CHEM ENG 3035 - Fluid and Particle Mechanics

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of fluid and particle mechanics as applied to the handling, processing and transport of multiphase systems. The focus is on industrial processes where fluid (liquid or gas) flowing in the presence of particulate solids is encountered. Key topics covered include particulate systems; mechanics of particles in a fluid; flow through porous media; sedimentation; fluidisation; filtration; solid-fluid transport. By the end of this course you should be able to characterise and describe fluid-particle systems in terms of their physical properties; and perform design calculations and analyses of various typical industrial processes involving fluid and particle systems.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code CHEM ENG 3035
    Course Fluid and Particle Mechanics
    Coordinating Unit School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina)
    Term Semester 1
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 4 hours per week
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible CHEM ENG 3018
    Assumed Knowledge CHEM ENG 2018
    Assessment Tutorials, final examination
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philip Kwong

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

     
    1 Characterise and describe fluid-particle systems in terms of their basic physical properties;
    2 Predict the velocity of particles moving in a fluid as a function of particle characteristics (size, shape, deformability and concentrations) and fluid properties;
    3 Perform basic design calculations and analyses of typical fluid-particle operations and related industrial equipment;
    4 Work proficiently and effectively in small teams.

     
    The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
    The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1   1.2   1.3   1.5   2.1   2.3   3.1   3.3   3.4   3.5   3.6   

    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    1-3
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    2-3
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    4
  • Learning Resources
    Recommended Resources
    Reference Books

    Coulson, JM & Richardson JF 1996, Chemical Engineering, V.2, 4th Edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.

    Foust, AS et al 1980, Principles of Unit Operations, 2nd Edition, Wiley and Sons, New York.

    Perry, RH & Green, DW 1998, Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.

    Online Learning
    A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

    No information currently available.

    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Activity Contact Hours Workload Hours
    Lectures 24 48
    Tutorials 21 40
    TOTAL 45 90
    Learning Activities Summary
    Topic 1: Particulate Systems

    Description, characterisation and classification

    Topic 2: Mechanics of Particles in a Fluid

    Rigid particles; Deformable particles (bubbles and drops); Multi particle systems

    Topic 3: Flow through Porous Media

    Single-phase flow;  Two-phase flows (co-current and counter-current)

    Topic 4: Sedimentation

    Batch sedimentation;  Continuous sedimentation; Thickener analysis and design

    Topic 5: Fluidisation

    Theory; Particulate fluidisation; Aggregative fluidisation

    Topic 6: Filtration

    Theory; Batch filtration operations; Continuous filtration

    Topic 7: Solid-Fluid Transport

    Pneumatic transport of solids by pipeline; Hydraulic transport of solids by pipeline

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Weighting (%) Individual/ Group Formative/ Summative
    Due (week)*
    Hurdle criteria Learning outcomes
    Tutorial Assignments 30 Group Formative 3,5,7,9,11 1. 2. 3. 4.
    Final Examination 70 Individual Summative 15 1. 2. 3.
    Total 100
    * The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
     
    This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

    Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

    To support the changes to teaching, the following revisions to assessment have been made:-

    Mid-semester Test - Cancelled

    Final Exam - to be held online as a 3-hour open-book exam (UG & PG)

    New Weightings for the assessment tasks:
    Tutorial Assignments - submitted as group work (UG & PG) 50%
    Final Exam (UG) - 3-hour online open-book exam 50%
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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