Advanced Transport Phenomena
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE3021 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE3021
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
This module provides a bridge between heat, mass and momentum transport in a number of industrial and environmental systems. The core of the module is to demonstrate the interdependency of these three and how to analyse such systems to solve practical problems that arise in the industry. A simple yet powerful CFD package is used to simulate certain transport problems with appropriate guidance and therefore a prior knowledge of CFD is not necessary. The main topics covered in this module are:
1.Conservation laws: Basic heat mass and momentum transport equations.
2.Dimensional analysis and similarity solutions.
3.Modelling flows: Problem simplification assumptions and boundary conditions.
4.Mixing flows: turbulence and effect on heat and mass transfer.
5.Boundary layers: Boundary layer theory and diffusion limited processes.
6.Basics of CFD: Concepts of discretisation, meshing and good practices.
7.Applications of heat mass and momentum transfer: microfluidics, thin film flows, plumes and spread of pollutants, mixing tanks and reactors, double diffusion in LNG tanks.
Target Students
Available to Year 3 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering.
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour computing each week for 6 weeks
Assessment
- 20% Coursework: Computer simulation
- 80% Final Exam (2-hour): 2-hour examination
Educational Aims
The module aims to provide an in depth knowledge of heat, mass and momentum transport that is necessary in assessing, analysing and developing chemical, biochemical and environmental processes. Furthermore, this module fills the gap between first year transport phenomena (fluid flow and heat & mass transfer) and the fourth year CFD module while introducing the multiphysics aspect of the discipline. The module will cover advance topics in heat, mass and momentum transport providing descriptive explanations together with essential mathematical tools. The interdependency of heat, mass and momentum transport will be presented with real world examples.Learning Outcomes
Module Learning Outcomes
LO1. Able to apply engineering principles from other disciplines to support the study of chemical and environmental engineering.
LO2. Able to solve engineering problems through the use of analytical methods and modeling techniques.
LO3. Able to apply computer simulation software to solve engineering problems.
LO4. Able to use and apply information from other literatures and online resources
UK PO
A2.1.2 Be proficient in applying these principles to problems involving fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer and reaction engineering.
A2.1.5 Different time scales: short and long periods; steady and unsteady state.
A2.2.1 Understand the principles of material and energy balances.
A2.2.3 Understand the principles of momentum, heat and mass transfer, and be able to apply them to problems involving flowing fluids &multiple phases.
A2.3.1 Be familiar with, and able to apply, a range of appropriate tools such as dimensional analysis and mathematical modelling.
A2.3.2 Understand the role of empirical correlation and other approximate methods.
A2.4.1 Be competent in the use of numerical and computer methods, including industry-standard chemical engineering software, for solving chemical engineering problems (detailed knowledge of computer coding is not required).
A2.5.2 Understand the inter-dependence of elements of a complex system and be able to synthesise such systems by integrating process steps into a sequence and applying analysis techniques such as balances (mass, energy) and pinch.
A4.2.3 Be able to deploy chemical engineering knowledge using rigorous calculation &results analysis to arrive at &verify the realism of the chosen design.
A5.2.1 Have developed a wide range of problem-solving skills.
EAC PO
PO2 - Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
PO5 -Tool Usage - Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, (WK2 and WK6);
Conveners
- Dr Ching Lik Hii