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Safety, Environment and Design (CHEN90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Luke Connal
Email: luke.connal@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
CHEN30005 may be taken concurrently
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN30001 | Reactor Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN30005 | Heat and Mass Transport Processes |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CHEN90017 Process Engineering Case Studies
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN30015 | Process Engineering Case Studies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Three essays (30%, 10% per essay). , each consisting of no more than 1000 words (word limits do not include appendices, diagrams, tables, computations or computer output). Overall time commitment of approximately 26-30 hours (13-15 hours per assignment). All Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) are addressed in the essays. One due in the first-half of semester, one in the second second-half of semester and one during the examination period.
- Seven in-class assignments (40%), each to be completed within a 3 hour workshop session. Preparation time of up to 6 hours for each workshop (including pre-reading tasks). All ILOs are addressed in the assignments. Delivered throughout the semester starting from week 2.
- Two major assignments (30%, 15% per assignment), each consisting of no more than 1000 words in length (word limits do not include appendices, diagrams, tables, computations or computer output). Overall time commitment of approximately 30-40 hours (15-20 hours per assignment) . All ILOs are addressed in the major assignments. One due in the first-half of semester and the second due in the second-half of semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Luke Connal Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 3 hour workshop each week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Luke Connal
Email: luke.connal@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
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None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Chemical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Biochemical) Informal specialisation Master of Engineering (Chemical with Business) Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business
Last updated: 3 November 2022