2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE3300 Process Engineering Operations
20 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr SJ Antony
Email: s.j.antony@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of the module, students should be familiar with the background and industrial applications of key particulate process engineering operations including manufacturing processes, particle comminution and classification, separation and materials handling systems as used in a wide range of chemical, pharmaceutical, mineral and related operations. They should also have developed a range of skills relating to process 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, pharmaceutical, minerals and related industries and will have an understanding of the theory and mathematical techniques used in the 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
Semester 1: Experimental - students work in teams and undertake five experiments: packed tower gas absorption, cooling tower, continuous stirred tank reactor, distillation column and fluidised bed experiments. Individual reports are submitted for each experiment, in which the data gathered are critically analysed and conclusions are drawn.
Semester 2: Manufacturing processes, theories of upstream sterilisation processes, principles of batch and continuous reactor processes of current relevance for example pharmaceutical manufacturing, downstream separation processes, particulate materials handlings, comminution and sizing - crushing and grinding equipment, particle breakage mechanisms and classification systems, storage and discharge of particulates.
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 1 | 20.00 |
| Practical Report | Report 2 | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
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: 30/04/2019
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