)
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Alberts, B., Bray, D., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., Watson, J. D. ''Molecular Biology of the
Cell’’, 2nd Ed., Graland publishing, Inc., New York & London (1989)
Scopes, R. K. ''Protein Purification'' 3rd Ed. Springer- Verlag New York (1993)
Prerequisite : Mathematics, Biochemistry
Examination method : Test (Writing Exam)
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Thermodynamics
Course No: 26-114
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for most of the M.Sc. Groups
properties for mixtures as required for chemical process. The aim of this course is offer appropriate methods
Syllabus:
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Introducing fundamental relations for estimating thermodynamic properties from equations of
state
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coefficient.
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References:
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J., M., Prausnitz, R. N. Lichtenthaler, Molecular thermodynamics of fluid-phase equilibria ,3rd
edition; 1999, Prentice Hall PTR.
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Thermodynamics, McGraw-Hill, 7th ed., 2005.
Prerequisite
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Numerical Mathematics
Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer(s): Dr. R. Bozorgmehry (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for All graduate students except "Simulation &
Control" group and optional for Ph.D. students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :: The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the numerical
methods required to solve all the mathematical models of various systems encountered in the field of
Chemical Engineering .
Syllabus:
 A Brief review of Introductory issues like:
- Approximation and Errors
- System of Linear Algebraic Equations (Gauss Elimination, Gauss-Jordan, Iterative Methods like
Jacobi, Gauss -Siedel methods).
 Matrix Decomposition Techniques:
- LU Decomposition, QR Decomposition
 Sparse Matrix Manipulation
- Application of Sparse matrices in transport phenomena and separation processes
 Nonlinear Equations
- A Brief review of Fundamental Techniques to solve a single nonlinear equation (e.g., Bracketing
methods, Successive Substitution method, Wegstein acceleration Technique, False Position and
Newton Raphson method)
- Obtaining Real and Complex Roots of a Polynomial (Bairstow algorithm)
- System of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations (Gauss- siedel with relaxation, Newton and QuasiNewton method, Broyden - HouseHolder method.
 Numerical Interpolation, Differentiation and Integration Techniques:
- A brief review of Conventional Interpolation techniques (e.g., Lagrange, Aitken, Polynomial Based
Least-Square method)
- Saline Techniques
- Difference Operators
- Numerical Interpolation and Differentiation Using Difference Operators
- Quadrature Integration Teqnique

Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations:
- A Brief Review of Convential methods (e.g., Euler, Runge -Kutta)
- Multi-Step methods (Milne-Symspon, Adams-Bash forth, Adams- Moulton)
- System of ODE and Stiff ODE's
- Multi Value methods (e.g., Gear method)
- Orthogonal Collocation methods for ODE

Partial Differential Equations
- Various types of PDE's (e.g., Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic PDE's)
- Solving PDE's with Finite Difference (Stability of the method for various types of PDE's)

Introduction to Finite Element methods

Solving PDE's with Orthogonal Collocation
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References:

Applied Numerical Analysis, by Gerald

Numerical Methods for Engineers, by Chapra & Canale

Applied Mathematics and Modeling for Chemical Engineers, by Rice, Duo
Prerequisite:
Examination method : Homework and project(s)
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Course Title: Fermentation
Process laboratory
Course Type: Practical
Course No: 26-402
Credits/Weeks: 1/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. A. Kazemi Vasiri (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Course in graduate study for Biotechnology group
Aims/Scope/Objectives :This course gives information on practical work in Biotechnology for
preparing Biochemical material.
Syllabus:
Microbial Glucoamylase production and activity determination.
Citric acid production by fungi .Determination and extraction.
Penicillin G production by fungi and determination.
Ethanol and Vinegar production and determination.
Separation and purification microorganisms of yogurt and cheese Production yogurt and
cheese by separated Microorganisms.
References:

M.C.F Likinger, S.W. Drew, Encyclopedia of Bioprocess Technology , 5Vol.,John
Wiley&Sons,.1999

Moo.Young, Comprehensive Biotechnology, 4 Vol., Pergamon Press Ltd, 1985.

D. Perlman , Advances in Applied Microbiology ,36 Vol. ,Academic Press INC,1964-1991

Prescott, S.C. & C.G. Dunn, Industrial Microbiology, Mc Graw-Hill, 1959

Akhtarelmolook , Kazemi Veisari, Microbiology Sanati , Jihad of Sharif University of
Technology, 1372
Teaching Method: Lecture and experiment.
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: Report preparing.
Examination method: Type of Practical work and result of experimental work in report and theory
test.
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Course Title:
Bioreactor Design
Course No: 26-966
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s):Dr. M. Vossoughi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program) : Basic course

To provide the principles of Bioreactor Design

To select the relevant principles and data for practical process engineering purposes
Syllabus:
 Introduction
 Kinetics of substrate utilization, product formation and biomass production in Bioreactors
 Design and analysis of Bioreactors
 Transport phenomena in Bioreactors
 Bioreactors Scale-up
 Sterilization in Bioreactors
 Equipment design in Bioreactors
 Instrumentation and Control of Bioreactors
References:
 James E. Bailey and David F. Ollis, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 1992
 B. Atkinson, Biological Reactors, Pion Limited, 1995
 O. Levenspiel, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Wiley &Sons, 1992
Prerequisite : MATLAB
Examination method : Writing Test
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Course Title: Biological
Treatment of Wastewater
Course No: 26-646
Semester: spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s):Dr. S.Yaghmaei (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Biotechnology Graduate Students
Aims/Scope/Objectives : The purpose of this course is to present an overview of biological processes
used most commonly for wastewater treatment.
Syllabus:
Wastewater characteristics
Introduction to wastewater treatment: Physical and Chemical unit processes.
Biological unit processes.
Introduction to important microorganisms and their microbial metabolism.
Bacterial growth and kinetics of biological growth
Aerobic suspended and attached-growth treatment processes
Anaerobic suspended and attached-growth treatment processes
Soil Bioremediation
In Situ Bioremediation
On Site Bioremediation
Solid - phase Bioremediation
Slurry – phase Bioremediation
Vapor – phase Biological Treatment
References:
Bitton Gabriel“ Wastewater Microbiology” 2nd Edition, Wiley-Liss, 1999.
Metcalf and Eddy“ Wastewater Engineering” 3rd Edition, Mc Graw Hill, 1991.
Gordon A.L Lewandowski, Louis J.De Filippi“ Biological treatment of hazardous wastes”, John
Wiley & Sons. INC., 1998.
Juana B Eweis, Sarina, J.Eryas “Bioremediation Principles”, WCB Mc Graw Hill, 1998.
Prerequisite : Industrial Microbiology
Additional work required : Seminar Presentation
Examination method : Final and mid term Exam.
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Course Title: Bioseparation
Course No: 26-973
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Spring
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s): Dr. H.R. Kariminia (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program):
Optional course (recommended) in graduate study for Biotechnology group
This course is an introduction to the separation and purification of biological materials. It contains both
practical and theoretical aspects. It covers not only the need of graduate students, but also the scientist
with low engineering background and engineers with low biochemical knowledge.
Syllabus:
An overview of Bioseparation
Filtration & micro filtration
Centrifugation
Cell disruption
Extraction
Adsorption
Elution chromatography
Precipitation
Ultra filtration & electrophoresis
Crystallization
Drying
Ancillary operations
References:
Belter, P. A.,Cussler, E. L., Wei- Shou, H '' . Bio separation'', John Wiley & Sons ,1988
Alberts , B.,Bray, D ,. Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K., Watson, J.D. ''Molecular Biology of the Cell'',
2nd Ed., Garland Publishing, Inc., New York & London ,1989
Scopes, R.K. ''Protein Purification'' 3rd Ed. Springer- Verlag New York ,1993
Prerequisite : Mathematics, Biochemistry
Additional work required : Seminar presentation
Examination method : Test and Seminar
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Course Title: Transport
Phenomena in Biological
Systems
Course No: 26-974
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s): Dr. D. Bastani (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Biotechnology group
Syllabus:

The Equation of Continuity

The Equation of Motion, examples

Velocity Distribution with more than one independent variable, examples

Introduction to Non-Newtonian fluids
References:


Non-Newtonian Fluids and Heat Transfer, Skelland
Prerequisite:
Examination method : Written exam (open book)
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Engineering
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4. Environmental Engineering
4-1 First semester
4-1-3 Wastewater Treatment Engineering
4-1-4 Bioremediation Technology
4-1-5 Water & Wastewater Engineering Laboratory
4-2 Second semester
4-2-2 Design of Wastewater Treatment Units
4-2-3 Solid Waste Engineering
4-2-4 Air Pollution control Engineering
4-3-1 M.Sc. Project
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Fluid Mechanics
Course No: 26-225
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
Analytical solutions of Navier stoke Eq. in B.L. Integral Method, Boundary Layer Separation.
References:
White, F.M “ ,. Viscous Fluid Flow”, Mc Graw Hill,1991
Bird ,R. B., et al“ Transport phenomena”, 2nd Ed., John Wiley &Sons Inc,2002
Hinze, J.O “ ,. Turbulence, An Introduction to its Mechanism and Theory”, Mc Graw Hill ,1959
Schlichting, H “ ,. Boundary Layer Theory”, Mc Graw-Hill, 6th Ed., 1968.
Prerequisite :
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Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
Jacobi, Guass-Siedel methods).
- Application Of Sparse matrices in transport phenomena and separation processes
- System of Nonlinear Algebraic Equations (Gauss- siedel with relaxation, Newton and QuasiNewton method, Broyden-HouseHolder method.
- Spline Techniques

- A Brief Review of Convential methods (e.g., Euler, Runge-Kutta)
- Multi-Step methods (Milne-Simpson, Adams-Bash forth, Adams- Moulton)



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References:


Numerical Methods For Engineers, by Chapra & Canale

Teaching Method : Lecture.
Prerequisite:
Examination method : Homework and project(s) .
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Course Title: Wastewater
Treatment Engineering
Course No: 26-855
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer (S): Dr. S. J. Shayegan (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Environmental Group Students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :To promote the ability for recognition and treatment of industrial
wastewater
Syllabus:
Introduction, Sources of Industrial waste
Pretreatment Processes
Sedimentation and Floatation
Coagulation and Chemical Precipitation
Biological Treatment Processes
Sludge Handling and Disposal
Land Treatment
Membrane Processes
References:
Industrial Water Pollution Control, W.W.Eckenfelder, McGraw Hill, 2000.
Wastewater Engineering, Metcalf & Eddy, McGraw Hill, 2003.
Prerequisite : None
Additional Work required : Project (Report & Presentation)
Examination method : Mid-term and Final Examination
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Course Title: Bioremediation Course No: 26-269
Technology
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Credits/Weeks: 3 / 17
Lecturer (s) : Dr. H .R. Kariminia (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory course for Environmental Engineering
graduate students and optional for Biotechnology graduate students
This course is an introduction to the variety of biological methods for the removal of
environmental pollutants in soil and water. A general overview on biodegradable substances and
the function of microorganisms on contamination removal in various modes will be given, as
well.
Syllabus:

Introduction

Advantages of bioremediation against other methods

Different environmental pollutants in water and soil (aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic
hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons, etc.)

Microbial metabolism, biodegradability of pollutants (aerobic and an-aerobic)

Factors affecting biodegradation

Biodegradation kinetics

In-situ method

Ex-situ method

Bioremediation of water

Bioremediation of soil

Bioremediation of groundwater

Case studies
References :

Practical Environmental Bioremediation: The Field Guide, King R.B., Long G.M. and Sheldon
J.K., CRC-Press, 1998.

Bioremediation of Contaminated Soils, Wise D.L., Trantolo D.J. and Cichon E.J., Marcel Dekker
Inc., 2000.

Bioremediation Protocols, Sheehan D., Humana Press, 1997.
Prerequisite: None
Additional work required: Seminar presentation
Examination method : Test and Seminar
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Course Title: water &
wastewater Engineering
Laboratory
Course No: 26-802
Course Type: Practical
Credits/Weeks1/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer ( s):P. Nahid (Instructor)
Syllabus:
 Analysis of water for measurement of:
- Cations (Ca, Mg, Fe, Na, K)
- Anions ( Co 3−2 , Hco 3− , So4−2 , Cl − ,….)
- COD
- BOD
- Jar test
References:

Clesceri, L. S. , Greenberg , A. E. ,Eaton ,A. D., Standard Methods for the Examination of water &
wastewater; American Public Health Association (APHA) , American Water Works Association
(AWWA)and Water Environmental Federation (WEF), 20th Ed., 1998 .

Sawyer, C.N., Mc Carty, P.L., Chemistry for environmental engineering, McGraw-Hill, 3rd Ed.,
1978

Schroeder, E.D., Water& wastewater treatment, McGraw-Hill, 1977
Teaching Method : Experimental
Prerequisite:
Examination method : A few quizzes during the term and the final exam
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Reactor Design
Course No: 26-347
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer(s): Dr. M. Soltanieh (Professor), Dr. S. Yaghmaei (Associate Professor) and
Dr. F. Khorasheh (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): As a core course, this course is required for most of the
Graduate program options in the Department.
Aims/Scope/Objectives: This course is intended to complement the knowledge of chemical engineering
students in chemical reaction engineering and reactor design that they have gained at undergraduate level.
The major areas that the course focuses are: non-isothermal reactor design, non-ideal flow and catalytic
and non-catalytic heterogeneous reaction kinetics and reactor design. The objective is to give a basic
understanding of the behavior of real reactors with industrial applications.
Syllabus:

Non-isothermal effects and energy balances in chemical reactors; review of thermodynamic
behavior of chemical reactions including temperature and pressure effects on reaction equilibrium
and heat of reaction.

Basics of non-ideal flow; residence time distribution (RTD); experimental methods and models
for determination of RTD and non-ideal flow in chemical reactors, including dispersion models,
laminar flow and convective models, tanks-in-series models, multi-parameter models and the effect of
fluid segregation on reactor behavior.

Kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions and reactor design.

Kinetics of heterogeneous non-catalytic fluid- solid reactions and reactor design.

Kinetics of heterogeneous fluid-fluid reactions and reactor design,

Special topics in reactor design including biochemical reactions, Polymerization reactions, etc.
References:

O. Levenspiel. "Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3rd ed., John Wiley ,1999

H. S., Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 2nd Ed., Prentice-Hall ,1992
Prerequisite: First year graduate students
Additional work required : A term paper and a case study on an industrially important reaction and
reactor with a seminar presentation.
Examination method : Closed and open book midterm and final examinations.
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Course Title: Design of
Wastewater Treatment Unit
Course No: 26-828
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. Borghei (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for Environmental Engineering Students
Aims/Scope/Objectives: To introduce water treatments processes and enable students to design water
treatment plants.
Syllabus:
The quality of natural water
Water chemistry and microbiology
Unit operations in water treatment
The principles of physical treatments
Aeration Process
Clarification, Coagulation and Flocculation
Filtration
Water disinefection ( Chlorination, Ozonation & UV application)
Lime and Soda Process
Ion Exchange Process
Dealkalization and Demineralization
Desalting processes (Reverse Osmosis)
Corrosion and Scale Control
Water Treatment plant design
References:
 Sanks, R.'' Water Treatment Plant Design'' Ann Arbor Science
 American Water Works Association (AWWA), Water Treatment Plant Design
 Steel & McGee '' Water Supply and Sewerage '' 5th ed., McGraw Hill
Teaching Method : Weekly lectures
Prerequisite: None
Additional work required : Design of a water treatment plant
Examination method :Final and term paper exam.
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Course Title: Solid Waste
Engineering
Course No: 26-970
Course Type: Lectures
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer ( s):Dr. M. Vossoughi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Basic Course
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The purpose of this Course is to introduce the students to the field of solid
waste management and to identify the demands that must be met by those practicing in the field.
Syllabus:
Evolution of solid waste management
Legislative trends and impacts
Sources, types and composition of solid wastes
Solid waste Generation and collection rates
Waste Handling and separation, storage, and processing lat the source
Classic Solid Waste Disposal Methods (Composting, land filling, incineration, etc.)
Handling Hazardous Solid Wastes
Modern and Emerging Technologies and Trends
References:
Integrated solid waste management Engineering principles and Management Issues, McGraw-Hill.
By: G. Tchobanoglous, Theisen, H., and igil, S., 1993.
Solid Waste Eng. Brooks/Cole, Pacific Grove, California. By: Vesilind, P. A., Worrell, W., and
Reinhart, D.R.2002.
Teaching Method: Presentation and lecture
Prerequisite:
Additional work required : Seminar (Term paper), Students should present a study on new
technologies and methods of disposal.
Examination method : writing Test.
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Course Title: Air Pollution
Control Engineering
Course No: 26 - 965
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Spring
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer (s) : Dr. M.Soltanieh (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program : ): Compulsory for environmental engineering graduate students and
optional for other graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives : This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of air pollution control
engineering to first year graduate students with environmental engineering option. The objective is to give an
overall view of the subject with emphasis on chemical engineering aspects of air pollution control.
Syllabus:

Introduction to air pollution: definition of air pollution, local and global pollutions, types of air
pollutants; sources of air pollutants, air pollution effects on human health; other air pollution impacts,
air pollution laws, ambient air quality standards, emission standards; emissions and emission factors;
air pollution measurements.

Meteorology for air pollution engineering (micrometeorology): the atmosphere, general circulation
models, temperature and pressure gradients in the atmosphere; turbulent mixing, humidity, wind
speed, wind direction and wind rose.

Air pollution modeling: types of models, concentration distribution in the atmosphere,
Lagrangian and Eulerian modeling, boundary conditions for point, line and area sources, box
models; dispersion models: (Gaussian and Puff models), multi-source models, grid models.

Air pollution control: nature of particulate matters, classification of particles; particle dynamics in the
atmosphere and particle size distribution functions; control of particulate matters (PM): design of PM
control equipments: sedimentation; cyclones; electrostatic precipitators (ESP), surface and depth
filters; scrubbers.

Control of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO)
and oxides of sulphur (SOx).

Motor vehicles air pollution

Greenhouse gases and global warming.
References:
 N. de Nevers, “Air Pollution Control Engineering “, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2000

R., Flagan and J., Seinfeld “Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering “, Prentice-Hill, 1988
Teaching Method: Lecture; site seeing; case studies.
Prerequisite: Basic chemical or mechanical engineering background.
Additional work required: Term papers on special topics
Examination method: Open and closed book exams.
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Engineering
Food Industry Engineering
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5. Food Industry Engineering
5-1 First semester
5-1-1 Design of Food Industries Equipments
5-1-2 Food Rheology
5-2 Second semester
5-2-2 Food Biotechnology
5-2-3 Food Sanitation, Preservation and Packaging
5-2-4 Industrial Wastewater Treatment
5-2-5 Advanced Food Processing Laboratory
5-3 Third semester
5-3-1 M.Sc. Project
5-4 Fourth semester
5-4-1 M.Sc. Project
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Course Title: Design of
Food Industries Equipments
Course Type: Lecture and
project
Course No: 26-821
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Food Industries
Lecturer ( s): Dr. A.A.Safekordi (Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives : Design and some detail design of following equipments
Syllabus:
Dryers (Batch, continuous)
Mixers (Fluid, Heat and Mass Transfer)
Evaporators (Atmospheric and Vaccume)
Solid Handling
Liquid-Liquid and Gas-Liquid Separator
Vessels
Feeders and washers and Sourting
References:
Chemical Process equipment (wallas)
Chemical Eng. 6 (Design)
Teaching Method : Lectures and Seminars
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Homework and Seminars
Examination method: Exams and Finals
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Course Title: Food Rheology
Course No: 26-506
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Food Industries
Lecturer ( s):Dr. R. Roostaazad (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory Course for the Food Eng. Graduate Students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The Course provides a view on the Rheology of food materials which is
essential in the design of mixer
Syllabus:
Classification of Fluid Behavior
Non-Newtonian Fluids
- Shear Dependence
- Time Dependence
- Viscoelastic Fluids
- Mechanical Models
Determination of Flow Properties
Laminar Flow of Fluids
- Circular Ducts
- Between Parallel lates
- In Annulw
- Rectangular Ducts
Minor Losses
Drag in Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow
Turbulent Flow
References:
A. H.P. Skelland, Non-Newtonian Flow and Heat Transfer, Wiley, 1967
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Project and Seminar Presentations
Examination method : Project, Seminar and Written Exam
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Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
- Spline Techniques

- Multi-Step methods (Milne-Symspon, Adams-Bashforth, Adams- Moulton)



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References:



Prerequisite:
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Thermodynamics
Course No: 26-114
Semester: Fall& spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:



state

coefficient.

introducing the excess functions based on Lewis and Henry law



References:

J.M. Prausnitz, R.N. Lichtenthaler, Molecular thermodynamics of fluid-phase equilibria;3rd edition;
1999, Prentice Hall PTR.

J.M., Smith, H.C., Van Ness, M., M., Abbott, Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, Mc Graw-Hill, 7th ed., 2005
Prerequisite
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Heat Transfer
Course No: 26-426
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:



Temperature distributions with, more than one independent Variable, Heating of a SemiInfinite slab, steady heat conduction in laminar flow of a viscous fluid, boundary layer
theory, Heat transfer in forced convection laminar flow along a heated wall.
 Introduction to hat transfer in solids, Formulation of heat Transfer problems, examples
References:



Prerequisite:
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Course Title: Food
Biotechnology
Course No: 26-694
Semester: Spring
Course Type: Theory
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Food Industries
Lecturer ( s): Dr. I. Alemzadeh (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program);
Aims/Scope/Objectives : Food biotechnology is the application of modern biotechnological techniques
to the manufacture and processing of food. Fermentation, enzymes technological processes, genetic
engineering and bioengineering are the objectives and exciting dimensions to food biotechnology
Syllabus:

Fermentor and bioreactor design
 Effect of chemical, Genetic & Enzymatic modification-on protein Functionality

New & Modified polysaccharides

Enzymes in Food Industry, Detoxifying Enzymes
 Bio- production of amino acids, flavors and vitamins
References:

King, R. D. and Cheetham, P. S. J., Food biotechnology Vol I, II, 1987, Elsevier

Lee, B. Fundamentals of Food biotechnology, 1996, VCH

Gerhartz, W. Enzymes in industry, 1990, VCH

Tucker, G. A. and Woods, L. F. J. Enzymes in Food processing 1995 C. H.
Prerequisite :
Examination method :Written Exam.
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Course Title: Food Sanitation,
Preservation, Packaging
Course No: 26-695
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Food Industries
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. R. Roostaazad (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Food Engineering Graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The Course reviews the basic knowledge of Microbiology and its
application in the industrial processes
Syllabus:
Food sanitation
Food Preservation
Food Packaging
References:
N.G. Marriot, Principles of food Sanitation, avi publications, 1984.
N.W. Desrosier, The Technology of food preservation, 1970.
Paine A, Handbook of food Packaging, CH, 1992.
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: Project & seminar presentations
Examination method: Project, Seminar & written Exam
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Wastewater Treatment
Course No: 26-823
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Spring
Group Presenting:
Food Industries
Lecturer(s): Dr. M. Vossoughi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Basic Course
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The purpose of this Course is to introduce the students to the fields of
Industrial Wastewater Treatment and to identify Planning, design and Construction of Wastewater
Treatment Facilities.
Syllabus:
 Introduction
 Wastewater Characteristics:
-Wastewater Flow
-Quality of Wastewater
-Characterization of Wastewater
 Wastewater Treatment Unit Operations and Processes, and flow Schemes:
-Introduction
-Liquid Treatment systems
-Sludge Processing and Disposal
-Problems and Discussion Topics References
 Primary Sedimentation:
-Introduction
-Types of Clarifiers
-Design Factors

Biological Waste Treatment:
-Fundamentals of Biological Waste Treatment
-Suspended Growth Biological Treatment
-Attached Growth Biological Treatment
-Equipment Manufacturers of Biological Waste Treatment Processes
-Information Checklist for Design of Biological Treatment and Clarification Facilities

Sludge Stabilization:
-Anaerobic Digestion
-Aerobic Digestion
-Other Sludge Stabilization Processes

Sludge Disposal:
-Overview of Sludge Disposal Practices
-Planting, Design, and Operation of Municipal Sludge Landfills
References:
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 Syed R.Qasim, Wastewater Treatment Plants: Planning, Design, and Operation
 Gaudy, A. F., and E. T. Gaudy, Microbiology for Environmental Scientists and Engineers
 Hammer, M. G. Water and Wastewater Technology, 1979
 Schroeder, E. D., Water and Wastewater Treatment, 1977
 Metcalf and Eddy ,Wastewater Engineering: Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, 1979
Prerequisite:
Additional work required : Seminar (Term paper)
Examination method : written exam
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Course Title: Advanced Food
processing Laboratory
Course Type: Experimental
course
Course No: 26-306
Semester: spring
Credits/Weeks: 1/17
Group Presenting:
Food Industries
Lecturer (s): V. Maghsoodi (Instructor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Laboratory Course
Aims/Scope/Objectives : Introduction Course for Graduated Students of Food Engineering
Syllabus:

Chemical Analysis of Food Materials:
- Moisture, Ash, Fat, Protein, Carbohydrate and Vitamin C Content of Some Food Materials

Microbiological Studying of Food Materials:
- Preparation of solid and liquid culture media, Microscopic Study of microorganisms, Coloring
Methods of Microorganisms, Screening and Isolation of microorganisms, Pour Plate and Surface
Plate Colony Counting of Microorganisms
References:
 Cerrwyn, S. James, Analytical chemistry of foods, Blackie Academic Professional, 1995

G. Brubacher, W. Muller, Methods for the determination of vitamins, Elsevier Applied Science
Publisher, 1985

R.L. Whistler, Methods in carbohydrate chemistry, Academic Press, 1962

K. Helrich, Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, AOAC,
INC, 1990

Z. Hossaini, Method in Food Analysis, 1382

L. C. Parks, Handbook of Microbiological Media, CRC Press, 1996
 J. S. Cappuccino, Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual, Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co., 1996

G. Karim , Laboratory Methods in Food Microbiology, 1374.
Teaching Method : Practical and Theoretical
Prerequisite:
Additional work required : Some Research Works and Reporting
Examination method: Practical and Theoretical Examination
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Engineering
Modeling, Simulation & Control
Engineering
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6. Modeling, Simulation and Control Engineering
6-1 First semester
6-1-2 Modern and Optimal Control
6-1-3 Object Oriented Process Analysis and Simulation
6-2 Second Semester
6-2-1 Digital Control
6-2-2 Nonlinear Control
6-2-3 Application of AI in Chemical Engineering
6-2-4 Advanced Reactor design
6-3 Third semester
6-3-1 Adaptive Control
6-3-2 M.Sc. Project
6-4 Fourth semester
6-4-1 M.Sc. Project
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Mathematics
Course No: 26-246
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. Shahrokhi (Professor)
Syllabus:
Matrices
Simultaneous linear ordinary differential equations
Ordinary differential equations with variable coefficients
Solution of partial differential equations (separation of variables, Laplace transform and Fourier
transform)
Calculus of variations
Complex variables and conformal mapping
References:
Advanced Engineering Mathematics, C.R. Wylie.
Advanced calculus for Applications, F.B. Hildebrand.
Applied Mathematics for Engineers and Physicists, L.A. pipes.
Operational Mathematics, R.V. Churchill.
Fourier Transforms, I.N. Sneddon.
Prerequisite :
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Course Title: Modern and
Optimal Control
Course No: 26-312
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting: Modeling
Simulation & Control
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. R. Pishvaie (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for Simulation & Control Group, Optional in
graduate Study.
Aims/Scope/Objectives : Thoughts are taught about advanced approaches and modern time domain
analysis & control synthesis aside the classical frequency domain analysis and design. The hard core of
course is the mathematical concept of state- space in a system sense and obviously its implementation
and realization in a practical and engineering approach. The systematic synthesis of controller is
emphasized through state feedback, pole placement and linear optimal control. State estimators or
observers design will be discussed thoroughly.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Advanced and modern control.
Cascade, Feed forward- Feedback, ratio, override control and Smith predictor.
Modeling and Identification of dynamical systems, State-space approach.
Stability and state- feedback synthesis.
State Estimators (Observers).
Optimal control.
References:
Stephanopoulos, G., Chemical Process Control; Stephanopolous, Prentice-Hall, 1984.
Ogunaaike, B.A. and W.H. Ray, Process Dynamics, Modeling and Control, Oxford University
Press, 1994.
Bequette, B.W., Process Control: Modeling, Design and Simulation, Prentice-Hall, 2003.
Romagnoli, J.A. and A. Palazoglu, Introduction to Process Control, Taylor and Francis, 2006.
Seborg, D.E., T.F. Edgar and D.A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control, 2nd ed., Wiley,
2004.
Smith, C.A. and A.B. Corripio, Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control, 3rd ed. ,
Wiley ,2005 .
Luyben, M.L. and W.L. Luyben, Essentials of Process Control, Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
Ogata , K., Modern Control Engineering , 4th ed., Prentice-Hall Inc.,2002 .
Anderson , B.D.O. and J.B. Moore, Linear Optimal Control, Upper Saddle River , NJ: PrenticeHall Inc.,1971 .
Athans ,M. and P.L. Flab ,Optimal Control: An Introduction to the Theory and Its Applications
,NY: Mc Graw Hill, 1965 .
Cheng, D.K., Analysis of Linear Systems, Reading MA: Addison –Weseley Publishing Co. 1959.
Kailath ,T., Linear Systems , Upper Saddle River , NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc.,1971 .
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Teaching method: Lectures.
Prerequisite : Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Matrices Theory), MATLAB TM .
Examination method: Final Exam.
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Course Title:
Object Oriented Process
Analysis & Simulation
Course No: 26-792
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for graduate students in “Simulation & Control”
group and optional for other graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives: The students taking this course are taught the concepts of Object Oriented
Analysis and design and its application in Chemical Process Analysis, Design and Simulation.
Syllabus:

Major Incentives for Process Simulation and various types of Process Simulation

Various Types of Models used in Process Simulation (White Box, Black Box and Hybrid
Models).

General Aspects and Issues of System Identification

an Overview of Object Oriented Design and Analysis

Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

Various Components and units of a process simulator

Thermo physical Property Prediction and Equilibrium Calculations

Numerical Methods required to solve Large-Scale Models

Flow of Information in a Process Flow Diagram required for dynamic and steady-state
simulation

Tearing Algorithms used for Nested Recycles in a PFD

Introduction to Hysys as an Object Oriented Process Simulator
References:

Smith, Pike and Murrel: “Formulation and Optimization of Mathematical Models”

Brown: “Object Oriented Analysis”, Prentice-Hall, 1997

Mah: “Chemical Process Structures and Information Flows”, Prentice-Hall, 1992

Walas: “Phase Equilibria in Chemical Engineering”, Butherworth Heinman.

Ljung: “System Identification, Theory for the users”, Prentice Hall, 1986.
Prerequisite: Chem. Eng. Thermodynamics, Computer Programming
Additional work required: Assignments
Examination method: Development of a Simulator for a specific Process as the Course Project
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Fluid Mechanics
Course No: 26-225
Semester: Spring &Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
References:
White, F.M “ ,. Viscous Fluid Flow”, Mc Graw Hill, 1991.
Prerequisite :
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Course Title: Digital
Control
Course No: 26-343
Semester: spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
The Z Transform
Pulse Transfer Function of continuous systems
Open loop response
Stability analysis
Closed loop response
Controller design via transform method
State space representation
Observer design and kalman filter
State-space controller design
Optimal control
References:
Discrete- time Control Systems, Ogata.
Digital Control System Analysis and Design, Phillips.
Computer-Controlled Systems, Astrom.
Computer Process Control, Deshpande.
Prerequisite :
Modern Control
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Course Title:
Nonlinear Control
Course Type:
Lecturer
Course No: 26-490
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
group and optional for other graduate students.
Aims/Scope/Objectives: The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the fundamental
knowledge of nonlinear systems and the way these systems are treated in the analysis and control study.
Syllabus:

Nonlinear System Characteristics And Behaviors

Nonlinear System Stability Analysis Methods

An Introduction to Differential Geometry Concepts

Nonlinear System Analysis through Differential Geometry

Differential Geometric Control (State Feedback Linearization Methods)

Nonlinear Feed forward Control

Nonlinear Time-Delay Compensation

Nonlinear Internal Model Control (Differential Geometric Approach)

Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (Differential Geometric Approach)

State Estimation techniques for Nonlinear Systems
References:

H. Nijmeijer, A.J. Vandershaft: “Nonlinear Dynamical Systems” Springer Verlag

H. Khalil: “Nonlinear Systems” Prentice-Hall, 1990

R. Marino, P. Tomei: “Nonlinear Control Design, Geometric, Adaptive and Robust”
Prentice-Hall, 1997

J.J. Slotine, W. Li: “Applied Nonlinear Control”, Wiley 1994

M.A. Henson, D.E. Seborg: “Nonlinear Process Control”, Prentice-Hall, 1997.
Prerequisite: Modern Control (State Space Concepts and techniques for Linear Systems)
Additional work required: Design Project and Presentation.
Examination method: An open book exam
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Course Title: Application of
AI in Chemical Engineering
Course No: 26-324
Course Type: Graduate
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Spring
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. R. Bozorgmehry (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for graduate students in “Simulation & Control”
Aims/Scope/Objectives :In this course students get various concepts of Artificial Intelligence in a
general manner and after each specific topic they go through the application of the concept in various
fields of chemical engineering particularly in Simulation and control.
Syllabus:
Expert Systems and their development with Relational Databases
Case Based Reasoning
Fuzzy Logic in general and Fuzzy Logic Control And Optimization
Various types of Artificial Neural Networks and their application in Process Identification and
Control
References:
The Handbook Of Applied Expert Systems by : J. Liebowitz, CRC Press
Fuzzy Expert Systems And Fuzzy Reasoning by : W. Siler, J. J. Buckly ,Wiley InterScience, 2005
Intelligent Control Systems by: Gupta, Sinha, IEEE Press, 1997
Neural Networks by Hayking, IEEE Press ,1996
Mathematical Methods Of Neural Networks by Golden, CRC Press, 1997
Prerequisite: Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Simulation
Additional work required: Computer Programming
Examination method: Assignments, Presentation, Project
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Reactor Design
Course No: 26-347
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
This course is intended to complement the knowledge of chemical engineering students in chemical reaction
engineering and reactor design that they have gained at undergraduate level. The major areas that the course
focuses are: non-isothermal reactor design, non-ideal flow and catalytic and non-catalytic heterogeneous
reaction kinetics and reactor design. The objective is to give a basic understanding of the behavior of real
reactors with industrial applications.
Syllabus:


For determination of RTD and non-ideal flow in chemical reactors, including dispersion models,
Laminar flow and convective models, tanks-in-series models, multi-parameter models and the effect
of fluid segregation on reactor behavior.



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References:

O. Levenspiel. "Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3Ed., John Wiley, 1999

H S, Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 2Ed., Prentice-Hall ,1992
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Course Title:
Adaptive Control
Course No: 26-345
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s):Dr. M. Shahrokhi (Professor)
Syllabus:
Introduction
System representation
Stability analysis via Lyapunov function
Identification of continuous systems
Identification of discrete systems
Adaptive observer design
Classification of adaptive control strategies
Self-tuning regulator
Model reference adaptive control
Application of adaptive control
References:
Stable Adaptive Systems, Narendra
Adaptive Control, Astrom
Adaptive Filtering, Prediction and Control, Goodwin
Theory and Practice of Recursive Identification, Ljung
Prerequisite :
Digital Control
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Semester: Fall
Engineering
Polymer Engineering
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7. Polymer Engineering
7-1 First semester
7-1-1 Physical Chemistry of Polymers
7-1-2 Rheology of Polymers
7-1-4 Mechanic of Composites
7-2-5 Polymer Reaction Processing
7-2 Second semester
7-2-1 Mechanical Properties of Polymers
7-2-2 Polymer Processing
7-2-3 Composite and Rubber Processing
7-2-5 Polymer Engineering Laboratory
7-3-1 M.Sc. Project
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Course Title:Physical
Chemistry of Polymers
Course Type : Lecture
Course No:26-976
Semester :Fall
Credits/Weeks:3/1
7
Group Presenting :
Polymer Engineering
Lecturer(s): Dr. M. Frounchi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for polymer engineering group postgraduate
students
This course deals with polymer molecular chain conformations, thermodynamics of polymer solutions,
solubility of polymers, crystallinity, thermal transitions, rubber elasticity, swelling of polymer networks
and permeability.
Syllabus:
Chain conformations and Helices
Flory-Huggins Lattice Theory, Interaction coefficient
Solubility parameter
Thermodynamic methods for molecular weight measurements (MO, VPO)
Light scattering, SAXS, SANS
Intrinsic viscosity and molecular weight measurements
Spherulites and chain folding in crystallites
Glass transition and melting temperatures
Theory of rubber elasticity
Swelling of polymer gels and networks
Permeability of polymers
References:

L. H. Sperling., ''Introduction to Physical Polymer Science”, Wiley,2001.
Teaching Method :Lectures
Prerequisite:
Examination method :Written exams
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Course Title:
Rheology of Polymer
Course Type:
Lecturer
Course No: 26-583
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Lecturer(s): Dr. A. Ramazani (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for polymer engineering group graduate students
and optional for other graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide students with the fundamental
knowledge of rheological properties and rheological concepts that is needed for the engineering design
of systems used in the characterization, flow, processing, storage and handling of polymeric materials
Syllabus:
 Vectors and tensors operation review and their application in rheology
 Review of continuity equations for mass, momentum and energy and solution of some problem
with Newtonian fluid
 Viscoelastic phenomena in polymeric liquids: nature of polymeric liquids, non-Newtonian
viscosity and normal stress effects, some examples of elastic effects in polymeric liquids (Die
swell, rod climbing, hole pressure effect, tubeless siphon, …)
 Materials functions for Viscoelastic fluids: shear and shear free flows, the stress tensor for
shear ad shear free flows, material functions in steady and transient shear flows and shear free
flows, some useful correlations for material functions
 Rheometry: Linear viscoelastic and steady and transient materials functions measurements
(rotary and capillary rheometers)
 Generalized Newtonian fluids: Generalized Newtonian fluid constitutive equations, Isothermal
and non-isothermal problems of generalized Newtonian fluids in different geometries,
limitations of generalized Newtonian fluid constitutive equations
 General linear viscoelastic behavior: Newtonian fluids and Hookean solids, linear viscoelastic
rheological properties, linear viscoelastic flow problems, Limitations of linear viscoelasticity
 Non linear viscoelastic constitutive equations
References:
 R. B. Bird, R.C. Armstrong and O. Hassager, “Dynamics of polymeric fluids: Vol. 1. Fluid
Mechanics” Second Edition, John Wiley, 1979
 J.L. white, “Principles of polymer engineering rheology” John Wiley, 1990
 J.M. Delay and K.F. Wissbrun, “Melt rheology and its role in plastics processing: Theory and
applications” Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990
 C. W. Macosko, “Rheology: Principles, Measurements, and Applications”, Wiley, 1994
Prerequisite: The student must have a basic knowledge of the fluid mechanics, matrix algebra, mass
transfer, heat transfer, partial differential equations.
Additional work required: Project with presentation
Examination method: A closed book and an open book exam
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Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the numerical
Chemical Engineering.
Syllabus:

Matrix Decomposition Techniques:
- Spline Techniques

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References:

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Teaching method : Lecture
Prerequisite:
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Course Title: Mechanic
of Composites
Course No: 26-519
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. A. Shojaei (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for polymer engineering postgraduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives : This course is to familiarize the students with the principles of the mechanics
of composite materials including the multi-ply and single-ply composite structures.
Syllabus:

Introduction
- Elastic deformation of materials (Hook’s law, engineering properties, strength)
- Introduction to composite materials: definitions and basic concepts
- Characteristics of composite materials
- Classification of composite materials based on the reinforcement type: particulate composite
(micro and nanocomposites), short fiber composite and long (continuous) fiber composite
- Classification of composite materials based on the matrix type: Polymer composites, metal
composites and ceramic composites
- Advantages and structural applications of polymer composite materials

Constituent Materials for Polymer Composites
- Matrix materials
1. Thermosetting polymers: Characteristics, molecular structure, physical state, introduction
of common thermosetting materials including, unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins
and vinyl ester resins, and etc.
2. Thermoplastic polymers: Characteristics, definition of engineering thermoplastics,
introduction of common thermoplastics including polyolefins, Nylons and etc.
- Fiber materials
1. Reinforcement feature of fibers
2. Glass fibers: production, glass composition, types of glass fibers, …
3. Carbon fibers: production, properties, types of carbon fiber …
4. Aramid fibers: production, properties, types of carbon fiber …
5. Various forms of glass fiber such as chopped or continuous mat, roving, woven and 3-D
reinforcement

Long (continuous) Fiber-Reinforced Composites
- Micromechanics of unidirectional composite lamina: nomenclature, volume and weight
fractions, engineering properties of longitudinal and transverse directions (elastic modulus,
shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio), Halpin-Tsai equations for transverse properties, transport
properties such as thermal expansion coefficient, thermal conductivity and …
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- Failure modes of unidirectional composite lamina: failure under longitudinal tensile loads,
longitudinal compressive loads, transverse tensile loads, transverse compressive loads and inplane shear loads
- Analysis of an orthotropic lamina (Macro mechanics of composite lamina): Hook’s law for
orthotropic materials, stress-strain relations and engineering constants for specially and
generally orthotropic lamina, transformation of engineering constants
- Strength of an orthotropic lamina: maximum stress theory, maximum strain theory, maximum
work theory and Tsai-Hill theory
- Laminated composites
1. Definition, classification (symmetric, unidirectional, cross-ply, angle ply and
quasiisotropic laminates) and coding of laminated composites
2. Strain and stress variation in a laminate
3. Failure of laminated composites

Short Fiber-Reinforced Composites
- Theories of stress transfer
- Modulus and strength of short fiber composites; Aligned, off-axis and randomly oriented short
fibers

Micro (Particulate) and Nano composites
- Micro-composites: classification, modulus, stiffness
- Nano-composites: classification, mechanical properties
References:




B. D. Agrawal and L. J. Brouthman. Analysis and performance of fiber composites. WileyInterscience, New York, 1980.
D. Hull and T. W. Clyne. , An introduction to composite materials. Cambridge university press,
second edition, 1996.
M. W. Hyer. Stress analysis of fiber-reinforced composite materials. McGraw-Hill, 1998.
R. F. Gibson. Principles of composite material mechanics. McGraw-Hill, 1994.
Prerequisite: A basic knowledge about the strength of materials or supervisor’s permission.
Examination method: An open book exam
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Course Title: Polymer
Reaction Processing
Course No: 26-715
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks:3/17
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for polymer engineering group postgraduate
students
This course deals with step polymerization, chain polymerization and Ziegler-Natta polymerization.
Polymer reactor engineering is treated.
Syllabus:
 Linear polycondensation kinetics, Carothers and Flory equations for average molecular weights
 Network forming polycondensation, Carothers and Flory equations for gel point predictions
 Radical, anionic, cationic polymerization kinetics, molecular weight distributions, moments
method
 Effect of temperature and chain transfer on molecular weight and rate of polymerization
 Bulk, solution, suspension and emulsion polymerization processes
 Ziegler-Natta polymerization kinetics
 Polyolefins polymerization, slurry and gas-phase polymerization
 Batch, CSTR, tubular polymerization reactor design
References:
 G. Odian, “Introduction to Polymerization” , Wiley, 4th ed., 2004.
 F. Rodriguez, “Principles of Polymer Systems”, Taylor and Francis, 1996
 Kumar, R. K. Gupta, “Fundamentals of Polymers”, McGraw-Hill, 1998
Prerequisite:
Examination method: Written exams
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Course Title: Mechanical
Properties of Polymers
Course Type:
Compulsory-specialized
Course No: 26-273
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. M. Frounchi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory
The course deals with mechanical, viscoelastic and fracture properties of plastics and rubbers. Complex,
storage, loss moduli and tangent delta are defined with examples and dynamic methods of measurements
are presented. The viscoelastic models such as Zener model is discussed comprehensively. Creep. Stress
relaxation, frequency response of the polymers and time temperature equivalence and shift factor concepts
are presented. Elasticity of rubbers, crosslink density and modulus-temperature relationship is discussed.
Yielding of polymers, strain energy release rate and stress intensity factor relations of linear elastic fracture
mechanics for polymers are derived. Various examples of the subjects are worked out.
Syllabus:
Viscoelastic models
Creep, stress relation and frequency response of polymers
Time- temperature equivalence and shift factor
Boltzman superposition principle
Linear and non-linear viscoelasticity
Torsion pendulum equations and damped energy calculation
Rubber elasticity
Fracture mechanics
Yielding of polymers
Orientation of polymers
Polymer fatigue
References:
Principles of Polymer Engineering by N.G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley, and C.B. Bucknall, 3rd
Edition, Oxford Press, 2001
An Introduction to Mechanical Properties of Solid Polymers, by I. M. Ward and J.
Sweeney, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2004
Prerequisite:
Examination method: Written exam
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Course No: 26-697
Course Title:
Polymer Processing
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Course Type:
Lecturer
Lecturer(s): Dr. A. Ramazani (Associate Professor)
Semester: Spring
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for polymer engineering group graduate students
and optional for other graduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide the student with an understanding of
different unit polymer processes, including extrusion, injection, calendaring and primary and secondary
processes including powder handling, melting, pressurization, blow molding, film blowing and
thermoforming. The principles behind the processes will be discussed with the intent of giving the
students the opportunity to have a deep knowledge and simulation ability of a broad range of polymer
manufacturing processes.
Syllabus:
 Introduction to polymer processing: history, extrusion, calendering, Injection molding,
compression and transfer molding, casting and coating, plastisol process, film blowing, blow
molding, thermoforming, and composite manufacturing processes.
 Polymer structural variables and effects of shaping process conditions on structuring in
polymeric parts
 Review of continuity equations for mass, momentum and energy
 Review of melt rheology and introduction of some constitutive rheological models
 Handling of particulate solids: the role of particulate solid in processing, properties of
polymeric powder and pellets, pressure distribution in bins and hopper, mechanical
displacement and drag flow of powder.
 Melting of polymers: classification of melting methods, The roles of geometry, boundary
conditions and physical properties in melting, conduction melting without and with melt
removal (constant and temperature dependent physical properties), dissipative mix melting
 Pressurization and pumping: classification of pressurization methods, dynamic viscous
pressurization, the screw pump, two rotating rolls, dynamic normal stress pressurization
References:

Z. Tadmor and C. G., Gogos, “Principles of Polymer Processing” John Wiley and Sons, New
York, 1979

D. G. Baird and D. I. Collias, Polymer Processing: Principles and Design” Wiley Interscience, 1998.

J. F. Agassant, P. Avenas, J. Ph. Sergent and P.J. Carreau, “Polymer Processing: Principles
and Modeling” Hansser Publishers, 1991.
 F. Rodriguez, “Principles of Polymer Systems” Taylor & Francis Publisher, 1996
Prerequisite: A basic background in fluid mechanic and heat transfer, rheology of Non-Newtonian
fluids and polymer material properties
Additional work required: Project (A numerical simulation of one of polymer process with its
presentation)
Examination method: Normally a closed book and an open book exam
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Course Title: Composite
and Rubber Processing
Course No: 26-356
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Lecturer (s) : Dr. A. Shojaei (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for polymer engineering postgraduate students
Aims/Scope/Objectives : This course is to familiarize the students with the fundamentals of processing
of two important classes of polymeric material including polymer composite and elasto materials.
Syllabus:
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An Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
- Overview of fiber-reinforced composites materials and manufacturing processes:
thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers
- Overview of rubber materials: characteristics, history, classification (Natural and synthetic
rubbers)
- Constituent materials for polymer composites;
1. Common thermoplastics, common thermosets including curing systems
2. Comparison of processing characteristics of thermosetting and thermoplastic
composite materials
3. Comparison of processing characteristics of short and continuous fiber
reinforcements
4. Preimpregnated reinforcements: Solvent impregnation, melt impregnation, powder
impregnation and commingling (characteristics and process description)
5. Molding compounds: Sheet molding compounds (SMC), Bulk molding compound
(BMC) and glass mat thermoplastics (GMT) (process description)
- Void formation mechanisms in composite materials: microscopic voids, macroscopic voids
and dry spots
- Classification of fiber-reinforced composite manufacturing processes. Classification based on
mold configuration and classification based on dominant flow process.
Transport Equations
- Derivation of general transport equations including momentum, heat and mass balance
equations
- Unified approach to modeling transport equations in composite processing: Volume averaging
techniques
- Transport equations in stationary fiber bed (porous media); Darcy’s law, Thermal equilibrium
model, Mass balance equation
Processing Science of Reactive Resins and Rubbers
- Cure chemistry of commercial resins: polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester
- Cure chemistry of rubber, based on sulfur curing systems
- Gelation theory and shrinkage due to curing process: diffusion controlled cure process,
vitrification phenomenon in the resin curing process, time-temperature-transformation (TTT)
diagrams for thermosetting materials
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- Cure kinetics and rheological modeling of reactive resins and rubbers: Empirical and
mechanistic models
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Processing Science of Thermoplastic Composites
Bulk consolidation, autohesion and healing, resin flow, solidification and crystallization

Processing Science of Fiber Reinforcements
- Elastic deformation of fiber bundles (Compressibility of fiber reinforcements)
- Permeability of fiber reinforcements: In-plane permeabilities, Through thickness permeability,
experimental methods to measure the permeability (unidirectional and radial flow methods),
Unsaturated and saturated permeabilities

Processing-induced Residual Stresses in Composites
- Mathematical modeling of residual stresses
- Residual stress in thick-sectioned composites part
- Cure cycle and post cure
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Composites Manufacturing Techniques (Process description and modeling)
- Thermoset-matrix manufacturing techniques
Wet lay-up (hand lay-up and spray-up)
Autoclave Processing of Composites
Compression molding (SMC, BMC,…)
Liquid composite molding (RTM, LCM, VARTM, resin infusion molding, SCRIMP …)
Pultrusion
Filament winding
- Thermoplastic-matrix manufacturing techniques
Compression Molding (GMT)
Injection molding
Sheet forming

Rubber and Rubber Compounds
- Natural rubber and synthetic rubbers
- Rubber chemicals and additive: carbon black, curing systems, processing aids, …
- Characterization of rubber materials: uncured rubber and cured rubber compounds

Processing of Rubbers and Manufacturing Techniques
- Theories of mixing: Distributive and dispersive mixing
- Compound preparation: Batch mixers(two-roll mill and internal mixers) and continuous mixers
- Molding (compression molding, injection molding, …), Calendering, …
References:
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S. G. Advani and E. M. Sozer. Process Modeling in Composites Manufacturing. Marcel Dekker
2003.
R. S. Dave and A. C. Loss. Processing of Composites. Hansser Publisher 2000.
T. G. Gutowski. Advanced composites manufacturing. John Wiley & Sons 1997.
B. T. Astrom. Manufacturing of Polymer Composites. Chapman & Hall 1997.
S. G. Advani (Editor). Flow and Rheology in Polymer Composites Manufacturing. Elsevier 1994.
J. L. White. Rubber Processing: Technology, Materials and Principles. Hansser Publishers 1995.
W. Hofmann. Rubber Technology Handbook. Hansser Publisher 1989.
85
Prerequisite: A basic knowledge in the fluid mechanics, heat transfer and polymeric materials science.
Additional work required: A project with oral presentation
Examination method: A closed book and an open book exam
86
Reactor Design
Course No: 26-347
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
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of fluid segregation on reactor behavior
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References:

O. Levenspiel. "Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3rd Ed., John Wiley ,1999
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H S, Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 2nd Ed., Prentice-Hall ,1992
87
Course Title: Polymer Engineering
Laboratory
Course Type: compositionally for
master polymer Students and
Optional all other master and B.Sc.
Student
Course No: 26-703
Credits/Weeks: 1/17
Semester: All
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. A.Ramazani (Associate Professor) and His TA
Course Status (in the study program ): compositionally for master polymer Students and
Optional all other master and B.Sc. Student
The main Objective of this lab is providing a good overview of the most important polymer
shaping processes and related rheological and physical-mechanical properties of raw and product
Syllabus:
Extrusion and die swell Phenomenon
Film Blowing
Rubber Compounding
Compression Molding of thermoplastic and thermoset parts
Polyurethane Foam
Melt Flow Index Measurements
Plastisol Coating
Melt Capillary Viscometer
Intrinsic Viscosity and Molecular weight Determination
Tensile and Impact Strength
Hardness
References:

Z. Tadmor and C. G. Gogos, “Principles of Polymer Processing” John Wiley and Sons, New
York, 1979

D. G. Baird and D. I. Collias, Polymer Processing: Principles and Design” Wiley Inter-science, 1998.
 J. F. Agassant, P. Avenas, J. Ph. Sergent, and P.J. Carreau, “Polymer Processing: Principles and
Modeling” Hansser Publishers, 1991.
 F. Rodriguez, “Principles of Polymer Systems” Taylor & Francis Publisher, 1996
Teaching Method: Lecture and Presenting in Lab
Prerequisite: General knowledge of Polymer Science and Engineering
Additional work required: Report about different process
Examination method: Oral and writing exams
88
Engineering
Process Engineering
89
8. Process Engineering
8-1 First semester
8-1-2 Computer Aided process Design
8-1-4 Safety and Loss Prevention in the Process Industry
8-2 Second semester
8-2-3 Chemical Process Equipment Design
8-2-4 Conceptual Design of Chemical processes
8-3 Third semester
8-3-1 One of These Compulsory Courses: (Process Optimization / Digital Control or
Modern & Optimal Control/ Object Oriented Process Simulation & Analysis /
Scale-Up of Processes/ Application of AI in Chemical Engineering)
8-3-2 M.Sc. Project
8-4 Fourth semester
8-4-1 M.Sc. Project
90
Course No: 26-267
Semester: Fall& Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
- Spline Techniques
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References:
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Teaching method : Lecture.
Prerequisite:
92
Course Title: Computer
Aided Process Design
Course No: 26-915
Course Type:
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Process Engineering
Lecturer ( s): Dr. F. Farhadi (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Process Engineering Group
Aims/Scope/Objectives :To introduce and Familiarize graduate students with Process Simulators
Syllabus:
Introduction to Process Simulation, Brief presentation of Commercially available Process
simulation packages
Thermo- Physical properties Data Banks: DIPPR, Dechema, Janaf, TRI and API
Equations of state and Equilibrium for single components ,Defined mixtures (Ideal and non ideal,
azeotropic) and undefined mixtures (petroleum and non petroleum): Activity coefficients and
functions, VLE and VLLE
C7+Characterization, ASTM and API characterizations Methods, Pseudo components
Unit operations: flash type and calculations, Heat Exchangers ( simple and Rigorous TEMA type
Detail Design by Bell Method) , Distillation ( shortcut and Rigorous, I/O method, convergences,
Pump Around, multiple feed and side streams)
Advanced commands: recycle streams, Calculator, optimizer and conceptual alternatives
Case study
References:

Prausnitz, J. M., Lichtenhaler, R. N. and de Azevedo. E. G, Molecular Thermodynamics of fluid
phase equilibria , Prentice Hall,1999

Edmister, W.C., Applied Hydrocarbon Thermodynamics, Gulf pub Co,1988

Seader, J.D.and Henley. E. J., Separation Process Principles, John Wiley & Sons, 1998

GPSA, Engineering Data Book, GPA, 1998

Daubert & Danner, API Technical Data Book, API, 1994

Reklaitis, G. V. and Spriggs, H. D., Computer Aided Process Operation, CACHE, Elsevier, 1987

Westerberg, A. W. and Chien, A.A., Foundation of Computer Aided Process Design, Proceeding
of 2nd Int. Conf., Colorado, 1983
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Seider, W. D., Seader, J. D. and Lewin, D. R., Process design Principles, John Wiley, 1999.
Teaching Method : Audio- Visual along with computer assisted Teaching
Prerequisite : None
Additional work required : 5 to 8 Project Home works
Examination method : Case study
93
Thermodynamics
Course No: 26-114
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
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state

coefficient.
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References:

J. M. Prausnitz, R. N. Lichtenthaler, Molecular thermodynamics of fluid-phase equilibria; 3rd
edition; 1999, Prentice Hall PTR

J. M., Smith, H. C., Van Ness, M. M. Abbott, Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, Mc Graw-Hill , 7th ed., 2005
Prerequisite:
94
Course Title: Safety &
Loss Prevention in process
industry
Course No: 26-580
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Process Engineering
Course Status (in the study program ) : Compulsory Course for the Process Eng. Group
To provide an understanding of the major hazards encountered in the process industries and how process
design can be carried out to minimize such hazards.
Syllabus:
Introduction, Toxicology, Industrial Hygins
Source models, Toxic release and dispersion model
Fires and Explosions, Design to prevent fires and explosions
Introduction to reliefs, relief sizing
Hazard Identification, HAZOP, Fault Tree Analysis, Event Tree Analysis
Risk assessment, Accident investigations
Case studies
References:
F. P. Lees, ''Loss Prevention in the Process Industries'', London, Butteworths,1986
T. A. Kletz, HAZOP and HAZAN, Warwick Shire, England, The Institution of Chemical Engineers,
1986
D. Rashtchian and L. Vafajoo, Safety for flow sheeting ( Translation), Sharif University of
Technology, 1997
Guideline for '' Hazard Evaluation Procedures'' , 2nd ed, Centre for Chemical Process Safety, AIChE,
1992
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Project and Seminar Presentation
Examination method : Project, Seminar and Written Exam
95
Fluid Mechanics
Course No: 26-225
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
References:
White, F.M “ ,. Viscous Fluid Flow”, Mc Graw Hill, 1991
Schlichting, H “ ,. Boundary Layer Theory”, Mc Graw-Hill Book Company, 6th ed., 1968.
Prerequisite :
96
Reactor Design
Course No: 26-347
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
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References:

O. Levenspiel. "Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3rd Ed., John Wiley ,1999
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H S, Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 2nd Ed. ,Prentice-Hall ,1992
97
Course Title: Chemical
Process Equipment Design
Course Type: Theoretical
Course No: 26-319
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Process Engineering
Lecturer ( s): Dr. F. Farhadi (Associate Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives :To familiarize graduate students with basic chemical process equipment
design
Syllabus:
Review on Line sizing: single phase, gas and liquid process line sizing, two phases gas- liquid and
solid- liquid line sizing
Review of centrifugal pump sizing and design: rating, cavitation, Affinity laws and H vs. QEfficiency, Pump Performance evaluation , Data Sheet and Standards
Liquid-Liquid separation Process Vessel Design
Vapor liquid process vessel design: flash, Knock Out and Steam out drums
Vapor- liquid- liquid process Vessel design: Accumulator, Reflux drum , Flash Drum,
VLE Separator, Data Sheet
Control Valve selection and Design: Cavitation, Flashing, Choking, Two Phase flow,
Rating, Noise , Data Sheet and Software
References:
 Ludwig E., Applied Process Design for Chemical and Petrochemical Plants, Gulf Pub Co, 1983.
 Walas, S., M., Chemical Process Equipment Selection & Design. Butterworth, 1988
 Ulrich, G. D., Guide to Chemical Engineering Process Design, Wiley, 1984
 Sinnot, Coulson & Richardson, Chemical Engineering, Vol.6, Design, Butterworth, 1996
 Nolte.C.B, Optimum Pipe Size Selection, Gulf Pub Co., 1979
 Evans, L., Equipment Design Handbook for Refineries & Chemical Plants, Gulf Pub Co, 1980
 Schweitzer, P. A., Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineering, Mc Graw
Hill,1997.
 Rousseau, R.W., Handbook of Separation Process Technology, John Wiley, 1987
 Mc Milan G. K. Considine, D. M., Process Industrial Instrumentation & Control Handbook, Mc
Graw Hill, 1999
 Liptak, B. G., Instrument Engineers Handbook, Butterworth, 1995
 Branam, C., The Process Engineers Pocket Handbook, Vol 1 & 2, Gulf Pub Co, 1983
 Svrcek, W. Y. & W.D. Moonery, Design Two-Phase Separator within the right limits, Chem.
Eng. Progress, Oct 1993, pp53-60, Dec 1993, p8 & March 1994, p8-10.
 Megyesy, E. F., Pressure Vessel Handbook, Pressure Vessel Handbook Pub, 1989
Teaching Method : Conventional and application of professional software and Design Manuals
Prerequisite : None
Additional work required : 4-6 Project type home works
98
Examination method :Case study
Course Title : Conceptual
Design of Chemical Processes
Course No : 26-325
Semester : Spring
Credits/Week:3/17
Group Presenting:
Process Engineering
Lecturer (s):Dr. D. Rashtchian (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory Course for the Process Eng. Group
This course covers a systematic procedure for the conceptual design of a limited class of chemical
processes. The goal of a conceptual design is to find the best process flowsheet (i.e. to select the process
units and the interconnections among these units) and estimate the optimum design conditions.
Syllabus:
 Introduction
Process design, process synthesis, process evaluation
Economic evaluation, process optimization
Developing a conceptual design and finding the best flowsheet
 Separation Systems
General structure of separation systems
Liquid separation systems
Vapor recovery systems
Azeotropic systems
 Reactor systems
Basic choice of reactor
Reaction paths
Recycle structure of flowsheet
Purge structure of flowsheet
 Degrees of Freedom in Process Design
The principle of degrees of freedom in process design
Degree of freedom of : Distillation columns, Mixers, Heat Exchangers
 Heat Exchanger Networks (Pinch Technology)
Minimum heating and cooling requirements
Minimum number of exchangers, area estimates
Design of minimum energy heat exchanger networks
Loops and paths, reducing the number of exchangers
Stream splitting, heat and power integration
 Case Studies
Design of a solvent recovery system (Absorption and Refrigeration Systems (
Hydrodealkylation (HDA) process for toluene
99
References:
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Smith, R., “Chemical Process Design”, Mc Graw-Hill, 1995
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Douglas, J.M “ ,. Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes”, Mc Graw-Hill, 1988
Prerequisite: Computer Aided Process Design
Additional work required: Project and Seminar Presentation
Examination method:
100
Course Title: Process
Optimization
Course No: 26-669
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Process Engineering
Lecturer ( s): Dr. S. M. R. Pishvaie (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Optional course in graduate study, Compulsory for Process
Eng. Group students
Aims/Scope/Objectives : The students are acquainted with engineering judgment and formulation of
optimization problems in chemical processes and related issues. The basic aim is to familiarize student
with three key components of an optimization problem, namely, the objective function, the process
model, and convenient formulation and suitable method of both static and dynamic optimizations. This
is especially the case when they are encountered with Chem. Eng.-oriented problems.
Syllabus:
Introduction to optimization formulation.
Mathematical backgrounds.
Unconstrained static optimization methods.
Constrained static optimization methods.
Dynamic optimization, Variational approach.
Application and case studies.
Advanced topics.
References:
Rao, S.S.,“ Optimization, Theory & Applications”, 3rd Ed., Wiley Eastern Ltd., Reprint: 2004.
Edgar, T.F. and D.M.Himmelblau,“ Optimization of Chemical Processes”, McGraw-Hill Int.,
1984.
Denn, M.M.,“ Optimization by Variational Methods”, McGraw-Hill, NY, 1969.
Pontryagin, L.S., et al, “ The Mathematical Theory of Optimal Processes”, Wiley & Sons, NY,
1962.
Pike, R.W.,“ Optimization for Engineering Systems”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. Inc., 1986.
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Nocedal, J. and Wright, S.J., “Numerical Optimization” Secaucus, N.J., USA: Springer-Verlag
NY, Inc., 1999.
Teaching Method: Lectures, Seminar
Prerequisite : Mathematics, (preferably) MATLAB.
Additional work required : Project and Seminar presentation.
Examination method : Project-based.
101
Course Title:
Digital Control
Course No: 26-343
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
The Z Transform
Pulse Transfer Function of continuous systems
Open loop response
Stability analysis
Closed loop response
Controller design via transform method
State space representation
Observer design and kalman filter
State-space controller design
Optimal control
References:
Discrete- time Control Systems, Ogata.
Digital Control System Analysis and Design, Phillips.
Computer-Controlled Systems, Astrom.
Computer Process Control, Deshpande.
Prerequisite :
Modern Control
102
Semester: Spring
Course Title: Modern
and Optimal Control
Course No: 26-312
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. S. M. R. Pishvaie (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Simulation &Control Group, Optional in
graduate Study
Aims/Scope/Objectives : Thoughts are taught about advanced approaches and modern time domain
analysis & control synthesis aside the classical frequency domain analysis and design. The hard core of
course is the mathematical concept of state- space in a system sense and obviously its implementation
and realization in a practical and engineering approach. The systematic synthesis of controller is
emphasized through state feedback, pole placement and linear optimal control. State estimators or
observers design will be discussed thoroughly.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Advanced and modern control.
Cascade, Feed forward- Feedback, ratio, override control and Smith predictor.
Modeling and Identification of dynamical systems, State-space approach.
Stability and state- feedback synthesis.
State Estimators (Observers).
Optimal control.
References:
Stephanopoulos, G., Chemical Process Control; Stephanopolous, Prentice-Hall, 1984.
Ogunaaike, B.A. and W.H. Ray, Process Dynamics, Modeling and Control, Oxford University
Press, 1994.
Bequette, B.W., Process Control: Modeling, Design and Simulation, Prentice-Hall, 2003.
Romagnoli, J.A. and A. Palazoglu, Introduction to Process Control, Taylor and Francis, 2006.
Seborg, D.E., T.F. Edgar and D.A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control, 2nd ed., Wiley,
2004.
Smith, C.A. and A.B. Corripio, Principles and Practice of Automatic Process Control, 3rd ed. ,
Wiley ,2005 .
Luyben, M.L. and W.L. Luyben, Essentials of Process Control, Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
Ogata , K., Modern Control Engineering , 4th ed., Prentice-Hall Inc.,2002 .
Anderson , B.D.O. and J.B. Moore, Linear Optimal Control, Upper Saddle River , NJ: PrenticeHall Inc.,1971 .
Athans ,M. and P.L. Flab ,Optimal Control: An Introduction to the Theory and Its Applications
,NY: Mc Graw Hill, 1965 .
Cheng, D.K., Analysis of Linear Systems, Reading MA: Addison –Weseley Publishing Co. 1959.
Kailath ,T., Linear Systems , Upper Saddle River , NJ: Prentice-Hall Inc.,1971 .
103
Prerequisite : Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Matrices Theory), MATLAB TM
Examination method: Final Exam.
104
Course Title:
Object Oriented Process
Simulation & Analysis
Course No: 26-792
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Aims/Scope/Objectives: The students taking this course are taught the concepts of Object Oriented
Analysis and design and its application in Chemical Process Analysis, Design and Simulation.
Syllabus:
Major Incentives for Process Simulation and various types of Process Simulation

Various Types of Models used in Process Simulation (White Box, Black Box and Hybrid
Models).

General Aspects and Issues of System Identification

An Overview of Object Oriented Design and Analysis

Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
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Various Components and units of a process simulator

Thermophysical Property Prediction and Equilibrium Calculations

Numerical Methods required to solve Large-Scale Models

Flow of Information in a Process Flow Diagram required for dynamic and steady-state
simulation

Tearing Algorithms used for Nested Recycles in a PFD

Introduction to Hysys as an Object Oriented Process Simulator

References:

Smith , Pike and Murrel: “Formulation and Optimization Of Mathematical Models”

Brown: “Object Oriented Analysis” Prentice -hall, 1997

Mah: “ Chemical Process Structures And Information Flows” Prentice-Hall , 1992

Walas: “Phase Equilibria in Chemical Engineering”, Butherworth Heinman.
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Ljung: “System Identification, Theory for the users” Prentice Hall 1986.
Prerequisite: Chem. Eng. Thermodynamics, Computer Programming
Additional work required: Assignments
Examination method: Development of a Simulator for a specific Process as the Course Project
105
Course Title: Scale-up
of Processes
Course No: 26-165
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
& Separation Processes
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. Soltanieh (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Elective for students of" Separation Processes" group, optional
for other graduate students including Ph.D. students
As one of the major roles of chemical engineers is the process development, this course was designed to
strengthen the ability of the graduate students, particularly the Ph.D. students, to better understand the
techniques of scale-up. The complexities of scale-up of chemical engineering processes, as compared with
other engineering disciplines such as mechanical and civil engineering, will be highlighted, several case
studies will be presented to ensure that the student will grasp the subject.
Syllabus:

Introduction and approaches to scale-up

Fundamentals of scale-up: dimensional analysis and theory of models: similitude and
approximation theory, mathematical modeling and simulation

Dimensionless groups: the Buckingham theorem; generation of the π sets by matrix
transformation and the π-space, Scale-invariance of the π-space
 Dimensional analysis in the absence of mathematical models; dimensionless numbers with variable
physical properties
 Dimensional analysis in the presence of mathematical models: the fundamental approach.

Examples of scale-up problems in mechanical unit operations, heat and mass transfer unit operations
and chemical reactors
References:
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M Zlokarnik, "Scale-up in Chemical Engineering", Wiley-VCR, 2002
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A., Bisio and R.L. Kable, "Scale-up of Chemical Processes", Wiley-Interscience, 1985
Teaching Method : Lectures and seminars on case studies
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate students only
Additional work required: A term paper describing a case study is required
Examination method: Open and close book exams.
106
Course Title: Application of
AI in Chemical Engineering
Course No: 26-324
Course Type: Graduate
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Spring
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. R. Bozorgmehry (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for graduate students in “Simulation & Control”
Aims/Scope/Objectives :In this course students get various concepts of Artificial Intelligence in a
general manner and after each specific topic they go through the application of the concept in various
fields of chemical engineering particularly in Simulation and control.
Syllabus:
Expert Systems and their development with Relational Databases
Case Based Reasoning
Fuzzy Logic in general and Fuzzy Logic Control And Optimization
Various types of Artificial Neural Networks and their application in Process Identification and
Control
References:
The Handbook Of Applied Expert Systems by : J. Liebowitz, CRC Press
Fuzzy Expert Systems And Fuzzy Reasoning by : W. Siler, J. J. Buckly, Wiley InterScience 2005
Intelligent Control Systems by: Gupta, Sinha, IEEE Press, 1997
Neural Networks by Hayking, IEEE Press 1996
Mathematical Methods Of Neural Networks by Golden, CRC Press, 1997
Prerequisite: Object Oriented Analysis, Design and Simulation
Additional work required: Computer Programming
Examination method: Assignments, Presentation, Project
107
Engineering
108
9. Reservoir Engineering
9-1 First semester
9-1-2 Fluid Phase Behavior in Petroleum Reservoir
9-1-3 Fluid Flow through Porous Media
9-1-4 Geostatistics &Spatial Modeling
9-2 Second semester
9-2-1 Advanced Well Testing
9-2-2 Advanced Petroleum Production Engineering
9-2-3 Fractured Reservoir Engineering
9-2-4 Reservoir Modeling and Simulation
9-3 Third semester
9-3-1 Advanced Geosciences
9-3-2 M.Sc. Project
9-4 Fourth semester
9-4-1 M.Sc. Project
109
Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
- A brief review of Conventional Interpolation techniques (e.g., Lagrange, Aitken, Polynomial
Based Least-Square method)
- Spline Techniques
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- A Brief Review of Convential methods(e.g., Euler, Runge-Kutta)
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110
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References:
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Teaching method: Lecture.
Prerequisite:
111
Course Title: Fluid Phase
Behavior in Petroleum Reservoirs
Course No: 26-499
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s): Dr. C. Ghotbi (Professor)
Course Status: Compulsory for Reservoir Engineering group
The aim of this course is to introduce the theoretical basis of appropriate methods for correlating the
mixture properties and the equilibrium conditions of petroleum fractions in reservoir conditions.
Syllabus:

Review of classical Thermodynamics relations for predicting the thermo-physical properties and
equilibrium conditions for pure and mixtures in liquid and vapor phases

A review of cubic equations of state

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Phase behavior calculations

Phase stability analysis

Fluid characterization:
- Critical properties
- Description of fluid heavy end

Grouping

Tuning of equations of state

Gas injection
References:

J. M. Prausnitz, R. N. Lichtenthaler, Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid-Phase Equilibria; 3rd

Danesh, PVT and Phase Behavior of Petroleum Reservoir Fluids; 1998, Elsevier
Teaching Method :Lecture
Additional work required: Term Paper
Examination method: final Exam.
112
Course Title: Fluid Flow
thorough Porous Media
Course No: 26-504
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer (s) : Dr. M. Masihi (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for Reservoir Engineering group
Aims/Scope/Objectives :An introduction to important concepts of fluid flow in hydrocarbon reservoirs including
mathematical modeling of various regimes of single and multi phase flow in porous media and finding solution to
the resulting diffusivity equations
Syllabus:

Introduction to the flow behavior in porous media. Different flow systems based on geometry,
compressibility of fluids, phases and time dependence, different boundary conditions. Basic
definitions such as porosity, permeability, Darcy’s law, conservation of mass.

Derivation of the diffusivity equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates.Making
parameters used in the diffusivity equations dimensionless.

Steady state and semi steady state flow into a well. Solution to these simple systems. Concepts of
productivity index (PI) and inflow performance relationship (IPR)

A simple flow system in porous media which is 1D linear flow towards a hydraulically fractured
well. Use of Laplace transformations to change PDEs to ODEs. Solution of governing PDE by using
Laplace transforms.
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Linear radial flow into a single fully-penetrating well in an infinite reservoir. Solution of the
governing differential equation by using method of Boltzmann transformation for a simplified
version known as line source solution. Logarithmic approximation to line source solution. Solution of
this radial flow problem using other techniques. Account for near wellbore effects such as wellbore
storage and skin effect.

Flow into a well with variable rate or when well is bounded by faults in an infinite reservoir. Solution
using principal of superposition and convolution integral in Laplace domain

Linear radial flow into a well in a bounded circular or non circular reservoir. Solution of the
governing PDE using method of eign-function expansion.

Naturally fractured reservoirs, dual porosity and dual permeability models. Governing PDE for dual
porosity model. Solution to the governing partial differential equations

Flow of gas in porous media, governing equations. Concept of pseudo pressure and time, Non Darcy
effects.

Immiscible displacement. Diffuse and segregated flow models. Breakthrough and recovery
calculation
References:

R. E. Collins, Flow of fluids through porous materials ,REC Publishers, 1991

C. S. Matthew and D.G. Russell, Pressure build up and flow test in wells ,SPE, 1967

G. de Marsily, Quantitative hydrogeology ,Academic Press, 1986

T. Ahmed, Reservoir engineering handbook ,Gulf Professional Publishing, 2001

L. P. Dake, Fundamentals of reservoir engineering ,Elsevier, 1998
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B. C. Craft and M. F. Hawkins, Applied Petroleum Engineering ,Prentice Hall, 1991
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Teaching Method:
Class lecture-a course note will be given
Reading will be assigned based on published articles
Prerequisite:
A good understanding of calculus, differential equations and advanced mathematics are required.
Examination method: Mid term and final examination
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Course Title: Geostatistics
and spatial modeling
Course No: 26-167
Course Type: Class lecture
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. M. Masihi (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Reservoir Engineering group
An introduction to important concepts of geostatistics in hydrocarbon reservoirs including analysis
and modeling of various geospatial data and of the resulting uncertainty in the models
Syllabus:

Introduction (Scale of measurements/Data types: hard data/soft data/Stochastic modeling)

Probability and statistics (Definition of probability/Histogram/probability density/ function/
cumulative frequency distribution/Probability distribution/Moments: Mean/Mode/Variance/
Skewness/Kurtosis/Types of distributions/Uniform/Gaussian/Lognormal/Exponential/Power
law/Parameter estimation/Conditional probability/ Bayes’ theorem)

Spatial statistics (Correlations/Long range/Short range/Examples: sandbodies/fractures/Anti
correlation/cross correlation/Stationarity /trend/Covariance/Variogram /correlogram / Sill/ Nugget/
Anisotropy: Geometric/Zonal/Variogram models/With sill: Spherical/Exponential/ Gaussian/Without
sill: Linear/Logarithmic/Power law)

Estimation versus simulation(Interpolation:/Kriging: simple/ordinary/universal/Co-kriging
Grid based simulation:/Sequential models/SIS/SGS/MCMC/Co-simulation/Object
based/simulation/Spatial correlation function: MCMC/Simulated annealing/Conditioning object
models to some data: MCMC/ Simulated annealing)

Other models(Fractals/multi point statistics/truncated Gaussian/process based)

Checking the model(History matching)
References:

Jensen, J. L., Lake, L. W., Corbett, P. W. M. and Goggin, D. J., (2000) Statistics for petroleum
engineers and Geoscientists, Elsevier, The Netherlands

Till, Roger (1974) Statistical Methods for the Earth Scientist; Wiley, NY

Davis, J.C. (2002) Statistics and Data Analysis in Geology (3rd ed.); Wiley & Sons, NY

Isaaks and Srivastava (1989), Introduction to Applied Geostatistics, Oxford Univ. Press

Deutsch, C. V. (2002) Geostatistical Reservoir Modeling, Oxford Univ.Press

Goovaerts, P. (1997) Geostatistics for Natural Resources Evaluation, Oxford Univ. Press

Houlding, S.W. (1999) Practical Geostatistics, Springer (geology)

Clark, I. (1979) Practical Geostatistics, Applied Science Publishers (minimg)

Yarus, J.M. and Chambers, R.L. (1994) Stochastic Modeling and Geostatistics, AAPG
Teaching Method:
Class lecture-a course note will be given
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Reading will be assigned based on published articles focusing on concepts and applications of
geostatistical analysis and modeling
Prerequisite:
Prerequisites are an introductory knowledge in statistics and familiarity with different types of
reservoir data and their associated uncertainty
Simulation programming
Examination method:
Final exam and simulation project
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Well Testing
Course No: 26-839
Semester: Spring
Course Type:
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s): Dr. Shadizadeh (assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Reservoir Engineering group
To study the well test analysis methods
Syllabus:

Qualitative well test interpretation

Well test diagnostic analysis

Overview of well test analysis

All types of well testing

Modern well test analysis

Convolution /Deconvolution well test analysis

Composite reservoirs well testing

Natural fracture reservoir well testing

Well testing in horizontal wells

Condensated gas reservoir well test analysis

Gas well testing

Well test design
References:

C. S Matthews, D. G Russell, "Pressure Build up and Flow Tests in wells", SPE,1967
Teaching Method : Lectures and Seminar
Prerequisite:
Examination method : Open- book
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Course Title:
Advanced Petroleum
Production Engineering
Course No: 26-252
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s): Dr. A. Badakhshan (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Mandatory for Petroleum Eng.Group students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :An overall view of the important steps involved in Petroleum Production
Engineering Operations in oil and gas reservoirs with the aim of maximizing recovery of hydrocarbon
fluids are presented. The importance of total reservoir descriptions, the role of effective communication
between the reservoir and the well bore, the hazards of flow restrictions around the well bore, the
importance of fluid movements, and the vigor of excluding undesirable fluids, etc. are analyzed and
discussed.
Syllabus:
Geologic Considerations in Producing Operations
Reservoir Considerations in Well Completions.
Well Testing.
Primary Cementing, Squeeze Cementing, Remedial Cementing.
Well Completion and Work-over Fluids, Work over Planning.
Tubing-strings, Packers, Subsurface Control Equipment.
Perforating Oil and Gas Wells.
Completion and Work-over Fluids, Work-over Planning.
Through Tubing Production Logging.
Problem Well Analysis.
Paraffins and Asphaltenes.
Sand Control.
Formation Damage
Surfactants for Well Treatments.
Well Stimulation Techniques (Acidizing, Fracturing)
Scale Deposition, Removal and Prevention.
Corrosion Control.
Work-over and Completion Rigs, Work-over Systems.
Use of Computers in Petroleum Production Operations.
References:
Production Operations“ Well Completions, Work over ad Simulation”, Thomas O. Allen and Alan
P. Roberts, Oil and Gas Consultant Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74103, LATEST EDITION Most
referred to.
“Principles of Oil Well Production”, T. E. W. Nin, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Toronto, LATEST
EDITION
“Elements of Petroleum Geology”, Richard C. Selley, W.H. Freeman and Co., New York,
LATEST EDITION
“Fundamentals of Formation Evaluation”, D.P. Helander, OGCI Publications, LATEST EDITION
“Gas Production Operations”, OGCI Publications, Latest Edition.
“Structural Styles in Petroleum Exploration”, J.D. Lowell, OGCI Publications, LATEST EDITION
Monographs to be introduced with lectures.
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Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Seminar (Term paper)
Examination method : Mid-term Exam, Final Exam
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Course Title: Fractured
Course No: 26-835
Credits/Weeks: 3 /17
Semester: Spring
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. M. Masihi (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Mandatory for Reservoir Engineering group
The aim is to characterize fracture and analyze fluid flow in Petroleum Engineering
Practice by addressing these important questions: How can fractures that are significant hydraulic conductors
or barriers be identified, located, and characterized? How does homogeneous flow occur in fracture systems
and how it can be modeled at reservoir scale? How does fluid displacement occur in fracture systems and
what are recovery mechanisms? These questions are discussed in turn in this course.
Syllabus:
 First Part: Reservoir Description
1. Introduction and Basic Geology
2. Fracture Detection and Evaluation
3. Physical Properties of Fractured Rocks
Second Part: Flow Dynamics
4. Flow of homogeneous fluid Toward a Well in a Non-Porous Fractured Rock
5. Flow of homogeneous fluid Toward a Well in a Double Porosity Fractured Rock
6. Flow of homogeneous fluid Toward a Well in a Dual-Permeability Fractured Rock
Third Part: Fluid Displacement
7. Counter-current imbibition
8. Gravity drainage
9. Other recovery mechanism
References:
 Van Golf, T. D., “Fundamentals of fractured reservoir engineering”, Elsevier Scientic Publishing
Company, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (1982)
 Saidi, A. M., “Reservoir Engineering of Fractured Reservoirs (fundamental and practical aspects)”,
published by TOTAL Edition press (1987).
 Blunt, M. J., “Reservoir Simulation for Fractured Reservoir”, Lecture notes, China 2006).
 Commission on Geosciences, “Rock Fractures and Fluid Flow: Contemporary Understanding and
Applications”, National Academy Press (1996).
Teaching Method:
Prerequisite:

Good understanding of fundamentals courses such as Petroleum geology, Reservoir engineering, well
logging and well-testing.

Familiarity with calculus and partial differential equations
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Reading related papers on fractured reservoirs
Examination method:
Final exam+ term project
121
Course Title: Reservoir
Modeling & Simulation
Course No.: 26-832
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer: Dr. S. M.R. Pishvaie (Associate Professor)
Status (in the study program): Optional course in graduate study; Compulsory for Reservoir Eng. Group
students.
Aims/Scope/Objectives: The students are acquainted with engineering judgment and formulation of
simulation problems in oil/gas reservoirs and related issues. The basic aim/focus is to familiarize students with
three key numerical methods or approaches of numerical solution of Partial Differential Algebraic
Equations – PDAE, namely FDM, FVM/FWEM, BEM along with singularities (injection/production
wells). The students learn the approach how to attack the reservoir simulation problems through the
convenient formulation and suitable method of solution. The graduates of this study are equipped with
theoretical and practical knowledge of both numerical and professional reservoir/production engineering.
Syllabus:

Introduction to formulation.

Mathematical backgrounds of dynamic and distributed modeling.

Finite Difference Methods - FDM.

Finite Elements/Volume Methods – FEM/FVM.

Boundary Elements Methods – BEM.

Applications and case studies.

Advanced topics.
References:

Aziz, K. Settari, A. Petroleum Reservoir Simulation, Applied Science Publisher, 1983.

Thomas, G.W., Principles of Hydrocarbon Reservoir Simulation, Int. Human Res. Dev. Co.,
BOSTON, 1981

Chrichlow, H.B., Modern Reservoir Engineering - A Simulation Approach, Prentice-Hall, Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1977.

Reddy, J.N., Gartling, D.K., the Finite Element Method in Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics,
CRC Press, 1994.

Raamachandran, J., Boudary and Finite Elements, Theory and Practice, Alpha Science Int. Ltd.,
2000.

Chavent, G., Jaffre, J., Mathematical Models and finite Elements for Reservoir Simulation,
North-Holland, 1986.

Helmeg, R., Multiphase Flow and Transport Processes in the Subsurface, Springer-Verlag, 1997.

Thompson, E.G., an Introduction to the Finite Element Method, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2004.

Bastian, P., Numerical Computation of Multiphase Flows in Porous Media, Informatik
(Wissenschaftliches Rechnen), 1999.

Sahimi, M., Flow and Transport in Porous Media and Fractured Rock, VCH Publishing, 1995.

Mattax, C.C., Dalton, R.L., Reservoir Simulation, SPE Monograph Series, 1990.
Teaching method: Lectures.
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Prerequisites: Mathematics, (preferably) MATLAB, Adv. Res. Engineering.
Additional work required: Project and Seminar presentation.
Examination method: Project-based.
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Course Title:
Advanced Geosciences
Course No: 26-159
Semester: Fall
Course Type: Regular
Credits/Week: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer: Dr. M. R. Kamali
Course Status (in study program ): Reservoir Engineering
This course will provide petroleum engineers with a practical understanding of the principles used in the
search for oil and gas. The emphasis is placed both on the scientific background and the practical
applications of petroleum geoscience in particular. The tools, techniques, and vocabulary of the
petroleum geologist will be emphasized throughout the course. A complete set of course materials are
included. The scope of the course includes:
- Origin, Nature, Occurrence of Petroleum and Migration
- Quantitative modeling and thermal history modeling
- Identification and Classification of Source Rocks, Reservoir Rocks, and Seals
- Sedimentology and digenesis
- Depositional Environments and their Significance to Reservoir Rock Prediction
- Structural Geology - Folding and Faulting
- Formation of Petroleum Traps
- The Subsurface fluids, temperature and pressures
- Drilling
- Wire-line Logging
- Geophysical prospecting
- Secondary and Enhanced Oil recovery
- Driving Force mechanisms and types of recovery in hydrocarbon reservoirs
- Hydrocarbons in sedimentary Basins
Syllabus:
 Petroleum Geology
1-1 Brief history of petroleum
1-2 Beginning of Oil Industry
1-3 Brief history about oil discovery in Iran

Origin of Petroleum
2-1 Inorganic hypothesis
2-2 Organic hypotheses

From Organic Matter to Petroleum
3-1 Production and evolution of organic matter during geological time
3-2 Deposition of Source rock in sedimentary environments
3-3 Factors affecting on accumulation of organic matter in marine environments
3-4 Petroleum Generations
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3-4-1 Diagenesis
3-4-2 Catagenesis
3-4-3 Metagenesis
3-5 Kerogen
3-5-1 Kerogen types

Source Rock Evaluation
4-1 Source rock Evaluation methods
4-2 geochemical modeling

Migration
5-1 Primary Migration
5-2 Secondary Migration

Reservoir
6-1 Reservoir Characterization
6-2 Techniques
6-3 Mineralogical and textural properties of reservoir rocks
6-4 Physical properties of reservoir rocks
6-4-1 Porosity
6-4-2 Permeability
6-4-3 Wet ability
6-5 Hydrocarbon reservoir types
6-5-1 Sandstone reservoirs
6-5-1-1 Sandstone classification
6-5-2 Carbonate reservoirs
6-5-2-1Classification of carbonates
6-5-3 Dolomite reservoirs

Depositional Environments of Reservoir rock
7-1 Carbonate depositional environments
7-2 Clastic depositional environments

Influence of Diagenesis on the Reservoir Quality

Traps
9-1 Structural traps
9-2 Stratigraphic traps
9-3 Hydrodynamic traps
9-4 Combination traps
9-5 Diapers

Cap rock
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10-1 Cap rock evaluation
10-2 Cap rock efficiency in Exploration
10-3 Cap rock types (Carbonate, Clastic and Evaporitic)

Drilling
11-1 Cable tool
11-2 Rotary Drilling

Wire-line Logging
12-1 Electric
12-2 Nuclear
12-3 Acoustic

Geophysical Methods
13-1 Magnetic Survey
13-2 Gravity Survey
13-3 Seismic Survey

Driving Force Mechanisms and types of Recovery in Hydrocarbon Reservoirs
14-1 Water Drive Mechanism
14-2 Gas cap Drive Mechanism
14-3 Dissolved Gas Mechanism

Secondary and Enhanced Oil recovery
15-1 Water Flooding
15-2 Gas Flooding
15-3 Fire Flooding
15-4 Acidizing
15-5 Hydraulic Fracturing

Hydrocarbons in Sedimentary Basins
16-1 Basin Classification
16-1-1 Interior or Intera-Cratonic Basins
16-1-2 Forland Basins
16-1-3 Divergent Margin Basins
16-1-3-1 Rift Basins
16-1-3-2 Pullapart Basins
16-1- 4 Convergent Margin Basins
16-1- 5 Down warp Basins
16-1-6 Deltas
References:
 Selley, R.C., 1998, Elements of Petroleum Geology, Freeman, 470pp
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
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
Tissot, B.P., and Welte, D.H., 1984, Petroleum Formation and Occurrence: A new approach to oil
and gas Exploration, New York, Springer-Verlog, 699pp.
North, F.K., 1990, Petroleum Geology, Chapman Hall, 631pp
Rezaee, M.R., 2002, Petroleum Geology (In Persian), Alavi Publication
Kamali, M. R., and Ghorbani, B., 2006, Organic Geochemistry–From Phytoplankton to Petroleum
Production, Arian Zamin Publications, Tehran
Teaching Method: Theory sessions are assisted with relevant exercises (Oral Presentation using
combination of White board, Overhead and video projector). Course materials include handouts given at
the end of the course.
Prerequisite : BSc Honors and Master in Petroleum Engineering (Mining and Exploration); Master in
Chemical and Mechanical Engineering.
Additional work required: Assignments include; search on applied topics, essay writing, Power point
presentation by student.
Examination method: Written exam plus evaluation based on written assay and Seminar
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Course Title:
Reservoir Management
Course No: 26-157
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer (s) : Dr. M. A. Emadi (assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Elective
Syllabus:
Introduction to Management
Reservoir management Concepts and Methodology
Reservoir management Process
Data Acquisition Analysis &Management
Economy of Upstream Industry
Technology Management in Upstream Industry
References:
Integrated Petroleum Reservoir Management, Abdus Satter & Ganesh C.Thakur, Penn well
Pub., 1994
Computer Assisted Reservoir Management , Abdus Satter
Reservoir management of Mature Field, Ganesh C. Thakur , IHRDC Pub.,1992
Oil & Gas Exploration and Production , IFP School , 2004
Teaching Method: Power Point by Teacher & Students
Prerequisite: Petroleum & Reservoir Courses
Additional work required: Seminar &Case Study
Examination method: Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam, Class &Conference
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Course Title: Petroleum
Economics & Economic Risk Course No: 26-278
Course Type: Theory
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting:
Lecturer (s) : Dr. S. Jonoud (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Elective
Aims/Scope/Objectives :To provide a basic understanding of the theory, concepts and
current practices in the economic evaluation of oil and gas exploration and production projects.
Syllabus:
Discounted Cash Flow & Capital Budgeting Techniques
Oil & Gas Project Cash Flow-Field Data, Economic Scenario & Fiscal Terms
Advanced Economic Evaluation Techniques
Oil & Gas Project Economic Modeling
Risk Analysis
References:
Petroleum Economics & Economic Risk Analysis, Beardall, Parry & Associates.
Related SPE Papers. (Lecture Series) , Imperial College London
Prerequisite: Petroleum Reservoir Engineering (/Principals of Reservoir Engineering)
Additional work required: Field Case Study (Workshop)
Examination method: Final Exam, Course Work
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Engineering
Thermo - kinetics and catalysis Engineering
130
10. Thermo-Kinetics and Catalysis Engineering
10-1 First semester
10-1-4 Fundamentals of Catalysis in Chemical Engineering
10-1-5 Electrochemical Process Engineering
10-2-1 One of These Courses :( Advanced Mass Transfer or Advanced Fluid mechanics or
Convective Heat Transfer)
10-2-2 Solution Thermodynamics
10-2-3 Advanced Surface Engineering
10-2-4 Applied Statistical Thermodynamics
10-2-5 Advanced Environmental Engineering
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Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
- Spline Techniques
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References:
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Prerequisite:
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Reactor Design
Course No: 26-347
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:

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References:

O. Levenspiel. "Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3Ed., John Wiley ,1999

H. S., Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 2Ed., Prentice-Hall ,1992
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Thermodynamics
Course No: 26-114
Semester: Fall&
spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:

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
coefficient.

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References:


Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 7th ed., 2005
Prerequisite
135
Course Title: Fundamentals of
Catalysis in Chemical Engineering
Course No: 26-644
Course Type: Required
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: Fall
Group Presenting: ThermoKinetics and Catalysis
Lecturer ( s): Dr. M. Kazemeini (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Required
Aims/Scope/Objectives: To familiarize Thermo- kinetics and Catalysis group students with
fundamentals of Synthesis, Kinetics and Characterization of heterogeneous catalytic systems.
Syllabus:
1-Fundamental definitions

Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis

Turnover number, rate and frequency

Sabatier golden rule of catalysis

Chemisorptions , physisorption and Catalysis
2-Kinetics of Heterogeneous Catalysis

Internal and external diffusion limitations

Kinetic and Mass Transfer resistances in thin film theory

Effectiveness factor and the Thiele modulus

Experimental methods to check kinetic and mass transfer limitations

Isotherms applicable to heterogeneous catalytic kinetics (BET, Frundlich, Temkin, Potemkin,
Longmuir and Longmuir Hinshlewood)
3- Catalyst synthesis

Wet and dry impregnation

Coprecipitation

Sol-gel technique
4- Characterization technique

Chemisorptions and dispersion

Surface and measurements

X-ray diffraction

SEM and STEM
References:

J.F., La. Page; “Applied Heterogeneous Catalysis”, J.W., 1978
M., Boudart &G.D., Mariadassou, “Kinetics of Heterogeneous Catalytic Reaction”, J.W., 1984
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Teaching Method : Utilizing white board and transparency projector
Prerequisite : ---Additional work required : Have to prepare a term paper in a critical review from and present it after
the final exam
Examination method: Includes two parts including;1) Open and 2) closed book, each for 1 hour
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Course Title: Electrochemical
Process Engineering
Course No: 26-238
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Semester: Fall
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. M. Baghalha (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Thermo-Kinetics
Aims/Scope/Objectives : An advanced study of fundamentals and applications of electrochemical
processes
Syllabus:
An introduction to basic concepts and applications
Kinetics of electron transfer at the electrode surfaces and activation polarization
Mass transfer at the electrode surface and concentration polarization
Migration of ions and conductivity of solutions
Adsorption and chemical reactions on electrode surfaces
Transport mechanism in membrane separators
Design of electrochemical reactors- batch, plug, mixed, re-circulating reactors
Electroplating processes
References:
D. Pletcher and F.C. Walsh, "Industrial Electrochemistry", 2nd ed., Blackie Academic &
Professionals, New York, 1993.
E. Heitz and G. Kreysa, "Principles of electrochemical engineering", VCH, Weinheim (Germany),
1986
Prerequisite: None
Additional work required: Project: Advanced design and optimization of an electrochemical process
Examination method: Final exam and project
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Mass Transfer
Course No: 26-249
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. I. Goodarznia (Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives : To provide a Deep Knowledge of Mass Transfer. Obtain the Governing
Equations via Kinetic Theories. Apply Binary Theories to Multicomponent Mass Transfer. Solve
Problems with More than One Independent Variable.
Syllabus:
Diffusivity and the Mechanisms of Mass Transport
Concentration Distributions in Solids and in Laminar Flow
The Equations of Change for Multi Component Systems
Concentration Distributions with more than One Independent Variables.
References:
“Transport Phenomena” by “Bird, Stewart and Light foot ” Wiley and Sons, 1960
“Mathematics of Diffusion” by J. Crank, Oxford
“Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering” by w.L. McCabe & J.C. Smith, McGraw Hill, 3rd
or 4th edition
Teaching Method: Lectures, Seminars and Project
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: Homework, Seminar and Project
Examination method: Quizzes, Exams and Final
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Fluid Mechanics
Course No: 26-225
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s):Dr. D. Rashtchian (Professor)
Syllabus:
References:
White, F.M “ ,. Viscous Fluid Flow”, Mc Graw Hil, 1991.
Hinze, J.O “ ,. Turbulence, An Introduction to its Mechanism and Theory”, Mc Graw Hill , 1959
Schlichting, H “ ,. Boundary Layer Theory”, Mc Graw-Hill Book Company, 6th ed., 1968.
Prerequisite :
140
Course Title: Convective
Heat Transfer
Course Type:
Lecture + Project
Course No:26-558
Credits/Weeks:3/17
Lecturer(s): Dr. A. Molaei (Assistant Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Elective
Convective heat transfer occurs in almost all branches of engineering and the knowledge of the methods
used to model convective heat transfer is therefore required by many practicing engineers. This course
provides a comprehensive coverage of the subject giving a full discussion of a comprehensive discussion of
forced, natural and mixed convection.
.
Syllabus:

Fundamental Equations of Convective Heat Transfer

Boundary Layer Approximation for Laminar Flow

Heat Transfer in Incompressible Laminar External Boundary Layers

Integral Boundary Layer Equations

Forced Convection Heat Transfer in Laminar Flow through Pipes and Channels

Forced Convection in Turbulent Flow

Combined Convection
References:

Convective Heat Transfer, S. Kakac & Yaman Yener, CRC Press, 1995.

Convection Heat Transfer, Vedat S.,Arpaci & P.S. Larsen, Prentice- Hall, 1984.

An Introduction to Convective Heat Transfer Analysis, H. Oosthuizen and D. Naylor, Mc Graw Hill,
1999.

Convection Heat Transfer, Bejan , A., Wiley , 2004
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: Term paper & Assignments
Examination method: Normally open book exam
Grading: Assignments (10%), Term paper (50%); Final Exam (40%)
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Course Title: Solution
Thermodynamics
Course No. : 26-668
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. C. Ghotbi (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory for Thermo kinetic group
The aim of this course is to introduce the theoretical basis of appropriate methods for correlating the
mixture properties and the equilibrium conditions of non ideal solutions, electrolytes and polymer solutions.
Syllabus:

Introduction to the non ideal solution theories

Simple Theories for non ideal solutions (van Laar, Scatchard-Hildebrand, and Lattice Theories)

N- Liquid Theory

Chemical Theory

Perturbed Theories

Introduction to the electrolyte solution Thermodynamics (definitions and concepts)

Fundamental models for activity coefficients of electrolyte solutions

Debye-Huckel limiting law

MSA based models

Pitzer model

Models based on the local composition concept

Thermodynamics of polymer solutions

Lattice models

Equations of state for polymer solutions

Free volume based models for polymer solutions
References:


D. A. McQuarrie, J. D. Simon, Molecular Thermodynamics; 1999, University Science Books,
California.
Teaching Method :Lecture
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: Term Paper
Examination method: final Exam.
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Surface Engineering
Course Type: Required
Course No:26-698
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks:2/17
Group Presenting: Thermokinetic and Catalysis
Lecturer(s): Dr. M. Kazemeini (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Required course
Aims/Scope/Objectives: is as follows; to introduce Thermo-kinetic and catalysis group MS students
with surface engineering and its relationship to catalysis.
Syllabus:
1-Capillary phenomena
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Surface Tension and Surface free Energy
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Equation of Young and Laplace
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Treatment of Capillary rise
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Different methods for determining the surface tension
2-Gibbs Monolayer
3-Electrical Aspects of surface chemistry
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Electrical double and triple layers
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Stern treatment of the electrical double layer
4-Different electrical Potentials applied to emulsions
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Zeta Potential
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Electrophoresis
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Electro osmosis
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Sedimentation potential
5-Chemisorption and catalysis
6-Surface activation and Deactivation
7- Adsorption isotherms and related iso-esteric heats
References:
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Adamson, W. A.; “Physical Chemistry of Surfaces,” 4th Ed., John Wiley &Sons, Inc., 1982.
Teaching Method: Utilizing white board and transparency projector
Prerequisite: CHE-644
Additional work required: Have to prepare a term paper in a critical review form and present it after
the final exam
Examination method: Includes two parts including; 1) Open and 2) closed book, each for 1 hour
143
Course Title:Applied
Statistical Thermodynamics
Course Type:Lecture
Course No:26-647
Semester:Spring
Credits/Weeks:2/17
Group Presenting:Thermokinetics and Catalysis
Lecturer(s): Dr. V. Taghikhani (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program): Compulsory
Aims/Scope/Objectives : This course is intended to be an introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics for
students with previous experience in Thermodynamics. The main objective of the course is to teach
Chem. Eng. students the language of Statistical Thermodynamics in understanding and prediction of
macroscopic phenomena and in calculating macroscopic properties from the properties of the individual
molecules making up the system.
Syllabus:
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Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
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Ensemble Theories and Gibbs Phase Space
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Theory of Ideal Gas Model
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Liquid Theories and Structures
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Correlation Functions
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Perturbation Theories
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Molecular Simulations
References:

Statistical Mechanics, D.A. McQuarrie, Harper and Row, 1986.
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Applied Statistical Thermodynamics, T.M. Reed and K.E. Gubbins, McGraw-Hill, 1973

Molecular Thermodynamics of Non-ideal Fluids, L.L.Lee, Butterworths, 1988
Teaching Method : Lecture, seminar
Prerequisite : Classical Thermodynamics
Additional work required : Project and seminar presentation
Examination method: Project-Based
144
Course Type: lecture
Course No: 26-624
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer ( s):Dr. A. Badakhshan (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for graduate students in“ Thermodynamic”
Meteorological parameters , physical and chemical properties of the atmosphere. Generation , methods
of control and effects of photochemical smog. Global warming and carbon dioxide sequestering ,
particulates, acid rain gases, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and their emission control. Impact of
environmental regulations on automotive emissions , energy options and petroleum refinery operations.
Pollution monitoring and instrumentations . Tail gas clean up from industrial plants . Industrial site
selections, national and provincial emission regulations, standard and control, permits and approval
Syllabus:
Introduction, Sources of Air Pollution and Effects of Air pollutants .
Sustainable Development, Energy Sources, Global Warming and Quioto Convention.
Atmospheric Conditions and Dispersion of Pollutants in the Atmosphere.
Acid Rain Gases
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Prevention and Sequestering.
Hydrocarbon Vapors.
Incineration
Fundamentals of Particulates and Control.
Automotives
Fuels
Catalytic Converters
Photochemical Smog
Sampling and Monitoring of Gaseous Pollutants
Selection of Industrial Sites with Minimum Adverse Environmental Effects
National Emission Regulations ,Standards and Control
Environmental Data Base and the Use of Computers in Pollution Control.
References:
Kenneth Wark and Cecil Warner, Air Pollution, Its Origin and Control, Harper and Row, latest
edition.
Henry, J. Glynn and Gray W. Heinkle. Environmental Science and Engineering, Prentice Hall
Englewood Cliffs, Latest edition.
Michael D. LaGregor, Philip L. Buckingham, Jeffery C. Evans. Hazardous Waste Management,
Mc Graw Hill, latest edition.
Many papers and references to be introduced in the course of the lectures.
Teaching Method : lecture
145
Prerequisite
:
Additional work required : Project (Report and Presentation)
Examination method : midterm Examination and Final Examination
146
Engineering
Transport Phenomena & Separation
147
11. Transport Phenomena and Separation
11-1 First semester
11-1-3 Advanced Mass Transfer
11-2-1 Fluidization
11-2-2 Multicomponent Separation
11-2-3 Advanced Liquid-Liquid Extraction
11-2-4 Supercritical Extraction
11-2-5 Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering
11-3 Third semester
11-3-1 Multicomponent Mass Transfer
11-3-2 Scale-up of Processes
11-4 Fourth semester
148
Course No: 26-267
Credits/Weeks:3/17
Syllabus:
- Spline Techniques
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149
References:
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Prerequisite:
150
Heat Transfer
Course No: 26-426
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
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Temperature distributions with, more than one independent Variable, Heating of a Semiinfinite slab, Steady heat conduction in laminar flow of a viscous fluid, Boundary layer
theory, Heat Transfer in forced convection laminar flow along a heated wall.
 Introduction to hat transfer in solids, Formulation of heat Transfer problems, examples
References:
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Prerequisite:
151
Mass Transfer
Course No: 26-249
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s): Dr. I. Goodarznia (Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives : To provide a Deep Knowledge of Mass Transfer. Obtain the Governing
Equations via Kinetic Theories. Apply Binary Theories to Multicomponent Mass Transfer. Solve
Problems with More than One Independent Variable.
Syllabus:
Diffusivity and the Mechanisms of Mass Transport
Concentration Distributions in Solids and in Laminar Flow
The Equations of Change for Multi Component Systems
Concentration Distributions with more than One Independent Variables .
References:
“ Transport Phenomena” by “Bird, Stewart and Light foot ” Wiley and Sons, 1960
“ Mathematics of Diffusion” by J. Crank, Oxford
“ Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering” by w.L. McCabe & J.C. Smith, McGraw Hill, 3rd or
4th edition
Teaching Method : Lecture, Seminar and Project
Prerequisite :
Additional work required : Homework, Seminar and Project
Examination method : Quizzes, Exams and Final
152
Reactor Design
Course No: 26-347
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
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References:
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O. Levenspiel, "Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3rd Ed., John Wiley ,1999
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H. S. Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 2nd Ed. ,Prentice-Hall ,1992
153
Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering
Course Title:
Fluidization
Course Type:
Lecture +Project
Course No.:26-218
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting: Transport
Phenomena &Separation
Lecturer(s): Dr. A. Molaei (Assistant Professor)
Compulsory for the Transport Phenomena and Separation Processes Group
Fluidization is one of the more important techniques in chemical engineering processes which has been used
widely in chemical and physical processes. Hence, in this course we study the fundamental basis of fluidized
bed (F.B) reactors and contactors.
Syllabus:

Introduction
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Industrial Applications
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Fluidization Regimes
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Dense Beds
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Bubbles in Dense Beds
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Bubbling Fluidized Bed (F.B)
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Entrainment & Elutriation from F.B
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High–Velocity F.B
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Solid Movement, etc.
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Particle-to-Gas Mass & Heat Transfer
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Gas Conversion in Catalytic Reactions
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The RTD & SD of Solids in F.B
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Circulation Systems
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Design of F.B
References:

Fluidization Engineering. Kunii and O. Levenspiel , Butterworth- Heinemann ,1991

Fluid Bed Technology in Materials Processing. K. Gupta and D. Sathiyamoorthy, CRC Press, 1999.
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Fluidization, J.F. Davidson, Academic Press, 1971.
Prerequisite:
Additional work required: Term paper (individual project)
Examination method: Normally open book exam
154
Course Title:
Multicomponent Separation
CourseNo: 26-164
Semester: spring
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
Lecturer ( s) : Dr. A. A. Safekordi (Professor)
Syllabus:
Total Calculation of Simple and Flash Multicomponent Evaporation
Multicomponent Distillation:
1- Short – Cut Methods:
- Minimum Reflux Ratio Calculations, Underword and Geddes Methods
- Minimum Number of Trays (Fersk’s Equation)
- Gilliland Cosselations
- Calculation of Products Component
2- Tray by Tray Calculation:
- Lewis – Matheson Method
- Geddes Method
Multicomponent Absorption:
- Isothermal &Non-Isothermal
Separation of Mixtures by Density and Size(solids, liquids)
Point , Plate and Column Efficiency
1.Total Liquid Mixing
2.Partial Liquid Mixing (AICHE Model)
3.Tray with Liquid Velocity Profile
References:
“Distillation “ by Van Winkle
“Design of Equilibrium Stage Processes” by Smith
Prerequisite:
Examination method:
155
Liquid – Liquid Extraction
Course No: 26-162
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
Lecturer (s) : Dr. D. Bastani (Associate Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Optional
Aims/Scope/Objectives : Introduction to Advanced Liquid – Liquid Extraction
Syllabus:
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Introduction
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Selection of Solvent
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Column Hydrodynamics:
- Hydrodynamics Models :
1-Olney’s Model
2-Mizek’s Model
3-Barnea-Mizrahi’s Model
- Column Constriction Factor
- Column Diameter Calculation ( uniform Drop Size Distribution)
- Column Diameter Calculation( Drop Size Distribution)
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Column Mass Transfer:
- Ideal Models (Completely Mixed and Plug Flow Models)
Real models:
1-Plug Flow with Axial Dispersion Model
2-Stagewise Model with Backflow
Axial Dispersion Coefficient Measurement
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Drop- Side Mass Transfer Models:
Rigid Drop Model
Laminar Circulating Model
Turbulent Circulating Model
Turbulent Oscillating Model
Introduction to Liquid – Liquid Extraction Equipments
References:

“Recent Advances in Liquid – Liquid Extraction”, Hanson, 1980.
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“Handbook of Solvent Extraction”, Lo, Baird, Hanson, 1983.
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“Liquid – Liquid Extraction Equipment”, Slater &Godfrey, 1994.
Teaching Method:
Prerequisite:
Examination method:
156
Course Title:
Supercritical Extraction
Course No: 26-161
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
Aims/Scope/Objectives: to familiarize the students with the theories and Practice of supercritical
Technologies
Syllabus:
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Supercritical Fluids (SCF)
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Phase Diagram for SCF as a solvent
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Thermodynamic Modeling for SCF as solvent
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Supercritical Extraction
References:

Supercritical Fluid Extraction, M.A. McHugh and V.J. Krukonis, Butterworths, 1986.
Teaching Method: Lectures, Seminars and project
Prerequisite: M.Sc. &Ph.D. Student
Additional work required: Project and Seminar
Examination method: Quizzes, Exams, and Final
157
Course Title: Modeling &Simulation
in Chemical Engineering
Course No: 26-166
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Semester: Spring
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
Course Status (in the study program ): Elective for students of "Separation Processes" option and
optional for all other students including Ph.D. students
This course in intended to provide an overall knowledge of mathematical modeling and computer
simulation of chemical engineering problems . Both steady state and dynamic simulation are of concern,
although the emphasis is on the dynamic simulation. The focus will be on the development of the source
programs rather than application of commercial software.
Syllabus:
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Introduction to modeling and simulation; importance of simulation in the analysis of chemical
engineering problems, Lumped and distributed systems, Steady state and transient systems, Multilevel programming.
Review of numerical methods for solution of sets of algebraic and differential equations, stability
and stiffness of differential equations.
Structure of mathematical models: Basic modeling, foundations of modeling, the cause-and- effect
algorithm; information flow diagrams, examples of modeling in various chemical engineering
problems.
Structure of a macro-program for dynamic simulation of chemical engineering problems.
Basic calculations for vapor-liquid equilibria including boiling point, dew point, flash, condensation,
etc.
Examples and case studies of fluid dynamics systems, reaction kinetics and reactor design; multicomponent stage-wise operations and distributed systems
References:
 R.G.E. Franks , "Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering”, Wiley, 1972.
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W Luyben, "Modeling, Simulation and Control in Chemical Engineering”, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill,
1990.
Prerequisite: Basic chemical engineering knowledge and mathematics
Additional work required: Several projects in the form of case studies will be assigned to each student
Examination method: Open book examination on modeling principles and program algorithms.
158
Thermodynamics
Course No: 26-114
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Syllabus:
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coefficient.
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References:
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Thermodynamics, Mc Graw-Hill , 7th ed., 2005
Prerequisite
159
Fluid Mechanics
Course No: 26-225
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Lecturer ( s):Dr. D. Rashtchian (Professor)
Syllabus:
References:
White, F.M “ ,. Viscous Fluid Flow”, Mc Graw Hill, 1991
Hinze, J.O “ ,. Turbulence, An Introduction to its Mechanism and Theory”, Mc Graw Hill , 1959
Prerequisite :
160
Course Title: Multicomponent
Mass Transfer
Course Type: Theory and Projects
Course No: 26-163
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
Lecturer (s): Dr. I. Goodarznia (Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives: M.Sc. and Ph.D. course to familiarize the students with the new, modern and
innovative theories of Multicomponent Mass Transfer.
Syllabus:
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Fick laws of mass transfer
Maxwell- Stefan mass transfer
Driving forces
Friction forces
Binary example
Ternary example
Non-idealities
Transport coefficients
Electrolytes
References:
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Goodarznia , Iraj ,Multicompont Mass Transfer , Markaz-e-Nashr, 2007
Teaching Method: Lecturing, Seminar & Project
Prerequisite: M.Sc. & Ph.D. students
Additional work required: Projects, seminar &Homework
Examination method: semi final, final &Quizzes
161
Course Title: Scale-up
of Processes
Course No: 26-165
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 2/17
Group Presenting:
Transport Phenomena
Course Status (in the study program ): Elective for students of “Separation Processes” group, optional for
other graduate students including Ph.D. students .
As one of the major roles of chemical engineers is the process development, this course was designed to
strengthen the ability of the graduate students, particularly the Ph.D. students, to better understand the
techniques of scale-up. The complexities of scale-up of chemical engineering processes, as compared with
other engineering disciplines such as mechanical and civil engineering, will be highlighted, several case
studies will be presented to ensure that the student will grasp the subject.
Syllabus:
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Introduction and approaches to scale-up
Fundamentals of scale-up: dimensional analysis and theory of models; similitude and approximation
theory, mathematical modeling and simulation
Dimensionless groups: the Buckingham theorem; generation of the π sets by matrix
transformation and the π-space, scale-invariance of the π-space.
Dimensional analysis in the absence of mathematical models; dimensionless numbers with variable
physical properties
Dimensional analysis in the presence of mathematical models: the fundamental approach.
Examples of scale-up problems in mechanical unit operations, heat and mass transfer unit operations
and chemical reactors
References:
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M., Zlokarnik, "Scale-up in Chemical Engineering", Wiley-VCR, 2002
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A. Bisio and R.L. Kable, "Scale-up of Chemical Processes, Wiley-Interscience, 1985
Teaching Method : Lectures and seminars on case studies
Prerequisite: Advanced graduate students only
Additional work required: A term paper describing a case study is required
Examination method: Open and close book exams.
162
Engineering
Syllabus of courses offered in Recent Years
for Graduate Students
163
Microbiology
Course No: 26-967
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Biotechnology
Lecturer ( s): Dr. R. Roostaazad (Associate Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The Course reviews the basic knowledge of Microbiology and its application
in industrial processes
Syllabus:
An overview of cellular resources
Methabolic Pathways and Energetics of the cell
Biosynthesis
Stoichiometry
Biokinetics
Mixed Populations
Molecular Geretics and Control Systems
References:
J.E. Bailey and D.F. Ollis, Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill, 1986
Prerequisite :
Examination method : Term paper, written Exam
164
Course Title: Intelligent
Control
Course No: 26-491
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting: Control
& Optimization
Aims/Scope/Objectives : To provide knowledge of Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logics, and
Neurofuzzy systems for Dynamic Modeling and Control of Processes
Syllabus:
Artificial Neural Network, Modeling and control
Design of Fuzzy Controllers
Neurofuzzy Modeling and Control
References:
Neural Networks for Chemical Engineers, A.B .Bulsari, Elsevier Science B.V., 1995.
Teaching Method : Lectures, seminars and Projects
Prerequisite : M.Sc & Ph.D. Students
Additional work required : seminars, Homework, Project
Examination method : Quizzes, Exams and Final
165
Course Title:
Subsurface Methods in
Formation Evaluation
Course No:
Semester: Fall
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s):Dr. Sh. Hejri (Assistant Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives : The course provides material on the principles governing well logging
methods, techniques, design criteria and evaluation at basic and advanced level.
Syllabus:
Orientation and Review of Petrophysical Measurements-History of logging, review of methods
used to determine petrophysical properties from cores and problems.
Resistivity Logs-Theory of resistivity rocks and estimation of fluid saturation from resistivity
measurements. Introduction to common resistivity tools and interpretation of resistivity logs.
References:
Rao, S.S “ ,. Optimization, Theory & Applications” 2nd Ed. Wiley
Edgar, T.F. and D.M.Himmelblau, “Optimization of Chemical Processes”, McGraw-Hill Int.,
(1984).
Denn, M.M “ ,. Optimization by Variational Methods”, McGraw-Hill, NY, (1969).
Pontryagin, L.S., et al “ , The Mathematical Theory of Optimal Processes”, Wiley & Sons,
NY,(1962).
Pike, R.W “ ,. Optimization for Engineering Systems”, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co. Inc., (1986).
Teaching Method : Lectures, Seminar
Prerequisite : Mathematics, (preferably) MATLAB.
Additional work required : Project and Seminar presentation.
Examination method : Project-base
166
Course Title:
Transport Phenomena
in Porous Media
Course No: 26-556
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer ( s): Dr. Sh. Hejri (Assistant Professor)
Aims/Scope/Objectives :The course provides an understanding at basic and advanced level on the
principles of Fluid Flow and Heat/Mass Transfer in Porous Media.
Syllabus
•
Characterization of Porous Media
Macroscopic Properties
Microscopic Properties
Network models
•
Fluid Flow in Porous Media
Flow through a capillary tube
Flow through a network of capillaries
Flow through a porous medium
•
Mass Transfer in Porous Media
Concepts and definitions
Mechanisms of mass transport
- Process of diffusion
- Process of dispersion
- Process of convection
- Process of adsorption and retention
General energy balance
Continuity equation
•
Heat Transfer in Porous Media
Concepts and definitions
Mechanisms of mass transport
- Process of convection
- Process of conduction
General energy balance
Continuity equation
References:
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Bird, B.R., Stewart, W.E., Lightfoot, E.L.,''Transport Phenomena”, John Wiley & Sons,1960

Prats, M.,''Thermal Recovery”, SPE Monograph, 1982
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Burmeister, L.C.,''Convective Heat Transfer”, John Wiley & Sons, 1983
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Green, D. W., Willhite, G.P.,''Enhanced Oil Recovery”, SPE Monograph ,1998.
167
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A series of technical papers (class material distribution).
Prerequisites: Computer Programming Advanced Engineering Mathematics & Numerical Analysis,
Probability & Statistics for Engineers, Thermodynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer, Rock & Petroleum
Fluid Properties.
Personal work required: Workshop Problems, Project/Report Presentation.
Examination method : Mid-term and Final
168
Course Title: Polymer
Blends and Composites
Course No: 26-995
Semester: Spring
Credits/Weeks:3/17
Group Presenting:
Polymer Engineering
This course provides engineering concepts of polymer blends and composites materials.
Thermodynamics, compatibility, phase continuity, mechanical properties, Compatibilizing methods of
polymer blends are treated. Mechanical behavior and processing of polymer composites are introduced.
Syllabus:
 Polymer- Polymer Miscibility
 Morphology, Rheology, Thermal transitions
 Mechanical and Fracture Behavior
 Compatibilizing Methods, Reaction Extrusion
 Toughening of Engineering Plastics
 Thermoplastic Elastomers, Engineering Alloys
 Long Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites
 Short Fiber and particulate-reinforced Polymer Composites
 Mechanical Properties of Polymer Composites
 Deformation Behavior and Fracture of a Single Ply
 Deformation Behavior and Fracture of Laminates
 Processing of Composites
References:
 L. H. Sperling, “Polymeric Multicomponent Materials”, Wiley, US, 1997
 R. J. Crawford, “Plastics Engineering”, 1998
 N D. R. Paul and C. B. Bucknall, “Polymer Blends”, Wiley, NY, 2000.
 G. McCrum, C.P. Buckley and C. B. Bucknall, “Principles of Polymer Engineering”, Oxford
Science Publications, UK, 1997
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J. Morphy, “The reinforced Plastics Handbook”, Elsevier, UK, 1994
Prerequisite: “Engineering Properties of Polymers”, “Physical Chemistry of Polymers”
Examination method: Written exams
169
Course Title: Supercritical
Extraction & Crystallization
Course Type:
Theory and Projects
Course No: 26-349
Semester:
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Aims/Scope/Objectives: To Provide Knowledge of Supercritical Fluids ,and Their Applications for
Extraction and Purification Purposes.
Syllabus:
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Introduction
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Historical Perspective
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Phase Diagram for Supercritical Fluid-Solute Mixture
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Experimental Techniques in High-Pressure Studies
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Thermodynamic Modeling of Supercritical Fluid-Solute
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Process Operations
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Early Industrial Applications
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Supercritical Fluid Process Development Studies
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Polymer and Monomer Processing
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Processing Pharmaceuticals, Natural Products
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Chemical Reactions in Supercritical Fluid
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Special Applications
References:
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Supercritical Fluid Extraction, Principles & Practice, M. A. McHugh and V. J. Krukonis
Teaching Method: Lectures, Seminar and Project
Additional work required: Projects and Seminars
Examination method: Semifinal and Final and Quizzes
170
Course Title: Modern
Mass Transfer
Course No: 26-244
Semester:
Course Type: Theory
and Projects
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Aims/Scope/Objectives: M.Sc. & Ph.D. course to familiarize the students with the new ,modern and
innovative theories of Multicomponent Mass Transfer
Syllabus:
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Fick laws of mass transfer
Maxwell- Stefan mass transfer
Driving forces
Friction forces
Binary example
Ternary example
Nonidealities
Transport coefficients
Electrolytes
Membrane processes
Gas permeation
Electric forces
Pressure forces
sorption
References:
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Goodarznia, Iraj, Multicompont Mass Transfer, Markaz-e Nashr, 2007.
Teaching Method: Lecturing, Project & seminar
Additional work required: Projects, seminar, Quizzes& Homework
Examination method: semi final, final & Quizzes
171
Course Title: Anaerobic
Wastewater Treatment Processes
Course No: 26-671
Credits/Weeks: 3/17
Semester: spring
Group Presenting:
Environmental
Lecturer (S): Dr. S. J. Shayegan (Professor)
Course Status (in the study program ): Compulsory for Environmental Group students
Aims/Scope/Objectives :To introduce main concept of anaerobic treatment to and illustrate different
anaerobic processes with emphasis on design .
Syllabus:
Introduction: Fundamental concepts, Application and New Horizons
Microbiology and Kinetics
Environmental Factors
Anaerobic Lagoons: Description & Design
Anaerobic Contact Process : Description & Design
Anaerobic Filters: Description & Design
UASBR: Description & Design
Anaerobic Fluidized Bed; ABR and Other Anaerobic Processes
Thermophilic Processes
Sludge Granulation
References:
Anaerobic Sewage Treatment, A.C.Van Haandel &G. Lettinga, Wiley, 1994.
Design of Anaerobic Processes for the Treatment of Industrial and Municipal Wastes Treatments,
V.F. Malina and F.G.Pohland, Technomic Publishing Co. Inc., 1992.
Teaching Method : Lecture & Project
Prerequisite : Wastewater Treatment Engineering
Additional work required : Project (Report & Presentation)
Examination method : Mid-term & Final Examination
172
Course Title: Enhanced
Oil recovery
Course No: 26-836
Semester: Fall
Credits/Week: 3/17
Group Presenting:
Lecturer: Dr. B. Aminshahidy (assistant Professor)
Course Status (in study program ):
Aims/Scope/Objectives :Students will learn the major categories of methods which can be used
improve reservoir efficiency and explain their differences. In this course the screening criteria for
enhanced oil recovery methods will be explained.
Syllabus:
Introduction to Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Reserves definitions (according to WPC and API 1997 edition)
EOR Target and EOR path
Microscopic displacement of fluids in the reservoir – factors that affect microscopic displacement
Macroscopic displacement of fluids in the reservoir – sweep efficiencies (vertical, areal and
volumetric sweep efficiencies) – factors that affect sweep efficiency – flooding patterns heterogeneity factor
Gas and water frontal displacement
Thermal methods
• Steam injection
Heat loss from distribution line - heat loss in the Wellbore – heat loss to the adjacent beds –
cumulative heated volume – heated radius
• Cyclic steam injection
• Continues steam injection (steam flooding)
• In- situ combustion
• Screening criteria in thermal methods
Chemical processes
• Polymer flooding
Types of polymers and their properties – mobility and permeability changes – incremental
oil recovery
• Micellar-Polymer flooding
Surfactants – phase behavior and IFT – variables affecting phase behavior and
IFT – displacement mechanisms
• Alkaline flooding
Miscible gas injection
• Miscibility - principles of phase behavior related to miscibility
• FCM processes – MCM processes
• Measurement and prediction of MMP
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• Factors affecting microscopic and macroscopic displacement efficiency of miscible process
• Miscible hydrocarbon gas injection process
• Miscible carbon dioxide injection process
References:
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Lake, L. ''Enhanced Oil Recovery''
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Carcoana, A. ''Applied Enhanced Oil Recovery''
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Don W. Green and G. Paul Willhite "Enhanced Oil Recovery"
Teaching Method : Lecture, Seminar
Prerequisite : fluid flow through porous media- reservoir engineering
Additional work required : Homework and Seminar
Examination method:
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