Dept of Chemical Sciences (CS)

Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Welcome
08 September 2023

Organisation/Personnel, Course Information,

Important Things To Know & To Do

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 Faculties
 Faculty of Art, Humanities & Social Sciences
 Faculty of Education & Health Sciences
 Kemmy Business School
 Faculty of Science & Engineering
 Irish World Academy of Music and Dance

o A number of research institutes (Lero, Bernal…)

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 Faculty of Science & Engineering
 School of Engineering
 Mechanical, Aeronautical & Biomedical Engineering
 Civil, Material & Construction Engineering

 School of Design
 Product Design
 Architecture

 School of Natural Sciences

 Dept. of Biological Sciences
 Dept. of Chemical Sciences (Chem & Env Sci)
 Dept. of Physics

 Dept of Computer Science & Information Systems

 Dept of Electronic & Computer Engineering
 Dept of Mathematics & Statistics

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Dept. of Chemical Sciences
Programmes
 Grad. Dip in Chemical Engineering

 MSc Bioprocessing
 MSc Biomolecular Science (online)
 MSc Sustainable Resource Management

 BSc Biological & Chemical Sciences (Common Entry)

 BSc Pharmaceutical & Industrial Chemistry
 BSc Industrial Biochemistry
 BSc Bioscience* (joint)

 BEng Chemical & Biochemical Engineering

 BSc Environmental Sciences

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Department Administration

Ms. Ciara Tuohy

Prof. Tewfik Soulimane Dept Coordinator
Head of Dept (Current) Rm B3-046, Ph (20) 2263
Rm B3-045, Ph (23) 4133 Fax (20) 2568
Em [email protected] Em [email protected]
[email protected]

Prof. J.J. Leahy Ms. Katie Mullane

(Incoming Head of Dept) Dept Senior Administrator
Rm L1-007, Ph (20) 2649 Rm B3-046, Ph (23) 4612
Em [email protected] Fax (20) 2568
Em [email protected]
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Department Technical Support

Mr. James Kelly

Senior Technical Officer
(chemical process lab)
Ms. Maria Munroe Rm CG-024, Ph (23) 4103
Chief Technical Officer A3-002, Ph (21) 3042
Rm A3-008, Ph (20) 2585 Em [email protected]
Em [email protected]

Ms. Sinead McDermott

Senior Technical Officer
(computer, software, IT)
Rm CG-024, Ph (23) 4103
B3-022, Ph (20) 2499
Em [email protected]
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Course Teaching Team OLLSCOIL LUIMNICH
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Dr. Erzeng Xue Dr. Orest Shardt Dr. Romina Gaburro

Reaction Engg, Catalysis Chemical Engineering Applied Mathematics
Rm LG-008, Ph (21) 3092 Rm AD2-017, Ph (23) 7753 Rm B2-035, Ph (21) 3193
Em [email protected] Em [email protected] Em [email protected]

Prof. Witold Kwapinsky Prof. Gavin Walker Dr. David Newport

Biofuel, fluidised bed Powder Technology Mech Engg, Fluid Mech
Rm L1-006, Ph (23) 4935 Rm AD0-022, Ph (23) 3638 Rm ER2-019, Ph (20) 2849
Em [email protected] Em [email protected] Em [email protected]

Prof. Vivek Ranande. Dr. Matthias Vandichel Dr. Con Sheahan

Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering Manufacturing Resources Management
Rm AD2-014, Ph (23) 4778 Rm AD0-023, Ph (23) 7767 Rm ER1024, Ph (20)2498
Em [email protected] Em Matthias.vandichel Em [email protected]

Dr. Peter Davern Dr. Bernadette O’Regan Mr. Michael Byrne

Health & Safety Environmental Management Senior Tech Officer, School of Engg
Rm B2-038, Ph (21) 3185 Rm B3-047, Ph (20) 2552 Rm LB-004, Ph (20)2211
Em [email protected] Em [email protected] Em [email protected]

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Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Programme Feature Highlights
 One year conversion course for BSc & BEng graduates who wish to:
 extend their industrial and engineering knowledge
 obtain a formal qualification in chemical engineering
 improve their professional status & prosper in future career
 The only kind of course in Ireland (since 1999), Level 9
 Accredited by IChemE (Since 2000, renewed in July 2023 covering the intakes Sep. 2023)

 High academic standard

 A strong academic team and excellent supports (computer/design lab, individual pc)
 External examiners for quality assurance
 Hands-on experience (software packages, plant visits, design projects)
 Teamwork
Specialised Software Packages available
HYSYS – process simulator
SuperPro Designer – process simulation
Dynochem – batch process modelling
Polymath – math software (equation solver)
MatLab – technical computing
STAR-CCM+ – computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
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Course Structure & Calendar

 11 Modules in three semesters

Autumn semester – 5 teaching modules (11th Sept – 22nd December 2023)
Spring semester – 5 teaching modules (29th January – 20th May 2024)
Summer semester to complete the design projects (22nd May – 5th July 2024)

 The design project starts from Autumn semester, runs through Spring
semester and will be completed by the end of Summer semester.

 Graduation will be in January 2025.

 Compatible with European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

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List of Modules OLLSCOIL LUIMNICH
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Autumn Semester
CG5011 (Cr.6) Principles of Chemical Engineering (Witold/Orest/Erzeng)
CH4405 (Cr.6) Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (Witold)

Plant visits (Spr semester)

CH4407 (Cr.6) Mass Transfer & Separations (Erzeng)
CH4415 (Cr.6) Chemical Reaction Engineering (Orest)

Workshops (tbc)
MA5001 (Cr.6) Advanced Engineering Maths (Kevin)

Spring Semester
CG5042 (Cr.6) Chem. Eng. Design Methods (Erzeng/David)
CG5052 (Cr.6) Pharmaceutical Process Engineering (Gavin)
CG5082 (Cr.6) Advanced Transport Processes (Witold)
CH4404 (Cr.6) Process Safety, Control & Modelling (Matthias/Orest)
CH4608 (Cr.6) Plant & Process Management (Peter/Con/Bernie/tbc)

Summer Semester
CG5090 (Cr.24) Chemical Engineering Design Project (Erzeng/ChemEngg team)

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Module Delivery

 Generally 2 lectures + 1 tutorial per week

 15 wks/semester: 12 wks teaching, 1 wk study & 2 wks exam

 Many modules have associated lab works

 Lab attendance is compulsory
 Lab element is non-repeatable

 Module assessments
 Continuous assessments/Essay/Projects
 End-term examinations

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Grading System (current under review)
 Marks for each module (= Course work + Exam + Lab + Other)  grade award
accumulative QCA (Quality Credit Average)
QPV - Quality Point Value
Grade QPV (calc’d based on QPV & credit weighting)

A1  4.0 QCA  Graduation honour classes, based on QCA

 1st
A2 3.6 1st Honour 3.40 - 4.00
 3.4
B1 3.2 2.1
 3.0 3.0 2.1 Honour 3.00 – 3.39
B2
B3  2.8 2.2 2.2 Honour 2.60 – 2.99
C1  2.6 2.6
 2.4 3rd Honour 2.00 – 2.59
C2
3rd
C3  2.0
 QCA 2.0 without F allows you to graduate
D1  1.6  The minimum requirement for IChemE membership is
D2  1.2 a pass grade (C3) on the Design Project (CG5090).
 Please read the UL Student Handbook for info of other grades
F  0 & the details of calculation of accumulative QCA

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Important Things To Know & To Do At Start
 Get your personalised timetable at www.timetable.ul.ie
LK142 Course Timetable 2023 Autumn Start – End Time: Lec /Tut to
Monday Tuesday Monday end 10min before the hour
09:00 - 11:00 09:00 - 10:00 09:00 - 11:00 Module – Component - Group
CH4405 - LAB - 2B CH4407 - TUT - 3A
CH4405 - LAB - 2B Module Code: CG5011, CH4407 …
LAB ASST CG024 XUE ERZENG DR
CG024 S206 LAB ASST CG024 Component: LEC, TUT, LAB
Wks:4-12 Wks:2-12 CG024 Group: Lab: 2A, 2B, …
Wks:4-12 Tut: 3A, 3B, …
11:00 - 14:00
Monday
CG5011 - LAB - 2B
16:00 - 18:00 Lecturer(s), Lab Assistant
SHARDT OREST DR,
BYRNE MICHAEL MR
CH4407 - LEC Venue (see room coding)
XUE ERZENG DR (If no room given, it will be online)
B0030
D1050
Wks:5-7 Weeks on: 5-6,9 or 1-12
Wks:1-12

* Each student is assigned to a specific Lab group (2X) & Tut group (3X).
16:00 - 18:00 * The week number in UL Academic Calendar is semester-based.
CH4407 - LEC
i.e. 15 weeks in each of Autumn & Spring semesters.
XUE ERZENG DR
D1050 * Normally no Lab & Tut in week 1 (do check with your lecturer).
Wks:1-12 * Personalised timetable, if there is clash, notify module lecturers.
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Important Things To Know & To Do At Start
Room Code (see video ‘room numbering’ on www.timetable.ul.ie )
AnalogDevices (AD) explaining you Foundation
Engg Res'ch (ER) can search www.timetable.ul.ie
(F) onHealth Sci. (HS) Timetable
Kemmy Business (KB) Languages Centre (LC)
AD2010 205 ERB001 106 FB028 148 HSG008A 35 KBG10 48 LCB002 20
ERB006 30 FG042 233 HSG021 30 KBG11 48 LCB003 20
ERB007 30 FG061 750 HSG022 35 KBG12 360 LCB009 58
ERB008 35 HSG023 30 KBG13 50 LCB010 25
ERO008 25 HSG024 30 KBG14 50 LCB015 20
HSG025 35 KBG15 50 LCO002 22
Computer Sci. (CS) HSG030 50 KB118 30 LCO003 22
CSG01 210 HSG031 40 KB119 30 LCO017 31
CSG25 38 HSG037 146 Lonsdale (L)
LG011 60
Main Building
Main Building Main Building Medical Sch'l (GEMS) Schrodinger (SR) Schuman (S)
(A,B,C,D,E)
A1050 20 C0078 30 D1049 30 GEMS0016 144 SR2027 30 S114 60
A1051 20 C0079 30 D1050 110 GEMS0028 60 SR2028 28 S115 60
A1052 35 C1058 50 DG016 325 GEMS0029 60 SR2029 28 S116 55
A1053 50 C1059 60 SR2030 28 S117 42
A1054 35 C1060 60 EG002 25 SR3006 104 S205 107
A1055 50 C1061 60 EG003 25 Physical Edu. (P) SR3007 104 S206 110
A1067 20 C1062 40 EG004 25 P1001 139 SR3008 104 SG15 60
C1063 110 EG005 25 P1003 18 SG16 60
B1005 25 CG053 30 EG006 25 P1004 30 SG17 60
B1005A 25 CG054 30 EM009 40 P1005 30 SG18 45
B1023 232 CG055 30 EM010 40 P1006 30 SG19 35
BM015 60 CG057 25 P1031 36 SG20 55
CG058 30 P1033 150 SG21 30
CG059 30 SG21A 20
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Important Things To Know & To Do At Start

 Get your personalised timetable at www.timetable.ul.ie

 Register your modules prior to the start of each semester

 Details about each module (learning outcomes, delivery, assessments)

will be given in the first lecture by your module lecturer(s)

 Course materials & lecture notes – check with your module lecturer(s);
reading list can be found on Sulis/BrightSpace module site.

 Exemption – max 1 module per semester/ 2 modules in an academic year

 Minimum requirement UL grade B2 equivalent or above
 Get approval by Course Director & submit Application Form to SAA in week 1.

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Important Things To Know & To Do At Start

 Communication between course leader/lecturers & the class is primarily

done via email & Sulis/BrightSpace - check your email daily

 Sweep card (your ID card) access to our own Computer Lab (D1-041b) &
You will be assigned a desktop PC* for use in the duration of entire course
* You may use your own laptop (only Windows based computer, Apple computer is not supported).

 In week 1 (CD will meet you at D1-041b, day & time to be notified by email):
 Assigning PC and seating in the computer lab (D1-041b)
 Assigning Design team & Design project

 Elect a class rep by the end of 2nd week, following the procedure set by
the UL Students Life (ulstudentlife.ie/get-involved/class-reps/)

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 Class Reps
What do Class Reps do?
• They are the point of contact for the class with your lecturers, tutors and SU
• They provide feedback at course board meetings
• Email their class with info & updates on tutorials, exams timetables, etc.
• They organise fun stuff like class nights out, hoodies, etc.

Why would you?

Time to step-up, become a leader, a communicator, take responsibility – it
looks great on your CV!

How to become a class rep…

• Pick up the application form from Students’ Union reception
• Get 10 signatures from your classmates
• Return completed form to the Students’ Union ASAP

For more info: ulstudentlife.ie/get-involved/class-reps/

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Useful Information

 Safety is always our top priority – emergency tel: (21)3333

 CS Dept Safety Rules

 Report any incident in CS labs to

Dept Safety Officer: Ms. Maria Munroe tel: (20) 2585

 Lab work Safety – to be outlined by lecturers before starting lab work

 Bring your own lab coat & safety glasses; gloves if needed will be provided

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Covid-19 Challenges

 Follow UL COVID-19 Guideline (UL emergency phone: 3333)

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Useful Information
 Some important notes:
 This course is very intense & requires your full-time commitment

 Manage time wisely, never wait till the last minutes

 Attend all lectures/tutorials, catch-up asap if missed

 Ask questions at the time of your first encounter; communicate timely with tutors

 Master apps tools: MS Word, Excel, Teams; Sulis/Brightspace & other specialised software

 Always keep multiple copies of your working files (use cloud, usb/hd can be unreliable)

 Find synergy in teamwork & learn from each other

 Be proactive, remember that you are building the foundation of your future career

 Pay special attention to ‘engineering thinking/approaches’ …

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Typical Questions An Employer Would Ask
o Performance / Competence in the job - Your module & design work, grades
o Attendance record - Your attendance record
o Time-keeping record – Submission work in time, time management
o Ability to work under pressure – Quality of work done in limited time
o Relations with other work colleagues – Design & other teamwork
o Ability to work without supervision – Independent work, self study
o Attention to details – Your design work & exam results
o Honesty/trustworthy – Your performance & behaviour / Our observation
o Candidate’s work ethic – Your approach to work & performance / Our observation
o Candidate’s strong/weak points – Your performance & outcomes / Our observation
o Would you hire the candidate again? – ?
o ……

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Further Information

 Student Handbook, Course Handbook & information therein

 Useful UL websites (www.ul.ie), plus those outlined in Course Handbook
www.ul.ie/graduateschool/
www.ulsites.ul.ie/saa (Student Academic Administration / SAA)
www.ulsites.ul.ie/ces/ (Department of Chemical Sciences)
www.ulstudentlife.ie/ ; ulsites.ul.ie/studentaffairs
Plus, those websites given in the Course Handbook

 Contact Points
(1) Course Director – Dr. Orest Shardt. room AD2-017, t: (23) 7753 e: [email protected]
(2) Dept’l Adm. Officer – Ms. Ciara Tuohy, room B3-046, t: (20) 2263
(3) Chief Techn Officer – Ms. Maria Munroe, room A3-008, t: (20) 2585
(4) Head of CS Dept - Prof. Tewfik Soulimane, room B3-045, t: (23) 4133

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 Role Company Location
Graduate Diploma in
Process engineer Applied Materials Dublin
Chemical Engineering Chemical engineer Aughinish Alumina Askeaton, Co. Limerick
Chemical engineer BM Swords, Dublin

Job Destinations ASU Process engineer

Process engineer
BOC Gases
Boston Scientific
Little Island, Cork
Galway
Chemical engineer Bristol Myers Squibb Swords, Co Dublin
Chemical engineer Conoco Phillips Whitegate
Validation engineer DPS Dublin
Quality officer Elan Pharmaceuticals Athlone
Chemical engineer Eli-Lilly Cork/Limerick
Commissioning engineer Hanley Controls Cork
Process engineer IBM Dublin
Chemical engineer IDS Consulting/Centocor Cork/Amsterdam
Process engineer Intel Lexlip
Process engineer Interquisa Spain
Chemical engineer Regeneron Limerick
Process engineer Kellogg Engineering London
Process engineer Loctite/Henkel Dublin
Chemical engineer Merck, Sharp & Dohme Clonmel
Production supervisor Millipore Cork
Trainee patent attorney Murgitroyd Dublin
Prod. Support/supervisor engineer Pfizer Ringaskiddy, Sandwich, Cork, Kent
Validation/development engineer Analog Devices Limerick
Chemical engineer PM Eng. Consulting Cork
Chemical engineer Schering-Plough Kildare
Commissioning engineer Siemens Dublin/Phillippines
Process engineer SIFA Shannon
Process engineer SmithKlineBeecham Irvine, Scotland
Chem eng PhD research UL Limerick
Chemical engineer Wyeth Dublin
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