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
Class number 26441
Section PR01
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 26440
Section PR02
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 26439
Section PR03
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 26438
Section PR04
Size 8
Available 8
Class number 26442
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26443
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 30594
Section LE01
Size 30
Available 30
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