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Course Overview

This course will cover a number of scientific principles and techniques which are fundamental in chemical engineering. The selected basic unit operations cover fluid flow in pipes, fluidization, filtration, heat exchangers, drying and evaporation.  It also covers the principles and operations of pumps, compressors, flow meters, valves, heat exchangers, dryers and evaporators.

 

 

Objectives

 

This subject aims to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills to:

  • Apply basic unit operations such as fluid transportation, fluidization, filtration, heat exchangers, drying and evaporation in chemical process industries.
  • Operate and control of pumps, compressors, valves, flow meters, fluidization beds, filter presses, heat exchangers, dryers and evaporators in chemical process industries. 

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.


To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here.

What You'll Learn

  • Fluid transportation
  • Fluidisation
  • Filtration
  • Heat exchangers
  • Drying and Evaporation

 

 

Modes of Assessment

 

  • Assignments – assess student’s understanding of key concepts covered in lectures, their ability to solve the application questions.

  • Tests / Quizzes – measure students’ understanding of key concepts and application of concepts learnt for each topic.

  • Class Participation – measure students’ attitudes and discipline towards learning in terms of completion of assignments and active participation in discussions.

 

 

Certification

 

Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Diploma in Applied Science (Chemical Technology).

Course Schedule/Apply

Intake Info Application Period Course Duration

To be confirmed

NA

7.00pm - 10.00pm

(weekday)

Once a week 

Course Fees

Fee Type Course Fees
(w GST)
SME-employed Singapore Citizens & Permanent Residents S$112.92
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above
S$109.14
Singapore Citizens aged below 40 S$166.92
Singapore Permanent Residents  S$1,097.82
Others & Repeat Students S$1,097.82

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Course Contact

  • 67881212
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.

  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 4
    21 Tampines Ave 1
    Singapore 529757

  • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.