CHEN 460 - Bioprocess Engineering

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Colorado School of Mines

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The analysis and design of biochemical unit operations and processes used in conjunction with bioreactors are investigated in this course. Industrial enzyme technologies are developed and explored. A strong focus is on the basic processes for producing bioethanol and biodiesel. Biochemical systems for organic oxidation and fermentation and inorganic oxidation and reduction will be presented. Prerequisites: ChEN375, CHGN428, and CHGN462 or consent of the instructor. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. CHEN461 Biochemical Engineering Laboratory. Laboratory measurement, calculation and analysis of processes including separations and reaction equilibria and their application to biochemical engineering. Relevant aspects of computeraided process simulation. Prerequisites: CHEN375, CHGN428 and CHGN462 or consent of instructor. Co-requisite, CHEN460. 1 credit hour; 3 hours laboratory.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mines.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 273-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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