Statistical Process Control and Quality Improvement
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4045 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE4045
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia, Summer Malaysia
Summary
Statistical Process Control, SPC is a branch of quality control. It is the collection, analysis and interpretation of data for use in quality control activities. This module covers the basic concepts of statistical analysis and their application to practical problems in process control.
Target Students
Available to Year 4 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering, MSc in Chemical Engineering
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Teaching is through lectures, tutorials and assignments. Student learning takes place through problem-based learning, case studies, tutorials, discussions, assignments and report-writing, and through preparation for class test and examination. Quality assurance experts from industry will be invited to share their working experience.
Assessment
- 15% Report: A report of industrial case study: Implementation of the quality control tools in indentified industry.
- 15% Inclass Exam 1: 1x1hr In-class test (answer 2 out of 3 questions)
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2-hour examination
Educational Aims
This module aims to build fundamental knowledge and skills required in statistical process control and quality improvement. Students will learn basic concepts of applied statistics in process and quality control as well as the hands-on knowledge of the application of statistical process control in the process industry. Student will be introduced to quality management systems such as ISO standards, Total Quality Management, Six Sigma etc.Learning Outcomes
A2.3.2 Understand the role of empirical correlation and other approximate methods.
A.2.4.3 Understand and be able to estimate the effect of processing steps upon the state of the material being processed, and on the end product in terms of its composition, morphology and functionality.
A6.2 Chemical engineering is a broad, multi-faceted and expanding discipline. This provides opportunities for accredited M- and F-Standard programmes to include subjects in addition to Core Chemical Engineering. IChemE welcomes this, particularly where the Level F ‘Breadth’ subjects reflect a strength or specialism of the Department (either research strengths and /or a focus on specific industry sectors). In distinction to ‘Depth’ subjects, ‘Breadth’ subjects will in general not depend on specific pre-requisites from an earlier stage in the programme.
EAC PO
PO1 : Engineering Knowledge - Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and chemical engineering fundamentals, and an chemical engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems
PO2: Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
PO3: Design/Development of Solutions - Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design chemical engineering systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental consirations as required (WK5);