process engineering

Core Courses

🎓 Core Courses – Licence in Process Engineering

The Core Courses (Fundamental Teaching Units – UEF) form the backbone of the Licence en Génie des Procédés program. They are structured across all six semesters to progressively build scientific and engineering expertise.

📘 Semester 1 – Core Courses (18 credits)

• Mathematics 1
• Physics 1
• Structure of Matter

These courses provide a solid foundation in mathematical reasoning, classical mechanics, and atomic/molecular structure.

📗 Semester 2 – Core Courses (18 credits)

• Mathematics 2
• Physics 2
• Thermodynamics

Students deepen their understanding of applied mathematics, physical systems, and fundamental thermodynamic laws.

⚙️ Semester 3 – Core Courses (18 credits)

• Mathematics 3
• Waves and Vibrations
• Fluid Mechanics
• Inorganic Chemistry

This semester introduces mechanical wave theory, fluid behavior, and chemical bonding in inorganic systems.

🔬 Semester 4 – Core Courses (18 credits)

• Solution Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Numerical Methods
• Chemical Kinetics

These subjects cover reaction dynamics, thermodynamic modeling, and computation tools for engineering problems.

🔧 Semester 5 – Core Courses (18 credits)

• Heat Transfer
• Mass Transfer
• Momentum Transfer
• Electrochemistry
• Instrumentation and Sensors
• Homogeneous Kinetics and Catalysis

This semester builds core knowledge in transport phenomena and measurement techniques, essential for reactor and process design.

🧪 Semester 6 – Core Courses (18 credits)

• Unit Operations
• Equilibrium Thermodynamics
• Homogeneous Reactors
• Surface Phenomena and Heterogeneous Catalysis

Students complete their training with industrial process modules and reactor technologies, preparing for professional or research work.

Advanced Topics

🚀 Advanced Topics – Licence in Process Engineering (Semesters 5 & 6)

These subjects go beyond foundational knowledge and focus on applied process engineering, system modeling, and industrial technologies.

🔧 Semester 5 – Highlights

• Heat Transfer: Mechanisms of conduction, convection, and radiation in process systems.
• Mass Transfer: Concepts of diffusion, absorption, extraction, and distillation.
• Momentum Transfer: Study of fluid flow, pressure drops, and mechanical balances.
• Electrochemistry: Electrochemical reactions, cell design, and industrial applications (batteries, sensors, electrolysis).
• Instrumentation and Sensors: Measurement techniques for pressure, temperature, flow, etc.
• Homogeneous Kinetics and Catalysis: Reaction rates and catalytic processes in homogeneous media.
• Macroscopic Balances: Global mass and energy balances applied to real processes.
• Techniques of Analysis: Analytical chemistry methods relevant to process monitoring.

🧪 Semester 6 – Highlights

• Unit Operations: Core industrial processes such as filtration, distillation, drying, and crystallization.
• Equilibrium Thermodynamics: Phase and chemical equilibria, diagrams, and thermodynamic modeling.
• Homogeneous Reactors: Reactor types, performance equations, design and optimization.
• Surface Phenomena and Heterogeneous Catalysis: Adsorption, interfacial effects, and solid catalyst mechanisms.
• Process Simulators: Introduction to simulation software for process modeling and design (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS).
• Final Year Project (Capstone Project): An applied or research-based project integrating technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Cryogenic Processes: Low-temperature systems and their applications in gas separation and liquefaction.
• Corrosion: Material degradation processes, prevention techniques, and industrial implications.
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management: Basics of starting and managing industrial projects or startups.

These advanced topics equip students with the practical and theoretical expertise needed to handle complex engineering problems and prepare for careers in industries such as energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and environmental management.