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CHE5801 · Oil extraction and refining
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This new unit devotes to the processes involved in the production of edible oils from natural sources. It provides an overview of the unit operations involved in the extraction, refining and processing of oils and fats of appropriate quality in terms of their physical, chemical, and nutritional properties.
Offerings
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Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research assignments | Written | 20% | Threshold |
| 2 | Open-ended project | Project | 40% | Threshold |
| 3 | Final presentation | Presentation | 10% | Threshold |
| 4 | Final assessment | Examination | 30% | Threshold |
Continuous assessment: 70% Final assessment: 30% This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement 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
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and discuss the basic unit operations involved in the extraction, refining and processing of oils and fats.
- Formulate a process flow diagram for a selected process in oils and fats production.
- Appraise the latest technological developments for improving the yield and sustainability of oils and fats production.
- Evaluate the physical, chemical, and nutritional properties of extracted and refined oil.
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.
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