| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Process Technologies |
| Unit ID: | SCBRW5085 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | Nil |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 030307 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
This course will present a broad overview of the engineering principles of the brewing process. It will include the theory and practice of processes such as: the behaviour of gasses; fluids and fluid handling; and heat and energy transfer. This course also includes an overview of process control devices and sensors associated with the brewing industry. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | |  | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Define the basic principles and equations relating to fluid flow, mass and heat transfer. |
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| K2. | Compare and contrast the uses and advantages of a range of pumps and valves. |
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| K3. | Describe the basic principles of process control applied to the brewing industry. |
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| K4. | Describe materials of construction, including corrosion and insulation. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Calculate common brewery fluid flow and heat transfer equations. |
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| S2. | Access and assess technical data relevant to the brewing process (e.g. pump curves). |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Evaluate a range of pumps and valves for their suitability for the required use. |
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| A2. | Design basic aspects of a brewery using correct materials of construction. |
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| Unit Content: |
The following material will be normally presented during this course. Topics may include: 1.Heat and heat transfer. 2.Refrigeration. 3.Fluids and fluid flow. 4.Pipes, valves, and pumps. 5.Introduction of principles of process control. 6.Materials of construction - ferrous metals / non-ferrous metals, plastics, corrosion. 7.Process gases. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1-K4, S1, S2, A1, A2 | Tutorial questions - short answers to technical questions / calculations covering a range of aspects of brewery engineering. | Tutorial questions. | 20-40% | | 2. | S1, S2, A1, A2 and any of K1-K4 | Case study - an assignment addressing a specific aspect of engineering process control. | Assignment. | 20-40% | | 3. | K1-K4 | On-line multiple choice tests. | On-line tests. | 20% | | 4. | K1-K3, S1, A1 | Written practical reports including planning, data collection and interpretation. |
Practical / workshop reports. Workshop attendance. |
20% / S/U |
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