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Chemical Process Analysis (CHEN20011)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Dr Christopher Honig
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
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AIMS
This subject introduces students to important chemical engineering processes both on the large plant-wide scale and at the single unit operation scale. Students learn how to read process flow diagrams and process and instrumentation diagrams. Process measurement and instrumentation is also covered.
Chemical engineering thermodynamics is introduced through some of the most common quantities of temperature, pressure, enthalpy and entropy. Industrially important thermodynamic cycles are included. The importance of phase behaviour and the ability to predict the behaviour of real gases is covered. Students are introduced to homogeneous reactions and basic ideal reactor types. These concepts are then used to understand basic Chemical Engineering unit operations.
Students are also introduced to steady-state and unsteady-state process simulations using simple spreadsheet packages and commercial-scale simulation packages and basic programming. Being able to simulate simple material and energy balances allows the students to optimally design processes to meet safety and sustainability requirements. The subject will include exercises in process optimisation and the solution of ill-defined process problems.
This subject together with Material and Energy Balances provides the basis for all the chemical engineering subjects that follow. The calculations introduced in these subjects are the most common type of calculations performed by professional chemical engineers working in all sectors of industry.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Important industry processes and unit operations. Interpretation of process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams. Commonly used process instrumentation and basic process control.
Thermodynamic topics include definitions of important quantities including temperature, pressure, enthalpy and entropy, thermodynamic cycles, phase behaviour, gases, liquids and vapours, P-V-T diagrams of pure substances, ideal and real gas behaviour, use of compressibility factor and generalized compressibility factor charts, equations of state, physical property estimation including vapour pressure and humidity. Homogeneous reactions and basic reactor types.
Training in the use of a commercially-available process simulation package to perform simple material and energy balance calculations and basic programming.
Designing for process safety and sustainability.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand reactions in ideal reactors
- Be able to model material and energy flows around reacting chemical systems using an appropriate modelling software package
- Define and scope engineering problems and formulate suitable strategies for problem solution
- Model real gas behaviour
- Be able to develop and interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Be able to apply basic thermodynamic relationships to real problems
- Be able to discuss the principles of sustainable design and development
- Be able to recognize the difference between safe and unsafe industrial practices
Generic skills
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
- Understand the principles of sustainable design and development.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MAST10009 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10021 | Calculus 2: Advanced | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST10019: Calculus Extension Studies
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEM10003 | Chemistry 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 2
Selection of one of the following:
- Chemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Chemical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Chemical with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
CHEN20007 CHEN20008
Recommended background knowledge
It is recommended that students have undertaken or are concurrently enrolled in CHEN20010 Material and Energy Balances.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Attendance and participation in one practical tools workshop training class with an online safety admissions test. ILO's 2 and 7 are addressed in this activity. Assessed in weeks 2 to 8.
| From Week 2 to Week 8 | 10% |
Attendance and participation in one laboratory class with a written assignment. ILO's 1 to 6 are addressed in this activity. Assessed in weeks 6 to 11
| From Week 6 to Week 11 | 10% |
One team based presentation with 3 to 5 team members of approximately 15 to 25 minutes. ILO's 1 to 7 are addressed in this activity. Assessed in weeks 5 to 7.
| From Week 5 to Week 7 | 5% |
One written computer simulation assignments of approximately 1000 words each. ILO's 1 to 7 are addressed in these activities. Assessed in weeks 5 to 12.
| From Week 5 to Week 12 | 20% |
One written closed book examination. ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the exam.
| During the examination period | 50% |
One programming assignment approximately 100 words. ILO's 2 and 7 are addressed in these activities. Assessed in weeks 10 to 12.
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 5% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Christopher Honig Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 x 1-hour lectures + 11 x 2-hour tutorials (problem-based) + 1 x 3-hour laboratory class + 1 x 6-hour tools training workshop Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Christopher Honig
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Shallcross D.C., “Physical Property Data Book for Engineers and Scientists”, IChemE, London, 2004
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Specialisation (formal) Biochemical - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- 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: 11 April 2024