EGB263 Process Systems
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| Unit code: | EGB263 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | EGB160 |
| Antirequisite(s): | EGB262 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $5,364 |
| International unit fee | $6,684 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB263 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB160 |
| Anti-requisite: | EGB262 |
| Coordinator: | Thomas Rainey | t.rainey@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit lays foundational technical skills skills for chemical and process engineers in mass and
energy balance modelling as a process design tool. This unit introduces mass and energy balance
concepts and you will learn how to solve mass and energy balance problems individually through
problem solving tasks. The unit builds on EGB160 and lays foundational skills for real-world mass and energy balance
modelling in EGB364 where process designed skills are aided with computer simulation software.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Solve problems in process design using engineering based critical thinking at an introduced level.
- Solve problems in process design, of systems of unit operations, at an introduced level.
- Combine and conduct analysis in process design for numerous unit operations, at an introduced level.
Content
1. Introducing mass balance calculations, solving problems of systems of unit operations.
2. Introducing energy balance calculations, solving problems in process design involving
engineering-based critical thinking.
3. Calculations for selected unit operations involving fluid and particle mechanics unit operations
(e.g. filters and/or clarifiers), to demonstrate integration into process systems.
4. Defining assumptions and combining calculations for integrated process systems involved in
process design and performing spreadsheet based balances.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
Formal lectures from experienced professional engineers and scientists that will activate your
understanding of theories and principles, and model approaches to solving problems. You will
have the opportunity to ask questions during these lectures. Lectures will follow the prescribed textbook (Himmelblau).
Tutorial classes based on the prescribed textbook will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers to solve
problems.
At the beginning of the unit, you will be made aware of the ways in which you can ask questions or seek
clarification from the Unit Coordinator and Tutors.
You are expected to:
Engage with timetabled activities on campus and ask questions.
Manage your time to engage with online resources outside of timetabled activities. These will be
available on the unit Canvas site. You will receive regular email announcements regarding
release of these resources. Use the prescribed textbook to support learning.
Engage with your peers in a learning community to practise problem solving and then work
independently to complete your assessment tasks.
Prepare for timetabled classes and activities and follow up on any work not completed.
Complete assessment tasks by working consistently across the semester and meeting the due
dates that are published via the unit Canvas site.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Tutorials will be facilitated by tutors and will provide an opportunity to test your understanding and gain feedback on your work. You will keep a portfolio of your efforts in tutorials which will receive regular (e.g. weekly) brief written feedback on progress by the tutor. In preparation for the exam, you will also have a short quiz mid-semester.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit has been designed to give you the opportunity to show your learning against the unit learning outcomes. You will undertake problem solving tasks and a written theory exam.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Problem Solving Tasks
Students maintain a portfolio of tutorial activities which can be completed in own time with regular feedback by the tutor with a focus on demonstrating consistency of effort (EA Stage 1 competency 3.5 Orderly Management of Self).
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Mid-semester quiz
A quiz on mass and energy balances will provide students with feedback on progress will occur during the regular tutorial time. Effort in Assessment Item 1 will support the students to perform well in the quiz.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
The late submission period does not apply and no assignment extensions are available.
Assessment: Exam
Examination of the skills and knowledge delivered throughout the semester.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
You are required to use the following:
The unit website on QUT's Canvas (learning materials that support timetabled activities and
assessment tasks)
Prescribed textbook (Himmelblau)
QUT Library Databases
QUT Cite| Write: You can access QUT cite/write online (Free download from QUT library)
Resource Materials
Prescribed text(s)
Himmelblau, D.M., Riggs, J.B. Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering. 9th Ed. Global Edition. Pearson Publishing.
Risk Assessment Statement
You will be informed of any requirements pertaining to a safe workplace. In lectures, tutorials and such, the information will include location of fire exits and meeting points in case of fire. If you do not follow legitimate instructions or endanger the safety of others or do not act in accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety Act, you will be required to leave the session.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
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2: Engineering Application Ability
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Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Deploy appropriate approaches to engineering design and quality.
Relates to: Problem Solving Tasks, Mid-semester quiz, Exam - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem Solving Tasks, Mid-semester quiz, Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
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EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Deploy appropriate approaches to engineering design and quality.
Relates to: Problem Solving Tasks, Exam - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem Solving Tasks, Exam - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Problem Solving Tasks, Exam