307661 (v.1) ChE 212 Process Analysis

Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	307535 (v.1) Engineering Mathematics 110 OR 307536 (v.1) Engineering Mathematics 120 AND 307537 (v.1) Engineering Mathematics 130 OR 307538 (v.1) Engineering Mathematics 140
Syllabus:	The Reflective Practice Cycle. Measurement errors and variability in process data, probability distributions. Data sampling and parameter estimation. Hypothesis testing of measured parameters. Use of simple and multiple linear regression. Analysis of variance of single and multiple factors. Design of factorial and partial factorial experiments. Application of statistical process (quality) control.

Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Apply basic statistical techniques to chemical process data. Develop, analyse and choose appropriate experimental designs. Determine the impact of measurement error and its propagation in calculations. Assess processes for statistical process control and capability. Apply the reflective practice cycle as the basis for computation and design.
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:	Box, G.E.P., (1987), Empirical Model-Building and Response Surfaces, Wiley. Box, G.E.P., Hunter, J.S. and Hunter, W., (1978), Statistics for Experimenters, Wiley. Draper and Smith, (1981), Applied Regression Analysis, 3rd ed., Wiley. Walpole, R.E., Myers, R.H. and Myers, S.L, (1998), Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, 6th ed., New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
Unit Texts:	White, D., (2002), ChE 222 Process Analysis Study Guide, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final Examination 55%, Portfolio 10%, Project Reports, Journal, Peer Assessment Forms 20%, Test 15%. A minimum of 45% must be achieved in every section. This is by grade/mark assessment.