CHE4801 Chemical process technologies
Faculty of Engineering
CHE4801 Chemical process technologies is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2025. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces the chemical processes that form the basis of the oleochemical industries. It gives students a flavour of how these chemical processes are developed by combining the knowledge of "chemistry" and "process". Students will develop knowledge and skills in synthesising chemical processes through a mix of lectures, case studies and hands-on experience in operating a pilot plant.
Offerings in 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for CHE4801.
Assessment
- Open-ended projectProjectThreshold hurdle34%
- TestsQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Pre-workshop quizesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle6%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret the major chemical processes in the petrochemical and oleochemical industry.
- 2
Design chemical processes by taking into consideration product quality, process safety, process economics, and sustainability.
- 3
Manage a pilot plant and evaluate its process operability, performance, safety and sustainability.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 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.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE4801?
CHE4801 has no prerequisites.
When is CHE4801 offered?
CHE4801 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
How much work is CHE4801?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE4801 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.