School of Engineering and Digital Sciences
School of Engineering and Digital Sciences
School of Engineering and Digital Sciences
The Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Materials Engineering Program (CHME) is a four-year undergraduate degree program structured in accordance with the guidelines of the Bologna Accords and based on the ABET accreditation requirements to educate engineers in the field of CHME. This is achieved by providing a solid foundation and understanding of the fundamental principles of mathematics, science, and chemical engineering, at the same time offering unique courses and specialization in the emerging field of materials engineering. In its implementation, the program:
1) Makes use of student-centered learning concepts, in order to develop the skills and practices that enable life-long learning and independent problem-solving;
2) Strives to maintain a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills with a focus on current industrial practice, including research and development;
3) Provides students with experience in learning and applying modern tools (e.g. software simulators and modern analytical equipment) to solve open-ended CHME problems;
4) Entails field trips in the context of courses so that students familiarize themselves with industrial processes and the reality of the workplace;
5) Emphasizes research-based learning so as to actively develop students’ independent research skills and provide students with opportunities to put these skills into practice.
1) Makes use of student-centered learning concepts, in order to develop the skills and practices that enable life-long learning and independent problem-solving;
2) Strives to maintain a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills with a focus on current industrial practice, including research and development;
3) Provides students with experience in learning and applying modern tools (e.g. software simulators and modern analytical equipment) to solve open-ended CHME problems;
4) Entails field trips in the context of courses so that students familiarize themselves with industrial processes and the reality of the workplace;
5) Emphasizes research-based learning so as to actively develop students’ independent research skills and provide students with opportunities to put these skills into practice.
Within three to five years after graduation, our alumni will:
1. Excel in their chosen path in chemical or materials engineering or related fields, or through the pursuit of advanced technical or professional degrees.
2. Advance their profession through effective leadership, communication, teamwork, and through creative solution strategies to address global and societal issues.
3. Apply their engineering knowledge to contribute to the health, safety, environmental and economic well-being of their communities and corporations.
4. Be a responsible engineer/scientist, demonstrating ethical and professional responsibility, and seeking out continuing education, professional development and career advancement opportunities.
1. Excel in their chosen path in chemical or materials engineering or related fields, or through the pursuit of advanced technical or professional degrees.
2. Advance their profession through effective leadership, communication, teamwork, and through creative solution strategies to address global and societal issues.
3. Apply their engineering knowledge to contribute to the health, safety, environmental and economic well-being of their communities and corporations.
4. Be a responsible engineer/scientist, demonstrating ethical and professional responsibility, and seeking out continuing education, professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Graduates of the program will have an ability to:
1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
To learn more about the specific selection criteria for admissions, visit the Nazarbayev University Admission Department for detailed information. Here you can find requirements for academic qualifications, application processes, and other key factors in the admissions process.
The BEng in Chemical and Materials Engineering program is designed with due reference to the General and Specific learning outcomes which are in accordance with the ABET requirements for engineering programs. The program intends to seek ABET accreditation. In coordination with the School, the Department will appoint an Accreditation Committee to design, develop and monitor the progress of the program implementation and the evolving compatibility of the program with the ABET criteria.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratories
- Project reports
- Assignments
- Computer lab
- Individual and team projects
- Problem solving sessions
- Supervision
- Independent study
In order to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical and Materials Engineering, students are required to fulfill the following:
• Earn 248 ECTS by passing all the courses as defined in the program specifications (note: the passing requirements for courses can be different);
• Obtain at least C- grade in the Capstone course;
• Obtain a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.0
• Earn 248 ECTS by passing all the courses as defined in the program specifications (note: the passing requirements for courses can be different);
• Obtain at least C- grade in the Capstone course;
• Obtain a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.0
The BEng program in CHME is designed to prepare students for diverse professional practice, such as:
1. Employment in local and international companies with various business profiles.
2. Self-employed entrepreneurs who can build and run their own companies.
3. Research careers in higher education institutions and research centers.
4. Government service at national and regional levels.
Data provided by the NU Career and Advising Center show that a total of 34% of the graduates of the previous Bachelor in Chemical Engineering program pursued careers in industry, while 48% opted for graduate degrees.
Particularly, CHME is the engineering discipline which makes extensive use of physico-chemical transformations, in addition to materials science, in order to achieve added value. Because all manufacturing processes involve physico-chemical transformations and processing of materials in one way or another, chemical and materials engineers are employed in virtually all manufacturing industries, from the basic chemical, materials, energy, food, pharmaceutical, biomedical and microelectronics industries to the myriad consumer products industries, as well as in petrochemical industry, which is particularly strong in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is building up rapidly its physical and industrial infrastructure. While the oil and gas sectors have formed, and still form, the basis of its industrial development, downstream processing, including petrochemicals and minerals, is seen as the natural next phase in this process. Chemical and materials engineers play a central role in downstream processing. Many international companies have active operations in Kazakhstan, and it is anticipated that they will continue employing chemical and materials engineers. Other major sectors in the country are pharmaceutical products and foods, which are potential industries for the employment of our graduates. Based on our records, recent graduates of the current chemical engineering program either pursue advanced degrees or enter into the relevant professions shortly after graduation. In addition, changes in the political, social, economic and educational systems in Kazakhstan since its independence from the Soviet Union have created the need for a new generation of entrepreneurs, technocrats and managers with a sound knowledge of modern management principles and engineering operations.
The Strategy 2050 for Kazakhstan specifically addresses educational vision in its item 4 as below:
4. Knowledge and professional skills are key landmarks of the modern education, training and retraining system
1. Our priorities in education:
1) Developing engineering education system;
2) Developing system of social responsibility in education;
3) Modernization of teaching methods;
2. New innovative research development policy:
1) Technology transfer;
2) Cooperation of science and business;
3) Roadmap of development prospective national clusters;
3. Appeal to the youth.
In order to achieve this vision, the development of advanced and novel higher education programs, which are designed based on leading scientific and pedagogical theories, is an essential prerequisite. The proposed program in CHME is designed to assist in this direction.
NU is afforded a unique position among Kazakhstan universities, being able to offer a high-quality range of academic and research opportunities that apply traditional chemical and materials engineering principles and modern science to solve some of today's most pressing problems. For example, we are designing medical devices to improve human health, as well as energy storage and generation systems which can provide renewable energy in remote locations. We are using novel experimental methods and advanced scientific computing to understand nanoparticles, macromolecules, complex fluids and active surfaces. Understanding their behavior allows us to design new catalysts, polymers, electrodes and other highly specialized materials, which are all areas of high added value.
The Oil & Gas industry, especially its downstream operations, is naturally a high priority (and a top employer) of the program. As the chemical and petrochemical industries in Kazakhstan are in the early stages of developments, the program is designed so that it will be able to respond to the developing demands in those industries, specifically addressing fundamentals of chemical engineering and design, process safety, advanced scientific computing, energy markets, renewable energy sources etc. In addition, Kazakhstan is still to attract new foreign and domestic investment in the field of high technology products including pharmaceuticals, specialty products, fine chemicals, etc. Therefore, the materials component of the proposed BEng program is expected to make a significant contribution in the growth of the nation.
The program aims to capitalize on the leading position of the current Department of Chemical Engineering in the area of development of novel materials for energy applications, by offering several related courses (core and electives). It is further guided by the growing global realization of the importance of environmental protection, sustainability and life-cycle analysis; thus, offering several environmental courses (air, water and soil) mainly as electives as well as several environmental and energy-related research opportunities. Such courses help the students to understand issues of current importance, monitor them, and design processes to respond to such modern challenges.
In summary, the proposed BEng program in CHME will:
1) Meet the demands for expertise in the petrochemical, energy, chemical, materials, pharmaceutical, healthcare and food industries taking also into account environmental protection and sustainability.
2) Enable interdisciplinary research in areas such as materials, biomedical, energy and environment, also involving other NU departments
3) Prepare students for further advanced studies as well as for careers in applied research
Industries where the major can be applied
Professions
Companies in KZ where the student (graduates) may work
1. Employment in local and international companies with various business profiles.
2. Self-employed entrepreneurs who can build and run their own companies.
3. Research careers in higher education institutions and research centers.
4. Government service at national and regional levels.
Data provided by the NU Career and Advising Center show that a total of 34% of the graduates of the previous Bachelor in Chemical Engineering program pursued careers in industry, while 48% opted for graduate degrees.
Particularly, CHME is the engineering discipline which makes extensive use of physico-chemical transformations, in addition to materials science, in order to achieve added value. Because all manufacturing processes involve physico-chemical transformations and processing of materials in one way or another, chemical and materials engineers are employed in virtually all manufacturing industries, from the basic chemical, materials, energy, food, pharmaceutical, biomedical and microelectronics industries to the myriad consumer products industries, as well as in petrochemical industry, which is particularly strong in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan is building up rapidly its physical and industrial infrastructure. While the oil and gas sectors have formed, and still form, the basis of its industrial development, downstream processing, including petrochemicals and minerals, is seen as the natural next phase in this process. Chemical and materials engineers play a central role in downstream processing. Many international companies have active operations in Kazakhstan, and it is anticipated that they will continue employing chemical and materials engineers. Other major sectors in the country are pharmaceutical products and foods, which are potential industries for the employment of our graduates. Based on our records, recent graduates of the current chemical engineering program either pursue advanced degrees or enter into the relevant professions shortly after graduation. In addition, changes in the political, social, economic and educational systems in Kazakhstan since its independence from the Soviet Union have created the need for a new generation of entrepreneurs, technocrats and managers with a sound knowledge of modern management principles and engineering operations.
The Strategy 2050 for Kazakhstan specifically addresses educational vision in its item 4 as below:
4. Knowledge and professional skills are key landmarks of the modern education, training and retraining system
1. Our priorities in education:
1) Developing engineering education system;
2) Developing system of social responsibility in education;
3) Modernization of teaching methods;
2. New innovative research development policy:
1) Technology transfer;
2) Cooperation of science and business;
3) Roadmap of development prospective national clusters;
3. Appeal to the youth.
In order to achieve this vision, the development of advanced and novel higher education programs, which are designed based on leading scientific and pedagogical theories, is an essential prerequisite. The proposed program in CHME is designed to assist in this direction.
NU is afforded a unique position among Kazakhstan universities, being able to offer a high-quality range of academic and research opportunities that apply traditional chemical and materials engineering principles and modern science to solve some of today's most pressing problems. For example, we are designing medical devices to improve human health, as well as energy storage and generation systems which can provide renewable energy in remote locations. We are using novel experimental methods and advanced scientific computing to understand nanoparticles, macromolecules, complex fluids and active surfaces. Understanding their behavior allows us to design new catalysts, polymers, electrodes and other highly specialized materials, which are all areas of high added value.
The Oil & Gas industry, especially its downstream operations, is naturally a high priority (and a top employer) of the program. As the chemical and petrochemical industries in Kazakhstan are in the early stages of developments, the program is designed so that it will be able to respond to the developing demands in those industries, specifically addressing fundamentals of chemical engineering and design, process safety, advanced scientific computing, energy markets, renewable energy sources etc. In addition, Kazakhstan is still to attract new foreign and domestic investment in the field of high technology products including pharmaceuticals, specialty products, fine chemicals, etc. Therefore, the materials component of the proposed BEng program is expected to make a significant contribution in the growth of the nation.
The program aims to capitalize on the leading position of the current Department of Chemical Engineering in the area of development of novel materials for energy applications, by offering several related courses (core and electives). It is further guided by the growing global realization of the importance of environmental protection, sustainability and life-cycle analysis; thus, offering several environmental courses (air, water and soil) mainly as electives as well as several environmental and energy-related research opportunities. Such courses help the students to understand issues of current importance, monitor them, and design processes to respond to such modern challenges.
In summary, the proposed BEng program in CHME will:
1) Meet the demands for expertise in the petrochemical, energy, chemical, materials, pharmaceutical, healthcare and food industries taking also into account environmental protection and sustainability.
2) Enable interdisciplinary research in areas such as materials, biomedical, energy and environment, also involving other NU departments
3) Prepare students for further advanced studies as well as for careers in applied research
Industries where the major can be applied
- Agriculture
- Consulting and Audit
- Food Processing
- Labor Safety
- Manufacture of Mineral Fertilizers
- Medicine
- Metallurgy
- Nuclear Power Production
- Oil and Gas (Manufacture, Extraction, Processing)
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Production of Goods
- Public Service
- Sales and Services
Professions
- Agricultural Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Biochemist
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemist
- Dairy Technologist
- Electronics Engineer
- Engineering Professor
- Environmental Engineer
- Fire Prevention Engineer
- Industrial Air Pollution Analyst
- Industrial Waste Inspector
- Materials Engineer
- Materials Scientist
- Nanosystems Engineers
- Nuclear Engineer
- Nuclear Fuels Research Engineer
- Occupational Safety & Health Inspector
- Perfumer
- Petroleum Engineer
Companies in KZ where the student (graduates) may work
- Baker Hughes
- Kazphosphat LLP
- Tengizchevroil LLP
- APPLE
- Schlumberger
- Ministry for Investment and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- ILF Kazakhstan
- Consulting Engineers LLC
- Choco family Holding
- National Agricultural Research and Education Center NP JSC
- Kazakhstan Institute of Industry Development JSC
- ENIPROGETTI S.P.A.
- Tecninco LLP
- AGS Champion LLP
- Center for Strategic Initiatives LLP
- Wanhua Chemical Group
- Co. Emir-Oil LLP
Total Number of Credits: 248 ECTS
Year 1: Fall Semester (34 ECTS)
Year 1: Spring Semester (34 ECTS)
Year 2: Fall Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 2: Spring Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 3: Fall Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 3: Spring Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 4: Fall Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 4: Spring Semester (30 ECTS)
ENG 100 - Introduction to Engineering
This course introduces students to the foundation and fundamental principles required to become analytical, detail-oriented, and productive engineers. The students will also gain an overview of what engineers do and of the various areas of specialization. Important topics for the engineering profession such as research in engineering, communications, and safety are also introduced.
Additionally, students will work together in interdisciplinary groups to research, design, fabricate, test, and deploy a complete engineering project. Through lectures, laboratory practicum and project work, the students will become familiar with the following topics:
Additionally, students will work together in interdisciplinary groups to research, design, fabricate, test, and deploy a complete engineering project. Through lectures, laboratory practicum and project work, the students will become familiar with the following topics:
- Overview of the Engineering Discipline
- Engineering Communications
- Research Skills
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Drafting and 3D Modelling
- Fundamental Dimensions and Units
- Manufacturing (3D Printing and/or others)
- Material & Chemical Properties
- Hydraulics and Fluids management
- Programming •
- AC/DC circuits
ENG 101 - Programming for Engineers
Programming for Engineers is a comprehensive introductory course designed specifically for students with little or no prior programming experience. The course aims to equip students with fundamental programming skills and a solid understanding of the role computation can play in problem-solving. By the end of the course, students will develop the confidence and ability to write small programs to accomplish practical goals, regardless of their field of study.
ENG 103 - Engineering Materials II
This course will introduce students to the field of Materials Science and Engineering. Some of the fundamental physical and chemical features of materials will be addressed, including bonding between metal atoms, covalent bonding between non-metallic atoms, ionic bonding, and soft bonding (van der Waals interaction and hydrogen bonding). Many construction materials, as encountered in our daily lives, will be examined from the atomic level all the way up to their (often surprising) macroscopic features. For instance, attention will be devoted to electrical properties of materials (conductivity, isolators), as well as to magnetic and optical properties. Furthermore, the effect of processing methods on the ultimate properties of materials will be discussed. The course will address metals (including shape-memory metals), ceramic materials and various types of polymers (e.g. poly olefins, poly esters, polyurethanes, natural polymers such as cellulose, silk and wood, and synthetic hydrogels). Some pertinent applications, e.g., (i), in the field of electronic engineering (semiconductors); (ii), in micro- and nano-mechanical systems) and (iii), in biomedical engineering (biomaterials) will be highlighted.
ENG 200 - Differential Equations & Linear algebra
1. Differential equations of first- and second-order
2. Series solution of differential equations
3. Laplace transforms and its application to the solution of initial value problems
4. Some of the important special functions.
5. Linear algebra applications
6. Incorporation of the software package Mathematica for both calculus & linear algebra applications.
2. Series solution of differential equations
3. Laplace transforms and its application to the solution of initial value problems
4. Some of the important special functions.
5. Linear algebra applications
6. Incorporation of the software package Mathematica for both calculus & linear algebra applications.
ENG 201 – Applied Probability and Statistics
This course provides an introduction to basic probability theory and statistics. Topics include sample spaces, events, classical and axiomatic definition of probability, conditional probability, independence, expectation and conditional expectation, variance, distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions, central limit theorem, descriptive statistics, confidence interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.
ENG 202 - Numerical Methods in Engineering
The course is an introductory to the fundamental formulation, methodology and techniques for numerical solution of practical engineering problems. The subject is initiated with fundamental principles and the implications for algorithm accuracy and stability. Error propagation and stability analysis is introduced from first principles. The solution of systems of linear equations, (comprising 90% of numerical effort in science and engineering). The error and stability issues associated with solving linear systems will be covered extensively. The concept of interpolation and its role as foundation for numerical differentiation and integration is introduced, emphasizing classical (Lagrange, Newton) polynomial interpolation. Numerical differentiation and integration is covered in depth, with particular emphasis on the error and convergence analysis. The final part of the course introduces the fundamentals of finite-difference solutions to ordinary differential equations (ODEs), again with emphasis on error and convergence analysis.
ENG 400 - Capstone Project
The capstone project is the culminating experience of the student's engineering program and provides students with the opportunity to apply and integrate their knowledge and skills gained from earlier years. This course spans two semesters (one academic year), during which students work in teams to apply their knowledge and skills to solve design and operational problems with real world constraints. At the completion of the unit, students will hand over their project deliverables and present project outcomes in a report as well as end-of-semester oral presentation and defense.
CHME 200 - Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering
This course is designed to introduce the Chemical Engineering students the basic chemical engineering concepts and methods of system analysis. The topics in this course will include introduction to engineering calculations, process and process variables, fundamentals of material balances, single- and multi-phase systems, and energy balances related to reactive and non-reactive systems. Some case studies of chemical process industries will also be analyzed in more details. More specifically, first, students will learn basic concepts associated with chemical processes and unit conversion. This is to simplify the calculations upon bringing the parameters in a comparable level. Next, analysis of processes as systems will be covered. In this stage students will learn how to define systems at different levels, and how to apply balances within a system. These balances will be in the form of material and energy balances. Both could involve time independent and time dependent processes, and these will be studied in sufficient details. These analyses will be accompanied by problem solution sessions. Finally, theoretical base will be applied into real systems of chemical industries.
CHME 201 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
The course covers phase equilibrium problems and modeling, the concepts of chemical potential and fugacity, flash calculations, interpretation of experimental data and selection of appropriate models to describe thermodynamics of mixtures with multiple phases and chemical reaction equilibrium.
CHME 202 - Fluid Mechanics
Engineering is becoming increasingly international and competitive and customers are expecting products of high quality and reliability. Knowledge of Fluid Mechanics is critical for any engineer involved in the design of mechanical components. After completion of this module students will gain an understanding and expertise in the use of dimensional analysis, integral form of linear and angular momentum equations, calculation of complex fluid flow systems, flows around immersed bodies and free-surface flows.
CHME 203 - Organic and Polymer Chemistry
This module deals primarily with the basic principles to understand the structure and reactivity of organic molecules, including physical shape, stereochemistry and reactivity of common organic molecules, and covers the basic principles of polymer chemistry and processing. The module primarily deals with the basic principles of organic molecules structure, classification, nomenclature and reactivity. Emphasis is on substitution and elimination reactions and chemistry of various functional groups, and basic concepts of organic synthesis, classification of polymers and general considerations; polymerization and its mechanisms; description of properties; polymer and composites technology and applications, degradation and stabilization of polymers. Laboratory works designed in accordance with the above content and aims will be conducted.
CHME 222 - Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to the fundamental concepts of inorganic and analytical chemistry such as atomic structure, classification of compounds and chemical bonding to be followed by a rigorous approach to chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, and basics of quantitative and qualitative analytical chemistry. It is expected that students have a working knowledge of differential and integral calculus or equivalent.
CHME 300 - Heat and Mass Transfer
This course provides students with a fundamental principles and equations governing heat and mass transfer to establish a framework for design, control and optimization of unit operations referred to chemical engineering practice. The major focus of this course is three basic mechanisms of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) and mass transfer processes controlled by diffusion or convection. Furthermore, simultaneous heat and mass transfer cases will be included into a consideration. The course will also serve developing of engineering models especially when integrating multi-discipline subjects.
CHME 301 - Applied Mathematics for Process Design
This course covers analytical and numerical methods for modeling physical and chemical processes with a focus on chemical and materials engineering applications. The major topics in this course will include solution of ordinary differential equations, boundary value problems, partial differential equations, parameter estimation and optimization.
CHME 302 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis for Engineers
This course will provide a broad base introduction to analytical instrumentation techniques for the measurement of different chemical and physical properties of compounds and materials (such as composition, structure). Fundamentals and applications of various modern analytical techniques will be discussed, as well as principles of operation. The lectures focus on chemical and physical principles that are used during analytical measurements. Approaches to improve accuracy, precision and sensitivity will be discussed as well. The course will highlight specific applications in Chemical Engineering. The course has a laboratory (“hands-on”) component, during which the students will perform analyses by themselves, utilizing gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC), and possible nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS) as well.
CHME 303 - Separation Processes
Separation Processes a core subject in chemical engineering education. It provides fundamental knowledge in operation and designing of several processes used for separation of gases, liquids and solids from mixtures. Separation Processes course cover the fundamentals of mass transfer operations, i.e. equilibrium-stage and rate (diffusional) processes that involve liquid, gaseous and solid phases as well as the principles of mechanical processes. Topics include continuous distillation, adsorption/ion exchange, solid-liquid extraction, liquid-liquid extraction and selected mechanical separation processes as filtration and clarification/sedimentation. Computer labs and laboratory experiments compliment the lectures part of the course.
CHME 304 - Chemical Reaction Engineering
Chemical Reaction Engineering is a core subject in the chemical engineering education. It provides fundamental knowledge in operation and designing of chemical reactors. The technical knowledge obtained in this course can be applied to most chemical industries. Specifically, this course covers the topics of rate laws and stoichiometry, mass & energy balances, conversion and reactor sizing, isothermal reactor design, multiple reactor sequences, design for multiple reactions, autocatalytic reactions, catalytic and non-catalytic heterogeneous reaction systems. Emphasis is given on algorithm development and problem solving.
CHME 305 - Chemical Engineering Lab 1
The course is to provide laboratory experience in several important chemical/materials engineering unit operations involving momentum and heat transfer. The course includes the design of experiment, its experimental execution, analysis of obtained data, report writing as well as development of teamwork skills. The topics covered include: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics; Fluid Mechanics; Heat Transfer.
CHME 352 - Research Practice
As the School of Engineering and Digital Sciences (SEDS) at Nazarbayev University continues to educate the students at higher education levels, it is critical to encourage undergraduate students to enter graduate programs upon completion of their undergraduate studies. To achieve this goal, it is critical to provide sufficient infrastructure and opportunities in SEDS to facilitate undergraduate research. The Research Practice course is one of the tools to achieve such goals. This course in the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department consists of three phases: choosing a topic from a list of topics proposed by the faculty of the department, conducting research in the selected topic, and presenting the results orally and in writing.
CHME 400 - Process Design and Simulation
This course focuses on the development of process flowsheet, their implementation into commercial software and their use for process evaluation. The course starts with a brief review of applied chemical engineering thermodynamics focusing on process simulation thermodynamics. The students will be trained on selecting a proper thermodynamic model for a given process or a mixture of compounds. The principles for process design including synthesis of separation and reaction systems will be discussed. A novel approach in modeling separation units namely “Rate-Based Model” is introduced to the students. Then, several unit operation models (mixers and splitters, pressure change units, heat exchangers, phase separation, distillation columns, chemical reactors) are presented, with focus on their use for solving rating and design problems. The sequential-modular approaches to simulation of the entire flowsheet are discussed.
CHME 401 - Chemical Engineering Lab 2
The course is to provide laboratory experience in several important chemical engineering core subjects. The course includes the design of experiment, its experimental execution, analysis of obtained data, report writing as well as development of skills in oral presentation and teamwork. The topics covered include: Separation processes; Chemical reaction engineering; Control Engineering.
CHME 402 - Materials Chemistry
This course presents our contemporary knowledge of inorganic, organic and nano-based materials, with emphasis on structure/property relationships. The aim is to provide sufficient breadth and depth coverage of the rapidly evolving field of materials science, particularly materials chemistry. Materials chemistry will be categorized as: Solid state chemistry (e.g. crystalline and amorphous solids, crystalline unit cells, crystallography), Metals (e.g., metallic structures, various treatments for corrosion resistance, magnetism, complex behavior of Fe-C materials (steel), and shape-memory alloys), Semiconductors (e.g., silicon wafers, light-emitting diodes, modern transistors, photovoltaics and fabrication of integrated circuits), Polymeric materials (e.g., mechanisms of polymerization, applications of soft materials, polymer additives such as flame retardants, and new developments such as self-repairing polymers), and Nanomaterials (e.g., one- and two-dimensional nanostructures (graphene)). Applications will be taken from the latest scientific literature.
CHME 403 - Chemical Process Control and Safety
To ensure safe and normal chemical process operations, dynamic responses of process systems and the related risks need to be well studied and understood. The very basic objective of this course is to train future chemical engineers to be aware of these issues for safer, cleaner, and automatic processes operations. This course would train the students about the theory and application of control systems and safety in different fields of chemical and oil and gas engineering. The course aims to provide a detailed understanding of basic control theories, safety and risk concepts, hazard identification, risk modeling and simulation, fire and explosion modeling, exposure modeling, basic design of instrumentation and control for process safety, and more recent advancement in the field of risk and reliability engineering.