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Learner Guide2015Faculty of Engineering and the Built EnvironmentDEPARTMENT:Chemical EngineeringQUALIFICATION: B.Tech: Chemical Engineering (BTCME1)SUBJECT:Project IV: Chem. Eng.(Subject Code: PRCE401)PROJECT IV: CO-ORDINATIONLecturer/Course Co-ordinator: Prof P MusongeRoom number: S4, Level 1Telephone: (031) 373 2415Fax No: (031) 373 2285E-Mail: paulm@dut.ac.zaConsultation with Lecturer: By online appointment and per scheduleProject Technician:Mr Terrence ChristyOffice and email:S3 Basement (Research Lab), christyr@dut.ac.za, Departmental Secretary: (031) 373 2438Contact details:(031) 373 2438Lectures:There will be several formal lectures to direct Case Studies/Tutorials and consultations throughout the year as per the schedulePracticals:Project basisLecture/Tutorial Venue:LC014 (Friday/Saturday) – as per announcement.Practical Venue:Place of employment or Dept of Chemical Engineering laboratories Duration of Course:Approximately 40 weeksDEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGVisionThe Department strives for excellence in Chemical Engineering education, with a comprehensive undergraduate teaching program and a vibrant post-graduate research program focusing on developing technologies for addressing South Africa’s needs.MissionIn pursuit of educational excellence, the department commits itself to:Developing and maintaining a relevant programme, with a good balance between theory and practice, to fulfill the needs of the Chemical and Allied Industry and Society at large, Providing students with a holistic learning experience which will maximize their chances of success Establishing and maintaining partnerships with industry,Maintaining a robust and relevant research and community outreach programme. GoalsThrough quality and effective teaching, and allocation of appropriate human and physical resources, the Department aims to:Continually focus on achieving a high student throughputProduce graduates with marketable skills Increase research activities and outputsPromote staff developmentPromote knowledge transfer through external engagementWelcome and IntroductionWelcome to Chemical Engineering Project IV. This study guide provides all of the requirements for Project IV including the critical dates for lectures, presentations and submissions. Specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria are also provided.Purpose of this SubjectThe purpose of this BTech: Chemical Engineering subject is to introduce the student to the methodology of applied research. The general aim of these research projects is to develop scientific and analytical approaches to investigating engineering problems, and to experience tackling a problem whose solution is unknown, and generally not covered in textbooks.Throughout your career you will be required to solve problems of one form or another e.g. troubleshooting, process optimization, product development, etc and it is very important to demonstrate that you can conduct an extensive and detailed investigation of the problem. Hence you will be required to:Think independentlyDefine the problem clearly Identify and apply relevant chemical engineering and scientific theory to the problemApply a logical and scientifically acceptable methodology in solving the problemSource information, literature and data that is relevantInterpret work by others, or personal observations, or to analyse numerical data (as appropriate) and to draw conclusionsRelate your findings to the knowledge of subject derived from the work of othersCommunicate (in writing and orally) the findings and conclusions to othersManage a project by identifying clear aims, milestones, and adhering to the project schedule and deliverables.Project IV is not simply a glorified laboratory practical. It is a scientific and systematic study of a real problem requiring you to draw upon your knowledge of Chemical Engineering and apply that knowledge to understand and propose a practical solution. Project IV provides you with the opportunity to show initiative, ingenuity and originality.Pre-RequisitesThere is no prerequisite course for Project IV. Students are expected to be well versed in computer applications, as this course will require the extensive use of word processing packages, spreadsheets, presentation packages, and other specialised computer software.Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)Learners who think that they already have the knowledge and skills that are intended to be developed by this course by having completed courses at other institutions or in industry, may apply to the department for the recognition of prior learning in this subject. This can only be considered on the provision of a comprehensive portfolio.Criteria for an acceptable ProjectIn order for a project to be deemed suitable for Project IV, it must meet the following criteria:It must be an INVESTIGATION, and NOT a DESIGNIt must involve a minimum of 120 hours of inputNB.An investigation differs from a design in that the objective is to produce knowledge and understanding of a phenomenon.In addition, it must have the following components: Identifying and delimiting a problem, and developing an approach to investigate the problemThis step involves identifying the problem and its context, developing specific objectives to address the problem, and developing an approach to achieve the objectives.Conducting an extensive and detailed investigation of the problemThis step is a process of gathering material and seeking out data through literature search, experimentation, consultation, etc – bringing together data and the results relating to the specific problem.Examining and evaluating the material that has been gatheredThis step consists of a highly detailed examination of the data and results and identifying meaningful and important relationships.Making professional judgments about the material and the ideas growing out of it. In this step the answer is defined, and conclusions, suggestions or recommendations are formulated based on sound engineering and scientific theory.The detailed requirements as specified by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for the BTech projects, is presented in Section 7 of this guide.The minimum requirements for the different types of projects that may be considered are described below:Type of ProjectMinimum RequirementIndustrial investigationProblem must be clearly defined with key objectivesYour role must be clearly defined if it is a team projectPermission and acknowledgement from your company for the projectThe project must include application of relevant chemical engineering theory/ principlesCollection and analysis of process / performance data – this may include statistical analysisDevelopment of test rigsProblem must be clearly defined with key objectivesInclude design, construction and commissioningThe project must include application of relevant chemical engineering theory/ principlesCollection and analysis of process / performance data – this may include statistical analysisMathematical ModelingProblem must be clearly defined with key objectivesDetailed description / Development of model The project must include application of relevant chemical engineering theory/ principlesSelection of suitable numerical techniqueDevelopment of code / algorithm Simulation of results and sensitivity analysisComparison of simulated results with real data. Experimental ProjectProblem must be clearly defined with key objectivesThe project must include application of relevant chemical engineering theory/ principlesAssembly of test unit and commissionCollection and analysis of experimental data – this may include statistical analysisRepeatability of testsRules and Requirements Full-time students will be allocated to a member of the Department staff, who will act as your Project IV Supervisor.Part-time students in conjunction with an Industry Supervisor, are required to identify a suitable workplace based project in line with the criteria in Section 5.All students must prepare a one page summary of what the project is about and what will be investigated.[Due date: 27 February 2015]Once the project topic is accepted, you will be required to prepare a written proposal and do an oral presentation of the proposal. Students who are doing industrial based projects must submit a letter (with signature and company stamp) from their industrial supervisors certifying that the industry is aware that the student is working on such a project and that permission has been given to the student to carry out such a project. This letter has to be submitted together with the written proposal. (If this letter is not submitted, you will be required to deregister from Project IV).[Due date: 24 March 2015]Students who have not been able to find a suitable project by the date of the proposal presentation will be requested to deregister. The project supervisors will be available to offer advice, provide pointers and monitor your progress, but ultimately it is your project, and you have to meet the deadlines.You and your supervisor may have some idea of where the research will take you but in the majority of cases, research is stepping into uncharted territory and you should expect setbacks, unforeseen technical difficulties and organizational difficulties. You must at all times be prepared to take the initiative to produce some meaningful data which can be supported by applying fundamental Chemical Engineering principles.You will be required to submit a Project Proposal, a Progress Report and a Final Project Report, and give three oral presentations during the course of the year (see Sections 10 and 11). These will serve as the “exams” in this course. The pass mark for Project IV is 50 %.(subject to a subminimum of 50% for the Final Report) All notifications and announcements will be done only through the DUT4LIFE email addresses. Specific Outcomes and Assessment CriteriaHere are the detailed requirements as specified by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) for the projects in the B Tech qualification.Specific outcomesAssessment CriteriaFormulate a project.The project is identified and described.The purpose, importance and significance of the study are presented.The specific tasks in the study are identified.The resource requirements are estimated.A time framework for the study is provided.The relevant assumptions, premises and constraints are identified and recorded.Describe and justify the theoretical framework and methodology to address the project.Relevant sources of information on the project brief are surveyed.Related systems and sub-systems are identified.Key questions / problems / issues are identified.The relevant theoretical framework is described, justified and applied.The relevant methodology to address the project brief is described and justified.A project proposal is presented.Conduct and manage the project.The project investigation / development are conducted in accordance with industry practice.Appropriate data collection methods are applied.Statistical methods are applied to information samplingObservations made are consistently and accurately recorded.The project process is successfully managed.Analyse the information gained / results of the project.Facts and evidence are distinguished from assumptions and inferences.Optimum process conditions are identified through analyses of results in accordance with process requirementsErrors and redundancies are identified through analyses of the data in accordance with standard statistical methods.Draw conclusions / Make recommendations based on the project.Valid conclusions are drawn based on the results of the project.Recommendations for process / product optimisation are developed from the results of experiments and trials in accordance with organisation requirements, resources, and constraints.Implications of applying recommendations to actual industrial processes / products are identified and described in accordance with process requirements and environmental, economic, and safety factors.Produce a report of the completed work.An abstract that clearly states the problem investigated, the methodology and equipment used, the results obtained and the conclusions drawn, is produced.A properly referenced literature survey is presented.The methodology and equipment used is describedThe data, analysis, results, discussion, and recommendations are presented in accordance to organisational requirements.The complete project appropriately address/complies with the premises, constraints, assumptions and desired outcome(s). 8. Learning and Teaching StrategiesProject IV is an annual subject, and primarily involves students working individually on their selected projects. Various lectures will be presented during the year, to teach students the essential aspects of Research Methodology, and assist with their planning and report writing. Students will have to produce specific outputs, in the form of written reports and oral presentations, on strict deadlines during the year.There will be a number formal lectures/tutorials during the year, with the following content. Content1Advanced Researching Skills (Library Course).( Week 1 )Harvard Referencing Guide.Case Study 2Overview of Project IV PlagiarismIntroduction to ResearchMethodology of Scientific Research3Written documentation to be produced during a projectWriting a Project ProposalOral PresentationsAssessment rubrics for the Proposal and Oral Presentations4Planning a projectAspects of Scientific Methodology5Project status reportsWriting a Progress ReportAssessment rubric for the progress report6Basic statisticsProcessing of dataPresentation of results7Writing a Final Project Report.It is compulsory for students to attend all lectures. A register may be taken at random sessions.Role of the SupervisorSupervisors are there to provide guidance and support, and offer suggestions on courses of action. Your supervisor is NOT there to direct you on a prescribed course of action. If you find your supervisor doing this, this will indicate that you are not making sufficient progress. Your reports will be marked by the Course Assessor, and not by your supervisor. However, you are encouraged to submit your draft reports to your supervisor ( 2 weeks before the final submission for the 2 major reports) for his/her written comments and advice. Your Progress Report and Final Report will be required to be signed by your supervisor. Reports not signed by the supervisor will not be assessed.Students that wish to use a work-related project must ensure that the full scope of the project and the extent of your involvement/contribution are fully discussed between your work Supervisor and the DUT Project co-ordinator. If required, the DUT Supervisors will visit the work site to assess the suitability of the project, and to engage with the work place project supervisor. Students engaging in work-related projects must ensure that the DUT Project Co-ordinator is fully informed of progress and changes (if any).Students are expected to meet with their supervisor at least once a month. You must sign an attendance sheet (which your supervisor should keep) each time you meet. Your supervisor may elect to waive some monthly meetings if he/she is satisfied with your progress.Students who do not submit a signed copy of their Project Reports, and who do not have sufficient contact with their supervisors throughout the year will not be allowed to submit a final report [see Department Handbook on lecture attendance policy].For projects based off-campus, the Course Co-ordinator may decide to visit you at least once during the year to verify that the project, the equipment, and your role in the project, is as you described. Assessment The assessment for Project IV will be based on a series of written reports and oral presentations. You will be assessed on several skills during the project:Ability to conduct investigative projects in a scientifically acceptable mannerAbility to document your work in a concise and accurate manner.Demonstrate that you can apply at least the fundamental principles of chemical engineering to your problem e.g. mass and energy balance, fundamentals of fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer etc.Ability to work with the minimal amount of supervision.Work steadily through the project, collecting and verifying the accuracy of experimental results.Utilizing the existing literature, collecting previous work and/or examples where your project fits into an industrial situation.Applying theoretical models, arguments etc to explain the findings of your work. The assessment of your abilities in each of these areas is done through the oral and written presentations of your work measured against a specific set of criteria – see attached marking scheme.The Final Mark for Project IV will be determined as follows:Written Proposal5 %Proposal Presentation (5 min)5 %Progress Report 110 %Progress Oral Presentation (10 min)5 %Final Oral Presentation (10 min)10 %Case Studies 5%Final Written Report60 % (subminimum 50%)Final Mark100 %The pass mark for Project IV is a Final Mark of 50% (subject to a sub minimum of 50% for the final report) Department rules regarding non-attendance/non-submission will be followed. Agreotat applications are to be made via the department secretary to the course co-ordinator. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance of the reasons will be sent to you. Only if approved will a submission be marked/assessed.Submission of reports in electronic format only, i.e. without a hard copy, will not be accepted.PROGRAMME: Deadlines DescriptionDateDeadline: Literature Review Case Study: Turnitin/HardCopy (15H00)20 FebruarySupervisor’s Deadline: Draft of Summary of Proposed Project.23 FebruaryDeadline: Summary of proposed project (maximum: one A4 page)27 FebruarySupervisor’s Deadline: Written Proposal16 MarchDeadline: Written Proposal (maximum: three A4 pages)24 March Project Proposal Presentation30 to 31 March Supervisor’s Deadline: Draft of Progress Report 03 JuneDeadline: Progress Report17 June Progress Report Presentation18 to 20 June ** DEREGISTRATION OF STUDENTS WITH UNSATISFACTORY PROGRESS19 JUNE Supervisor’s Deadline Draft of Final Written Report11 SeptemberDeadline: Final Written Report29 September Final Oral Presentation15 to 17 OctoberNOTE: Any changes to the above listed dates will be communicated to you via the DUT4LIFE email facility, so please check your emails regularly. If you are unable to meet any of the above deadlines, you will need to apply to the course coordinator for an extension one week in advance (with the necessary support documents).**Unsatisfactory progress: Students who are unable to conduct any experimental work / data collection by this stage will be required to de-register from Project IV. Rules for submissions and presentationsSubmission of Written ReportsAll students will be registered to use the TURNITIN facility. All reports must be subjected to the TURNITIN process prior to submission for final assessment. Reports not submitted through this process will not be marked.All written reports must be placed into the Department postbox by 15h00 on the relevant due date (see Section 11). Reports must not be handed in to your supervisor or the course lecturer.Hard copies must be submitted. Reports submitted electronically will NOT be assessed.Two days after each due date, a list of the reports that were received will be posted on the Department noticeboard. All Project IV students are required to check this list to ensure that their report has been received. If a report was submitted, but is not reflected on the list, the student must contact the course co-ordinator within 72 hrs of the list being posted.The onus is on the student to ensure that their report has been received by the assessor, by checking the list. No queries concerning “lost” reports will be entertained after 5 days following each due date.It is recommended that you submit draft versions of your reports to your supervisor, for his/her advice, prior to the final submission. However, your written reports MUST be submitted by the deadline specified, irrespective of whether or not you received feedback from your supervisor. Your Progress and Final Reports must be signed by your supervisor prior to submission. Unsigned reports will not be accepted for assessment. Notes on PresentationsThe proposal presentation, progress presentation, and final poster presentations will take place over a period of 3 days.A schedule for the presentations will be available a week in advance.All presentations must be done using Microsoft Powerpoint.Outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each presentation will be discussed at least a week prior to the due dates.STUDENTS - GETTING STARTED WITH TURNITIN(Chemical Engineering – PRCE401 - 2015)OPTION 1First Time: Self-Enrollment (if you are not already a registered user)You require a Class ID and a Password from your InstructorGo to ()Click on “Create Account” and then Click on “student” and complete and submit the form that is displayed as shown belowCreate a New Student Accountclass ID informationAll students must be enrolled in an active class. To enroll in a class, please enter the class ID number and class enrollment password that you were given by your instructor.Please note that the password and pincode are case-sensitive. If you do not have this information, or the information you are entering appears to be incorrect, please contact your instructor.class ID class enrollment password user informationyour first name your last name email address (please use your DUT email address)password and securityPlease keep in mind that your password is case sensitive (for example, paSS123 would be different than pass123), must be 6-12 characters long, and contain at least one letter and one number (for added security).Enter an email address and password you can easily remember. Please write down your email address and password for future reference.enter your password confirm your password Next, please enter a secret question and answer combination. You will be asked for this combination if you ever forget your password and need to reset it.secret question question answer user agreementPlease read our user agreement below. Select "I agree" to complete your user profile.? ? HYPERLINK ";" I disagree -- cancel profile Click on “I agree – create profile” You are now Registered !Registration is only required once - to enroll in another Class/Course (see option 3 below)OPTION 2First Time - Enrolled/Registration by an InstructorIf you have been enrolled by any Turnitin Instructor, you would have received an email, with a temporary password.You will then follow the link on the email to complete your registration. (involves resetting your password and providing an answer to a question should you forget your password)You will then proceed to login via the Turnitin website () and you should see the class you have been enrolled in. Click on the Class and you will see a list of assignments and or reports due for that course. OPTION 3 – Existing Users (How to enroll in a new Class)If required to enroll in any Class, the Instructor for that Class will provide you with a unique class ID and a password:STEP 1Go to Enter your email address and password (Turnitin password) and click on “Sign in”STEP 2On your profile page you will see all the classes you have been enrolled in.Now Click on “Enroll in a Class”Enter ClassID and Enrolment Password (provided by the Instructor) and submitSTEP 3You should now see the new Class appearing in your profile.Students should familiarize themselves with the following featuresHow to submit an assignment or a reportHow to view information posted on the calendar for each Class (Announcements, Lecture notes, etc)How to participate in Class discussion forums (if applicable)IMPLEMENTATION – PREC401 (Project2015)If you would like students to enroll themselves in this class, they will need both the enrollment password you have chosen and the unique class ID generated by Turnitin:Class ID : 9253644Enrollment Password: prce2015-------------------Second Registration: Visitdempt.co.zaSelect: PRCE2015Enter Code = 4444Announcements and additional documentation visit: dempt.co.za/prce2015 and the Calendar at Turnitin ................
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