Course Title: Reaction Engineering
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Reaction Engineering
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PROC2083 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
120H Civil, Environmental & Chemical Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
PROC2083 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Ken Chiang
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 2060
Course Coordinator Email: Ken.Chiang@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Room 10.10.15
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to reactor design and an awareness of practical applications in real systems. It aims to establish basic tools and methodologies for carrying out analysis of simple reaction systems.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH079P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH098SCI24 Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH122CEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
PLO 1. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline
PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
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 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 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 following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:
BH079 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH085CEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
BH087SCBDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
BH098SACDD Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) / Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH099FTNDD Bachelor of Science (Food Technology & Nutrition) / Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours)
BH122CEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline.
1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline
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 basic equations to design and analyse batch and steady-state continuous reactors.
CLO2 Evaluate homogeneous systems using continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR), plug flow reactor (PFR), and packed bed reactor (PBR) models
CLO3 Derive kinetic models for biochemical and catalytic reaction processes to optimise reactor performance
CLO4 Communicate engineering designs and solutions effectively, both individually and as a team
CLO5 Reflect on individual and team contributions to engineering projects and achieving collective goals
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as pre-recorded lecture videos/tutorials (or lectorial) and laboratory sessions. You will work individually with the opportunity to work collaboratively with your peers in tutorials, to perform assignments and in laboratory sessions. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.
Students are required to view all pre-recorded lecture videos at their own time prior to joining the tutorial sessions. Face-to-face lectorial sessions will be available to students. Students will work individually on written assessment tasks and be given the opportunity to work collaboratively with peers in tutorial problems and an assignment related to Reaction Engineering Laboratory.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: Tutorial problems, 10%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 2: Test, 30%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 3: Test, 40%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment Task 4: Assignment, 20%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 and CLO5
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.