411-337 Practical and Computer Laboratory

411-201 Introduction to Transport Processes, 411-203 Fluid Mechanics and 411-331 Heat and Mass Transport Processes 1, 431-202 Engineering Analysis B (prior to 2001, 421-205 Engineering Analysis B or equivalent).

Students successfully completing the course should have acquired skills in the methods of experimental investigation, including the operation of a range of scientific apparatus and engineering equipment, as well as in the analysis of data and the reporting of findings. They will also have acquired basic skills in computer-aided design (CAD).

Content: Experimental work illustrating the principles of fluid mechanics, particle mechanics, heat and mass transfer, reaction kinetics, and process control and signal analysis. The use of computer-aided design packages such as ChemCAD and AutoCAD for flow sheet development, material and energy balance calculations, unit operations, engineering drawings, equipment design and process design and optimisation. Use of computer-based physical property data and estimation packages.

Practical work reports not exceeding a total of 6000 words contributing 80% to the final assessment, and assignments in computer-aided design not exceeding a total of 1500 words, contributing 20% to the final assessment.