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Chemical Product Development (CHEN90035)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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AIMS
Internationally, approximately fifty percent of chemical engineers are employed in positions related to chemical product development and design. The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concepts behind chemical product design. This includes an introduction to the chemical product design method as well as the concept of management or decision gates in the process. This will include both educational and real world examples of how chemical product development takes advantage of fundamental aspects of chemical engineering including transport diffusion, chemical kinetics, interfacial phenomena and microstructure and flow.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Chemical product design approach and the four key aspects, different class of chemical products. Estimation of chemical product design specifications based on diffusion, reaction and transport phenomena. The role of surfaces in processing and materials manufacture. How to use a basic knowledge of interfacial phenomena to control the microstructure of a chemical product. At an introductory level, how inter-particle forces affect coagulation, dispersion and stability criterion as well as parameters that influence flow and gelation properties. The role of molecular additives in controlling dispersion and emulsion and stability in an applied framework, such as using HLB index.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Understand the chemical product design approach and the four key aspects of this process as well as the different classes of chemical products
- Understand the relationships between fundamental chemical engineering concepts in diffusion, chemical reaction kinetics, interfacial phenomena and microstructure with chemical products properties and design criteria
- Connect this knowledge to real world examples of chemical products.
Generic skills
- Capacity for independent thought
- Awareness of advanced technologies in the discipline
- 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
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN30001 | Reactors and Catalysis | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN40003 Reactor Engineering (Prior to 2010)
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CHEN30005 | Heat and Mass Transport Processes | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN40003 Reactor Engineering (Prior to 2010)
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENGR30002 | Fluid Mechanics |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
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12.5 |
ENGR30001 Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics (Prior to 2013)
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: 12 November 2022
Assessment
Summer Term
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Continuous assessment comprising regular assignments including prac. based questions and analysis integrated into the assignment | During the teaching period | 30% |
A written report (2000 word) on the design of commercial chemical product. Partial draft due in week 2 and complete report due in week 4.
| Week 4 | 30% |
One 1-hour mid-semester examination in week 2.
| Week 2 | 15% |
One 1-hour end-of-semester examination in week 4.
| Week 4 | 15% |
An oral presentation (15 min.) on the design of a commercial chemical product in week 4.
| Week 4 | 10% |
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 12 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Chemical Product Development (1):
None
Biochemical Engineering (2):
M. Shuler and F. Kargi, Bioprocess Engineering, Second edition
The Literature and Culture of Australia (3):
Robert Hughes, The Fatal Shore: The Epic of Australia’s Founding. 1987
Nicholas Jose, ed. The Literature of Australia: An Anthology. 2009
Peter Carey, True History of the Kelly Gang: A Novel. 2000
Jill Ker Conway, The Road from Coorain. 1989
Doris Pilkington, Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence. 1996
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business 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: 12 November 2022