ME4521 - Bulk Materials Handling

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Engineering

Overview of bulk solids handling systems; properties of bulk solids; design of bins: function of bins, mass and funnel flow bins, wall pressure, feeders; gravity flow of bulk solids; conveyors: belt conveying, pneumatic conveying, air assisted gravity conveying, hydraulic conveying, screw conveying, vibratory conveyors, other types (overview); other related issues.

Learning Outcomes

• to demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental properties of bulk solids and the basic design principles of common bulk solids handling equipment.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to generate, calculate, interpret and communicate numerical information in ways appropriate to a given discipline or discourse;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies;
• The ability to use online technologies effectively and ethically.

Prerequisites:

ME2525

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coord/Lect:	Dr Ling Yin.
Contact hours:	65 hours - Lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, practicals, site visits and/or seminars. Refer to Subject Outline for details.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (% - 50%); mid-semester examination (20% - 30%); 3 project-based assignments, some of which may be unique to the student (70% - 80%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.