Chemical Engineering Laboratory

CH EN Project Lab

Comprehensive laboratory projects exploring Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Dynamics. Each experiment documents the complete engineering process from problem identification to solution validation.

Thermodynamics Heat Transfer Fluid Dynamics

Laboratory Projects

Each project follows a structured approach: problem statement, experimental methodology, data collection, analysis, and engineering solutions.

Thermodynamics

To be Determined

To be completed before 12/8/2025: This project to bring and demostrate my understanding of the thermodynamics of materials and processes.

Energy Balance & Entropy Analysis
Data Collection & Statistical Analysis
Performance Optimization
Due: 12/8/2025
Heat Transfer

Cooling Fin Optimization Study

Cost-effective fin design optimization for the Frantoio Franci olive oil facility, analyzing different materials to reduce oil temperature by 1°C before bottling.

Material Comparison: Aluminum vs. Copper
Temperature Profiles & Heat Transfer Analysis
Cost-Performance Optimization
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Fluid Dynamics

To be determined

To be completed before 12/8/2025: This project is meant to deepen and demonstrate my understanding of fluid mechanic principles.

Reynolds Number & Flow Regime Analysis
Pressure Drop & Velocity Measurements
Pump Selection & System Design
Due: 12/8/2025

Laboratory Methodology

Each project follows a rigorous engineering approach combining theoretical principles with hands-on experimentation and data analysis.

  • Problem identification and theoretical background
  • Experimental design and methodology
  • Data collection and statistical analysis
  • Results interpretation and validation
  • Engineering recommendations and solutions

Skills Demonstrated

Technical Skills

  • • Data acquisition systems
  • • Statistical analysis
  • • Equipment calibration
  • • Process optimization

Engineering Principles

  • • Energy balances
  • • Mass transfer
  • • Momentum transfer
  • • System design