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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

30301 Chemical Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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