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Digitisation in the Process Industries (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 Eirini Goudeli
E-mail: eirini.goudeli@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Building on Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (CHEN20012) and Material and Energy Balances (CHEN20010), this subject further explores chemical engineering processes and design, both on the large plant-wide scale and at the single unit operation scale with a quantitative approach to analysis and complexity commensurate with real world applications.
A range of numerical methods are introduced in a problem-specific context, from CHEN20010 and CHEN20012. This subject will focus on applying numerical methods in chemical engineering processes at multiple levels, first on a fundamental molecular level, followed by the design of a particular product or unit operation all the way up to an overall engineering process on a plant-wide scale. Students are introduced to steady-state and unsteady-state process simulations using tools including simple spreadsheet packages, commercial-scale simulation packages widely used in the chemical process industry and basic programming. Being able to simulate material and energy balances on reactors and separation unit operations 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.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Formulate a chemical engineering problem as a mathematical model, and select an appropriate solution method
- Apply appropriate numerical models to solve chemical engineering problems in diffusion, chemical kinetics and heat transfer relevant to unit operations
- Model steady and unsteady material and energy flows around reacting chemical systems using commercially relevant chemical process simulator software packages
- Define and scope engineering problems and formulate suitable strategies including computational requirements of various solution options and use this understanding in the selection of the solution method
- Apply chemical engineering process simulation software to model thermodynamic properties, real gas behaviour using equations of state models and physical property estimation of pure components and mixtures
- Select the appropriate software package to perform the numerical solution to a chemical engineering problem
- Formulate and solve process design problems, based on economic analysis and using mathematical models of chemical processes.
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: 19 September 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEN20010 | Material and Energy Balances | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHEN20012 | Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 19 September 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One written process modelling and programming assignment. Intended Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4 are addressed in this activity.
| From Week 2 to Week 4 | 20% |
Weekly online homework tasks. Intended Learning Outcomes 1-7 are addressed in this activity.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 10% |
One written assignment on unit operation modelling and programme. Intended Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 4 are addressed in this activity.
| From Week 4 to Week 6 | 20% |
A combined process modelling, programming and simulation assignment. Intended Learning Outcomes 1-7 are addressed in this activity.
| From Week 6 to Week 8 | 20% |
A team-based computer simulation mini-design problem. Intended Learning Outcomes 1 and 3 to 7 are addressed in this activity.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 10% |
One written computer simulation assignment. Intended Learning Outcomes 1 and 3 to 7 are addressed in this activity.
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 19 September 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Eirini Goudeli Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x 1-hour lectures, 11 x 1-hour tutorials, and 12 x 2-hour computer laboratory classes (workshop). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Eirini Goudeli
E-mail: eirini.goudeli@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 19 September 2023
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 Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Specialisation (formal) Biochemical Specialisation (formal) Chemical with Business Specialisation (formal) Chemical - 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 (Production)
- 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: 19 September 2023