CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
Faculty of Engineering
CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods 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 CHE2161; ENG1060; and (ENG2005; (MTH2010 and MTH2032); or (MTH2032 and MTH2015)) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE3167
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE3167
1 unit list CHE3167 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Fundamental principles of transport phenomena, Newton's law of viscosity, Fourier's law of heat conduction and Fick's law of diffusion. Transfer coefficients (viscosity, thermal conductivity and diffusivity). Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, conservation laws (mass, momentum and energy) and steady state shell mass, momentum and energy balances. Numerical solution of partial differential equations, classification of equations (finite differences and finite elements) and incorporation of boundary conditions into numerical solutions. Utilise computer packages to solve complex, realistic chemical engineering problems in fluid flow and transport phenomena.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Select and describe mechanisms of transport phenomena present in given processes
- 2
Design simple models relating the conservation of energy, species, or momentum to temperature, composition and velocity fields
- 3
Demonstrate the ability to solve selected partial differential equations (one-dimensional and two-dimensional transport problems) by applying numerical methods such as finite element and finite difference
- 4
Demonstrate the ability to develop approximate models of practical chemical engineering systems and solve problems based on them
- 5
Generate complex problems commonly encountered in practice utilising commercial numerical software packages (MATLAB and COMSOL Multiphysics)
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Assessments6 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 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.
Where it fits
CHE3167 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Joseph Ho Yong Kuen
- Dr Leonie van 't Hag
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Leonie van 't Hag
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE3167?
You need CHE2161; ENG1060; and (ENG2005; (MTH2010 and MTH2032); or (MTH2032 and MTH2015)) before you enrol.
What can I take after CHE3167?
CHE3167 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including MTE4590.
When is CHE3167 offered?
In 2021, CHE3167 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE3167?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include CHE3167?
CHE3167 is part of Chemical engineering.