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CHNG9203: Heat and Mass Transfer
2025 unit information
CHNG2803/9203 is a practically and theoretically-based course, where students will be introduced to types of problems that the modern chemical engineer may be asked to solve. The material is contemporary in nature, and the projects link with the key concepts taught in CHNG2801/9201 and CHNG2802/9202 and across the curriculum. The objectives in this unit are to provide an interesting, enjoyable, and challenging introduction to fundamental aspects of chemical engineering, particularly conservation and transport processes involving fluids and energy, as well as to the application of mathematical techniques in typical engineering problems. In this course there is one overall project. The overall goal of the project work throughout this semester is to build a small cooling tower. This cooling tower may be used to cool water from processes that make the water hot, to humidify air that is cold and dry (as in a Sydney winter) or to dehumidify warm wet air (as in a Sydney summer). The overall project will be split into two sub-projects: Fluid mechanics- 4 weeks; Heat and mass transfer- 8 weeks. The project in CHNG9203 addresses transport processes, including the movement of momentum (fluid mechanics), thermal energy (heat transfer) and components with mass. The projects are underpinned by a critical and constructive analysis and best practice in learning and teaching. In addition to the basic knowledge and skills required to pass this unit, the development of an understanding sufficient to enable you to tackle new and unfamiliar problems will be emphasized. You will learn to work in largely unsupervised groups and to be responsible for managing your individual and group performance.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Engineering
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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CHNG2803 or CHNG5703 |
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Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL. Ability to read widely outside of the technical literature, and to synthesise arguments based on such literature. Ability to write coherent reports and essays based on qualitative and quantitative information |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. design heat exchange equipment design using overall heat transfer coefficient, fouling factors, LMTD, F-factor, equipment selection, insulation
- LO2. understand the mechanisms of heat transfer without phase change, including thermal conductivity, heat capacity, conduction, convection, free/force heat transfer coefficients/correlations, radiation, and combinations thereof
- LO3. understand the mechanisms of heat transfer with phase change, including latent heat, boiling and condensation
- LO4. understand the mechanisms of mass transfer, including diffusion mass transfer, transient diffusion, interphase mass transfer
- LO5. compute heat transfer rate and/or temperature distribution for processes involving heat transfer
- LO6. develop representative models of real processes and draw conclusion from analysis of pressure drop, fouling effects, performance evaluation (NTU), and changes in parameters
- LO7. work creatively and systematically with others in ensuring correct procedures and accurate results
- LO8. report findings and synthesise conclusions accurately and informatively.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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