Process Engineering Laboratories

Code

CHEE3044

School

Chemical & Environmental Engineering

Level

3

Credits

10

Semesters

Full Year Malaysia

Summary

Students will be set a laboratory-based problem. They will be expected to carry out a process assessment on the experiment on which there will be a formative assessment. They are required to plan experiments to collect data required to solve the problem. They will work in groups but write individual reports covering process assessment, experimental procedure and the description and discussion of the experimental results.

Target Students

Available to Year 3 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering.

Classes

• Two 3-hour practicums each week for 10 weeks
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 5 weeks

5-6 sessions of 3-5 hours duration

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: Final report

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

UK PO

A2.1    Introduction - It is desirable that throughout the programme the students should gain an understanding of the broad range of applications of the principles and develop the ability to analyse, model quantitatively and synthesise at the appropriate scale. The applications should include: 
A2.1.4 Different types of process, including continuous and batch; chemical processes and bioprocesses. 
A2.1.5 Different time scales: short and long periods; steady and unsteady state. 
A2.1.6 Different physical scales: from molecular level to large scale continuous. 
A2.2.1 Understand the principles of material and energy balances and be able to apply them to chemical engineering problems  
A2.2.2 Understand the principles of momentum, heat and mass transfer, and application to problems involving flowing fluids and multiple phases. 
A2.2.3 Understand the thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids, solids and multiphase systems.  
A2.3.1 Be familiar with the application and limitations of a range of modelling approaches including first-principles models, simple empirical correlations, and artificial intelligence approaches. Demonstrated by statistical and error analysis of laboratory data and their interpretation. Also demonstrated as part of design of experiment approach. As evidenced by presentation and discussion of laboratory planning and data analysis at compulsory oral assessments and description and application as part of the final coursework submission 
A2.4.1 Understand and be able to use basic chemical principles to model the characteristics and performance of a range of typical mixing, separation and similar processing steps for fluids, particulates and multiphase systems; 
A2.4.3 Understand the most widely used unit operations of separation and mixing; particle technology; equipment sizing and performance; biological systems; 
A2.4.4 Understand and be able to quantify the effect of processing steps on the state of the material being processed, and its transformation to the end product in terms of its composition, morphology and functionality. 
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; 
A2.6.3 Understand the principles of risk assessment and of safety management, and be able to apply techniques for the assessment and abatement of process and product hazards. 
A2.6.4 Be able to apply systematic methods for identifying process hazards (eg HAZOP), and for assessing the range of consequences (eg impact on people, environmental reputation, financial, security); 
A3.2.1 Understand the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes  
A3.2.3 Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice, recognising the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion  
A3.2.9 Have a knowledge and understanding of laboratory practice, and ability to operate bench (or larger) scale chemical engineering equipment; 
A3.2.10 Be able to design, plan and undertake experimental or plant work and critically interpret, analyse and report on experimental data; 
A3.2.11 Be able to find and apply, with judgement, information from technical literature and other sources.  
A3.2.15 Have undertaken research and/or development project work that provides opportunities for: application of research methods, including structured design of experimental work; originality and experience in dealing with uncertainty and new concepts and/or applications  
A5.2.1 Have developed a wide range of problem-solving skills. 
A5.2.2 Have developed a range of effective communication skills including written reports and presentations. 
A5.2.3 Recognise the importance of working inclusively and effectively with others from a diverse range of backgrounds and have acquired a range of experience in achieving this; 
A5.2.7 Recognise the importance of project planning and time management and have acquired a range of experience in achieving these. 

EAC PO
EAC PO4: Investigation - Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8);
EAC PO6: The Engineer and the World - Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7) 
EAC PO8: Individual and Collaborative Team Work - Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9);
EAC PO10: Project Management and Finance - Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments; 
EAC PO11: Life Long Learning - Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK8).

Conveners

• Dr Suchithra Thangalazhy Gopakumar