CHE 4162

Particle Technology
This unit provides a thorough introduction to particle technology. The unit begins with understanding particle
characterisation, the fluid mechanics of single and multi-particle systems and particulate fluidization. The physics
underlying powder flow will be covered to enable introductory hopper design. Common powder processing
operations will be studied, selected from powder mixing/segregation, sedimentation, dewatering and size
enlargement.
Mode of Delivery
Workload requirements
Unit Relationships
Chief Examiner(s)
Unit Coordinator(s)
Lecturer(s)
Campus:
Phone:
Email:
Consultation hours:

On campus
2 hours of lectures, 2 hours of practice sessions, an average of 1 hour
of laboratories per week and 7 hours of private study per week
CHE2161 Fluid Mechanics
Prof Karen Hapgood
Prof Ravi Prakash Jagadeeshan
Prof Wenlong Cheng/Prof Ravi Prakash Jagadeeshan
Clayton
+61 9905 3147/+61 9905 3274
ravi.jagadeeshan@monash.edu
Monday 3-5pm

Campus Coordinator
Campus:
Phone:
Email:
Consultation Hours:
Tutor(s)
Campus:
Phone:
Email:
Consultation hours:

Dr Tang Siah Ying (Patrick, Ldr)/ Dr Ooi Chien Wei (Edward)

Sunway
+603 55144435
patrick.tang@monash.edu / ooi.chien.wei@monash.edu
Wednesday 2-5pm
Mr Lam Weng Hoong
Sunway
+603 551 46201
whlam6@student.monash.edu
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SEMESTER 2, 2015
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ACADEMIC OVERVIEW
Program Education Objectives
The Chemical Engineering expects to produce graduates, who
1. have successful careers in Chemical Engineering
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:

Theoretical lecture material,

prescribed texts and recommended
reading.

Apply knowledge of basic science and engineering

fundamentals and achieve specialization in
Chemical Engineering discipline;
PO2 Problem solving and analysis:

Technical content of unit.

Identify, formulate, analyze and solve complex

engineering problems;
PO3 Design/Development of solutions:
Design solutions to complex engineering
problems;
PO4 Research-based investigation of systems:
Analyze complex engineering problems and
systems using research-based knowledge and
methods;

Tutorial questions, tests and the final

exam.

Written reports and team work in lab

component.

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:
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Demonstrate knowledge of and need for

sustainable development and understand the
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 multidisciplinary 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
LOs published in Unit Handbook

Revised LOs for OBE analysis (Only applicable to

Sunway Campus)

After completing this unit, the student

will be able to understand particle
characterisation techniques and how
the motion and fluid mechanics of a
single particle and multi-particle
assemblies are affected by particle
properties. The student will be able to
select a suitable particle
characterisation method; manipulate
particle size distribution data; model
particle flow in fluids and fluidized
beds; and be able to use particle
properties to design a suitable
powder hopper to ensure powder
flow. Finally, the student will
understand the underlying principles

1. To perform particle size analysis and to

manipulate particle size distribution data by
using the knowledge of particle diameter
definitions, size distributions and measures
describing size distributions.
2. To model particle flow in fluids and fluidized
beds by applying the knowledge of motion
and fluid mechanics of a single particle and
multi-particle assemblies.
3. To design the key parameters of typical
powder processing operations by applying the
underlying principles of those unit operations.
4. To

conduct

experimental

procedures

on

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of several powder processing

operations, be able to design the key
parameters for that unit operation and
develop an appreciation for the
complexities of powder handling and
processing.

particulate solids and derive information using

the fundamentals of particle technology
acquired in the unit.

Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
LO1
LO2
LO3
LO4

Key

No emphasis
Emphasized in the unit

Teaching Approach
Lecture and tutorials or problem classes seminars
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task

Value

Due Date

Test 1 (Single Particles in Fluids, Particle Size

10%

25/08/2015, Tues
(Time:TBA)

10%

20/10/2015, Tues
(8-9am)

Laboratory Experiment 1

5%

TBA

Laboratory Experiment 2

5%

TBA

Final Examination

70%

TBA

Analysis, Packed Beds, Fluidized Beds)

Test 2 (Pneumatic Transport, Cyclones, Mixing

Segregation, Hoppers)

Relationship between Unit Learning Outcomes and Assessments

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Assessment
No.

Learning Outcomes

To perform particle size analysis and to

manipulate particle size distribution data by
using the knowledge of particle diameter
definitions, size distributions and measures
describing size distributions.

To model particle flow in fluids and fluidized

beds by applying the knowledge of motion and
fluid mechanics of a single particle and multiparticle assemblies.

To design the key parameters of typical

powder processing operations by applying the
underlying principles of those unit operations.

To conduct experimental procedures on

particulate solids and derive information using
the fundamentals of particle technology
acquired in the unit.

Lab
1
P2

Lab
2

Test
1
C3

P2

C3

Test Final
2
Exam
C3

C3

C3

P3

C3

P3

Blooms Taxonomy:
A committee of colleges, led by Benjamin Bloom, identified three domains of educational
activities:
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
Hurdle requirements: Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous
assessment component 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.
Assessment task 1: Test 1
Details of task: A 50 min closed-book test covering Lectures 1-8.
Value: 10%
Estimated return date: One week after the test.
Criteria for marking: Marks will be awarded for correct answers and solutions based on
marking scheme.
Assessment task 2: Test 2
Details of task: A 50 min closed-book test covering Lectures 9-14.
Value: 10%
Estimated return date: One week after the test.
Criteria for marking: Marks will be awarded for correct answers and solutions based on
marking scheme.
Assessment task 3: Laboratory experiment 1
Details of task: A 2-hour laboratory experiment (particle size analysis) followed by the
submission of a joint laboratory report within one week after the lab session. The laboratory
work will require preparation prior to attending the laboratory classes.
Value: 5%
Estimated return date: Two weeks from the last date of submission.
Criteria for marking: Completion of the practical activity to an acceptable standard; ability to
solve problems; participation in group work; quality of laboratory report.
Assessment task 4: Laboratory experiment 2
Details of task: A 2-hour laboratory experiment (fluidized bed) followed by the submission of
a joint laboratory report within one week after the lab session. The laboratory work will require
preparation prior to attending the laboratory classes.
Value: 5%
Estimated return date: Two weeks from the last date of submission.
Criteria for marking: Completion of the practical activity to an acceptable standard; ability to
solve problems; participation in group work; quality of laboratory report.
Assessment task 5: Final examination
Details of task: A 3-hour closed book examination with 5 questions covering all the lectures.
Formulas and data sheet will be provided.
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Value: 70%
Criteria for marking: Marks will be awarded for correct answers and solutions based on
marking scheme.
Examination(s)
As described in Assessment Task 5.
Extensions and penalties
Due dates and extensions
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. 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, you must submit a written request 48hours before the due time and date, and attach supportive evidence such as medical
certificate.
Refer to the Special Consideration webpage for eligibility criteria, forms etc:
http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
Special consideration policy
Special consideration procedures.
Note that other lecturers cannot grant extensions. The lecturer-in-charge (unit coordinator) will
indicate at the time of granting the extension whether any penalty in marks will apply to the
submitted work. If an extension is granted, the approval must be attached to the assignment.
The standard late penalty of 10% reduction in your mark, per day late, will apply to
assignments and lab reports. If you have a legitimate reason, please see the lecturer-incharge, and bring a filled in cover sheet, so the re-negotiated date can be recorded on the
coversheet and signed off. This applies to lab reports and assignments.
Late assignment
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.
Deferred tests and examinations may be granted in cases of extenuating personal
circumstances such as serious personal illness or bereavement.
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
Students can expect assignments to be returned within two weeks of the submission date or
after receipt, whichever is later.
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Assessment for the unit as a whole is in accordance with the provisions of the Monash
University Education Policy at:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policybank/academic/education/assessment/index.html
Resubmission of assignments
No resubmission will be permitted.
Referencing requirements
Students are allowed to follow any of the major referencing styles (e.g. Harvard) they prefer.
To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see the
online tutorial Academic Integrity: Demystifying Citing and Referencing at
http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/tutorials/citing/
Assignment submission
Hard Copy Submission (lab reports):
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. The reports are to be submitted to
the lab demonstrator within one week after the lab session.
Online Submission (lab reports):
A soft copy of the lab report in Word (.doc) format must also be submitted to the Moodle
(Turnitin Assignment) within one week after the lab session.
Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.
Feedback to you
Feedback will be given through comments on the assignments, test and project. Verbal
feedbacks will be provided during tutorial classes and lectures. Feedback to the whole class
will also be given if certain matter concerns all students.

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UNIT SCHEDULE

Week

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Tutorials

Tue 8-9am in LT6006

Wed 12-1pm in LT6005

Thu 2-4pm in T6302

Thu 4-6pm in T6302

1
27/07

L1: Introduction to Particle

Technology

L2: Single Particles in Fluids

Problem Set 1: Single Particles in

Fluids

2
03/08

L3: Particle Size Analysis

L4: Particle Size Distribution

Problem Set 2: Particle Size Analysis

3
10/08

L5: Packed Beds

L6: Introduction to
Fluidized Beds

Problem Set 3: Packed Beds

4
17/08

L7: Fluidized Beds

L8: HT and Reactions in

Fluidized Beds

Problem Set 4: Fluidized Beds

5
24/08

Test 1

Private study

No tutorial

6*
31/08

Private study

L9: Introduction to Hoppers &

Hopper Design

No tutorial

7
07/09

L10: Hopper Design: Stress

Analysis

L11: Mixing and Segregation

Problem Set 5: Hopper Design

8
14/09

L12: Cyclones: GasParticle Separation

Private study

Problem Set 6: Mixing/Segregation

AND Problem Set 7: Cyclones

9
21/09

L13: Dilute Phase

Pneumatic Transport

L14: Dense Phase

Pneumatic Transport

No tutorial

28/09

Mid

Semester

Break

10*
05/10

L15: Dust Explosions

L16: Health Effects

Problem Set 8: Pneumatic Transport

11
12/10

Revision 1

Revision 2

Problem Set 9: Dust Explosions

12
19/10

Test 2

Private study

No tutorial

13
26/10

SWOT VAC

Note: Subject to minor changes

*indicates major assessment due in this week in CHE4170 Design project.

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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
In response to the last SETU of this unit, the following changes have been made:

Students have been given the related data and equations before the assessment.
Improvement on the presentation of tutorial questions has been done, along with the
corrections of mistakes found in some questions.

Student feedback has highlighted the following strength(s) in this unit:

Lecture notes are well presented, clear and concise. Tutorials are very useful in the
understanding of the concepts taught.
This unit is very engaging.

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Learning resources
Prescribed textbook
Martin Rhodes (2008) Introduction to Particle Technology, 2nd edition, Wiley, Chichester.
Available from the University Bookshop and online via library at
http://ezproxy.lib.monash.edu.au/login?url=http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/97804
70727102
Recommended text(s) and readings
Perrys Chemical Engineering Handbook, any edition, and various chapters. Available online
at
http://ezproxy.lib.monash.edu.au/login?url=http://accessengineeringlibrary.com/browse/perrys
-chemical-engineers-handbook-eighth-edition
Coulson and Richardsons Chemical Engineering Volume 2 Particle Technology and
Separation processes, FJ Richardson, JH Harker, JR Backhurst, Butterworth-Heinemann
2002 (or any edition). Available online at
http://ezproxy.lib.monash.edu.au/login?url=http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/97800
80490649
Study resources
Rhodes, Mathers, Zakhari, (2002) CDROM of Laboratory Demonstrations in Particle
Technology (videos are up-loaded online to Moodle)
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Additional resources are on the Moodle site.

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Technological Requirements
Students must regularly check Moodle for announcements.
Recommended Resources
Field trips
N/A
Additional subject costs
N/A
Examination material or equipment
Calculators
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IMPORTANT: Only these listed calculators with the authorised Monash UniversityScience or Monash University-Engineering STICKER will be allowed into the
examination by the invigilators.
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