CHEN5035 (v.1) Advanced Particle Processes
| Area: | Department of Chemical Engineering |
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| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
310754 (v.1)
ChE 523 Advanced Particle Processes
or any previous version
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| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | Introduction to Particle Processes. Properties and Sampling of Particulate Solids. Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology: nanoporous materials; synthesis of nanomaterials; characteristics of nanomaterials; applications of nanomaterials. The Motion of Particles: fundamental physical processes; particle-particle interactions; particle packing; particles in fluids, fixed beds and fluidized beds. Particle Characterisation: particle adhesion and crystallisation; particle size measurement and analysis. Catalysts and Heterogeneous Catalysis. Particle Handling and Processing: mixing of particles, particle agglomeration / granulation and coagulation processes; froth flotation; particle modelling in particulate processes. Environment and Safety: comminution and environmental considerations; dust explosion hazard assessment and control. |
| Field of Education: | 030301 Chemical Engineering |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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