Overview

This unit offers you an opportunity to work on an open-ended industrial problem using an in-house pilot plant facility. The pilot plant primarily consists of a “reaction module” and “separation module” that can be integrated to produce a variety of chemicals at high purity. Through this unit,you will be able … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Chan Eng Seng

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Chan Eng Seng

Notes

Due to a limited number of places available in each semester, there is a required selection process. To apply, you must submit an expression of interest to Professor Chan Eng Seng via email before 31 August of the year prior to the intended semester of enrolment.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

address an open-ended industrial problem by designing solutions that meet specified objectives

2.

validate solutions using an in-house pilot plant facility and critically evaluate the process operability, performance, economics, safety and sustainability

3.

function effectively as an individual and as a team member, and demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Process design report
2 - Process design presentation
3 - Hazop report
4 - Hazop presentation
5 - Participation in Hazop
6 - Final report
7 - Final presentation
8 - Hands-on practice session
9 - Professional ethics assessment

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available for this unit. Check the supplementary assessments page for details about exemptions.

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Laboratories
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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  • Protective clothing and equipment:
    - Laboratory coat 
    - Safety glasses
    - Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (Non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)