Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Chemical Engineering School
First offering of CHEE2020 will be Semester 2, 2022.
All processes designed by chemical engineers involve equipment and control systems. This course introduces the major concepts and methods behind equipment and control system design. This gives a foundation in design thinking and control thinking for the process industries. Students will produce designs for a range of processes with consideration for a range of factors including product quality, reliability, and risk.
CHEE2020 introduces students to the fundamental conceptsﾠ of process equipment,ﾠ process risk, andﾠ process control systems. Students will learn to identify and assess hazards and risks common in the process industries. Students will also study the theory and equipment ﾠfor process control systems and will learn to read and drawﾠ Process Control Drawings (PCDs).ﾠﾠ The course also introduces students to design thinkingﾠ and critical thinking via an industry-based group project. This course incorporates both theoretical and practical learning experiences.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
This is an introductoryﾠ course on process control for chemical process systems. Some priorﾠ knowledge of process systems is expected from ENGG1500 and/or CHEE2001.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ENGG1500. CHEE2001 to be completed prior to or concurrently with this course.
Recommended companion or co-requisite courses
We recommend completing the following courses at the same time:
CHEE2040
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
CHEE4060
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Ms Beverly Coulter
Dr Rijia Lin
Tutor
Miss Shirley Zhang
Mr Lee Burns
Mr Lachlan Armstrong
Ms Winnie Ma
Mr Daniel More O'Ferrall
Miss Lauren Wells
Ms Sichun Yang
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
A detailed timetable for the course showing lectures, tutorials, pracs and assessment deadlines will be available on the course Blackboard website.
Aims and outcomes
In ﾠCHEE2020, we study ﾠthe fundamental concepts of ﾠprocess equipment designﾠ andﾠ operation, process risk, ﾠand process control systems. Students will learn to identify hazards and risk in process plants, to design and optimise simpleﾠ process control circuits,ﾠ and to drawﾠ process control drawings.ﾠ The course also introduces students to a range of professional engineering skills and mindsets including process design, critical thinking, decision-making, teamwork, and effective communication.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Define and apply process control and safety concepts to chemical processes and systems.
LO2.
Design control loops for simple process systems, including control hardware and alarm systems.
LO3.
Use mathematical and modelling analysis to test and refine dynamic process control performance.
LO4.
Generate process control diagrams and control block diagrams.
LO5.
Work in teams to scope, plan and execute an industry-based process control project.
LO6.
Communicate assignment and project outcomes clearly and concisely in written and oral formats.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial/ Problem Set |
Problem Sets
|
10% Individual |
Assignment 1: Process Control Concepts and Control Loop Design 20/08/2024 4:00 pm Assignment 2: Process Control Modelling 8/10/2024 4:00 pm |
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Practical Report: CSTR Temperature Control
|
10% In pairs |
20/09/2024 4:00 pm |
| Presentation, Project |
Project Report and Presentations
|
40% Group, Hurdle |
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
18 Oct 24 4pm (Report), Week 13 tutorials (Presentations) |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
40% Hurdle |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Problem Sets
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Tutorial/ Problem Set
- Weight
- 10% Individual
- Due date
Assignment 1: Process Control Concepts and Control Loop Design 20/08/2024 4:00 pm
Assignment 2: Process Control Modelling 8/10/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06
Task description
Assignment 1 - 5% : Process Control Concepts and Control Loop Design
This Assignment will test material from Weeks 1-3.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assignment 2 - 5% : Process Control Modelling
This Assignment will test material from Weeks 4-9.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Online submission of assignment via Blackboard as a pdf file.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Practical Report: CSTR Temperature Control
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 10% In pairs
- Due date
20/09/2024 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L06
Task description
In this practical, students will conduct a practical investigation into the temperature control of lab-scale continuous stirred reactors (CSTRs).
Students will submit an individual prac report detailing their findings.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Online submission of Prac Report via Blackboard as pdf file.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Project Report and Presentations
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Oral, Written
- Category
- Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 40% Group, Hurdle
- Due date
25/10/2024 4:00 pm
18 Oct 24 4pm (Report), Week 13 tutorials (Presentations)
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
This Project is a process control optimisation study for an industrial process plant. The deliverables are a group Project Report and a group Project Presentation. This Project is a hurdle assessment; students must pass the Project to pass the course.
Peer Assessment is compulsory for this group-based assessment. Failure to submit it on-time will result in a 10% penalty applied to the individual mark of this assessment. Detailed requirement and information will be provided via Blackboard.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI and MT tools.
Submission guidelines
Project Report to be submitted online via Blackboard as a single pdf file. Project Presentations to be delivered in-person in tutorials.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessments must be submitted on or before the due date. Late submissions of assessment items will only be accepted if approval for late submission has been obtained prior to the due date.
Penalties Apply for Late Submission
Refer PPL Assessment Procedure Section 3 Part C (48)
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40% Hurdle
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L06
Task description
This final exam will test all content from Weeks 1 to 13. The exam is a hurdle exam; students must pass this exam to pass the course. Exam is closed book and invigilated.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
The exam is a hurdle exam; students must pass this exam to pass the course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series or UQ approved , labelled calculator only |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Serious deficiencies in quality of performance in relation to learning objectives. Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course. Overall course mark typically less than 20%. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Falls short of requirements for a Grade of 3. Overall course mark typically ranges from 20% - 45%. Even with an overall mark greater than 45%, a student will receive a 2 if they achieve a very low score for the final exam. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Falls short of satisfying all basic requirements for a Pass. Overall course mark typically ranges from 45% - 50%. Even with an overall course mark greater than 50%, a student will receive a 3 if they narrowly fail the final exam (40-49.9%) OR receive 40-49.9% on the project. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfactory performance across the course assessment. Overall course mark typically ranges from 50% - 65%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 4, a student must achieve at least 50% for the project AND at least 50% on the final exam. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Sound level of performance in all forms of assessment. Overall course mark typically ranges from 65% - 75%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 5, a student must achieve at least 60% for the project AND at least 60% on the final exam. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: High level of performance in all forms of assessment. Overall course mark typically ranges from 75% - 85%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 6, a student must achieve at least 70% for the project AND at least 70% on the final exam. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Very high level of performance in all forms of assessment. Overall course mark typically exceeds 85%. In addition, to receive a Grade of 7, a student must achieve at least 80% for the project AND at least 80% on the final exam. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is not available for some items in this course.
Not all of the assessment components of this course may be re-assessed with supplementary assessment. A grade of 3 or N does not guarantee that supplementary assessment may be undertaken for this course, however students may apply.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Course resourcesﾠ will be provided on Blackboard > Learning Resources.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Tutorial |
Tutorial (week 1-13) |
Not scheduled |
Practical |
Week 7 & 8 Temperature control for the continuous stirred reactor |
Lecture |
Week 1: Course introduction and process control introduction Introduction to design and operating principles of process equipment, and engineering drawings. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
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Lecture |
Week 2: Process control fundamentals Introduction to concepts of hazards, risk assessment, and process safety. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
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Lecture |
Week 3: Process control loop design Introduction to process control concepts and terminology and control loops. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
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Lecture |
Week 4: Process control hardware and drawing basics Introduction to process control loop design, control drawings, alarm and safety systems. Industry guest lecture. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L06 |
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Lecture |
Week 5: Dynamic modelling of 1st order systems Control hardware identification and specification. Pilot distillation column demonstrations. Learning outcomes: L01, L02 |
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Lecture |
Week 6: PID controller design Introduction to dynamic control modelling and block control diagrams. Learning outcomes: L03, L04 |
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Lecture |
Week 7: Guest lecture Introduction to P, PI and PID control. Introduction to group project. Group practical to investigate temperature control in continuous stirred reactor. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L06 |
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Lecture |
Weeks 8: Dynamic modelling of 2nd order systems Introduction to 2nd order system and feedforward control modelling. Block control algebra. Group project work. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
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Lecture |
Week 9: Process control safety Introduction to control modelling using Simulink. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04 |
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Lecture |
Week 10: Hazards identifying and Guest lecture Group project work. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Lecture |
Week 11: Non-routine process operations Design and control concepts for non-routine operations including startup and shutdown. Group project work. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Lecture |
Week 12: Human factors and process control Human factors in process control and process safety. Group project work. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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Lecture |
Week 13: Course overview and project presentations Course wrap-up. Project presentations during tutorials. Learning outcomes: L05, L06 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:
- Safety Induction for Practicals
Course guidelines
Anyone undertaking courses with a practical component must complete the UQ Undergraduate Student Laboratory Safety Induction and pass the associated assessment.
Specific instructions, usage guidelines and rules for each of the undergraduate laboratories will be delivered as part of each course.
In some cases, students may be required to attend a specific face-to-face laboratory induction/training session.
Other Course Guidelines
All relevant guidelines and information may be accessed on the CHEE2020 Blackboard site.