This module challenges students to solve a range of engineering problems while working collaboratively within a team to deliver outcomes. It tests key engineering skills, emphasizes the importance of basic project management, and provides experience in teamwork and partnership. The student-led projects are supported by staff, offering feedback during project classes. The module focuses on the formulation of material and energy balances for operations involving recycle or by-pass systems, building on concepts from EG100 (Chemical Process Principles). It also covers vapour-liquid equilibria and applies these concepts to the basic design of unit operations. Students use this knowledge to assist in designing a manufacturing process and assess the safety impacts of their designs. The final team design project results in a design report, which constitutes the major assessment for the module.
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