Courses Handbook 2008 - [ Archived ]

310754 (v.1) ChE 523 Advanced Particle Processes


Area: Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits: 12.5
Contact Hours: 3.0
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
Lecture: 1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial: 1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus: Properties and sampling of particulate solids. Fundamental physical processes: the motion of particles in a flowing medium; the continuum mechanics of particle packing. Particle characterisation. Porous materials. Catalysts and heterogeneous catalysis. Nanoparticle and nanotechnology. Agglomerating and coagulation processes. Froth flotation. Conveying, storing, and feeding of bulk solids. Comminution and environmental considerations.
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
Field of Education: 030301 Chemical Engineering
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type: Grade/Mark

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