CHE3165 Separation processes
Faculty of Engineering
CHE3165 Separation processes is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE2162 and CHE2163 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before CHE3165
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE3165
1 unit list CHE3165 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
A comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of separation processes of interest to the chemical industry is covered. The fundamental principles of mass transfer are introduced and extended to include principles of interfacial mass transfer and simultaneous heat and mass transfer. General mass and energy balances are derived for equilibrium staged processes. The applications of these principles are made to the unit operations of distillation (binary and multi-component), liquid-liquid extraction, gas-liquid absorption and stripping, adsorption and ion-exchange, and membrane separation processes.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop in-class assessmentExerciseThreshold hurdle5%
- Weekly quizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle7.5%
- AssignmentProjectThreshold hurdle25%
- Lab reportWrittenThreshold hurdle12.5%
- Final asessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
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
Interpret the analysis of general equilibrium stage processes (co- and countercurrent).
- 2
Describe the principles underlying the operation of a range of separation processes.
- 3
Analyse the operation and performance of a range of separation processes and unit operations.
- 4
Demonstrate skills in solving engineering problems related to design and operation of separation processes and unit operations.
- 5
Demonstrate experimental skills in operating and analysing the performance of separation unit operations
- 6
Generate strategies for solving complex, open-ended separation process problems.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Laboratories4 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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 of 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.
Monash aims to provide a learning environment in which you receive a range of ongoing feedback throughout your studies. For this unit, this will take the form of group feedback via practice classes, individual feedback, peer feedback, self-comparison, verbal and written feedback, discussions in class, as well as more formal feedback related to assignment marks and grades. You are encouraged to draw on a variety of feedback to enhance your learning.
Learning resources
Required resources
Prescribed text:
C. Geankoplis. Transport processes and separation process principles: Includes unit operations (4th Edition). Prentice Hall
Where it fits
CHE3165 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Saman Ilankoon
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Akshat Tanksale
- Dr Low Liang Ee
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE3165?
You need CHE2162 and CHE2163 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CHE3165?
CHE3165 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including CHE4170.
When is CHE3165 offered?
In 2027, CHE3165 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE3165?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE3165 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHE3165?
CHE3165 is part of Chemical engineering and Environmental engineering.