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 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE2162 and CHE2163 and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE3165
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE3165
3 units list CHE3165 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle7.5%
- AssignmentThreshold hurdle15%
- Take-home testThreshold hurdle7.5%
- Lab reportThreshold hurdle10%
- Final asessmentThreshold hurdle60%
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
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Laboratories4 hours
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 4-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
The only required text resource for this unit is the unit text, described earlier in this document. For the lab project, a lab coat, closed shoes and safety glasses are requirements.
You should check Moodle regularly for updates on the unit
Technology resources
A faculty approved calculator is permitted (meaning only scientific calculators that are not programmable and detailed in the list below will be permitted in the examination. These calculators must be checked by the faculty and have either a Faculty of Engineering or a Faculty of Science approved sticker)
Where it fits
CHE3165 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Akshat Tanksale
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Akshat Tanksale
- Dr Saman Ilankoon
Common questions
What can I take after CHE3165?
CHE3165 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including CHE4164, CHE4170 and CHE4181. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is CHE3165 offered?
In 2021, 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?
No. CHE3165 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE3165?
CHE3165 is part of Chemical engineering and Environmental engineering.