RSE3030 Ventilation for surface and underground spaces
Faculty of Engineering
RSE3030 Ventilation for surface and underground spaces is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MEC2404, CHE2161 or CIV2263.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before RSE3030
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After RSE3030
No unit lists RSE3030 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: MNE3030
Overview
This unit provides the fundamentals of ventilation for surface and underground spaces, including properties of air, gas, heat, dust and pollutants control, principles of airflow, ventilation network theory, as well as surface and underground ventilation systems design, with the emphasis on analysis and practical application.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Mid-term or Moodle quizzesThreshold hurdle10%
- AssignmentsThreshold hurdle40%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the principles of fluid flow (including air-moisture behaviour) relevant to a ventilation system.
- 2
Appreciate the occurrence of gases and particulate matter in confined spaces and select appropriate control strategies.
- 3
Design a basic ventilation system (including primary and secondary circuits).
- 4
Interpret and apply legislative requirements applicable to ventilation.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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.
Learning resources
Required resources
- Recorded videos
- Lecture notes
- Access to the Dynamics Lab and computer labs from Weeks 8 - 12.
Where it fits
RSE3030 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
- CIVILENG03Civil engineering technical electivesCivil engineeringNo reviews yet
- ENVIRENG03Environmental engineering technical electivesEnvironmental engineeringNo reviews yet
- MECHENG03Mechanical engineering technical electivesMechanical engineeringNo reviews yet
- MINENMNR02Studying other engineering specialisationsMining engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Mohan Yellishetty
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Mohan Yellishetty
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for RSE3030?
You need MEC2404, CHE2161 or CIV2263 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is RSE3030 offered?
In 2023, RSE3030 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is RSE3030?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does RSE3030 have an exam?
No. RSE3030 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include RSE3030?
RSE3030 is part of Civil engineering, Environmental engineering, Mechanical engineering and Mining engineering.