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CHE3163 Sustainable Processing I

This unit will explore cleaner production and sustainability concepts, the principles of process design and development and associated flow sheets, systematic approaches to waste minimisation in process and utility systems, the methodology of life cycle assessment and application of life cycle assessment to processes and products. These themes will be developed in lectures and supported by student project work related to selected industrial processes.

Mode of Delivery On Campus Workload requirements Same as in Handbook, with additional information as required. Unit Relationships Same as in handbook

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Chief Examiner(s) Same as in Handbook Unit Coordinator(s):If there is more than one unit coordinator, include their details

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Lecturer(s) Mr. David Kearns, Dr. Thanh Nguyen Campus: Clayton Phone: - Email: david.kearns@monash.edu Consultation hours: -

Campus Coordinator Dr. Poh Phaik Eong; Dr. Patrick Tang Siah Ying Campus: Malaysia Phone: +603-5514 6272 Email: poh.phaik.eong@monash.edu Consultation Hours: Monday (1400 1600)

Wednesday (1500 1700) Tutor(s) Miss Janet Leong Yip Cheng; Mr. Low Liang Ee

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SEMESTER 1, 2015

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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;

PO2 Problem solving and analysis: Identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems, and make appropriate conclusions;

Lectures, PFD Assignment

PO3 Design/Development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems;

PO4 Research-based investigation of systems: Investigate complex engineering problems and systems using research-based knowledge and methods;

Energy theme presentation

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

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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;

Lectures, LCA assignments, Energy Theme Oral Presentation

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;

Lab Report, Energy Theme Oral Presentation

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;

Learning Outcomes At the end of this unit, students should be able to:

LOs published in Unit Handbook Revised LOs for OBE analysis (Only applicable to Malaysia Campus)

1. Apply the principles of cleaner production and sustainability in the design and evaluation of processes and products

2. Design and evaluate processes with emphasis on resource and energy efficiency and waste minimisation

1. To apply the principles of cleaner production and sustainability with emphasis on resource, energy efficiency and waste minimization on the design and evaluation of processes and products.

3. Develop and draw a detailed process flow sheet

2. Develop and draw a detailed process flow sheet

4. Produce the life cycle block diagram of a product and determine the main environmental impacts of the life cycle.

5. Analyse a process or product using life cycle assessment methodology

6. Analyse the benefits and burdens of material recycling

3. Analyse a process or product using life cycle assessment methodology, benefits and burdens of material recycling and produce life cycle block diagram of a product and determine the main environmental impacts of the life cycle.

7. Evaluate and apply the principles of 4. Evaluate and apply the principles of

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greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting under national and international schemes

greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting under national and international schemes.

8. Examine and evaluate sustainable energy options

5. Examine and evaluate sustainable energy options.

Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Key No emphasis

Emphasized and assessed in the unit Teaching Approach

This unit consists of lectures and tutorial classes with 2 written assignments, 1 mid-term test, a group oral presentation and a laboratory project.

Many sustainability concepts and development of Process Flow Diagrams will be taught during lectures throughout the semester. Learning in this unit is mainly through lectures that will occasionally contain short group discussions. Tutorials will enable the application of theories, which were taught in lectures to solve practical problems. The two written assignments (Development of Process Flow Diagrams and Life Cycle Assessment) provide further opportunities to apply the taught concepts to realistic industrial situations. These assignments will be completed in groups and student will have to sign up for their groups through Moodle/Google Docs.

All students will complete 1 laboratory session on Biogas Production from Wastewater Treatment during the semester according to respective groupings. In Week 6, students will be assessed in a mid-term test before undertaking a group oral presentation that will take place throughout Week 10 to 11 of the semester. Students are supposed to select their preferred topic and submit relevant information through Moodle/Google Docs. Students are encouraged to contribute intellectually during the forum-styled presentation sessions.

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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

Assessment Task Value Due Date

1. Assignment 1: Development of Process Flow Diagram (Team) 7.5% Week 5

2. Assignment 2: Life Cycle Assessment (Team) 7.5% Week 9

3. Mid-semester Test 10% Week 6

4. Laboratory exercise and report (Team) 5% One week after the lab session

5. Energy theme oral presentation (team based) 10% Varies

6. Final examination 60% Exam period

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. Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Assessments No. Learning Outcomes Assessment

PFD Assignment

LCA Assignment

Mid-semester test

Lab report

Oral presentation

Final Exam

1 To apply the principles of cleaner production and sustainability with emphasis on resource, energy efficiency and waste minimization on the design and evaluation of processes and products.

C2 C2 C2

2 Develop and draw a detailed process flow sheet

C2 C2 C2

3 Analyse a process or product using life cycle assessment methodology, benefits and burdens of material recycling and produce life cycle block diagram

C2 C2

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of a product and determine the main environmental impacts of the life cycle.

4 Evaluate and apply the principles of greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting under national and international schemes.

C2 C2

5 Examine and evaluate sustainable energy options

C2, A2 C2, A2

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 motor-skill 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) ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS Assessment Tasks This unit includes six components of assessment, on PFD Development, Life Cycle Assessment, Laboratory Report, Mid-Term Test, Energy Theme Oral Presentation and Final Examinations. Further details on the individual assessments are elaborated below. Assessment Task 1: PFD Development Due Date: Week 5 Details of task: Please refer to handouts for details Release dates (where applicable): Week 2 Word Count: N/A Word limit (where applicable): N/A

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Weighting/Value: 7.5% Presentation requirements: N/A Hurdle requirements (where applicable): N/A Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A Estimated return date: 2 weeks after submission Multilevel distinction (where applicable): N/A Criteria for Marking: The following examples of the grading scale should help to explain the criteria that will be used for marking the assignments. High Distinction (80%-100%) The team must have demonstrated something exceptional above and beyond what is required. Below is a list of possible attributes that could earn a team a high distinction but other exceptional attributes could also be considered:

Complete and clear PFD layout. State all assumptions for mass and energy balance clearly with clear justification on

the data used in calculations. Mass and energy fully balanced around each individual process unit.

Sound and critical discussions. Excellent presentation of assignment.

Distinction (70%-80%) The team has attempted the assignment providing structured report with clear PFD layout. Manage to state a reasonable amount of assumptions used for mass and energy balance with clear justification on data used in calculations. Mass and energy fully balanced around each individual process unit. Discussions must be reasonable and somewhat critical. Credit (60%-70%) Marks will be awarded in this category if the team completes only what is required from the assignment question and only provide a basic discussion. There may be one/two errors in balances or poor assumptions made. Pass(50%-60%) More severe in the shortcomings described above. Assessment Task 2: Life Cycle Assessment Due Date: Week 10 Details of task: Please refer to handouts for details Release dates (where applicable): Week 6 Word Count: N/A Word limit (where applicable): N/A Weighting/Value: 7.5% Presentation requirements: N/A

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Hurdle requirements (where applicable): N/A Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A Estimated return date: 2 weeks after submission Multilevel distinction (where applicable): N/A Criteria for Marking: Similar criteria for grading of Assessment 1 will be applied. Assessment Task 3: Laboratory Due Date: 1 week after laboratory session Details of task: Please refer to lab manual for details Release dates (where applicable): N/A Word Count: N/A Word limit (where applicable): N/A Weighting/Value: 5% Presentation requirements: N/A Hurdle requirements (where applicable): N/A Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A Estimated return date: 2 weeks after submission Multilevel distinction (where applicable): N/A Criteria for Marking: Similar criteria for grading Assessment 1 will be applied. Assessment Task 4: Energy Theme Oral Presentation Due Date: Will be assessed throughout the semester Details of task: Please refer to handouts for details Release dates (where applicable): Week 2 Word Count: N/A Word limit (where applicable): N/A Weighting/Value: 10% Presentation requirements: 15 minutes of presentation and up to 10 minutes for Q&A Hurdle requirements (where applicable): N/A Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A Estimated return date: Within 2 weeks of presentation. Multilevel distinction (where applicable): N/A Criteria for Marking: Refer to the criteria as attached in the handouts. Assessment Task 5: Mid-Semester Test Due Date: N/A Details of task: Students will answer questions covering materials in lectures from Week 1 Week 5. Release dates (where applicable): Week 6 Word Count: N/A Word limit (where applicable): N/A Weighting/Value: 10% Presentation requirements: N/A Hurdle requirements (where applicable): N/A Individual Assessment in Group Tasks (where applicable): N/A

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Estimated return date: Week 8 Multilevel distinction (where applicable): N/A Criteria for Marking: Full marks for complete answers. Examination(s) There will be a final exam during the regular exam period. The exam is of 3 hour duration. This is not an open book exam. Thus, any written material will not be permitted into the exam. Approved (non-programmable) calculators are permitted. 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. A standard 10% late per day penalty applies. Students are advised to NOT assume that granting of an extension is a matter of course.

If you need an extension for any of the assignments, the lab, or you are unable to sit the mid-semester 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). This form should be submitted to the Chemical Engineering Office in B36.

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.

If you are late in applying for an extension or you dont have a good reason, you should still submit the work, but 10% of the total marks available for that assessment component will usually be deducted for each day late.

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 Assignments will be returned within two weeks of the submission date or after receipt, whichever is later.

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Resubmission of assignments Resubmission of assignments is 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.au/tutorials/citing/ Assignment submission Hard Copy Submission: Assignments must include a cover sheet. The coversheet is accessible via the Monash portal page located at http://my.monash.edu.au under the heading Learning and teaching tools. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records. All assignments should be submitted to Dr. Poh Phaik Eongs office (5-5-27) or Dr. Patricks office (for LCA) at 5 pm sharp.

Online Submission: If Electronic Submission has been approved for your unit, please submit your work via the VLE 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 Our Feedback to You Feedback will be given through written comments on the group assignments and oral presentation, verbal comments during lectures and tutorials. General feedback will be provided during lecture on the mid-term test. UNIT SCHEDULE Week Teaching

Week Monday (11am-12pm) (6006)

Tuesday (9-10am) (6006)

Thursday (10-11am) (6006)

Tutorials Notes

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2 Mar INTRODUCTION (PEP/PB)

Sustainability concepts & Role of Engineers and Scientists in Sustainable Development (PT) Brennan Ch. 1

Sustainability concepts & Role of Engineers and Scientists in Sustainable Development (PT)

No tutorial in week 1.

No labs in week 1.

2 9 Mar Introduction to PFD Development (PEP)

PFD Development Development of Block Diagram (PEP)

PFD Development Fuels (PEP) Brennan Ch. 6 (sections 6.1-6.7)

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory Issue Assignment 1 PFD Development (9/3)

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Week Teaching Week

Monday (11am-12pm) (6006)

Tuesday (9-10am) (6006)

Thursday (10-11am) (6006)

Tutorials Notes

3 16 Mar PFD Development Steam (PEP) Brennan Ch. 6 (sections 6.9, 6.10)

PFD Development Cooling utilities (PEP) Brennan Ch. 6 (sections 6.11- 6.15)

PFD Development Electricity (PEP) Brennan Ch. 6 (sections 6.16, 6.17)

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory

4 23 Mar Waste identification and minimization- Waste in reactors (PEP) Brennan Ch. 4

Waste identification and minimization Waste in separation processes (PEP) Brennan Ch. 5

Waste identification and minimization -Waste in start up, shutdown, maintenance, abnormal operation (PEP) Brennan Ch. 9

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory

5 30 Mar Economics and social impact (PEP) Brennan Ch. 13

GHG Measurement (PEP)

GHG Measurement (PEP)

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory Submission of Assignment 1 (30/3)

6 13 Apr Life Cycle Assessment (PT) Brennan Ch. 10

Life Cycle Assessment (PT)

Mid-term test

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory

7 20 Apr Cleaner production (PT) Brennan Ch. 2

Case studies (Biofuel) (PEP)

Case studies (MSW) (PEP)

Tutorials on LCA

Laboratory Issue Assignment 2 Life Cycle Assessment (13/4)

8 27 Apr Industrial ecology (PT) Brennan Ch. 3

Industrial ecology (PT)

Material recycling (PT) Brennan Ch. 8

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory

9 4 May Material recycling (PT)

Case studies (PT) Case studies (PT)

Tutorials on PFD Development

Laboratory

10 11 May Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Laboratory Submission of Assignment 2 (11/5)

11 18 May Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Private study (Might be used for presentation)

Laboratory

12 25 June Review of the subject (PEP/PT)

Feedback on energy theme presentations (PEP/PT)

Private study / consultation with lecturer and tutors

Private study

Final lab reports due

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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 If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to https://emuapps.monash.edu/unitevaluations/index.jsp Learning resources Prescribed Textbook Brennan, D. Sustainable Process Engineering: Concepts, Strategies, Evaluation and Implementation. Pan Stanford Publishing, 2012. Recommended reading Sinnot, R.K. Chemical Engineering Design, Coulson & Richardson Chemical Engineering Volume 6, 5th Edition, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2009. Sinnot is a prescribed text for CHE3166 (Design) in Semester 2 and it is recommended for purchase this semester. It is particularly useful for the PFD component of this subject. Azapagic, A., Perdan, S. (eds), Sustainable Development in Practice: Case Studies for Engineers and Scientists, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, 2011. Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit) http://readinglists.lib.monash/index.html 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. Technological Requirements Students should check Moodle regularly for updates on the unit

Examination material or equipment 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

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