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Process Engineering (CHEN90013)
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 1
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.
This subject provides grounding in chemical engineering process design and feasibility studies prior to the final design subject CHEN90022.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Students will conduct chemical plant feasibility and design studies through a series of assignments that analyse process plant feasibility, the sensitivity of process economics to external influences and consider the technological, market, environmental and other effects on project viability. Students will learn how to design chemical plants, including the necessary documentation, and consider control strategies for safe operation. Student teams will discuss tools and resources available for the design of chemical processes and the critical analysis of information sources. Issues relating to project and safety management will be discussed and professional-quality technical reports and oral presentations delivered throughout the semester.
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the steps involved in designing a chemical processing facility.
- Competently undertake many aspects of the design process.
- Understand the technical and non-technical aspects of design, in particular the need for such a facility to operate safely and economically.
- Demonstrated an ability to communicate technical information orally or in written reports.
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to analyse and utilise a variety of information sources
- Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
- Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
- 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
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN30005 | Heat and Mass Transport Processes |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEN30001 | Reactor Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90032 | Process Dynamics And Control | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN30015 | Safety and Sustainability Case Studies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
and ONE OF the following subjects (may be taken concurrently):
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN90020 | Chemical Engineering Management | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90011 | Economic Analysis for Engineers | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CHEN40007 Process Engineering
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
- One group prepared oral presentation (14%) as a briefing on a chemical process of 5 minutes per student within the team. Expected to take 15-20 hours to complete outside of class and 2 weeks to complete. Due week 2. ILOs 1 and 4 will be addressed in this assignment
- One group prepared written assignment (23%) on commercial feasibility of a proposed process. Expected to take 30-35 hours to complete outside of class and 2 weeks to complete. Due week 2. ILOs 1, 2 and 4 will be addressed in this assessment
- One written group assignment (23%) designing a major piece of equipment conducted in week 4-6. Each expected to take 30-35 hours to complete within 2 weeks. Due week 7. ILOs 1-4 will be addressed in this assessment
- One written report (23%) developing a Process and Instrumentation Diagram and an oral defence of the schematic. Expected to take 30-35 hours to complete within 2 weeks. Due week 8. ILOs 1-4 will be addressed in this assessment
- One written Hazop (9%) developed within a 3 hour workshop class. Due week 9. ILO 1 will be addressed in this assessment
- One written negotiation assignment (8%) developed within a 3 hour workshop class. Due week 10. ILOs 1-4 will be addressed in this assessment
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Christopher Honig Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 1 hour lecture per week + 1 x 3 hour workshop per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated 200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Albright, L., (Ed.), , 2008, Albright’s Chemical Engineering Handbook, CRC Press (note: this is available as an e-book through the library)
Seider, W.D., Seader, J.D., Lewin, D.R., Widagdo, S., 2009, Product and Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis, and Evaluation, Third Edition, John Wiley
- Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS
The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and workshops. Students will work independently and in small teams. Discussion boards are also used for problem solving outside of the workshops.
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES
Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. Books, journals, and web-based sources will also be used to develop solutions in workshops and key engineering software programs used to present key documents.
CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS
A number of industrial processes will be used to illustrate case studies with the industry varying from year to year.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022