MODULE DETAILS
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Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (for Non-Chemical Engineers) DIAFCE603
Nominal duration: 24 hours total time commitment This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.
It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.
This module covers the basic principles of chemical engineering, including process diagrams, stoichiometry, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, kinetics, and implications for process equipment design. |
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MODULE PURPOSE |
The purpose of the module is for participants, particularly those with no background in chemical engineering, to develop basic knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals in a process plant environment. |
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MODIFICATION HISTORY |
Original module approved in 2007 (51935); June 2011 (52403WA); 2014 (52708WA). This version: V4.0 |
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PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES
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Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module: Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control DIAIAP601 Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module: None |
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SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
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On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain the basic principles of chemical engineering 2. Explain the basic principles of engineering design process |
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LEARNING OUTCOMES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
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Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning. |
Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged. |
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Identify and explain the basic principles of chemical engineering
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1.1 |
Outline fundamental characteristics of the following: (a) Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) (b) Piping and Instrumentation (P&I) diagrams (c) Flow sheet process legends |
1.2 |
Outline the basic principles of stoichiometry, with reference to: (a) Dimensions and legends (b) Processes and process legends (c) Basic chemical calculations (d) Material balance (e) Energy balance (f) Combustion |
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Outline the basic principles of fluid mechanics, with reference to: (a) Fluid statics (b) Fluid flow equations (c) The flow of compressible fluids (d) Transporting and metering (e) Agitation and mixing |
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Explain the basic principles of heat transfer, with reference to: (a) Conduction in solids (b) Heat flow in fluids (c) Heat transfer to fluids (d) Heat transfer by radiation (e) Heat exchange (f) Evaporation |
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1.5 |
Explain the basic principles of mass transfer, with reference to: (a) Distillation (b) Leaching (c) Extraction (d) Diffusion (e) Absorption (f) The drying of solids |
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Explain the basic principles of engineering design process |
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Outline the basic principles of thermodynamics, with reference to: (a) Fundamental quantities (b) Volumetric properties of pure fluids (c) Heat effects (d) Phase equilibrium (e) Chemical reaction equilibrium (f) Conversion of heat into work by means of power cycles (g) Refrigeration (h) Liquefaction |
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Outline the basic principles of chemical kinetics, with reference to: (a) Basic definitions (b) Reactor design (c) Mixing of fluids (d) Fluid particle reactions (e) Solid-catalyst reactions |
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2.3 |
Outline the basic principles of process equipment design, with reference to: (a) Vessels (b) Heat exchangers (c) Evaporators and crystallizers (d) Agitators (e) Filters (f) Dryers (g) Safety issues (h) Instrumentation (i) Control |
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DELIVERY MODE
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Online and/or face-to-face |
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SPECIALISED RESOURCES |
N/A |
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.
CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT
Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.
The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.
Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.
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Software/Hardware Used
Software
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CvSize
- v3_5_0_5
Hardware
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