CHEN20010
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This subject introduces chemical engineering flow sheet calculations, including material balances, energy balances and compositions of mixtures. The concept of conversion of mass is developed as the basis for determining mass flows in chemical processing systems involving chemical reactions and separation systems. Then the concept of conservation of energy is developed as the basis for determining energy flows in and around chemical processing systems, evaluation of enthalpy changes with and without phase change, simplified energy balances for batch, steady-state and adiabatic systems, estimation of heats of reaction, combustion, solution and dilution, energy balances in reacting systems, simultaneous material and energy balances. This subject provides the basis for all the chemical engineering subjects that follow. The calculations introduced in this subject are the most common type of calculations performed by professional chemical engineers working in all sectors of industry. The teaching of process safety is critical to any undergraduate chemical engineering program. Students need to understand their responsibilities to themselves, their work colleagues and the wider community. They need to be aware of safe practices and also the consequences that may arise when those safe practices are not followed. This subject introduces students to concepts of process safety and the consequences when safety management systems fail.
One team-based oral presentation with 3 to 4 team members of approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Students receive an individual assessment. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment. 8-10 hours (of work required)
From Week 5 to Week 6
Written assignment – Predict physical property behaviour of a material using appropriate software. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment. 8 hours (of work required)
Week 7
Written assignment – Design of a sub-process using appropriate software. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment. 10 hours (of work required)
Week 12
Written Assignment - Attendance and participation in two laboratory classes each with a written assignment of approximately 5 pages each (10% each). 10 hours of work required for each assignment. Due from week 6 to week 8, and from week 9 to week 11. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment. 20 hours (of work required)
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From Week 6 to Week 11
One written closed book examination. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment. 2 hours Hurdle requirement: The examination must be passed to pass the subject.
During the examination period