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ENES14002 - Process Systems Simulation and Optimisation

General Information

Unit Synopsis

This is the final unit in the process systems specialisation. You will apply mathematical models and software tools to enhance process efficiency, reduce operating costs, and improve product quality. You will learn about linear and non-linear optimisation techniques and how to simulate complex industrial processes using industry-adopted software. You will also learn to conduct a sensitivity analysis to understand how complex systems respond to various inputs. You will apply these methods to real-world systems, focusing on energy, resource utilisation, and operational performance in chemical engineering and manufacturing industries.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 4
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: N7238 Process Safety and Risk Management AND N7359 Design and Control of Process Elements

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

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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).

Assessment Overview

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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 30%
2. Written Assessment 30%
3. Project (applied) 40%

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%).

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Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Explain the fundamental principles of process optimisation, including objective functions, constraints, and trade-offs between economic, environmental, and operational goals
  2. Develop steady-state and dynamic process simulations using industry-standard software
  3. Design experiments, including sensitivity analyses and factorial design, to validate simulation models against real-world data
  4. Interpret optimisation and simulation outcomes to make informed engineering decisions
  5. Communicate technical outcomes through clear and concise written reports and oral presentations.

The learning outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the following areas: 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:

Intermediate

3.6 Effective team membership and team leadership.(LO: 4A )

Advanced

 1.1 Comprehensive, theory-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

1.2 Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences that underpin the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

1.3 In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

1.4 Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

1.5 Knowledge of engineering design practice and contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

1.6 Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of sustainable engineering practice in the specific discipline. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

2.2 Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. (LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.(LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )
2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects..(LO: 1A 2A 3A 4A )

3.2 Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. (LO: 5A )

3.3 Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor. (LO: 1I 2AI3A 4A )

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 informationhttps://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1511

 

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
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