Industrial Dehydration
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4046 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE4046
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module considers and covers the following topics
- Revision of fundamental principles of solid liquid separation previously studied in Process Engineering Fundamental (H81PEF), Separation Process Fundamental (H81SPF), and Separation Processes 1 (H82SP1)
- Classification and selection of industrial dehydration unit operation which include structural approach for dryer selection, criteria in classification of dryer, quantitative information with regard to selection of dryer, checklist for selection of dryer, quality aspect in selection of dryer
- Basic working principles of various industrial dryers and dehydration unit operations such as tray dryer, turbo dryer, rotary dryer, freeze dryer, vacuum dryer, spray dryer, drum dryer, fluidized bed dryer, spouted bed dryer, flash dryer, spin flash dryer, tunnel dryer, band dryer, infrared dryer, microwave, radio frequency dryer and osmotic dehydration
- Advancement in drying technique and new dryers which cover fluidized
Target Students
Available to Year 4 students registered on the following courses:Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering, and MSc in Chemical Engineering..
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 15% Coursework 1: Coursework 1
- 15% Coursework 2: Coursework 2
- 70% Project: Project
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students an overview of a wide assortment of industrial drying and dehydration unit operations, advantages and limitations of the respective unit operation, classification and selection of dryer, and design procedures and considerations. After completing the module, the students are expected to be able to select a suitable drying unit operation for a particular industrial drying process, and to design a dehydration unit operation taking into consideration of various aspects related to design and process viability, drying performance, product quality, sustainability, energy utilization, economical analysis, environmental impact and green house gas emission..Learning Outcomes
UK PO
A2.4.1 - Understand and be able to apply methods to analyse the characteristics and performance of a range of typical mixing, separation, and similar processing steps for fluids, particulates and multi-phases.
A2.4.2 - Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates, and be able to apply methods to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns.
A2.4.3 - 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.
A4.1.9 Equipment design – the design of specific and complex equipment items to deliver a process or product objective, e.g. extruder, distillation column, etc.
A5.2.2 - Have developed a range of effective communication skills including written reports and presentations.
A6.0.4 - Have some understanding of the limits of available technology and of the potential of new and emerging technology.
A6.0.5 - Have a broader understanding of Drying Technology.
A6.2 - Cover Level F ‘Breadth’ subjects in the area of Drying Technology.
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);
PO11: Life Long Learning - Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK8).
Conveners
- Prof Chung Lim Law