CHE4153 - Chemical engineering troubleshooting

Leader: J Westover

Offered

Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit seeks to develop an understanding of the troubleshooting techniques used in the chemical and process industries and an appreciation of the technical problems that arise from day to day in these industries. Case studies will be chosen to suit the students' level of experience and knowledge of material and energy balances, fluid dynamics, reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, process control and process safety. The classes will be lead by experienced engineers from a major chemical engineering company.

Assessment

Classwork: 60%
Assignments: 40%

Contact hours

2 lectures/practice classes per week

Prerequisites

CHE3103, CHE3107, CHE3108 and CHE3109