Fundamentals of Engineering Design
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE1022 | Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri | 1 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- CHEE1022
- School
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineeri
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
This module introduces students to the deliverables, constraints and conventions of the design process.
This module is also a revision and extension of important aspects of A-level physics whilst covering the engineering materials used by Chemical and Environmental Engineers in relevant process industries.
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.
Classes
- Two 1-hour seminars each week for 12 weeks
- Two 2-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
- One 3-hour computing each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: Coursework 1
- 40% Coursework 2: Coursework2
- 30% Exam 1 (1-hour): Final Examination
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
To ensure that students understand the fundamental basis of design, and the design tools most commonly used by engineers in industry.To ensure that students are able to apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.To ensure that students possess relevant practical skills acquired through laboratory work.Learning Outcomes
A1.2.3 Have a knowledge and understanding of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and materials science, to enable the understanding of chemical engineering principles.
Demonstrated by the ability to solve problems by applying fundamental aspects of physics and chemistry, including conservation of energy and momentum, hydraulics and pressure, and chemical isomerism and properties of mixtures. These aspects are assessed via several questions in the final exam.
A1.2.4 Have knowledge of and understanding of the engineering use of materials, such as in the selection of materials of construction, corrosion protection, and design of novel products.
Demonstrated by the ability to consider various properties in the selection of materials for the design of components commonly found on a plant. This is assessed in CW1 and CW2 involving the consideration of properties associated with performance, cost, safety, chemical compatibility and environmental impact to select a suitable material for construction of a specific part of a plant.
A1.2.5 Have a basic understanding of relevant principles from engineering disciplines commonly associated with chemical engineering.
Demonstrated by the ability to solve problems by calculating the forces/heat loss during fluid transfer and pumping, and partial pressures of mixtures. This is assessed in the final exam through questions requiring calculations.
A2.6.1 Be able to identify the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes (including biological hazards)
A2.6.2 Understand the principles of safety and loss prevention, and their application to inherently safe design;
Demonstrated by the use of MSDS, FTA, and ETA Assessed as part of CW1, CW2 and final exam.
A3.2.11 Be able to find and apply, with judgement, information from technical literature and other sources
Demonstrated by the applications of material selection and costings. Assessed as part of CW2 Design assignment
A4.2.1 Understand the importance of identifying the objectives and context of the design in terms of: the business requirements; the technical requirements; sustainable development; safety, health and environmental issues; appreciation of public perception and concerns. Demonstrated by production of technical reports encompassing design robustness, costs, safety and sustainability. Assessed as part of CW1 and CW2 Design assignment
A4.2.2 Understand that design is an open-ended process, lacking a pre-determined solution, which requires: synthesis, innovation and creativity; choices on the basis of incomplete and contradictory information; decision making; working with constraints and multiple objectives; justification of the choices and decisions taken. Demonstrated by: Evidence of alternative unit operation solutions. Assessed as part of CW1 and CW2 Design assignment
A4.2.6 Be able to work in a team and understand and manage the processes of: peer challenge; planning, prioritising and organising team activity; the discipline of mutual dependency. Demonstrated by creation and submission of assignment deliverables as a team and peer assess each team member. Assessed as part of CW1 and CW2 Design assignments
Conveners
- Dr Cheng Heng Pang