2015 Unit Guide-CHE3165

2015 Unit Guide
CHE3165
Separation Processes
A comprehensive treatment of the fundamentals of separation processes of interest to the chemical industry is
covered. The fundamental principles of mass transfer are introduced and extended to include principles of interfacial
mass transfer and simultaneous heat and mass transfer. General mass and energy balances are derived for
equilibrium staged processes. The applications of these principles are made to the unit operations of distillation
(binary and multi-component), liquid-liquid extraction, gas-liquid absorption and stripping, adsorption and ionexchange, and membrane separation processes.
Mode of Delivery
Workload
requirements
Unit Relationships
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Same as in Handbook
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Same as in handbook
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Professor Karen Hapgood
Dr Akshat Tanksale (Clayton); Dr Chai Siang Piao (Malaysia)
Dr. Babak Salamati, Dr. Saman Ilankoon, A/P Dr. Chai Siang Piao
Malaysia
Babak: +603-55146249, Saman: +603-55159640, Chai: +603-55146234
babak.salamatinia@monash.edu, chai.siang.piao@monash.edu
A/P Dr. Chai Siang Piao
Malaysia
+603-55146234
chai.siang.piao@monash.edu
By appointment
Dr. Saman Ilankoon; Ms. Choy, Sook Yan; Mr. Lee, Siu Hong
Malaysia
Lee.siew.hoong@monash.edu, choy.sook.yan@monash.edu
By appointment
SEMESTER 1, 2015
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/units/CHE3165.html
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Program Education Objectives
The Chemical Engineering discipline expects to produce graduates, who
1. have successful careers in Chemical Engineering discipline
2. engage in multicultural and globalized engineering teams
3. demonstrate career progression towards senior management and leadership positions
Program Outcomes
The Chemical Engineering has developed a set of Program Outcomes (POs) for all of its
graduates based on the Malaysian Engineering Accreditation Councils manual.
Program Outcomes
Activities used in this unit to develop

program outcomes
PO1 Engineering knowledge:

Apply knowledge of science and engineering
fundamentals, and achieve specialization in
Chemical Engineering discipline;
Theoretical lecture material prescribed

texts and recommended reading. Students
will apply the fundamental principles in
chemical engineering which include mass
and energy balances as well as mass
transfer in designing separation
processes, such as distillation, liquid-liquid
extraction, gas-liquid absorption and
stripping, and gas adsorption.
PO2 Problem solving and analysis:

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex
engineering problems, and make appropriate
conclusions;
Technical content of unit including

distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, gasliquid absorption and stripping, adsorption
and ionexchange. Students will analyse
the design problems associated with the
separation processes (namely distillation,
liquid-liquid extraction, gas-liquid,
absorption and stripping, adsorption and
ion-exchange) and propose the
engineering solutions. For example,
students will be asked to design distillation
process for an azeotrope-forming binary
mixture.
Completion of practice questions,
laboratory work, and laboratory reports
Students will develop skills in solving
engineering problems related to design
and operation of separation processes.
The students are also required to develop
experimental skills in operating and
analysing the performance of a distillation
unit.
PO3 Design/Development of solutions:

Design solutions for complex engineering
problems;
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PO4 Research-based investigation of

systems:
Investigate complex engineering problems and
systems using research-based knowledge and
methods;
PO5 Modern tool usage:

Create, select and apply appropriate
techniques, resources and modern engineering
and IT tools to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of their limitations;
PO6 Engineers and society:

Assess social, public health and safety, cultural
and legal consequences of complex
engineering solutions and relate them to the
responsibilities of a professional engineer;
PO7 Environment and sustainability:

Demonstrate knowledge of and need for
sustainable development and understand the
social and environmental impacts of
engineering solutions;
PO8 Professional ethics:
Apply ethical principles and commit to
professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice;
PO9 Communication:
Communicate effectively both in oral and
written forms;
PO10 Individual and team work:
Function effectively as an individual and in
multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;
PO11 Lifelong learning:
Recognise the need for independent and
lifelong learning, and possess the capacity to
do so;
PO12 Project management and finance:

Manage an engineering project systematically;
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Learning Outcomes
LOs published in Unit Handbook
Revised LOs for OBE analysis (Only

applicable to Malaysia Campus)
1. Describe the analysis of general
equilibrium stage processes (co- and
counter current) and apply the
principles underlying the operation of a
range of separation processes (PO1)
1. Understand the analysis of general

counter current)
2. Understand the principles underlying the
operation of a range of separation
processes
3. Understand how to analyse the operation 2. Analyse
the
operation
and
performance of a range of separation
and performance of a range of separation
processes and unit operations and
processes and unit operations
develop skills in designing complex
4. Develop skills in solving engineering
engineering solutions related to design
problems related to design and operation
and operation of separation processes
of separation processes and unit
and unit operations (PO2)
operations
5. Develop experimental skills in operating 3. Develop
experimental
skills
in
operating
and
analysing
the
and analysing the performance of
performance
of
separation
unit
separation unit operations
operations (PO3)
6. Synthesise strategies for solving complex, 4. Synthesise strategies for solving
complex and open-ended separation
open-ended separation process problems
process problems (PO3)
Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
Key
No emphasis
Emphasized and assessed in the unit
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Teaching Approach
The teaching approaches used in this class are Lectures, Tutorials (Practice Classes), and a
Laboratory session.
Lecture and tutorials or problem classes seminars
You can also find information on inclusive teaching practices for students with learning
disabilities or mental health conditions at: www.monash.edu.au/lls/inclusivity/
Assessment Summary
Assignments/tests/laboratory: 40%
Examination: 60%
Assessment Task
Value
Due Date
1. Weekly Quizzes (Weeks 3 12)
0.75% per quiz,

total 7.5%
Each Monday at 8:00am,

starting Week 3
2. Assignments 3
2.5% each,
total 7.5%
26 March 2015, 5:00pm

23 April 2015, 5:00pm
14 May 2015, 5:00pm
3. Class tests 2
7.5% each
total 15%
Week 7
Week 11
4. Lab report (includes pre-lab and

post-lab components)
10%
Varies depending on lab session
5. Final exam
60%
See exam timetable
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component
(assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final
examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.
Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.
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Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Assessments

No.
Learning Outcomes
Assessment
Labs
Describe the analysis of general

counter current) and apply the
principles underlying the operation of
a range of separation processes
Analyse
the
operation
and
performance of a range of separation
processes and unit operations and
develop skills in designing complex
engineering solutions related to
design and operation of separation
processes and unit operations
Develop experimental skills in P2, C3
operating,
analysing
the
performance of separation unit
operations
Synthesise strategies for solving
complex and open-ended separation
process problems
Assignments
C2
Tests
Final
exam
C3
C3
C3
C3
C3
C2
Blooms Taxonomy:
Three domains of educational activities have been identified under the general taxonomy
known as Blooms.
o Cognitive: mental skills (Head)
o Affective: growth in feelings or emotional areas (Heart)
o Psychomotor: manual or physical skills (Hand)
The cognitive domain involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills. This
includes the recall or recognition of specific facts, procedural patterns, and concepts that
serve in the development of intellectual abilities and skills.
The affective domain includes the attitudes with which someone deals with things
emotionally, such as feelings, values, appreciation, enthusiasms and motivations.
The psychomotor domain includes physical movement, coordination, and use of the motorskill areas. Development of these skills requires practice and is measured in terms of speed,
precision, distance, procedures, or techniques in execution.
Key for the table above: Psychomotor: P1 (Low), P2 (Medium), P3 (High), Affective: A1
(Low), A2 (Medium), A3 (High), Cognitive: C1 (Low), C2 (Medium), C3 (High)
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ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
Assessment Tasks
Participation
Participation in lectures and tutorials (practice classes) is expected in this unit. A record of
attendance will be kept in all tutorials.
Participation in the laboratory session is compulsory. A record of attendance will be kept.
Assessment Task 1: Weekly Quizzes
Details of task: Weekly quizzes are used to test your understanding of the relevant prereading materials and the weekly video. These are available in Moodle (Under Clayton
Folder) and must be completed before 8:00am on Monday each week.
Release dates: All quizzes are available at least one week before the due date.
Estimated return date: Marks and correct answers will be made available after the quiz has
closed.
Assessment Task 2: Assignments
Details of task: Total of 3 assignments will be set that allow you to apply the knowledge and
skills in Separation Processes to solving extended problems in a written format.
Estimated return date: Within 2 weeks of submission.
Assessment Task 3: Class Tests
Details of task: Two class tests of 50 minutes duration will allow you to demonstrate your
knowledge and skills in a closed-book exam setting. A formula sheet will be provided.
Estimated return date: Within 2 weeks of sitting the test.
Assessment Task 4: Lab report
Details of task: See moodle for detailed information about the lab project, and the required
format of the report.
Estimated return date: Lab reports will only be marked at the end of semester, once all
groups have completed the lab and submitted their report. Your marks will be available before
the exam period begins.
Examination(s)
A 3-hour, closed-book examination will be held during the examination period.
Extensions and penalties
The due dates for the submission of assignments are given in the previous section. Please
make every effort to submit work by the due dates. Late submissions will not be awarded any
marks, or for online submissions, will not be possible to submit. Students are advised to NOT
assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.
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If you need an extension for any of the assignments, the lab, or you are unable to sit the midsemester test, you must a submit written request no later than 2 days after the original
assignment or test date using the Request for Special Consideration In Class Assessment
form, available at: www.monash.edu/exams/assets/docs/in-semester.pdf and attach
supportive evidence such as medical certificate (see link for accepted evidence).
The unit coordinator will review your application and you will be notified via email of the
outcome of you application and the arrangements, including whether any penalty in marks will
apply. Note that other lecturers or tutors cannot grant special consideration for assignments
or tests.
No assignment will be accepted once an assignment has been returned to the
class. Resubmission of assignments is not permitted.
Remember, you are required to keep an up-to-date copy of all submitted assignments to
safeguard against the loss of work through accident or error.
Returning assignments
Student work will generally be returned through Moodle, although hard copies may be made
available at the Chemical Engineering reception.
Resubmission of assignments
Not Permitted
Referencing requirements
To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see the online
tutorial Academic Integrity: Demystifying Citing and Referencing at
www.lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/
Assignment submission
Hard Copy Submission: Assignments must include a cover sheet. The cover sheet is
accessible via the Monash portal page located at http://my.monash.edu under the heading
Learning and teaching tools. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records. Please
submit the hard copy of the assignments to the CHE3165 assignment box at Level 5, Building
5.
Online Submission: If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit
your work via the moodle site for this unit, which you can access via links in the my.monash
portal. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.
Feedback to you
Student feedback will be given as oral and written feedback on submitted work.
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UNIT SCHEDULE
Week
Activities
Assessment
Introduction
Revision of composition, fluxes
Equilibrium-stage separation of totally immiscible phases
Week 1 Quiz (formative)
Equilibrium-stage separation of totally immiscible phases

Equilibrium Stage Distillation
Tutorial 1
Week 2 Quiz (formative)
Equilibrium Stage Distillation

Tutorial 2
Week 3 Quiz
Assignment 1
Liquid-Liquid Extraction partially miscible phases

Tutorial 3
Week 4 Quiz

Tutorial 4
Week 5 Quiz
Assignment 2

Tutorial 5, laboratory
Week 6 Quiz
Molecular Diffusion Revision

Mass Transfer Coefficients
Week 7 Quiz
Assignment 3
Class Test 1
Mass Transfer Coefficients

Gas Absorption in Packed Bed Towers
Week 8 Quiz

Week 9 Quiz
Assignment 4
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Adsorption on Solid
Week 10 Quiz
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Membrane separations
Tutorial 10
Week 11 Quiz
Class Test 2
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Membrane base separation

Revision of the unit
Tutorial 11
Week 12 Quiz
SWOT VAC
No formal assessment is undertaken

in SWOT VAC
Examination period
LINK to Assessment Policy:

www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/a
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cademic/education/assessment/asse
ssment-in-coursework-policy.html
The format of this table can be amended as required at Faculty level

Your Feedback to Us
One of the formal ways students have to provide feedback on teaching and their learning
experience is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The
feedback is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are
satisfied with and areas for improvement.
Previous Student Evaluations of this Unit
In response to the last SETU of this unit, the following changes have been made:
The number of assignments has been reduced from five to three.
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to
https://emuapps.monash.edu/unitevaluations/index.jsp
Learning resources
Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles (includes Unit Operations), 4 th
Edition by Christie John Geankoplis. Prentice Hall.
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit)
http://library.monash.edu.au/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=2759230
Required Resources
Students generally must be able to complete the requirements of their course without the
imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees.
However, students may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain
purchases to support their study.
The only required resource for this unit is the unit text, described earlier in this document. For
the lab project, a lab coat, closed shoes and safety glasses must be work. Some lab coats
and safety glasses are available to borrow if you dont have your own
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Technological Requirements
Students should check the moodle site regularly. Additional (non-core) information may be
circulated via social media, by the unit lecturers or other students, however all critical notices
will be posted on the moodle site and/or to student email accounts.
Recommended Resources
Field trips
N/A
Additional unit costs
N/A
Examination material or equipment
Pens, pencils, an eraser, a ruler and a Faculty-approved calculator are permitted in the class
tests and the final examination.
Calculators
A faculty approved calculator is permitted (meaning only scientific calculators that are not
programmable and detailed in the list below will be permitted in the examination. These
calculators must be checked by the faculty and have either a Faculty of Engineering or a
Faculty of Science approved sticker)
A list of the Faculty of Engineering approved calculators and the process for obtaining a
sticker is available online at:
www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/calculators.html
IMPORTANT: Only these listed calculators with the authorised Monash UniversityScience or Monash University-Engineering STICKER will be allowed into the
examination by the invigilators.
OTHER INFORMATION
Policies
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure
that staff and students are aware of the Universitys academic standards, and to provide
advice on how they might uphold them. You can find Monashs Education Policies at:
www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Graduate Attributes Policy
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/management/monashgraduate-attributes-policy.html
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Student Charter
www.monash.edu/students/policies/student-charter.html
Student Services
The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from your
studies.Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at
http://www.monash.edu.my/Student-services/
Monash University Library

The Library and Learning Commons, Monash University Malaysia Campus, provides a range
of services and resources that enable you to save time and be more effective in your learning
and research. Go to http://www.lib.monash.edu.my or the library tab in my.monash portal for
more information.
Disability Liaison Unit
Students who have a disability or medical condition are welcome to contact the Disability
Liaison Unit to discuss academic support services. Disability Liaison Officers (DLOs) visit all
Victorian campuses on a regular basis.
Website: www.monash.edu/equity-diversity/disability/index.html
For information and referral, telephone: Sudent Adviser, Student Community Services
at 03 55146018; or drop In: Student Community Services Department, Level 2 Building
2, Monash University, Malaysia Campus.
Email: dlu@monash.edu (Disability Liaison Unit, Monash University Australia)
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Activities used in this unit to develop

PO1 Engineering knowledge:

Theoretical lecture material prescribed

PO2 Problem solving and analysis:

Technical content of unit including

PO3 Design/Development of solutions:

PO4 Research-based investigation of

PO5 Modern tool usage:

PO6 Engineers and society:

PO7 Environment and sustainability:

PO12 Project management and finance:

Revised LOs for OBE analysis (Only

1. Understand the analysis of general

1. Weekly Quizzes (Weeks 3 12)

0.75% per quiz,

Each Monday at 8:00am,

26 March 2015, 5:00pm

4. Lab report (includes pre-lab and

Varies depending on lab session

See exam timetable

Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Assessments

Describe the analysis of general

Week 1 Quiz (formative)

Equilibrium-stage separation of totally immiscible phases

Week 2 Quiz (formative)

Equilibrium Stage Distillation

Liquid-Liquid Extraction partially miscible phases

Liquid-Liquid Extraction partially miscible phases

Liquid-Liquid Extraction partially miscible phases

Molecular Diffusion Revision

Mass Transfer Coefficients

Gas Absorption in Packed Bed Towers

Gas Absorption in Packed Bed Towers

Membrane base separation

No formal assessment is undertaken

LINK to Assessment Policy:

The format of this table can be amended as required at Faculty level

The number of assignments has been reduced from five to three.

Monash University Library

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