2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE3300 Process Engineering Operations

20 creditsClass Size: 130

Module manager: Dr C Poole
Email: c.poole@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Module replaces

PEME3615 Process Engineering Operations

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of the module, students should be familiar with the theory and industrial applications of particle comminution and classification, solid/liquid separation and materials handling systems as used in a wide range of chemical, minerals and related operations. They should also have developed a range of skills relating to experimental design, problem solving, data recording and analysis, team working and report writing.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, students will have acquired a working knowledge of particle process engineering systems used in the chemical, mineral sand related industries and will have an understanding of the theory and mathematical techniques used in the design and operation of such processes. They will also have developed a range of practical skills, including data gathering and analysis, report writing, team working, problem solving and identifying sources of experimental error.

Syllabus

Comminution and sizing – crushing and grinding equipment, comminution theories and energy requirements, particle breakage mechanisms, particle classification systems.
Materials handling – design and application of storage systems and discharge equipment.
Solid/liquid separation – theory, design and applications of sedimentation, filtration, centrifuge and thermal drying systems.
Experimental – students work in teams and undertake five experiments covering a range of chemical and minerals-related operations. Individual reports are submitted for each experiment, in which the data gathered are critically analysed in the light of current literature and conclusions are drawn.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Practical	5	2.00	10.00
Private study hours			166.00
Total Contact hours			34.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Review of weekly lecture notes
Directed reading of recommended texts
Compilation and submission of experimental reports
Compilation and submission of specified coursework
Revision for in-class test

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

5 experimental reports in semester 1 (50%)
Comminution coursework (20%)
In-class test (30%)

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical Report	5 reports	50.00
In-course Assessment	2 hr class test	20.00
Problem Sheet	Examples sheet	10.00
Report	Technical report	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 15/12/2015

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