CHEN4014 (v.1) Advanced Particle Processes
| Area: | Department of Chemical Engineering |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
| 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: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Workshop: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
313836 (v.1)
Advanced Particle Processes 415
or any previous version
|
| Anti Requisite(s): |
302197 (v.3)
Fluid and Particle Processes 513
or any previous version
AND CHEN5042 (v.1) Fluid and Particle Processes or any previous version |
| Prerequisite(s): |
302262 (v.3)
Fluid and Particle Processes 324
or any previous version
OR CHEN3009 (v.1) Fluid and Particle Processes or any previous version |
| 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 |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y |
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