308384 (v.1) ChE 415 Advanced Particle Processes

Area:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	302197 (v.2) ChE 513 Fluid and Particle Processes or any previous version
Prerequisite(s):	302262 (v.2) ChE 324 Fluid and Particle Processes or any previous version
Syllabus:	Properties of particulate solids. Particle size analysis. Mechanics of granular solids. Containment of solids. Flow and discharge of solids. Handling of solids. Transport of solids by fluids. Horizontal transport of solids. Fluid-solids transport systems. Properties and sampling of particulate solids. Storage, blending, handling and transport of solids. Breakage of solids by crushing and grinding. Agglomeration of powders. Particle size analysis, sizing and hydraulic classification of particles. Gravity and dense media separation, magnetic separation, electrostatic separation, froth flotation and ore sorting. Processes for handling concentrates and tailings, and environmental considerations.
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Field of Education:	030301 Chemical Engineering
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Supplemental *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2008	Miri Sarawak Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	Miri Sarawak Campus	Semester 2	Y

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