Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
J.A. Adeniran	Reader & Ag. Head of Department. B.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Environmental Engineering
D.S. Ogunniyi	Professor B.Sc. (Lagos), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Loughborough); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Polymer Technology, Petroleum Processing
S.A. Abdulkareem	Professor B.ChE., M.ChE. (Detroit) ; Ph.D (Louisville); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Catalysis, Petroleum Processing, Process and Product Development
Omodele A.A. Eletta	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D (Ilorin); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Environmental Engineering, Separation Processes
R.O. Yusuf	Professor B.Sc. (Lagos); M.Sc. (OAU); Ph.D (UTM, Johor Bahru); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Environmental Engineering, Engineering Management, Process and Product Development
Temitope E. Odetoye	Reader B.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso) R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Biomass and Biofuels, Green Process and Product Development, Polymer coatings, composites and recycle.
F.A. Aderibigbe	Reader B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Biochemical and Reaction Engineering
A.G. Adeniyi	Senior Lecturer B.Tech., M.Tech., Ph.D. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Process System Engineering, Process and Product Development
E.O. Ajala	Senior Lecturer B.Tech. (LAUTECH, Ogbomoso); M.Sc. (OAU, Ile – Ife); Ph.D. (FUT, Minna); R.Eng. (Nigeria)	Biochemical and Reaction Engineering

B. Introduction

The Ph.D. Chemical Engineering programme has been designed to provide advanced training (course work and research) in those areas of Chemical Engineering, which are relevant to the immediate and global industrial development. Each student is equipped to be conversant with the current development in the basic research and application of the field of study to industry in general. Competence in the use and application of digital computer, software simulation packages and information technology in the solution of engineering problems is emphasized.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the Ph.D. is the preparation of each student to take active part in the development and growth of the field of Chemical Engineering at all levels in industry and various research organisations.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to provide students with the understanding of value of life- long learning and ability to engage in sustainable technological growth. The objectives are to:

• deepen the knowledge of students in the theory and practice of Chemical Engineering;
• prepare the students for active participation in the furtherance of knowledge and in the socio- economic development of the nation;
• train students who will become self-reliant practicing engineers, either serving in the public and private sectors of the economy or self-employed; and
• develop the student‘s investigative minds through participation in supervised novel project research and articulate reporting of the findings through a thesis.

E. Admission Requirements

The Ph.D programme shall be open to candidates having:

1. The Ph.D. programme shall be open only to candidates having an M.Phil, or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, and to candidates that have M.Eng. in Chemical Engineering with a CGPA ≥4.00 or ≥60 % weighted average
2. Candidates for Ph.D programme may be required to satisfy the department in a selection process.
3. Candidates for Ph.D programme will be required to satisfy course work requirements as prescribed by the department to proceed to Ph.D.
4. Satisfy all other existing requirements as stipulated in the Regulations of the School of Postgraduate Studies.

F. Duration of the Programme

This programme is designed to run on full time for a minimum of thirty-six (36) calendar months minimum and maximum of sixty (60) calendar months. A part time doctoral programme shall run for a minimum of forty-eight (48) calendar months and a maximum of seventy-two (72) calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

CHE 931 Advanced Transport Phenomena 3 Credits

Derivation and application of Navier Stokes equation: velocity profiles in laminar and turbulent flows. Universal velocity profile. Macromolecular hydrodynamics and non-Newtonian fluids. Thermal and concentration boundary layers. Differential equations for transfer processes and their applications. Mass transfer: Fick‘s law, Diffusion in stationary media, diffusion of vapours, additivity of resistances, Mass transfer with chemical reaction, interfacial phenomena. Heat transfer and applications. 45h (T); E

CHE 933 Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 Credits

Kinetic principles and factors which influence reaction rates. Kinetics of complex, homogeneous, heterogeneous reactions. Reaction networks. Reactor Design and Analysis. Catalysis and catalytic reactors, Kinetics of catalyst deactivation and regeneration. Correlations in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Pulse and continuous reactors. Techniques of reactor optimization and control. 45h (T); E

CHE 935 Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 3 Credits

Basic postulates of classical thermodynamics. Application of transient open and closed systems. Criteria of stability and equilibria. Thermodynamics properties of pure materials and mixture with estimation and correlating techniques. Chemical equilibria. Phase stability and immiscibility. Intermolecular forces. Application of intermolecular force theories. Review of modern theories of liquid structures. 45h (T); E

CHE 937 Advanced Chemical Engineering Analysis 3 Credits

Matrix formulation of Chemical Engineering problems. Analytical and numerical methods of solutions to systems. Methods of characteristics. Application to flow and diffusional processes. Wave responses, more difficult boundary value problem. Advance application of Laplace transforms. Variational techniques in Chemical Engineering. Statistical methods in Chemical Engineering experimentation. Difference Equations and Regressions. Applications of commercial software. 45h (T); E

CHE 939 Advanced Separation Processes 3 Credits

Uses and characteristics of separation processes. Binary separation processes. Multi-component, multistage separations. Extractive and azeotropic distillation. Capacity and efficiency of contacting devices. Energy requirements, selection and optimal design operation for separation process. 45h (T); E

CHE 943 Research Methods in Chemical Engineering 1 Credit

Introduction to Research and the Research Process, Basic Elements of Research, Research Ethics and Integrity, Critical appraisal, Quantitative Research, Study Designs and Methods, Introduction to Qualitative Research, Study Designs and Methods, Mixed Methods Research 45h (T); C

CHE 940 Process Design and Economics 3 Credits

Design of process and case studies involving complex process. Mathematical models of process flowsheets. Optimization techniques in design. Process synthesis analysis and simulation process. Advanced equipment analysis, troubleshooting and statistical analysis. Costs and profitability estimation. Introduction to process integration, concept of pinch technology and its application. Heat exchanger networks analysis, Maximum Energy Recovery (MER) networks. 45h (T); E

CHE 944 Advanced Biochemical Engineering 3 Credits

Introduction to advanced biochemical engineering. Biochemical engineering kinetics. Biochemical reactor design, aeration and fermenter design. Kinetics in chemostat and other fermenter configurations. Modelling of fermentation systems. Aeration and mixing. Growth and non-growth associated fermentation systems.  Homogeneous and immobilised enzyme systems. Enzyme production and recovery. Sugar technology, modern brewing technology, food technology and biological waste treatment technology. 45h (T); E

CHE 946 Environmental Engineering 3 Credits

Philosophy of environmental pollution and control. Remedy for the three media of contamination; aqueous effluent, air emission and contaminated land; waste minimization and cleaner technology; life cycle assessment and risk assessment; environmental audit; environmental impact assessment. 45h (T); E

CHE 948 Polymer Engineering 3 Credits

Polymerization mechanisms. Structure and properties of polymers including polymer modification, polymer reaction engineering, application of engineering principles to polymer processing operations, polymer viscoelasticity, mechanical properties of polymers. 45h (T); E

CHE 950 Petroleum Technology 3 Credits

Petroleum engineering: reservoir dynamics. Compressibility. Advanced petroleum geology. Production engineering designs. Surface operation secondary recovery including water and gas injection, in-situ combustion. Natural gas engineering gathering, liquefaction and storage, transportation and regasification processes. Hydrocarbon processing and petrochemicals: refinery processes, petroleum chemicals, unit operations in petrochemicals manufacture, lubrication. 45h (T); E

CHE 952 Systems Engineering 3 Credits

System analysis, dynamics, and control. General time and periodic processes. Stability of linear and non-linear systems. Optimal control theory. Static optimization including numerical optimization. Dynamic optimization for continuous and discrete processes. Multi-level optimization operations research. 45h (T); E

CHE 954 Graduate Seminar I 1 Credit

Oral presentation of literature survey on an approved topic. 45h (T); C.

CHE 955 Graduate Seminar II 1 Credit

Oral presentation of literature survey on an approved topic. 45h (T); C.

CHE 956 Graduate Seminar III 1 Credit

Oral presentation of literature survey on an approved topic. 45h (T); E.

CHE 999 Thesis 6 Credits

An independent research work under an academic supervisor with the approval of the Department. A technical programme and final report must be prepared and submitted. 270h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

     For the award of Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, a candidate must have registered and passed:

• a minimum of 18 Credits made up as follows:

.             1 Credit of Core Courses

.             2 Credits of Seminar Presentation

.             6 Credits of Research Project

.             9 Credits of Electives

• Submit a thesis on approved project based on a preceding research protocol. He/She shall be required to pass oral examination to a panel of examiners whose members are drawn as stipulated by the Postgraduate School.
• Satisfy all other requirements as stipulated in the regulations of the School of Postgraduate studies.

I. Summary

The candidates are expected to take and pass 18 units unless they already pass similar courses in M.Eng. or equivalent in Chemical Engineering of the University of Ilorin or any other recognized university.

Core Courses

CHE 943 (1), CHE 954 (1), CHE 955 (1), CHE 999 (6)

Total= 9 Credits

Electives

CHE 931 (3), CHE 933 (3), CHE 935(3), CHE 939 (3), CHE 939 (3), CHE 940 (3), CHE 944

(3), CHE 946 (3), CHE 948 (3), CHE 950 (3), CHE 950 (3), CHE 952 (3), CHE 956 (1)

Total= 9 Credits

Grand Total =18 Credits