308384

Che 415 Advanced Particle processes

Dr Shaobin Wang
Department of Chemical Engineering
Curtin Engineering

UNIT OUTLINE
Semester 2 2012

CRICOS (Perth - 00301J) (Sydney - 02637B)

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 1 ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION.......................................................................... 1 TEACHING STAFF ....................................................................................................................... 3 UNIT COORDINATOR .................................................................................................................. 3 UNIT SYLLABUS .......................................................................................................................... 3 LEARNING OUTCOMES .............................................................................................................. 3 LEARNING ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................... 4 STUDENT FEEDBACK ................................................................................................................. 4 LEARNING RESOURCES ............................................................................................................ 4 TEXT BOOK ................................................................................................................................. 4 Recommended Texts: ............................................................................................................... 4 ASSESSMENT DETAILS .............................................................................................................. 4 Assessment Summary ............................................................................................................... 5 Assessment Task Details .......................................................................................................... 5 Supplementary and Deferred Assessments .............................................................................. 5 Referencing Style ...................................................................................................................... 5 Awarding of Grades ................................................................................................................... 5 STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................... 6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 6 Telephone Contacts: ................................................................................................................. 6 UNIT STUDY CALENDAR ............................................................................................................ 7 Semester 2 2012.................................................................................................................... 7

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Curtin Engineering. The School of Engineering at Curtin aspires to be nationally and internationally recognised as a leader in Engineering education and research. We are dedicated to the enhancement of teaching and research and the pursuit of excellence and innovative applications of engineering technology as a contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge, understanding and community relevance.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Unit Title Unit Study Package Number Unit Coordinator Teaching Area Credit Value Mode(s) of study Pre-requisites Co-Requisites Anti-requisites Additional requirements Core Unit Advanced Particle Processes 308384 Dr Shaobin Wang Department of Chemical Engineering 12.5 Informational Che 324 Fluid and Particle Processes None None None Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (Entrepreneurship) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources Management) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor or Commerce (Information Systems)

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Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering/Bachelor of Commerce (Information Technology) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (Management) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)/Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Core Unit status If you are taking this unit as a required (core) unit in your course of study, you may be terminated from your course of study if you fail this unit twice. This is a grade/mark unit. All fee information can be obtained through the Fees Centre. Visit http://www.fees.curtin.edu.au/index.cfm for details. UnitWebsite http://www.fac.eng.curtin.edu.au/home/index.cfm Lecture: 1x2 hours per week Tutorial: 1 hour per fortnight

Result Type Ancillary Fees and Charges Unit Website Faculty or School Website Tuition Pattern

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TEACHING STAFF
The lecturer or tutor for this unit and their contact details are below: All departmental academics and industrial supervisors The teaching staff will assist you with your learning and any problems or difficulties you may be experiencing while undertaking this unit. They will also mark your assignments and provide feedback in relation to your progress in this unit.

UNIT COORDINATOR
Every unit also has a person who is responsible for the overall administration of that unit. This person is the Unit Coordinator. If you cannot contact the person who is teaching you (named above) or if you have further queries about this unit, you may wish to contact the Unit Coordinator for this unit. Their contact details are below: [insert only the details required] Unit Coordinator: Email: Phone: Building: Room: Contact Hours: Dr Shaobin Wang [email protected] 9266 3776 204 532 TBA

UNIT SYLLABUS
Advanced particle characterizations; Heterogeneous catalysis Interparticle forces and processes for particle size enlargement; Processes for particle size reduction; Modeling and simulations of particulate systems; Nanoparticles and nanotechnology. Membrane technology Adsorption application

LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

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1. Apply the theory of solid particle processes to a range of industries 2. Explain the application of particle technology to disparate industries 3. Apply contemporary analysis tools to particulate science

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Lecture: 1 x 2 hours per week Tutorial: 1 x 1 hour per fortnight Key unit modules: 1. Introduction to advanced particle processing; 2. Particle properties and characterization. 3. Particle size enlargement and reduction. 4. Particle formation and formulation. . 5. Modeling of particulate systems. 6. Nanotechnology. 7 Membrane technology. 8 Adsorption application

STUDENT FEEDBACK
For Semester 1 and Semester 2 eVALUate is open for student feedback in teaching weeks 7-12. For other study periods see http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au/info/dates.cfm

We welcome your feedback as one way to keep improving this unit. Later this semester, you will be encouraged to give unit feedback through eVALUate, Curtins online student feedback system (see http://evaluate.curtin.edu.au).

LEARNING RESOURCES
None

TEXT BOOK
Rhodes, M, Introduction to Particle Technology, Wiley. 2008.

Recommended Texts:
You do not have to purchase the following textbooks but you may like to refer to them. Perrys Chemical Engineers Handbook, 8th Edition, McGrawHill

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment Summary
The assessment for this unit consists of the following items. Assessment Tasks Assignment (Group) Week Due Week 7, Monday 27/08/2012 Week 12, Friday 5/10/2012 Worth 30%

Project report (Group)

30%

Final examination TOTAL

40% 100%

Assessment Task Details

Assignment (Group) Project report (Group) Final examination 30% 30% 40%

Supplementary and Deferred Assessments

Students granted a Supplementary or Deferred assessment will be notified via OCC. Supplementary and Deferred assessments will be held on Wednesday 15th, Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July 2009. Please also note that the failure to attend the examination/assessment on the day and time set will result in a fail for the unit. Under no circumstances will alternative arrangements be made to suit individuals.

Referencing Style
Curtin Engineering advises students that Curtin University supports the "Chicago Referencing Style" for written work and oral presentations. For a guide to this style please see http://library.curtin.edu.au/referencing/index.html However, students are permitted to use other recognised styles that appear in the Engineering literature. Note also that individual lecturers can stipulate that a particular style is used when it best matches the type of work in the assessment of the particular unit.

Awarding of Grades
To pass this unit you must: Achieve a grade/mark greater than or equal to 5/50.

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STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It is the responsibility of every student to be aware of all relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to their rights and responsibilities as a student. These include: the Student Charter, the Universitys Guiding Ethical Principles, the Universitys policy and statements on plagiarism and academic integrity, copyright principles and responsibilities, the Universitys policies on appropriate use of software and computer facilities, students responsibility to check enrolment, deadlines, appeals, and grievance resolution, student feedback, other policies and procedures electronic communication with students

See www.students.curtin.edu.au/administration/responsibilities.cfm for comprehensive information on all of the above.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Telephone Contacts:
If you have a query relating to administrative matters such as: requests for deferment of study difficulties with accessing online study materials obtaining assessment results

please contact your Unit Coordinator: Unit Coordinator: Email: Phone: Building: Room: Contact Hours: Dr Shaobin Wang [email protected] 9266 3776 204 532 TBA

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UNIT STUDY CALENDAR

If you have a printed copy of this document, you may like to tear off this final page and keep the Study Calendar handy as you work through the unit.

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