302262 (v.2) ChE 324 Fluid and Particle Processes

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Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Other:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	302197 (v.2) ChE 513 Fluid and Particle Processes or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):	302246 (v.2) ChE 221 Fluid Mechanics or any previous version
Syllabus:	Flow of compressible fluids in pipes and systems, two-phase flow. Flow through porous media. Filtration. Sedimentation theory. Flocculation. Accelerated sedimentation using centrifuges and cyclones. Fluidisation.
Unit Outcomes:	To extend the fluid mechanics fundamentals covered in ChE 221 by introducing the student to elements of fluid and particle mechanics and to develop a theoretical and practical basis for the design of equipment for handling and separation operations. Emphasises practical design and sizing of equipment for chemical engineering applications, particularly separation processes using fluid mechanics principles and pipe sizing for compressible and two-phase flow.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Perry R.H, Green D.W, Perry's Chemical Engineers Handbook, 7th Ed, (1997), McGraw-Hill.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y