CHE5803 Oleochemical processing
Faculty of Engineering
CHE5803 Oleochemical processing is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
This unit introduces the industrial processes involved in the production of basic oleochemicals such as acids, esters, alcohols, amines and glycerol via chemical or enzymatic route. It also explores the diverse end-use of the oleochemicals in soap, personal care products, biodiesel, plastics, lubricants, etc.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret the processes involved in the production of basic oleochemicals.
- 2
Research and justify the use of the oleochemicals in various applications.
- 3
Appraise the latest technological advancement in oleochemicals processing.
- 4
Research and develop oleochemical processing techniques using suitable experimental plans.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Practical activities48 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chan Eng Seng
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Chan Eng Seng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE5803?
CHE5803 has no prerequisites.
When is CHE5803 offered?
In 2022, CHE5803 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is CHE5803?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.