CHE3163 Sustainable processing 1
Faculty of Engineering
CHE3163 Sustainable processing 1 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE2162.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE3163
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE3163
No unit lists CHE3163 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This unit will explore cleaner production and sustainability concepts, the principles of process design and development and associated flow sheets, systematic approaches to waste minimisation in process and utility systems, the methodology of life cycle assessment and application of life cycle assessment to processes and products. These themes will be developed in lectures and supported by your project work related to selected industrial processes.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Blended |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory reportsWrittenCompetency hurdle10%
- AssignmentProject40%
- Active learning activityQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExamination40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the principles of cleaner production and sustainability with emphasis on resources, energy efficiency and waste minimisation in process and product design.
- 2
Construct a process flow diagram for sustainable industrial process.
- 3
Analyse a process or product using life cycle assessment methodology to determine key environmental impacts.
- 4
Assess the principles of greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting under national and international schemes.
- 5
Evaluate sustainable energy options.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories8 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
CHE3163 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- CHEMENG04Chemical engineering technical electivesChemical engineeringNo reviews yet
- ENVIRENG03Environmental engineering technical electivesEnvironmental engineeringNo reviews yet
- SUENTMNR01Studying chemical engineering specialisationSustainable energy transitionNo reviews yet
- SUSENMNR03Studying Chemical engineering specialisationSustainable engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Gil Garnier
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Gil Garnier
- Dr Patrick Tang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE3163?
You need CHE2162 before you enrol.
When is CHE3163 offered?
In 2026, CHE3163 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE3163?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE3163 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHE3163?
CHE3163 is part of Chemical engineering, Environmental engineering, Sustainable energy transition and Sustainable engineering.