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Department of Chemical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


CE40132: Product design

Click here for further information Credits: 12
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To describe the concept of materials with functional behaviour derived from specific physical or chemical properties. To demonstrate, using examples taken mainly from industry, the principles used to design and manufacture such materials.

Learning Outcomes:
After successfully completing this unit, a student should be able to describe how the functional aspects of a material can be related to its physical and chemical properties; apply fundamental principles to analyse the influence of process conditions on materials structure and function; describe the basic techniques used to measure material properties at the bulk and micro-structural levels; select appropriate techniques to relate structure to material properties; integrate appropriate techniques to design novel products with the required functionality to meet consumer needs.

Skills:
Innovative used of materials for product design. Problem solving. Taught/facilitated and assessed.

Content:
Product function. Techniques for structuring materials. Material properties. Measuring structure. Chemistry and product function. Intellectual property. Product design in the food industry.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

CE40132 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Chemical Engineering
  • UECE-AFM01 : MEng (hons) Biochemical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 4
  • UECE-AKM01 : MEng (hons) Biochemical Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 5
  • UECE-AFM05 : MEng (hons) Chemical Engineering (Full-time) - Year 4
  • UECE-AKM05 : MEng (hons) Chemical Engineering (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 5

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