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Safety, Environment and Design (CHEN90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Luke Connal
Email: luke.connal@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject aims to develop critical thinking skills essential for work in the chemical process and other industries. Students will learn by tackling ill-defined engineering tasks, learn to organise and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and improve their analytical and written communication skills. They will gain an appreciation of the tools and resources used in the design of process plants. Their understanding of issues relating to project management and plant safety will also be deepened. The emphasis on industrial processes is consolidated by the use of a number of industry-based speakers.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject covers the following topics:
- Development and application of selection criteria for making appropriate, context-specific engineering decisions
- Process simulation techniques including heat and power integration
- Process safety, including HAZOP and Quantitative Risk Assessment techniques
- Sustainable engineering processes, including Life Cycle Analysis techniques and an understanding of waste management
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Professional ethics
- Technical report writing
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Approach and solve open-ended design problems in process engineering
- Be cognisant of the context in which engineering processes take place
- Perform HAZOP and QRA safety Analyses
- Construct an Environmental Impact Assessment
- Use sustainable engineering practices, such as Life Cycle Analysis
- Understand their ethical responsibilities as an engineer
- Write a professional engineering technical report
Generic skills
Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development.
Last updated: 3 November 2022