Chemical Process Analysis 2

Subject CHEN20008 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 2 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: An average of 2.5 hours of lectures + 1 x two hour problem based workshop per week + 2 x 3 hours of laboratory work per semester
Total Time Commitment:

Estimated 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Students should have completed BOTH of the following subjects prior to enrolling in this subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 2
12.50

and ONE OF the following subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Chemical Process Analysis 1 and Chemistry 2 can also be taken concurrently.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering applications for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005) and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, this subject requires all students to actively and safely participate in laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this with the Subject Co-ordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Gabriel Da Silva

Contact

Email: gdasilva@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject extends chemical engineering flowsheet calculations to include energy balances. 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. Performing computer-aided balances in the chemical engineering software package HYSYS is covered, as well as the use of Microsoft Excel in engineering calculations. Students are also taught concepts in process safety, with an emphasis on calculations related to fires and explosions. The subject will include exercises in process optimisation and the solution of ill-defined process problems.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject students should be able to

  • Draw flowsheets for appropriate chemical engineering processes
  • Calculate energy flows within such processes, including 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
  • Use chemical engineering software packages to perform energy balances
  • Perform process optimisation and solve ill-defined process problems
Assessment:
  • Four assignments spread throughout the semester, each of no more than 1500 words (10% each)
  • One written two-hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
  • A mark of 40% or more in the end of semester examination is required to pass the subject
Prescribed Texts:

Shallcross D.C., Physical Property Data Book for Engineers and Scientists, 2004, IChemE

Recommended Texts:

Felder, R.M., Rousseau, R.W., Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 2005, Wiley

Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Ability to use a systems approach to design and operational performance
  • Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
  • Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
Notes:

This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (new degree only).

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Engineering
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: B-ENG Chemical Engineering stream
B-ENG Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering stream
Master of Engineering (Biomolecular)
Master of Engineering (Chemical)
Science-credited subjects - new generation B-SCI and B-ENG. Core selective subjects for B-BMED.

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