EGB262 Process Principles
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| Unit code: | EGB262 |
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| Equivalent(s): | CVB220 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,002 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $5,304 |
| International unit fee | $5,400 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2022, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGB262 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | CVB220 |
| Coordinator: | Graeme Millar | graeme.millar@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces students to the fundamental approach involved when taking a chemical reaction from the laboratory to full scale industrial implementation. Aspects such as health and safety considerations, environmental issues, quality control, product design, process constraints, economics, mass & heat balance, chemistry and process engineering will be discussed. Examples of how professionals integrate this knowledge into practice will be provided and the design process for improvement illustrated. Students will gain an understanding of how to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to obtain satisfactory technical solutions to a wide range of problems. This introductory (second year) unit prepares you for more advanced study in process modelling.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental requirements to translate a chemical process from laboratory to industrial;
- The ability to solve mass energy balance problems required to develop chemical processes into industrial practice;
- Demonstrated capability to engage in authoritative written discussions with engineers, plant operators and management over plant design and operation;
- Ability to work collaboratively to produce a detailed Case Study for a chemical process.
Content
The content of this unit relates to the fundamentals of chemical process principles and their relationship to actual industrial practice.
Fundamentals of Energy & Mass Balances:
This part of the unit introduces students to the concepts of mass and energy balances in chemical processes which are core concepts in industry.
Application of Energy and Mass Balances:
This component is designed to collate mass and heat balance information into practical outcomes such as for example process flow diagrams (PFD's).
Design of a Selected Chemistry Process:
The industrial synthesis of methanol from natural gas will be evaluated to illustrate the process principles and skills required to develop, optimise and safely operate this chemical plant. Emphasis will be placed upon the transdisciplinary approach needed to solve a real world problem.
Health and Safety:
The importance of health and safety to industry will be discussed and concepts translated to practical use by leans of examination of HAZOP procedures.
Process Economics:
A basic understanding of process economics is essential for any practicing engineer in real world as this is the primary driver for all companies in all professional decision-making if they are to survive and grow. Simple economic measures such as Net Present Value (NPV), Payback period and Internal rate of return (IRR) will be addressed and illustrated with real world situations.
Learning Approaches
This unit will equip you with a sound knowledge of the design principles relating to chemical processes. The learning and teaching focus is on using real world examples and authentic scenarios you will be involved with as a graduate entering industry through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. A problem based learning approach is followed to challenge you to laterally think of issues to solve, develop a framework of learnings and create actions to implement using process principles.
Lectures will focus on introducing you to fundamental process engineering aspects which need to be considered for both new projects and improvement of existing projects. Real world examples will be provided to relate theory to practice and guest lecturers will contribute their experience to further extend industry contexts. Tutorials will expand upon theory presented in lectures and allow you to apply process principles to problems encountered in industry.
Formative assessment in the form of online quizzes will allow you to not only get feedback on your understanding of the concepts in the course but also to prepare for the final written problem based exam.
You will work collaboratively on a Case Study relating to the scenario of designing and implementing a methanol synthesis plant in Queensland. This approach encourages you to develop innovative solutions based on the process principles and problems introduced in lectures and tutorials. You will learn by receiving feedback from your peers and through interaction with teaching staff who will provide guidance on how to extract information required from the extensive literature available on this topic. Guided by teaching staff, you will discuss strategies, and learn how to integrate outcomes into a coherent solution to the problem provided.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will receive feedback throughout the semester which may include:
1. Rubrics provided to show the expected standard for each criteria in an assessment item
2. Written comments on practical case study via Blackboard and Workshops
3. Formative feedback for final exam through online quizzes
4. Peer and tutor feedback in computer workshops for groups and individuals
5. Lecture / Consultation sessions for individuals and groups may be available prior to assessment due dates and on completion of assessments.
6. Generic comments provided via QUT Blackboard and in class.
Assessment
Overview
All assessment in this unit will be summative with a formative component in Assessment Item number 3.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Quiz/Test
Creation of a FILA chart as a part of a problem based learning approach to the critical aspects which need to be considered when developing a chemical technology
Assessment: Laboratory/Practical
Creation of a FILA chart as a part of a problem based learning approach to the critical aspects which need to be considered when developing a chemical technology
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Examination (written)
Exam to assess your knowledge and understanding of overall unit content (summative) including short answers and responses to a range of authentic problem based scenarios.
“If campus access is restricted at the time of the central examination period/due date, an alternative, which may be a timed online assessment, will be offered. Individual students whose circumstances prevent their attendance on campus will be provided with an alternative assessment approach.”
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
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.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
1. Chemical Engineering Design (5th Edition), R. Sinnott and G. Towler, Elsevier, 2009
2.Felder RM & Rousseau RW (2000) Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing SEF students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit.
When working in laboratories and workshops, you will undertake specific hazard and risk related inductions from your tutors and/or technical staff, which may include personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements; participation is compulsory.