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 HYSYS 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.

• ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals

• ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large

• ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance

• ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member

8 short reports/assignments (of up to 1000 words each) and 3 long reports (of up to 4000 words each, not including diagrams, graphs and raw data) (based on laboratory work) (85%) and 2 short reports (of up to 1500 words each) (based on computing work) (15%); submission dates are spread across the semester. Students must submit all assignments in order to pass the subject.