CHE5883 Nanostructured membranes for separation and energy production
Faculty of Engineering
CHE5883 Nanostructured membranes for separation and energy production is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE5883
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After CHE5883
No unit lists CHE5883 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Overview
This unit covers the applications of nanostructured membranes in the field of chemical engineering, including the introduction of fabrication techniques, functionalization of nanostructured membranes and membrane properties.
Emphasis is placed on the importance of nanostructured membranes in improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in various separation and energy production processes.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Term 3 | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
Assessment
- Laboratory reportThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment 1Threshold hurdle15%
- Assignment 2Threshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discern the functional difference between main membranes including polymeric, ceramic and nanocomposite membranes.
- 2
Describe the synthesis and functionalisation of membranes.
- 3
Describe the membrane transport of both porous and nonporous membranes in different applications.
- 4
Reflect the key properties of membranes required for chemical engineering applications.
- 5
Generate membranes and membrane processes suitable for specific applications, including gas separations, water treatment and desalination, fuel cells and etc.
- 6
Reflect on and propose research on nanostructured membranes for energy production, water processing and gas separation.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Textbooks and journal articles (details will be released in class)
Where it fits
CHE5883 is part of 1 area of study in the 2024 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Benny Freeman
- Dr Zhikao Li
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Benny Freeman
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE5883?
CHE5883 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is CHE5883 offered?
In 2024, CHE5883 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Suzhou (SEU).
How much work is CHE5883?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE5883 have an exam?
No. CHE5883 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include CHE5883?
CHE5883 is part of Chemical engineering.