Suspension and/or Discontinuation Details
MECH372 is not available for new enrolments effective 2025. Contact askUOW for further information.
Subject description
An overview of bulk materials handling. Introduction to characterisation of bulk solid materials, gravity flow in hoppers and chutes, feeding and discharge devices, mechanical conveying, pneumatic conveying, dust control and dust explosions, and instrumentation and control for materials handling systems.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
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Engagement hours
Contact Hours:2 hr lecture and 2 hr tutorial/practical
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Determine physical properties of bulk solids.
2.
Use particle and bulk properties in the design and analysis of different handling operations.
3.
Calculate relevant design and operating parameters in the feeding, discharge, mechanical and pneumatic conveying, and dust control.
Assessment details
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Work integrated learning
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Textbook information
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