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he first student intake was limited to 8 students and the first batch was graduated on 1972.In 1981 B.Sc.
Engineering Degree was introduced and the students were offered E2 category to select Chemical,
Material or Mining Engineering fields based on their performance of the first year. The M.Sc. course in
Polymer Technology started as a full time course in 1986.In 1991 the student intake was increased up to
15 and the subject Unit Operation was introduced to the Part I Chemical Engineering Curriculum. The
professional body Chemical Engineering Society was inaugurated in 1992.In 1993 the first issue if
Chemunique magazine was released and the full time M. Sc. Course in Polymer Technology was
converted to a part time course.
The optional subjects Environmental Engineering, Biochemical Engineering and Food Process
Engineering were introduced to the Chemical Engineering curriculum in 1994 with the increased
intake of 20.With the purpose of reflecting the broader range of engineering applications the
name of the department was changed from Chemical Engineering Department to Chemical and
Process Engineering in 1998.The annual intake of students was increased up to 30 in 1999. In
2000 major modification were introduced to the curriculum with moving in to the newly
introduced semester system from session exam system. The E II stream was eliminated and the
students were taken under the common Engineering category. Students were categorized into
Chemical and Process Engineering field based on their Level 1 GPA value. Four fields of minor
specialization namely, Food & Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy
Engineering and Polymer Engineering were introduced and the student intake was increased
further to 50.In 2001 Masters program in Chemical and Process Engineering started with a first
batch of 09 students.
In 2004 the student body of the DCPE Chemical Engineering Students Society (CHESS) was
inaugurated and the course curriculum was revised. In 2005 the DCPE received IRQUE funds
which lead a substantial development of the department resources. In 2006 foundation stone was
laid for the Chemical Engineering Centre and the new equipment was bought under IERQUE
grants.With the collaboration of with Telemark University College, Norway Masters Programme
in the DCPE was started with a batch of 12 students. With that offering the scholarships of
Chemical and process engineering was started.
In 2007 the first Ph.D student passed out from DCPE and the agreements were signed with
NCPC & Cargills to improve the quality of the undergraduate programme. In 2008 the Chemical
and process Engineering Centre was established and the scholarship programme for the student
with economic difficulties was also initiated. For the first time in Sri Lanka food and process
development incubator was established in the University of Moratuwa under an agreement of
DCPE and Cargills in 2009. In the same year DCPE established a partnership with Polypto
Company regarding the process of petrol from waste plastic.In 2010 the student intake was
increased to 80 and the selection of the Engineering discipline was based on their level one 1st
semesters GPA.
The Department functions with a vision of Delivering Chemical and Process Engineering
knowledge, skills and innovation for a sustainable tomorrow. The mission identifies the
commitment of the staff to develop it into a place of excellence. The Department will strive to
educate, conduct research and offer consulting services with dedication, devotion and
commitment and aim to be a place of excellence through internationally recognized programs for
the benefit of society. The study program today has a strong team fully committed for excellence.
Up to date 484CPE graduates have entered the community having followed the study program.
The main goal of the program is to impart to the student the understanding and the appreciation
of the role of a Chemical and Process Engineer in an economy, which is Value Addition via
Processing be it Physically, Chemically or biologicallyss and to equip the student with the
necessary knowledge.
Industrial Training
Each undergraduate in the faculty of engineering will have 6 months of in-plant training in their
3rd year of study. Each student will work these 6 months at an organisation which will help them
get ready for the industry while giving them a great opportunity to apply what they have learnt in
their studies to real problems in the real world.
Academic
Students are selected for the BSc in Chemical & Process Engineering (CPE) course on the basis
of their performance at the first year first semester examination and their individual preferences.
Up to 2009, the number of admissions to the department was restricted to 50 students and it is
expanded to 80 from 2010. In the CPE degree program, three minor specialization streams are
offered from the 2009 intake onwards, to the students after completion of their second year of
study. They are,
- Environmental & Energy Engineering
- Polymer Engineering
- Food & Biochemical Engineering
Students also have the option of following the chemical & process engineering degree program
by selecting subjects without any minor stream specialization. Our degree program is being
regularly revised to match the needs and demands of both the students and their future
employers. A systematic approach is available for students to acquire necessary knowledge and
skills during their stay in the department.
Semester 1
Module Code
MA1012
CS1032
ME1032
MT1022
Module Name
Mathematics
Programming
Fundamentals
Mechanics
Properties of
Materials
CE1022
Fluid Mechanics
EE1012
Electrical
Engineering
EL1012
Language Skill
Enhancement I
Term A
Description
Develop the skill in Mathematical Logic required in
engineering applications. Develop the knowledge on basic
Calculus required in engineering applications. Provide a
working knowledge of basic probability and statistics in
engineering application.
Module Code
EL1022
MN1012
CH1952
CH1962
DE1xx2
Semester 2
Module Code
CS2812
EN1802
MT2802
MA1022
CH1012
Module Name
Language Skill
Enhancement II
Description
Module Name
Visual
Programming
Basic Electronics
Material Science
Description
Able to develop computer software for engineering and
other applications using a visual programming environment.
CH1022
Chemistry for
Engineers
CH1032
Process
Engineering
Fundamentals
Semester 3
Module Code
ME2012
ME2122
ME1822
EE2802
EN2852
MA2012
MA2022
Module Name
Description
Mechanics of Materials
1
Engineering Drawing Introduces the techniques used in manual drawing and
and Computer Aided trains students to enhance their imagination of predicting
Modelling
the geometries of 3D objects from different view points.
Studies the responses of basic system properties to mass
and energy transfer into them- 1st law Introduces the
Basic Engineering
principles behind heat engines, heat pumps, refrigeration
Thermodynamics
etc. Using the principle of entropy to predict the
possibility of a process happening
Contains a detailed study of electric machines like
transformers, DC motors, Induction motors etc. Pros and
Applied Electricity
cons of other uses of electricity: heating and lighting
Aspects of power utilization
Starting from the basic knowledge gained in EN1802,
provides an insight into applications involved in any
Applied Electronics
electronic appliances such as amplifiers, filters, ADCs
and microcontrollers. Sensor designing
Understand Fourier approximation in various
mathematical methods in physical system
modeling.Understand the modeling of physical system
Differential Equations using partial differential equation Understand transform
methods in solving differential equations Understand the
use of power series methods in solving differential
equation.
Calculus
Understand the concepts of application of parametric
curves in space. Understand the concept of coordinate
CH2042
CH2052
Semester 4
Module Code
MA2032
CH2062
CH2072
CH2082
CH3092
MCH3102
Module Name
Description
Familiarize students with the concept of a vector space
and its algebraic properties and the manipulative
techniques necessary to use matrices and determinants
Linear Algebra
in solving applied problems. This course in linear
algebra serves as a bridge from the typical intuitive
treatment of calculus to more rigorous courses.
Enable students to understand different mode of heat
transfer and apply the gain the knowledge to calculate
Transport Phenomena
heat transfer coefficients for a given process equipment
II
Enable students to analyze and solve problems
encountered in mass transfer.
Provide the knowledge of basic principles of chemical
thermodynamics and chemical kinetics to understand
Chemical Kinetics and the chemical processes. Build up a foundation for
Thermodynamics
utilizing this knowledge in applications such as
designing chemical reactors and maximizing efficiency
of chemical processes.
Introduce the fundamental aspects of basic unit
operations used in industry and the concept of
Mass Transfer
equilibrium staged separations. Provide sufficient
Operations 1
understanding of the size calculations required for
design of unit equipment.
Introduce the principles of environmental science and
Environmental Science to provide a basic knowledge of environmental
pollution
Polymer Science and Obtain the knowledge in polymerization mechanisms
Technology
and processes. Learn the types of degradation of
CH2952
Technical Report
Writing and
Presentation Skills
Semester 5
Module Code
CH3112
MA3022
CH3122
MN3052
CH3132
CH3142
Module Name
Description
Give students an in-depth understanding of solid/fluid
systems Gain knowledge on the behaviour and properties of
Particulate Systems particulate materials Understand the mechanisms of
separation of solid-liquid systems using their characteristic
properties
Introduce numerical Optimization Algorithm which can be
easily implemented in Computer, Introduce various
numerical algorithm to solve Ordinary and Partial
differential equation. Introduce the various numerical
Numerical Methods algorithms to calculate eigenvalues of matrix. Chose the
best method among the alternatives, based on errors and
convergence characteristics. Introduce the Finite Element
Methods applied in Engineering. Introduce MATLAB to
implement all published algorithm studied in this course
Demonstrate practical working knowledge and skills in
process equipment design principles, procedures and
Plant and
practices. Identify and justify appropriate materials for use
Equipment Design 1
in process plant equipment fabrication in specific operation
environments
Industrial
Management and
Marketing
Offer the knowledge in Energy management in process
industries, giving special attention on methods of energy
Energy Efficiency efficiency and conservation and the energy accounting.
and Conservation Enable the students to select the suitable options available
for heat recovery, CHPetc. Develop basic skills required for
energy monitoring, auditing and targeting
Reactor Engineering Give the students an understanding of how chemical
reactions are commercially evaluated, carried out in
industry, monitored and controlled as well as how chemical
CH3212
CH3222
CH3232
CH3242
CH3252
CH3262
CH3702
Module Code
CH3112
MA3022
Description
Give students an in-depth understanding of solid/fluid
systems Gain knowledge on the behaviour and properties of
Particulate Systems particulate materials Understand the mechanisms of
separation of solid-liquid systems using their characteristic
properties
Numerical Methods Introduce numerical Optimization Algorithm which can be
easily implemented in Computer, Introduce various
numerical algorithm to solve Ordinary and Partial
differential equation. Introduce the various numerical
algorithms to calculate eigenvalues of matrix. Chose the
best method among the alternatives, based on errors and
CH3122
MN3052
CH3132
CH3142
CH3212
CH3222
CH3232
CH3242
CH3252
CH3262
CH3702
Computer Aided
Chemical
Engineering
Industrial
Training
Description
Gain through practical experience, an appreciation and
understanding of the theoretical principles learnt at the University.
Get students exposed to the industrial environment and to assist
students to pick up the knowledge related to managerial and
technical functions of the organization.
Semester 7
Module Code
MN3042
MN4022
CH4152
CH4202
Module Name
Description
Basic Economics and Financial
Accounting
Engineering Economics
Instruct students on the basic
understanding, calculation
methods and design/procedures
for complex distillation systems,
cooling towers, crystallizers,
absorbers, evaporators and dryer
systems.
Comprehensive Design Project Enable students to learn by application
the diverse nature of requirements for
Design Assignments in Chemical and
Process Engineering. Learn by practice
the importance of data gathering, site
visits and networking in process design.
Application of fundamental knowledge of
CH4172
CH4272
CH4282
CH4292
Organizational
Behaviour and
Management
MA4022
Operational Research
CH4712
Term C
Module Code Module Name
CH4962
Research
Project
DE3xx2
Non-Technical
Elective II
Research
Project
DE3xx2
Non-Technical
Elective II
Semester 8
Module Code
CH4202
MN4122
CH4192
Description
Provide practical experience related to process industry
problems. Improve creativeness, communication & presentation
skills and thereby to improve the quality of students that are
acceptable for stakeholders to cultivate research culture among
students
Description
Provide practical experience related to process industry
problems. Improve creativeness, communication & presentation
skills and thereby to improve the quality of students that are
acceptable for stakeholders to cultivate research culture among
students
Module Name
Comprehensive
Design Project
Description
Enable students to learn by application the diverse nature
of requirements for Design Assignments in Chemical and
Process Engineering. Learn by practice the importance of
data gathering, site visits and networking in process
design. The application of fundamental knowledge of
Chemical Engineering in Process and Unit designs.
Human Resource
Management and
Industrial Relations
Plant and Equipment Introduce the basic types of turbo machinery used in
Design
process industries. Introduce the basic concepts in
CH4182
CH4702
Process Modelling
and Simulation
CH4302
CH4312
CH4322
MN4042
MN4112
MN4072
MA4032
MA4042
CH4722
Technology
Management
Production and
Operations
Management
Small Business
Management and
Entrepreneurship
Understand the various techniques of modeling time series
data. Understand the application of time series data.
Understand the principle of stochastic process.
Understand the various stochastic modeling techniques.
Provide the concepts of neural network and fuzzy logic
Neutral Networks and
with examples and applications. Understand the linkage
Fuzzy Logic
between neural networks and fuzzy logic.
Provide a historical perspective of Environmental
Total Environment
Management and its relation to industrialization. To
Quality Management educate students on global direction in Environmental
Management
Time Series and
Stochastic Logic