Overview
In this unit, you will develop skills required to analyse the operation and maintenance of solid material handling equipment. The characteristics of solid materials and their impact on storage and conveying systems including requirements for the effective operation of conveyors will be explored. You will design hoppers, identify dust extraction systems, explain the applications of various feeders used in industry and apply the principles of mine product handling systems to a given mine situation. You will be required to work autonomously to produce clear, professional documentation of the approach taken in the description and analysis of solid materials handling equipment. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
PHYS11184 Engineering Physics A OR ENAG11005 Mechanics OR ENEG11006 Engineering Statics and MATH11218 Eng Foundation Mathematics OR MATH11160 Technology Mathematics
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2024
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE Unit comments
The assignments were clear and straightforward, facilitating effective learning of the unit content.
This practice should continue.
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The format of the assessments was well-received, as it allowed students to apply their understanding of theoretical concepts and real-life applications. The well-crafted assessment questions contributed to a rich learning experience.
This practice should continue.
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Participation in site visit during the residential school provided a valuable opportunity to connect unit content to real-life situations.
This practice should continue.
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Regular check-ins to gauge students' understanding of the assessment feedback to improve students' understanding of the feedback provided.
Establish regular check-ins to gauge students' understanding of assessment feedback. This will enable timely clarification.
- Characterise the properties of bulk materials and explain their impact on the design of storage and conveying systems
- Design hoppers for mass and funnel flow and wall loading
- Explain the application for the various feeders used in industry and select appropriate bin/feeder arrangements
- Design and select belt conveyor
- Identify Dust Extraction systems and treatment of dust
- Apply the principles of mine product handling systems to a given mine situation
- Work autonomously to solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve each and the reasons for adopting such approaches to the problem.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Introductory
3.1 Ethical conduct and professional accountability. (LO: 6N 7N)
3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour. (LO: 7N)
3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership. (LO: 2N 3N 7N)
Intermediate
1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3N 4I 5N 6N)
1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2N 4I 6N)
1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5I 6N)
1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1I 2I 3I 4I 5N 6N)
2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1I 2N 3N 4N)
2.3 Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes. (LO: 1I 2I 3N 4I 5N 6I)
2.4 Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects. (LO: 2I 4I)
3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 1N 2I 3I 4I 5I 6N 7I)
3.4 Professional use and management of information. (LO: 7I)
Advanced
1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1N 2I 3I 4A 5N 6I)
1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 2A 4A)
2.1 Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. (LO: 1I 2A 3N 4A 5N 6N 7I)
Note: LO refers to the Learning Outcome number(s) which link to the competency and the levels: N – Introductory, I – Intermediate and A - Advanced.
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information https://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||
| 4 - Practical and Written Assessment - 25% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.chowdhury@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 04 Mar 2024Module/Topic
Principles of Materials Handling
Physics of Bulk Solids
Bulk Characteristics
Chapter
1 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 2
Begin Date: 11 Mar 2024Module/Topic
Gravity Flow of Bulk Solids
Chapter
2 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 3
Begin Date: 18 Mar 2024Module/Topic
Dynamics of Fluids & Solid Systems
Chapter
3 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 4
Begin Date: 25 Mar 2024Module/Topic
Design of Storage Bins & Hoppers
Chapter
4 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 5
Begin Date: 01 Apr 2024Module/Topic
Introduction to Bulk Transport - Conveyor Technology
Chapter
7, 9 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 08 Apr 2024Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 15 Apr 2024Module/Topic
Belt Conveyors & Bucket Elevators
Chapter
7, 8 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 7
Begin Date: 22 Apr 2024Module/Topic
Chain Conveyors & Flight Conveyors
Chapter
9 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 8
Begin Date: 29 Apr 2024Module/Topic
Screw Conveyors & Vibrating Conveyors
Chapter
10, 11 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 9
Begin Date: 06 May 2024Module/Topic
Pneumatic Conveying
Chapter
12, 13, 14 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Assignment Two Due: Week 9 Monday (6 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 10
Begin Date: 13 May 2024Module/Topic
Hydraulic Conveying
Chapter
16,17 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 11
Begin Date: 20 May 2024Module/Topic
Explosion Hazards
Storage & Segregation of Bulk
Chapter
5 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Week 12
Begin Date: 27 May 2024Module/Topic
Safety in Material Handling
Dust Hazard & Dust Control
Unit Review
Chapter
5 & Resource Material
Events and Submissions/Topic
- Weekly lecture and tutorial for on-campus and online students
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 03 Jun 2024Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 10 Jun 2024Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
In this written assignment, students will get an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in gross sampling, particle size distribution and hardness, cohesion and adhesion, the angle of repose, arching phenomena of material, gas and solids flow. The assignment tasks will be uploaded to the course website (Moodle).
Assignments submission:
Online submission is the only submission mode for all assignments in this course. To submit electronically, the assignment must be saved in PDF format and the files must not be password protected. You are not permitted to submit any hard copies of your assignments.
General rules:
- Non-PDF files will not be accepted.
- Access to the uploading link closes at the scheduled submission time. No submissions will be accepted after the due date and hour unless a student is granted an extension by the Course Coordinator prior to the date of the submission.
- Submission link will be activated in due time by the lecturer.
Vacation Week Monday (8 Apr 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Monday (22 Apr 2024)
It is expected that assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks from the due date.
Assessment criteria for all students
- Content (40%) - includes the application of subject knowledge, accuracy and relevance of answers, correct use of terminology, units and conventions, language and grammar used in answering the questions.
- Evidence of understanding and engineering competence (40%) - include an appropriate understanding of the theory / concept and overall demonstration of extensive subject knowledge gathered from literature sources other than the lecture notes and the recommended textbook.
- Professional presentation (20%) - includes a logical layout of the answer / analysis, appropriate use of the diagram, referencing style, the general appearance of the document or assignment, attention to document detail and quality to provide an easily legible document.
Note:
- Students should not reproduce their responses to question directly from the Lecture Slides or the Study Guide. All responses must be written in your own words.
- Marks are deducted for poorly organised/explained solutions / answers.
- Characterise the properties of bulk materials and explain their impact on the design of storage and conveying systems
- Design hoppers for mass and funnel flow and wall loading
- Work autonomously to solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve each and the reasons for adopting such approaches to the problem.
2 Written Assessment
In this written assessment, students will get an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in conveyor technology and bulk handling and require to solve several related engineering problems. The assignment tasks will be uploaded to the course website (Moodle).
Assignments submission:
On-line submission is the only submission mode for all assignments in this course. To submit electronically, the assignment must be saved in PDF format and the files must not be password protected. You are not permitted to submit any hard copies of your assignments.
General rules:
- Non-PDF files will not be accepted.
- Access to the uploading link closes at the scheduled submission time. No submissions will be accepted after the due date and hour unless a student is granted an extension by the Course Coordinator prior to the date of the submission.
- Submission link will be activated in due time by the lecturer.
Week 9 Monday (6 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Monday (20 May 2024)
It is expected that assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks from the due date.
Assessment criteria for all students
- Content (40%) - includes the application of subject knowledge, accuracy and relevance of answers, correct use of terminology, units and conventions, language and grammar used in answering the questions.
- Evidence of understanding and engineering competence (40%) - include an appropriate understanding of the theory / concept and overall demonstration of extensive subject knowledge gathered from literature sources other than the lecture notes and the recommended textbook.
- Professional presentation (20%) - includes a logical layout of the answer / analysis, appropriate use of the diagram, referencing style, the general appearance of the document or assignment, attention to document detail and quality to provide an easily legible document.
Note:
- Students should not reproduce their responses to question directly from the Lecture Slides or the Study Guide. All responses must be written in your own words.
- Marks are deducted for poorly organised/explained solutions / answers.
- Explain the application for the various feeders used in industry and select appropriate bin/feeder arrangements
- Design and select belt conveyor
- Identify Dust Extraction systems and treatment of dust
- Work autonomously to solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve each and the reasons for adopting such approaches to the problem.
3 Written Assessment
TIn this written assessment, students must demonstrate their knowledge in knowledge in bulk transportation, storage as well as safety in material handling and require to solve several related engineering problems.The assignment tasks will be uploaded to the course website (Moodle).
Assignments submission:
On-line submission is the only submission mode for all assignments in this course. To submit electronically, the assignment must be saved in PDF format and the files must not be password protected. You are not permitted to submit any hard copies of your assignments.
General rules:
- Non-PDF files will not be accepted.
- Access to the uploading link closes at the scheduled submission time. No submissions will be accepted after the due date and hour unless a student is granted an extension by the Course Coordinator prior to the date of the submission.
- Submission link will be activated in due time by the lecturer.
Review/Exam Week Monday (3 June 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (14 June 2024)
It is expected that assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks from the due date.
Assessment criteria for all students
- Content (40%) - includes the application of subject knowledge, accuracy and relevance of answers, correct use of terminology, units and conventions, language and grammar used in answering the questions.
- Evidence of understanding and engineering competence (40%) - include an appropriate understanding of the theory / concept and overall demonstration of extensive subject knowledge gathered from literature sources other than the lecture notes and the recommended textbook.
- Professional presentation (20%) - includes a logical layout of the answer / analysis, appropriate use of the diagram, referencing style, the general appearance of the document or assignment, attention to document detail and quality to provide an easily legible document.
Note:
- Students should not reproduce their responses to question directly from the Lecture Slides or the Study Guide. All responses must be written in your own words.
- Marks are deducted for poorly organised/explained solutions / answers.
- Identify Dust Extraction systems and treatment of dust
- Apply the principles of mine product handling systems to a given mine situation
- Work autonomously to solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve each and the reasons for adopting such approaches to the problem.
4 Practical and Written Assessment
Each student will be required to complete the laboratory exercises as per the instruction sheets which will be available on the course website. Attendance in the laboratory sessions / residential school is compulsory and each session will be up to 2 hours in duration. The timetable of laboratories will be supplied separately via Moodle. Students are expected to complete the entire laboratory exercise including the drawing of graphs and calculating the final answer in the lab. All raw data must be entered in the notebook immediately and checked by the laboratory instructor.
At laboratory session: Arrive early; communicate with other members of the team and be ready for the laboratory experiment.
Ensure to bring:
- Laboratory instruction sheets;
- Notebook;
- Ruler (30 cm clear plastic);
- Pen & pencil;
- Scientific calculator;
Laboratory submission cover sheet:
Softcopy (electronic) submissions must be compiled into one single pdf file and submitted through the course website (Moodle). The first page of the assessment item must show the following information: Team members name, Student numbers, Team No, Year, Term, Course Code and Name of the experiment.
Statement on Safety:
According to the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011, it is a legal requirement that all persons at a workplace must not act in a manner that endangers the health or safety of any person at that workplace. As a student, your University is your workplace. When attending laboratories, workshops and field activities, fully enclosed footwear covering the whole foot must be worn at all times. Other personal protective equipment must be worn when required, or as directed by the lecturer or technical officer-in-charge. All requirements of the School of Engineering and Technology Workplace Clothing Policy must also be observed. In the laboratory, clothing must fully cover the torso, and has at least a short sleeve (i.e. No singlets). Failure to comply with any of the above health and safety requirements may result in your exclusion from laboratory, workshop or activities - most of which are compulsory.
Exam Week Monday (10 June 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (14 June 2024)
It is expected that assessment item will be returned in 2 weeks from the due date.
Assessment criteria for all students
- Content (40%) - includes accuracy of the calculation, relevance of answers, data collection and analysis, graphing, application of knowledge, correct use of terminology, units and conventions, language and grammar used in answering the questions.
- Evidence of understanding and engineering competence (40%) - include an appropriate understanding of the theory / concepts and overall demonstration of extensive knowledge in interpreting the experimental results and drawing appropriate inferences and conclusions.
- Professional presentation (20%) - includes a logical layout of analysis/answer, appropriate use of the diagram, referencing style, the general appearance of the document or assignment, attention to document detail and quality to provide an easily legible document.
- Work autonomously to solve problems and record and communicate clearly and professionally the approach used to solve each and the reasons for adopting such approaches to the problem.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
