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CHE3873 · Pilot plant project
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit offers you an opportunity to work on an open-ended industrial problem using an in-house pilot plant facility. The pilot plant primarily consists of a “reaction module” and “separation module” that can be integrated to produce a variety of chemicals at high purity. Through this unit, you will be able to hone your design skills, gain hands-on experience operating a small plant, and acquire professional experience. Due to a limited number of slots available in each semester, you must participate in the selection process. Your application will be evaluated based on your academic performance, personal attributes and leadership potential.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Semester 1: Process design report | Project | 15% | — |
| 2 | Semester 1: Process design presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 3 | Semester 1: Hazop report | Project | 5% | — |
| 4 | Semester 1: Hazop presentation | Presentation | 5% | — |
| 5 | Semester 1: Participation in Hazop | Demonstration | 5% | — |
| 6 | Semester 1: Final report | Project | 30% | — |
| 7 | Semester 1: Final presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 8 | Semester 1: Hands-on practice session | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 9 | Semester 1: Professional ethics assessment | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 10 | Semester 2: Proposal | Project | 25% | — |
| 11 | Semester 2: Risk assessment | Project | 5% | — |
| 12 | Semester 2: Hazop report | Project | 10% | — |
| 13 | Semester 2: Final presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 14 | Semester 2: Interview | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 15 | Semester 2: Final report | Project | 20% | — |
| 16 | Semester 2: Hands-on practice session | Demonstration | 10% | — |
| 17 | Semester 2: Professional ethics assessment | Demonstration | 10% | — |
Continuous assessment: 100%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
- CHE2873 — Introduction to chemical processes
Learning outcomes
- address an open-ended industrial problem by designing solutions that meet specified objectives;
- validate solutions using an in-house pilot plant facility and critically evaluate the process operability, performance, economics, safety and sustainability;
- function effectively as an individual and as a team member, and demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice.
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 of 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 | 36 hours |
| Workshops | 24 hours |
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