Course Title: Process Principles
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Process Principles
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PROC2078 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
120H Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 1 2013, Sem 1 2014, Sem 1 2015 |
PROC2078 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Dr Daniel Lester
Course Coordinator Phone: 03 9925 0956
Course Coordinator Email: daniel.lester@rmit.edu.au
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Recommended Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course before you commence this course:
Chemical Engineering Fundamentals (PROC2077).
It is also recommended that you should have completed or be concurrently undertaking PROC2079 Fluid flow & Particle Mechanics and PROC2080 Thermodynamics courses
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above courses you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above courses you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Course Description
This is a problem based learning course that focuses on mass and energy balance and their application in the design of industrial processes. You work in a group on a specific project. You must choose an appropriate process, and carry out a preliminary process and plant design. The project is open ended and aims to integrate your knowledge of mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH079P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH122CEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PLO 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities, bounds, design practice and research trends of contemporary engineering practice including sustainable practice
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 6. Use a systems engineering approach to synthesize and apply procedures for design, prototyping and testing to manage complex engineering projects.
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 9. Demonstrate the capacity for personal accountability, professional and ethical conduct, intellectual independence, cultural sensitivity, autonomy, adaptability, and reflection on own learning and career when undertaking engineering projects
PLO 10. Critically analyse, evaluate, and transform information, while exercising professional judgement, in an engineering context.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:
BH079 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH085CEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours) /Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH122CEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The course addresses the following Program Learning Outcomes:
1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
1.6.Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline
2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering solving.
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
3.3. Creative, innovativeand pro-active demeanour.
3.4. Professional use and management of information.
3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Apply mass and energy balance, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics principles to design and evaluate chemical processes and systems
CLO2 Design preliminary process and plant layouts for chemical production, incorporating sustainability assessments (economic, environmental, and societal impacts)
CLO3 Conduct feasibility studies for chemical plants, including technical, economic, and environmental considerations
CLO4 Optimise process designs based on best practices and industry standards, ensuring technical and safety considerations are met
CLO5 Critically reflect on team communication, coordination and project management in a professional chemical engineering context
Overview of Learning Activities
Group work, interteaching tutorials, workshops, self-directed learning, design project.
Overview of Learning Resources
Course information and learning materials will be provided through myRMIT or in class. Lists of reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Weekly Tutorials, 10%, CLO 1
Assessment Task 2: Tests, 30% CLO 1
Assessment Task 3: Interim Report, 30% CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Assessment Task 4: Final Report, 30% CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.