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Recent Advances in Separation Processes (CHEN90036)
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
Prof Paul Webley
Email: paul.webley@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
This subject provides an advanced focus on the separation processes that are part of the core knowledge and problem solving skills basis for chemical engineering unit operations. In addition, an advanced understanding of these processes will help enable students in the design of larger scale chemical engineers processes, particularly in the capstone deign project subject) as well as in chemical product design.
The separation processes covered in this subject include: multi-component distillation, absorption, solvent extraction, membrane, ion exchange, adsorption and gas-liquid contactors with reactions.
Each of these separation processes will be examined in detail and their application in a range of industries including oil and gas, mining, pharmaceutical, food and environmental remediation.
This subject is part of the c-Campus which is jointly taught with Tsinghua University in China. It will be delivered as a series of lectures half from Melbourne and half from China and students will need to interact with a similar class in China.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The separation process theory covered in this subject will enable students to build and develop quantitative models of how these separation processes work and so enable the student to apply these in new applications. This will include models based on the equilibrium stage approach as well as a transfer unit approach. These models will also be extended to non-ideal and transient flow conditions and to situations where mass transfer and chemical reaction occur simultaneously.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Analyse and design separation operations including adsorption and ion exchange, multicomponent distillation, solvent extraction, and gas-liquid contactors
- Apply separation process principles to scenarios other than unit operations
- Apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Undertake problem identification, formulation and solution applied to advanced separation processes
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Ability to learn, condense and take notes on technical materials in a lecture setting
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Capacity for independent thought
- Ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts, to express them lucidly and to confront unfamiliar problems.
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)
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12.5 |
OR: Admission into MC-ENG 200 point Master of Engineering (Chemical or Biochemical)
AND
Approval from the subject coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
- Attendance and participation in two laboratory classes with a written assignment of approximately 3000 words per group report (20% total, 10% each); requiring an overall time commitment of 25-30 hours of work including preparation (Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1, 3 and 4 are addressed in this laboratory class); due Weeks 1-4 and 7-10 (20%)
- Two written assignments (20% total, 10% each) each of approximately 3000 words per group assignment; an overall time commitment of 25-30 hours (ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in the assignments); dues Weeks 6 and 12 (20%)
- One written 3-hour closed book end-of-semester examination (ILOs 1 to 4 are addressed in the exam); (60%)
Hurdle requirement:
The examination is a hurdle item and must be passed in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Webley Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 hours of lectures every week and an average of 2 hours of practicals and workshops. 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
Prof Paul Webley
Email: paul.webley@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Ph.D.- Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business - 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022