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Material and Energy Balances (CHEN20010)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 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
Professor David Shallcross:
Email: dcshal@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Catherine Sutton
Email: ccsutton@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject introduces chemical engineering flow sheet calculations, including material balances, energy balances and compositions of mixtures. The concept of conversion of mass is developed as the basis for determining mass flows in chemical processing systems involving chemical reactions and separation systems. Then the concept of conservation of energy is developed as the basis for determining energy flows in and around chemical processing systems, evaluation of enthalpy changes with and without phase change, simplified energy balances for batch, steady-state and adiabatic systems, estimation of heats of reaction, combustion, solution and dilution, energy balances in reacting systems, simultaneous material and energy balances.
This subject provides the basis for all the chemical engineering subjects that follow. The calculations introduced in this subject are the most common type of calculations performed by professional chemical engineers working in all sectors of industry.
The teaching of process safety is critical to any undergraduate chemical engineering program. Students need to understand their responsibilities to themselves, their work colleagues and the wider community. They need to be aware of safe practices and also the consequences that may arise when those safe practices are not followed. This subject introduces students to concepts of process safety and the consequences when safety management systems fail.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamental concepts to solve material and energy balances;
- Model material and energy flows around non-reacting systems and reacting chemical systems using appropriate digital tools;
- Define and scope engineering problems and formulate suitable strategies for problem solution;
- Explain the importance of safety in the process industries.
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.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST10006 | Calculus 2 |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (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 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
OR
Admission into the MC-CHEMENG Master of Chemical Engineering
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
CHEN20007 - Chemical Process Analysis 1
CHEN20008 - Chemical Process Analysis 2
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One team-based oral presentation with 3 to 4 team members of approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Students receive an individual assessment. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 3 and 4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 10% |
Written assignment – Predict physical property behaviour of a material using appropriate software. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 7 | 10% |
Written assignment – Design of a sub-process using appropriate software. ILOs 1-3 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Written Assignment - Attendance and participation in two laboratory classes each with a written assignment of approximately 5 pages each (10% each). 10 hours of work required for each assignment. Due from week 6 to week 8, and from week 9 to week 11. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 6 to Week 11 | 20% |
One written closed book examination. ILOs 1-4 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Shallcross Coordinator Catherine Sutton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 x one-hour lectures, 11 x two-hour tutorials/workshops and 2 x three-hour laboratory classes in one semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Professor David Shallcross:
Email: dcshal@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Catherine Sutton
Email: ccsutton@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 27 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 Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Breadth Track Chemical Engineering - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
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- 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: 27 April 2024