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Learning Guide For WARB432 - 2016
Learning Guide For WARB432 - 2016
ENVIRONMENT (FEBE)
WARB432
January 2016
© Copyright is retained by Faculty Members in the Department of Chemical Engineering, FEBE
Table of Contents
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1.0 Glossary of Key Concepts/ Terminology
Critical Outcomes Those generic outcomes which inform all teaching and
learning.
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1.1 Welcome/ Overview
The Department of Chemical Engineering extends a warm welcome to all students
registered for the Unit Operations: Chemical Engineering IV course. The Department is
available to assist students and the lecturers are available at specified times. The
Department is a disciplined one and students are well advised to adhere to rules, policies
and procedures of the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and
the Built Environment (FEBE) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
Short Lecturer Profile: 'After graduating with a BSc in Chemical Engineering (2007) from the
University of the Witwatersrand, for his Masters’ degree in Chemical Engineering (2010) he focussed on
production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) from greenhouse gases. CNTs have come to be known as the
wonder material of the 21 st century with a wide range of applications. Dr. Moothi had also studied for 6
months for an international diploma in Brewing and Distilling (UK) during this period. Back in Johannesburg,
he wrote his PhD thesis, the results of which contributed to the advancement of inventive technologies for
economically feasible CNT synthesis. The study investigated CNT synthesis from coal using a sequential
process of pyrolysis and chemical vapour deposition. Dr Moothi was awarded an ‘Academic Excellence
Scholarship’ in 2004, when he began his BSc. He has been involved in tutoring and research at WITS since
January 2008 (when began MSc). From 2008, was awarded a ‘Post Graduate Merit Award’ by WITS “on
basis of academic merit and postgraduate potential”. In 2010, was awarded Golden Key International Honour
Society Membership as international recognition for being in “top 15% of academic achievers” at WITS. The
DAAD-NRF “In-Country Scholarship” (2011) was awarded by the German Academic Exchange Service in
partnership with NRF due to the high quality of postgraduate research work. He won the ‘First Place Prize
(Poster Presentation – Engineering and Built Environment)’ in 2012 at 4th WITS Cross-Faculty Postgraduate
Symposium. In October 2015, German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) awarded him as
a ‘Green Talent – High Potential in Sustainable Development’. He was selected by a high-ranking jury of
German experts, who applauded track record of successful research and combination of practical knowledge
and innovative thinking in current project(s). Dr Moothi has presented (oral and poster) at numerous local
and international conferences since 2008. He has also diligently published research results in prestigious,
international peer-reviewed journals: Langmuir, RSC Advances, Nature Scientific Reports, Carbon and
Trends in Applied Sciences Research. He is a member of the following societies: South African Institute of
Chemical Engineers (SAIChE), Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD), American Chemical Society (ACS),
Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM), Fossil Fuel Foundation of Africa (FFF),
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).'
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1.3 Policies and Procedures
Each lecturer has allocated a daily time period during which you may approach him/ her
about your problems relating to the course(s). Please ensure that all administrative related
issues are directed to the secretary (S Snyders) or, if necessary, the Head of Department
(M Belaid). Consultation times are not to be used to ask questions that he/ she CANNOT
answer i.e. do not apply to his/ her course. The student is also advised to peruse the
policies of FEBE and/ or UJ such as plagiarism, grievance filing, class attendance, rights
and responsibilities of students etc.
The lecturer is not always at your disposal! Please remember that this course is not
the only one that he/ she lectures.
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[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filtration
[8] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple-effect_evaporator
2.1 Composition of the Programme
The learning guide is designed to assist you through this course and will guide you with
preparation for classes, assignments and examinations. It is an important tool to guide one
through the skills transfer to be achieved in the duration of the course. The learning guide
should be used to identify the outcomes required for the course and the expected
preparation from the student as well as the duration and scheduling of course content. The
examination will be based on course information described in the guide.
The aim of outcomes based education (OBE) is to promote self-study. The lecturer
will explain the basic principles and the practical implementation thereof. It remains
the responsibility of the student to master the detail. Accordingly, an outline of the
course may be as follows:
Each specified outcome consists of several specified outcomes that are linked to critical
outcomes. Specified outcomes are linked to assessment criteria and unit standards.
Specified outcomes can only be achieved by studying the contents of the necessary
literature and mastering the required skills.
The following modus operandi is recommended for WARB432 (Unit Operations Chemical
Engineering IV):
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Using a range of Chemical Engineering skills to contribute to effective decision-
making and the execution of operations.
Applying basic Chemical Engineering principles that include mass, energy and
thermodynamic principles to contribute to effective decision-making and
sustainability of the Chemical Engineering industry.
Students entering this module will have been judged to be competent regarding the
learning outcomes of Physical Chemistry 11 WFG2131 and Mathematics 1 WWE1121.
This course has a duration of 14 weeks (Term 1 and 2) and is comprised of 120 notional
hours.
Problems are identified and solved in such a manner that decision making reflects
originality and a critical evaluative approach.
Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation and
community.
Organise and manage time and activities responsibly and effectively.
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the
modes of oral and written persuasion.
Using technology effectively and critically.
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2.5 Assessment Criteria
Teaching and Learning Strategy: In order to pass this course it is essential that you
attend lectures and tutorials. For repeat students, you will soon notice that the scope of
work may differ slightly from the previous year(s). There are many physical operations that
are common to a number of individual process industries, some of these operations
involve particulate solids and many of them are aimed at achieving separation of
components of a mixture. The separation of solids from a suspension, by filtration, the
separation of liquids by distillation or the removal of water by evaporation or drying are
typically such unit operations. Designing a distillation unit for the brewing industry, the
petroleum or the organic chemical industry is, in principle, analogous (the same). The
principle of operation of any unit is therefore studied with respect to the fluid dynamics,
heat or mass transfer from both the point of view of their individuality as well as combined
effects.
Summative Assessment: A three (3) hour examination that is representative of all the
work/ material covered is written at the end of the semester.
Marks obtained in tests, practical work and any other project/ assignment will be
incorporated into a class mark which will make up 40% (or 45% - to be decided) of your
final mark. Admittance to the examination requires a semester mark of at least 40%. The
examination is 60% (or 55% - to be decided) of the final mark. A student will be deemed to
have passed when the final mark is at least 50%.
Your lecturer will inform you of the breakdown of your class mark. It is at his/ her discretion
to modify the mark breakdown at any time during the semester. All written work to be
evaluated must be in English. A minimum of 40% should be obtained from practical work/s
for exam admission. If any of the evaluations are missed, students may apply for special
evaluation by following the procedure outlined in the Department Policy and Procedure
document.
One/ two practicals may be required for this course. These are: (1) Continuous distillation
and (2) Thin film evaporator (to be determined/ confirmed). The laboratory manager Mr A
Martinus shall provide all information regarding specifics of practical work/s.
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3.1 Lecture/ Work Schedule
Crystallization i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi,vii,
WEEKS 6 & 7 ELO2,ELO3,ELO4,ELO6
Fluidization i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi,vii,
WEEKS 8 & 9 ELO2,ELO3,ELO4,ELO6
Filtration i,ii,iii,iv,v,vi,vii,
WEEKS 11 & 12 ELO2,ELO3,ELO4,ELO6
Notes contain worked examples and problems, which will be done in class and form the
basis of the lectures. Any non-programmable calculator will be acceptable for class work
and examinations.
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Students are requested not to leave the class during the lecture, unless in an emergency.
Breaks will be provided during long sessions. Late coming and leaving students should do
so quietly. Lectures will be conducted in English. After explaining a particular section of the
work, the lecturer will work through an example with the class. The class will then be
expected to work through similar examples on their own. Each student must therefore
arrive prepared to participate fully in the class i.e. with calculator and work book etc. If
required, special structured tutorial session may be arranged, during which students work
through problems in groups with the help of tutors.
Competence in the module outcomes will be evaluated as set out in the Table below:
ASSESSMENT WEIGHT
TEST 1 20%
TEST 2 25%
TEST 3 25%
ATTENDANCE 5%
ASSIGNMENT/S 10%
PRACTICAL/S 15%
TOTAL 100%
Marks obtained in tests and any other tutorials/assignments will be incorporated into a
class mark which will make up 40% (or 45% - to be decided) of the final mark. In order to
qualify for the exam a minimum class mark of 40% has to be obtained. You need a
minimum mark of 40% to be able to write an examination, failure to achieve 40% will result
in you being disqualified to write the examination.
The examination comprises 60% (or 55% - to be decided) of the final mark. The sub-
minimum to be achieved in the examination mark for a positive result in the course is 40%.
The overall course pass mark is 50%. A distinction is 75% (and higher).
Assignments: Handing in late assignments will result in reduction of marks (late penalties
of 2% per day). Assignments will not be accepted after 3 days (from due date).
Moderation: An external moderator will be allocated for the course. The moderator will
review the examination paper/s and check the marking of the examiner.
Appeals Procedure: Examination papers can be re-marked by the moderator for a fee –
consult the Examinations Department.
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In preparation for assignments, students are encouraged to consult various information
sources such as books, journal articles, the internet and discussing problems with their
fellow students and tutors/ lecturers. However, all work submitted for evaluation must be
the student’s own work. Any direct quotations must be placed in inverted commas and
completely referenced. Plagiarism e.g. copying assignments, tutorials and practical work/s
from others or copying directly from library books (without appropriate referencing) is
considered an act similar to copying in a test/ examination and will be dealt with according
to University of Johannesburg (UJ) policies and regulations.
Assessment Assessment
CCFO ()
Criteria Methods
(i) Identify and solve problems in which (1 – 9) Tutorials; tests; exams
responses demonstrate that responsible
decisions using critical and creative
thinking have been made.
(ii) Work effectively with others as a (1 – 9) Learner feedback
member of a team, group, organisation,
community.
(iii) Organise and manage oneself and (1 – 9) Tutorials; assignments; self-
one's activities responsibly and study
effectively.
(iv) Collect, analyse, organise and (6) Assignment
critically evaluate information.
(v) Communicate effectively using visual, (1 – 9) Feedback; presentations
mathematical and/or language skills in
the modes of oral and/or written
presentation.
(vi) Use science and technology
effectively and critically, showing
responsibility towards the environment
and health of others.
(vii) Demonstrate an understanding of
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the world as a set of related systems by
recognising that problem-solving
contexts do not exist in isolation.
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5.1 WAR432B Course Content
SO /
Topic Learner Activity Teaching / Learning Method Outcome
AC
Liquid – Liquid 5/5 5.1 Liquid extraction in the chemical industry Lecture; EO1
Extraction 5.2 Liquid – liquid equilibria Guided instruction; EO1, EO2
5.3 Stagewise contact with a single solvent Educator-generated EO2, EO3, EO4
(ternary systems) for single and multiple questions and answers;
Prof F Ntuli will contact Learner-generated questions
deliver this and answers;
module
Small groups: problem-based
learning
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Filtration 6/6 6.1 Relation between cake thickness and Lecture; EO1
volume Guided instruction;
of filtrate Educator-generated EO1, EO2
6.2 Flow of liquid through cloth/cake questions and answers; EO1, EO2
6.3 Filtration practice Learner-generated questions EO1
6.4 Effect of particle sedimentation on filtration and answers; EO1
6.5 Washing of filter cake Small groups: problem-based
learning
Multiple Effect 7/7 7.1 General principles of multiple effect Lecture; EO2
Evaporators evaporators Guided instruction;
7.2 Calculations relating to multiple effect Educator-generated EO2
Mr I Ramatsa systems questions and answers;
will deliver this 7.3 Comparison of forward and backward feeds Learner-generated questions EO1, E02
module and answers;
Small groups: problem-based
learning
NB: Please note there is no order in the delivery of the modules (subject to change)
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