CHEE3745
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course, students will gain the skill necessary to develop simple models, transfer functions, block diagram representation and analysis, and simple control systems. Most of the model development is based on simple unit operations and separation processes. Students will also learn the fundamentals necessary to design or evaluate a broad range of separation processes.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Suggest a separation method for a particular process requirement
2. Determine the type of equipment required
3. Make suggestions regarding the size, operating parameters, etc. based on design considerations such as throughput
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of process modelling
5. Work with commercial modelling packages
Content
Topics to be covered in this course include:Part A - Process Modelling:
- Introduction: Mathematical models; Scope and coverage; Principles of formulations.
- Fundamental Laws: Continuity; Conservation of Energy; Equations of motion; Transport equations; Equations of state; Equilibrium; Chemical Kinetics.
- Examples of Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems; Ccontinuously Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR); Plug-Flow Reactors; Single-component vaporisers; Multi-component flash drums; Batch reactors; Distillation columns.
- Steady-State Process Simulation (flow-sheeting): Introduction; Chemical Engineering software package training.
Part B - Separation Processes Individual unit operations studies include:
- Filtration: Cake filtration theory, determination of the specific cake and medium resistance, constant pressure and constant volume operations, continuous filtration.
- Drying: The mechanism of drying, equilibrium moisture content, drying rate curves, indirect and direct, adiabatic and non-adiabatic dryers, drying calculations, selection of equipment.
- Evaporation: Single and multiple evaporators, boiling point elevation, economy and capacity, calculation of heating area, selection of evaporators.
- Crystallisation: Equilibrium considerations, solubility curves and phase diagrams, stability of saturated solutions, crystal growth mechanisms and kinetics, the MSMPR model for continuous crystallisation.
Assumed knowledge
MATH1110 and MATH1120 or equivalent, and MATH2310. CHEE2695, ENGG2300 and ENGG1500.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment A1
Written Assignment: Assignment A2
Written Assignment: Assignment B1
Written Assignment: Assignment B2
Written Assignment: Assignment B3
Quiz: Quiz
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Computer Lab-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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