Course Outline

CHE 408: Heat and Mass Transfer

Summer Term, 2019

Course Code: CHE 408

Course Name: Heat and Mass Transfer
Credits: 3 units (lecture)
Contact Hours: 3 hours weekly lecture (MWF, 1:30PM – 4:30PM, C-108)

Pre-requisite courses: CHE 403: Principles of Transport Processes

Co-requisite course: CHE 409: Unit Operations Laboratory I
Course Classification: Required

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Instructor: Michael Allan G. Ramos

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E-mail: m.ramos@postgrad.curtin.edu.au (primary)

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Course Online Platforms: TIP-CHE408-CH42FC12019 (Facebook group)

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Course Description
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This course discusses the application of heat transfer and mass transfer to the design of equipment
employing heat exchange, mass exchange and simultaneous heat and mass exchange. Focus is on
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calculations in the design of heat exchangers, evaporators, packed columns and

humidification/dehumidification equipment. Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of
heat and mass transfer by solving related problems.
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Course Objective
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The students are expected to identify the principles involved in different heat, mass and simultaneous heat
and mass transfer and to suggest appropriate equipment or equipment system to effect a given process or
operation.
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Course Outcomes
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By the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1) Explain the principles and practice calculation methods of different heat and mass transfer
operations;
2) Apply the principles of material and energy balances to the analysis and design of simple operations
involved heat and mass transfer;
3) Perform simple calculations in the design of heat exchangers, evaporators, crystallizers, packed
columns and humidification / dehumidification equipment; and
4) Reflect on personal transformations along the TIP Graduates Attributes.

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 Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course
a. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve complex engineering
problems
b. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems

Learning Resources: Geankoplis, C.J. (2015) .Transport processes and separation process
principles. New Jersey: Pearson Education Limited.

McCabe, W. Smith, J. Harriott, P. (2004). Unit Operations of Chemical

Engineering. McGraw Hill Chemical Engineering Series.

Foust, A. Wenzel, L.A. Clump, C.W., Maus, L. Andersen, L.B. (1980).

Principles of Unit Operations. Wiley.

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Value in Class Standing (%)

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Value in PG/FG (%)
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1. Short Exams 70
2. In-class exercises / Homework / 50/33.33
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Problem Sets
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3. Long Exam 50/33.33
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Procedures and Guidelines on Assessment Tasks

1. Problem sets corresponding to different topics might be given throughout the semester. Solutions
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must be presented using short bond papers together with the printed problem set questionnaire,
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which must be physically submitted on or before the class on the specified due date. A soft copy in
a form of scanned document or photo must likewise be submitted thru email. No late submission
will be accepted.
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2. All exams will be announced in advance. Papers will be provided to be used as solution sheets,
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hence, students are not allowed to bring any sheet of paper during quizzes unless otherwise
instructed. No special quiz will be given unless a valid excuse with acceptable proof is duly
presented. In case a student failed to attempt in taking a quiz without a valid excuse, a zero mark
will be automatically given for that particular quiz.

3. Short exercises may be given during lecture hours, or as homework, to supplement the problem
sets. A detailed instruction will be given for each exercise or homework.

Passing Requirements
To successfully pass this course, a student must achieve a final mark greater than or equal to 50.0%

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 Course Schedule

Below is an indicative guide that may be used for timely preparation. Dates are tentative and may be
subjected to changes if unforeseen circumstances arise.

Week Day Topic

Course Policies and Guidelines
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1 Heat exchangers
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M Multi-effect evaporation

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F Crystallization
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F Short Exam 3
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Examination Coverage:
• Short Exam 1: Heat exchangers
• Short Exam 2: Single and Multi-effect evaporation

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 • Prelim Examination: Heat exchangers, Single and Multi-effect evaporation
• Short Exam 3: Crystallization, Gas absorption
• Short Exam 4: Humidification/Dehumidification, Drying
• Final Examination: All topics

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