CHE4170 Design project
Faculty of Engineering
CHE4170 Design project is a level 4, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs CHE2164, CHE2161, CHE3165, CHE2162, CHE3166, CHE2163 and (CHE4164 or CHE4161).
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE4170
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE4170
No unit lists CHE4170 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: ENG0001 (for Clayton students)
Overview
You will work in a team on the design and evaluation of a process plant for a specified duty. This is a capstone design unit drawing together the skills and knowledge previously developed in the areas of detailed design of chemical equipment and processes, process safety, mechanical integrity, equipment selection, process operability (including piping and instrumentation), environmental impact and economic evaluation.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Progress report 15%
- Progress report 25%
- Progress report 35%
- Progress report 410%
- Interviews5%
- Presentation10%
- Final report60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Appraise a design brief for a conceptual design study for a specific chemical product, feedstock and location and deliberate on the most appropriate technology for this brief.
- 2
Synthesise a chemical process which reflects on efficiency, values inherent safety and mitigates environmental impacts, and demonstrates conservation of mass and energy.
- 3
Design a specific area of the plant at a "detailed design level", by generating specification sheets of equipment and a detailed process design of a specific equipment item including detailed engineering drawings.
- 4
Generate Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams for a specific design area and reflect on these drawings by assessing the safety of the process individually and as a part of a HAZOP team.
- 5
Generate a plant layout that mitigates any risks associated with the process that has been designed and assesses the environmental impacts of the process at the plant level and over the whole product life cycle.
- 6
Generate capital and operating cost estimates, and assess the financial viability of the project, and determine the sensitivity to various engineering and commercial factors, and appraise the project viability.
- 7
Plan and prioritise the steps required in a conceptual design and monitor the performance of individuals and the team against these plans.
- 8
Generate three major written design reports and justify the preparatory work for these reports through three individual interviews.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures14 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Laboratories20 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
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.
The Chemical Engineering Design Project is the capstone unit of the course - it relies on, reinforces and applies many of the principles and techniques learnt in previous units. Students work in teams to design a chemical plant. Students also work individually to conduct detailed equipment design studies, covering process, operational and mechanical design aspects, including a critical review of their final designs.
Learning resources
Technology resources
ASPEN PLUS/HYSYS
Some projects will be facilitated by the use of mass and energy balance simulation software. For these projects it will be assumed that students have a basic competence of the software prior to the start of the semester. Students who do not feel confident with either AspenPlus or Hysys should consult the Unit coordinator prior to the start of the semester and he/she might suggest undertaking some practical class modules to gain a higher level of competence.
ITP Metrics (https://www.itpmetrics.com/)
The ITP Metrics Peer Feedback and Team Health Assessment will be used in weeks 4, 8 and 12 to give the students the opportunity to reflect on their teamwork skills and also provide feedback to their peers. Each feedback/assessment will be followed by a team debrief and team action plan.
Zoom
The students will need to have access to a computer and internet to be able to access and participate in the Zoom meetings.
Where it fits
CHE4170 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lee Chern Leing
- Associate Professor Nicoleta Maynard
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Nicoleta Maynard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE4170?
You need CHE2164, CHE2161, CHE3165, CHE2162, CHE3166, CHE2163 and (CHE4164 or CHE4161) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is CHE4170 offered?
In 2020, CHE4170 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE4170?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE4170 have an exam?
No. CHE4170 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE4170?
CHE4170 is part of Chemical engineering.