Chemical Engineering II (Molecular Diffusion) A

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering

Instructor(s)

Masatoshi Kubouchi / Hidenori Kuroki

Class Format

Lecture (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

1-2 Tue

Class

A

Course Code

CAP.G203

Number of credits

100

Course offered

2024

Offered quarter

3Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 17, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

In this course, students learn how to analyze mass transfer phenomena, which are indispensable for the optimization of operating conditions and the design of chemical processes and systems.
Based on the fundamental equations of mass transfer and diffusion, theoretical analytical models for transfer phenomena involving diffusion, flow, and chemical reactions will be understood, and solutions for each theoretical analysis will be lectured and practiced. Students will also understand the relationship between mass transfer coefficients and boundary layer theory, and learn and practice how to solve the theoretical analysis of mass transfer at interfaces.

Course description and aims

The target of this course is for students to acquire the ability to theoretically analyze mass transfer phenomena including diffusion, flow (convection), chemical reactions, and interfaces (boundary layers), and to solve problems related to mass transfer when optimizing operating conditions and designing chemical processes and systems.

Keywords

mass transfer, diffusion, boundary layer

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The class will follow the slides uploaded to T2SCHOLA. During class, students will be asked to work on exercises related to the content of that day's lecture. Before coming to the class, students should read the course schedule and check what topics will be covered. Required learning should be completed outside of the classroom for preparation and review purposes.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Materials for the class will be uploaded to T2SCHOLA in advance.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Students will be evaluated on their understanding of fundamental equations for mass transfer diffusion, boundary layer theory, and mass transfer analysis in chemical processes. Grades will be based on exercises in classes, homework, and the final exam.

Related courses

• CAP.G201 ： Chemical Engineering Basics
• CAP.G202 ： Chemical Engineering I (Phase & Interface Engineering)
• CAP.G204 ： Chemical Engineering III (Reaction Engineering Basics)
• CAP.G205 ： Chemical Engineering III (Transport Phenomena Basics)
• CAP.G302 ： Transport Phenomena Engineering (Fluid dynamics ･Heat Transfer)
• CAP.G303 ： Reaction Engineering
• CAP.G305 ： Separation Engineering I (Fluid Phase System)
• CAP.G306 ： Separation Engineering II (Solid phase system)

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are necessary, but enrollment in the related courses is desirable.

Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).

Masatoshi Kubouchi : kubouchi.m.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp
Hidenori Kuroki : kuroki.h.aa[at]m.titech.ac.jp