EG1010 - Process Engineering
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Introduction to chemistry, systems, sustainability, the chemical process industry
and related chemical concepts. Topics covered include: Introduction to the periodic
table, atoms, ions, elements, valency. Molecules, chemical bonds and the chemical
formulae. The mole, units of mass, volume and concentration. Types and properties
of materials: solids, liquids and gases. The ideal gas law. Chemical reactions: stoichiometry,
conversion, yield, limiting reactant, oxidation and reduction. Mass balances with
and without reaction, degrees of freedom analysis, definition of basis, phase equilibrium,
element cycles, and chemical processes with recycle and purge. Examples an applications
discussed include: environmental systems (N, P and C cycles), climate change, chemical
process unit operations (evaporators, mixers, filters, reactors), tropical and local
industries (sugar, ethanol, copper, nickel, aluminium), other chemical process industries
such as petrochemical, agricultural, medical and mineral processing applications.
Subject Learning
Learning Outcomes
- develop and practise strategies and tactics for problem identification, formulation
and solution;
- develop engineering communication skills by (a) describing chemical processes; (b)
using diagrams and calculations within written documents to support your ideas;
- learn and practise problem-solving skills, the application of engineering fundamentals
and systems approaches in performing material balances;
- learn to develop and use a systems approach to understanding engineering processes;
- to understand the fundamental processes that underpin the chemical industry in Australia.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (20%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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This subject requires prior knowledge of Senior Mathematics B or MA1020 (or equivalent)
OR Senior Mathematics C.
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Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Mr Jeremy Gordon. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 26 hours tutorials
- 9 hours practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor George Vamvounis. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 26 hours tutorials
- 9 hours practicals
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.