Units
Unit Operations
Unit code: PQB525
Contact hours: 4 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
Having gained an understanding of mass and energy balances in PQB423 you will be able to appreciate the principles underlying the design and operation of the many individual processes, or unit operations, that together make up a large part of any full-scale industrial process. It is vital that Chemists involved in Chemical Technology understand how unit operations work so that they can interact effectively with unit operators and process engineers. An additional role of this unit is to build a knowledge base for the subsequent development of generic skills in Chemical Technology through a problem-solving exercise involving an authentic industrial process in PQB623.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
Having gained an understanding of mass and energy balances and their integration into an overall industrial chemical design process in PQB423 you will be able to appreciate the principles underlying the operation of many full-scale industrial processes. It is vital that Chemists involved in Chemical Technology understand how unit operations work so that they can interact effectively with unit operators and process engineers. An additional role of this unit is to build a knowledge base for the subsequent development of generic skills in Chemical Technology through exploration of leading edge industrial processes in PQB623.
Aims
The aims of this unit are:
(1) To provide you with an in depth appreciation of unit operations which are important to industrial chemical processes
(2) To introduce you to the key concepts required for chemists to understand chemical engineering practice
(3) To develop your ability to work effectively as part of a project team
(4) To give you the skills to design a chemical process from start to finish
Objectives
1. Understand and be able to apply the principles of unit operations involving the processing of fluids and solids.
2. Understand and be able to apply the principles of mass transfer and heat transfer to any system.
3. Understand the complexities involved in the design of a process that is made up of many unit operations.
Content
Unit operations involving solids.
Unit operations involving fluids.
Unit operations involving gases.
Mass transfer operations.
Heat transfer operations.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit will equip you with a sound knowledge of the unit operations that you are likely to be involved with as a graduate entering industry through 39 lectures, 10 tutorials and 6 practical sessions.
Assessment
The unit will be assessed by a combination of practical reports, problem solving tasks and a final theory examination.You will be provided with written feedback on the practical reports and the problem solving tasks covered in tutorials that will enable you to assess your progress in consultation with staff.
Assessment name:
Examination (Theory)
Description:
Final written examination.
Relates to objectives:
1 to 3.
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Exam Period
Assessment name:
Laboratory/Practical
Description:
Written reports on practical exercises.
Relates to objectives:
1 to 3.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Ongoing
Assessment name:
Problem Solving Task
Description:
Answers to problems treated in the tutorials.
Relates to objectives:
1 to 3.
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Ongoing
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Texts
1. Hetherington, PJ (1993) Introduction to Chemical Process Principles, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, QUT, (Copies of relevant sections supplied by QUT).
2. R. Sinnott and G. Towler, Chemical Engineering Design (5th Edition), Elsevier, 2009
Risk assessment statement
The professional practice of Chemical Technology requires the safe handling of process equipment. A practical laboratory program is an important part of this unit, so you will be required to handle such equipment. The procedures used in this unit are deemed to be appropriate for students at this level of the course. You will be provided with a School Health and Safety Manual in this unit (or a prerequisite unit). Having been provided with this information it is your responsibility to read and comply with these instructions for the safety of yourself, your fellow students and staff.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 24-Jan-2013
