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Offerings

MURDOCH-S1-INT-2020-2020

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Learning outcomes

1.

Design a chemical process and plant at a concept level of complexity that includes a process flow diagram (PFD) and equipment, and mass and energy balances generated using appropriate software;

2.

Outline specific environmental, and occupational health and safety (OH&S) issues for the project, addressing the sustainability and social issues relevant to the design project.

3.

Demonstrate an ability to deal with uncertainty in a professional context, demonstrate sound judgment and justification in the process selection, and equipment selection and sizing, to a particular project, based on the use of published information, prior knowledge and other sources.

4.

Develop effective communication skills through written reports at a professional level that demonstrate knowledge of client requirements and effective use of presentation of data, i.e. appropriate use of tables and figures, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation; conduct a professional-level technical presentation including the use of electronic visual aids such as PowerPoint.

5.

Build teamwork and interpersonal skills by work productively, both as an individual and as a team member.

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Additional information

Unit content:

Students will apply their accumulated technical knowledge and professional skills to this “capstone” process design activity. Each year a new design project will be developed, ideally with support from local industry, which will require the development of a full process design from initial concept planning through to full-scale process design, including detailed design of a range of unit operations. The operability of the proposed plant will be explored along with due consideration for plant and process safety. Importantly, the issue of environmental impact will be explored and assured through environmental impact assessment. The financial aspects of the proposed plant will also be considered to assess its financial viability.