2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE3300 Process Engineering Operations
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr J Antony
Email: s.j.antony@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
PEME3615 Process Engineering OperationsThis 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, food, mineral and 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 unit 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 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 170.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Review of weekly lecture notesDirected reading of recommended texts
Compilation and submission of experimental reports
Compilation and submission of specified coursework
Revision for examination
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
5 experimental reportsComminution coursework
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical Report | Report 2 | 10.00 |
| Practical Report | Report 3 | 10.00 |
| Practical Report | Report 4 | 10.00 |
| Practical Report | Report 5 | 10.00 |
| Practical Report | Report 1 | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Unseen exam | 2 hr | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
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 websiteLast updated: 11/10/2017
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