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 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE2161; (ENG1014 or ENG1060); and (ENG2005; (MTH2010 and MTH2032); or (MTH2015 and MTH2032)) and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quiz12%
- Computer lab assignments and problem sets18%
- Class and computer lab tests30%
- Final assessment40%
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
- Assessments4 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Laboratories24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- 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.
The workshops will be complemented by practice classes (two hours per week), focusing on a second problem set that is closely related to the worksheets. This is your opportunity to challenge yourself further and practice through active learning, in a smaller group with more teaching staff available for assistance. The nine problem sets will be assessed by submission of answers through a separate Moodle assignment. Additionally, computer lab sessions (two hours per week) will provide further practical examples through nine computer lab assignments that will also be assessed. The MATLAB and COMSOL simulations will connect theory with practice.
Recorded lectures will be provided on the Moodle site and will provide the required theoretical background knowledge. The lectures should be reviewed prior to the workshop and together with the recommended books. The content from the lectures will be reviewed in a weekly quiz.
The weekly workshops will focus on applying the theory from the recorded lectures through problems set out in worksheets and drawn from practical questions. The problems start from pre-defined transport problems to ones that require deeper insight, requiring you to determine the form of the problem and which equations are needed to solve it. This will be illustrated in the workshops and practical sessions by the teaching staff through individual or group guidance with the set problems. This, therefore, also involves peer-assisted learning through collaboration. Active learning and attempting to solve the problems is crucial for this unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
The prescribed textbook is:
Transport Phenomena by R. Byron Bird, Warren E. Stewart and Edwin N. Lightfoot, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2007.
The numerical methods part of the course is based on selected chapters from the following two books:
“Numerical Methods For Engineers” by Raymond P. Canale, Steven C. Chapra, 5th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2006, and “Applied Numerical Methods with MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists” by Steven C. Chapra, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill, 2008.
Where it fits
CHE3167 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Leonie van 't Hag
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Leonie van 't Hag
- Dr Joseph Ho Yong Kuen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE3167?
You need CHE2161; (ENG1014 or ENG1060); and (ENG2005; (MTH2010 and MTH2032); or (MTH2015 and MTH2032)) 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 2022, 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.
Does CHE3167 have an exam?
No. CHE3167 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE3167?
CHE3167 is part of Chemical engineering.