Course overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to mass and energy balances as well as basic fluid mechanics that are central to process engineering.
- Introduction And Mass Balances
- Energy Balances
- Fluid Mechanics
Course learning outcomes
- Draw and interpret pictures and diagrams depicting processes
- Solve problems in a systematic and professional manner using conventional notation and terminology, including making assumptions when necessary and the importance of significant figures
- Explain and apply the fundamental principles of materials and energy balances
- Devise simple solutions to a range of problems in basic fluid flow
- Complete basic design calculations of fluid engineering systems
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 33379
Section WS01
Size 130
Available 55
Class number 33395
Section AS01
Size 130
Available 55
Class number 31113
Section PR06
Size 8
Available 0
Class number 31114
Section PR05
Size 8
Available 0
Class number 31115
Section PR04
Size 8
Available 2
Class number 31116
Section PR03
Size 8
Available 0
Class number 31117
Section PR02
Size 8
Available 0
Class number 31118
Section PR01
Size 8
Available 0
Class number 33428
Section PR17
Size 8
Available 2
Class number 33429
Section PR16
Size 8
Available 7
Class number 33430
Section PR15
Size 8
Available 4
Class number 33431
Section PR14
Size 8
Available 1
Class number 33432
Section PR13
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 33433
Section PR12
Size 8
Available 7
Class number 33434
Section PR11
Size 8
Available 1
Class number 33435
Section PR10
Size 8
Available 7
Class number 33436
Section PR09
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 33437
Section PR08
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 33438
Section PR07
Size 8
Available 6
Class number 31119
Section TU01
Size 130
Available 55
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