Green Process Engineering 2213A/B - Green Chemistry I

This course introduces green chemistry concentrating on a fundamental understanding, design and implementation of processes and products that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous chemicals. An introduction to the properties of organic molecules and the general laws that govern organic chemical process is presented together with the main reactions of the organic functional groups with special highlights on green chemical reactions

Green Process Engineering 2214A/B - Green Chemistry II

This course expands the  concepts of green chemistry and application to the manufacture and use of chemical compounds. The concepts are developed concentrating on a fundamental understanding and application of the 12 principles of green chemistry. The course relies on knowledge of organic chemistry and its application for the development of green industrial processes
 

Green Process Engineering 3315A/B - Reaction Engineering with Green Engineering Applications

Reaction kinetics as applied to the large-scale manufacture of chemicals. An introduction to the factors which affect the design and size of chemical reactors as well as the conditions under which they are to be operated for maximum efficiency with special highlights on green processes.

Green Process Engineering 3382A/B - Fundamentals of Green Process Engineering and Safety

This course reviews the fundamental concepts of Green Process Engineering and Safety. The general objectives are for the student to be aware of the environmental and safety issues associated with industrial processes, environmental laws and regulations and to be able to evaluate and control the environmental footprint of industrial chemical processes with considerations of safety.

Green Process Engineering 3383A/B - Solar and Fuel Cells

The basics of fuel  cell operation, including electrode kinetics, membrane processes, mass transfer and hydrodynamics. The main types of fuel cells and solar cells will be taught, advantages, disadvantages and current status of development will be discussed. Applications of fuel cells for stationary, portable and transportation electricity generation.

Green Process Engineering 3385A/B - Green Power

This course will introduce  students to various electric power generation technologies and issues associated with their design, performance, environmental and social impact. Power consumption patterns of family households, small businesses and their modeling are studied. Solar, wind, nuclear, tidal, geothermal, hydrogen and biomass based electric power generation are reviewed. Aspects of their incorporation into the existing electric power grid and fuel cycle will be reviewed.

Green Process Engineering 3386A/B - Sustainable Engineering Life Cycle Analysis and Case Studies

This course will provide an introduction to sustainable engineering. Topics include challenges in sustainability, risk and life-cycle frameworks, environmental laws and regulations, green and sustainable environmental footprints of industrial chemical processes. Several case studies will be examined including life-cycle analysis of biofuels for transportation, photovoltaic cell construction and LED lighting.

Green Process Engineering 3395Y - Green Process Engineering Laboratory Course

This course focuses on a laboratory, green engineering project. It applies and integrates the concepts presented in CBE 3322A/B, CBE 3323A/B, CBE 3324A/B and CBE 3310A/B.

Green Process Engineering 4415 - Green Process Engineering Project

Selection and investigation of a green engineering problem. Analytical and/or experimental work is carried out by individual students under the supervision of a faculty member. Progress reports, a final engineering report and a public lecture are required. It is the responsibility of the student to identify a supervisor and suitable engineering problem for investigation.

Green Process Engineering 4484A/B - Green Fuels and Chemicals

This course describes what are green fuels and chemicals and the main current or potential processes used to produce green fuels and chemicals. The student should be aware of the issues associated with the production of fuels and chemicals from fossil resources, be aware of the current processes that are used on a commercial scale to produce green fuels and chemicals, their advantages and drawbacks.

Green Process Engineering 4497 - Green Process Design

A design is prepared for a device or a full-scale industrial process. This involves the detailed design of all major components, an estimate of the environmental footprint, and an economic analysis. Problem formulation, innovative solutions and professional decision making are emphasized.