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CHE3163 · Sustainable processing 1
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit will explore cleaner production and sustainability concepts, the principles of process design and development and associated flow sheets, systematic approaches to waste minimisation in process and utility systems, the methodology of life cycle assessment and application of life cycle assessment to processes and products. These themes will be developed in lectures and supported by your project work related to selected industrial processes.
Areas of study: Minor: Sustainable energy transition Minor: Sustainable engineering
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laboratory reports | Written | 10% | Competency |
| 2 | Assignment | Project | 40% | — |
| 3 | Active learning activity | Quiz / Test | 10% | Competency |
| 4 | Final assessment | Examination | 40% | — |
Continuous assessment: 60% Final assessment: 40% Assessment in this unit includes competency hurdle assessment tasks. The consequence of not achieving a competency hurdle is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- CHE2162 — Material and energy balances
Learning outcomes
- Apply the principles of cleaner production and sustainability with emphasis on resources, energy efficiency and waste minimisation in process and product design.
- Construct a process flow diagram for sustainable industrial process.
- Analyse a process or product using life cycle assessment methodology to determine key environmental impacts.
- Assess the principles of greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and reporting under national and international schemes.
- Evaluate sustainable energy options.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Laboratories | 8 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Practical activities | 24 hours |
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