Industrial Chemistry

Learning Outcome   Assessment Criteria   In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:   Task no.
Evidence
(Page no)
L01   Understand factors affecting the
location of a chemical plant   1.1   explain how factors influence the choice of location
1.2   assess the relevance of transportation costs and
explain the importance of available resources
1.3   review the effect of an environmental audit on the
planning process
1.4   explain the relevance of socio-economic issues
L02   Understand factors affecting the
selection of a chemical process   2.1   explain the relevance of process factors to a
chemical process
2.2   explain the importance of the quality of the product
2.3   explain the importance of co- and side-products on
the overall profitability of the process
2.4   assess safety aspects and discuss measures
required for compliance with the Environmental
Protection Act
L03   Understand the physicochemical
aspects of an industrial
process   3.1   explain how energetic, equilibrium and kinetic
factors influence the selected industrial process
3.2   explain the principles of separation and purification
used in the process
3.3   explain the impact of the transfer of materials used
in the process
LO4

Understand the chemistry of the
industrial process   4.1   justify the choice of reaction and identify the
mechanism of each stage and its relation to the
reaction conditions
4.2   explain the factors affecting yields including those of
alternative pathways
4.3   describe the processes of separation and
purification and their influence on the overall yield of
product achievable
4.4   explain the potential uses and commercial values of
the principal and co-products

Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

Assignment title   Industrial Chemistry
Purpose of this assignment
The unit enables learners to gain an understanding of the factors affecting the successful
operation and sustainability of an industrial process including its location, operation, health and
safety and environmental issues.
Scenario
You are working as a consultant in the Industrial Chemistry sector. You have been asked to evaluate the key factors involved in the location and operation of a range of chemical processes.
Task 1 (LO AC ) LO 1 AC 1.1-1.4
Write a report on the factors that affect the choice of location for a chemical plant.
Task 2 (LO AC ) LO 2,3   AC 2.1-2.4 , 3.1-3.4
Write a discussion paper on the factors that affect the choice of a chemical process.
Task 3 (LO AC ) LO 2,3   AC 2.1-2.4 , 3.1-3.4
Write a report on the chemistry involved in an industrial process.

Evidence checklist   Summary of evidence required by student   Evidence presented
Task 1   A report on the factors that affect the choice of location for a chemical plant.
Task 2   A discussion paper on the factors that affect the choice of a chemical process.
Task 3   A report on the chemistry involved in an industrial process.

Achievement Summary

Qualification HHND
Assessor name Beverley Cadel

Unit Number and title Unit 14
Industrial Chemistry
Student name

Criteria Reference   To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:   Achieved?
(tick)
1.1   explain how factors influence the choice of location
1.2   assess the relevance of transportation costs and
explain the importance of available resources
1.3   review the effect of an environmental audit on the
planning process
1.4   explain the relevance of socio-economic issues
2.1   explain the relevance of process factors to a
chemical process
2.2   explain the importance of the quality of the product
2.3   explain the importance of co- and side-products on
the overall profitability of the process
2.4   assess safety aspects and discuss measures
required for compliance with the Environmental
Protection Act
3.1   explain how energetic, equilibrium and kinetic
factors influence the selected industrial process
3.2   explain the principles of separation and purification
used in the process
3.3   explain the impact of the transfer of materials used
in the process
4.1   justify the choice of reaction and identify the
mechanism of each stage and its relation to the
reaction conditions
4.2   explain the factors affecting yields including those of
alternative pathways
4.3   describe the processes of separation and
purification and their influence on the overall yield of
product achievable
4.4   explain the potential uses and commercial values of
the principal and co-products

Higher Grade achievements (where applicable)

Grade descriptor

Achieved?
(tick)
Grade descriptor
Achieved?
(tick)
M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
M2: Select / design and apply appropriate methods / techniques
D2: Take responsibility for managing and organising activities
M3: Present and communicate appropriate findings
D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/creative thinking

Assignment Feedback Task 1

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor signature

Date

Student signature

Date

Assignment Feedback Task 2

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor signature

Date

Student signature

Date

Assignment Feedback Task 3

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor signature

Date

Student signature

Date

Industrial Chemistry Task 1

Factors affecting the location of a chemical plant

The Assignment

You have been short – listed as a possible candidate for the post of “Environmental Planning Officer” in an industrial area. Your specialised area will involve the development of the chemical industry. In order to progress through the selection process you are asked to prepare a paper on factors affecting the location of a chemical plant

In order to write your paper, you will first need to choose a particular industrial (chemical) process. For your chosen process, discuss

 how geographical and geological factors influence the choice of location
 evaluate the factors that influence access to materials and services.

For the above two points you might structure your discussion around – brownfield/Greenfield. Drainage / waste removal. Transportation of raw materials, products, natural resources, energy. Availability of resources (energy, water, raw materials)

 Identify the factors that influence access to finance
 Describe the effect of an environmental audit on the planning process.

For the above two points you might structure your discussion around – economic factors: subsidies, ESF support, availability of skilled labours. Environmental factors including location, disposal of waste, treatment of effluent (if applicable).

Your paper should be approximately 1500 words in length and address the four issues as ticked.

Understand factors affecting the location of a chemical plant

Location factors: geological factors (drainage, waste removal); geographical factors
(brownfield/greenfield, location, planning requirements); economic factors (subsidies, ESF support); environmental impact (location, sustainability, disposal of waste, treatment of effluent)
Transportation costs: raw materials; products; natural resources; energy; workforce
Availability of resources: energy; water; raw materials
Environmental audit: effect on nearby properties; waste disposal; deliveries and transport; pollution eg noise, effluent, gaseous discharge
Socio-economic factors: availability of skilled labour; financial support

Grades

PASS The candidate has provided enough evidence to satisfy the assessment criteria / outcome (see box below)

LO1 Understand factors affecting the
location of a chemical plant
1.1 explain how factors influence the choice of location
1.2 assess the relevance of transportation costs and
explain the importance of available resources
1.3 review the effect of an environmental audit on the planning process
1.4 explain the relevance of socio-economic issues

MERIT The candidate has met the pass criteria but has demonstrated skills above and beyond those stated in the assessment criteria, for example

1. A range of sources of information have been used
2. Effective approach to research has been applied, giving an appropriate                balance between the   topics covered as well as an appropriate level of depth.
3.   Evidence that some complex information / data has been successfully    processed
4.   Logical development of principles / concepts for intended audience.
5.   Good presentation skills have been used with appropriate use of diagrams, equations and technical terminology

DISTINCTION The candidate has met the merit criteria but has also demonstrated the following abilities

1.   Innovation and creative thought are evident through use of information / data sources not readily available.
2.   Evidence that evaluation of data / information has been applied.
3.   Excellent presentation / communication is evident with appropriate terminology for intended audience.

Industrial Chemistry Task 2

Chemical Processes

LO2 Understand factors affecting the
selection of a chemical process
2.1 explain the relevance of process factors to a chemical process
2.2 explain the importance of the quality of the product
2.3 explain the importance of co- and side-products on
the overall profitability of the process
2.4 assess safety aspects and discuss measures required for compliance with the Environmental Protection Act

LO3 Understand the physicochemical
aspects of an industrial
process
3.1 explain how energetic, equilibrium and kinetic factors influence the selected industrial process
3.2 explain the principles of separation and purification used in the process
3.3 explain the impact of the transfer of materials used in the process

This assignment requires you to write a discussion paper of around 3000 words on industrial chemical processes. The suggestion is to focus on the following:-

•   Manufacture of sulphuric acid
•   The Haber process
•   The manufacture of nitric acid
•   The production of chlorine / sodium hydroxide
•   The extraction of metals
•   The oil industry

You are, of course, free to discuss any process that helps you cover assessment criteria 2.1-3.1. The table below gives some clarification to the criteria. You are advised to consult class notes, chemistry texts, internet or even your own work experience to construct your paper. Make sure all your work is well referenced.

Process factors: raw materials (availability, purity, costs, transport); yield (main products, co-products,
waste materials); time factor (relative rates, balance of yield versus rate); operating
conditions (costs, benefits in relation to yield and rate for chosen route); sustainability (carbon
footprint)

Quality of product: ease of separation; purification; side products; quality control

Other products: co- and side-products (ease of separation, possible uses); transport

Environmental Protection Act: control and monitoring of effluents; safe disposal of waste
products; the possible effects of operating the process on the immediate environment of the
plant

Safety aspects: risk analysis for complete process; COSHH assessment

Energetic factors: energy requirements; energy flow; heat transfer

Equilibrium factors: equilibrium yield; operating conditions: balance of yield versus operating
conditions; kinetic factors

Kinetic factors: factors affecting rate; choice of catalyst; reaction route; reaction conditions

Separation and purification: principles of phase equilibria underlying distillation; solvent
extraction; chromatography; crystallisation/evaporation; scale eg research and development,
pilot scale, plant scale

Transfer of materials and resources: water; raw materials; products; energy

MERIT The candidate has met the pass criteria but has demonstrated skills above and beyond those stated in the assessment criteria, for example

1. A range of sources of information have been used
2. Effective approach to research has been applied, giving an appropriate                balance between the   topics covered as well as an appropriate level of depth.
3. Evidence that some complex information / data has been successfully    processed
4. Logical development of principles / concepts for intended audience.
5. Good presentation skills have been used with appropriate use of diagrams,                   equations and technical terminology

DISTINCTION The candidate has met the merit criteria but has also demonstrated the following abilities

1.   Innovation and creative thought are evident through use of information / data     sources not readily available.
2.   Evidence that evaluation of data / information has been applied.
3.   Excellent presentation / communication is evident with appropriate terminology for intended audience.

Industrial Chemistry Task 3
Understand the chemistry of the industrial process

The assignment

You have been hired to oversee the cracking and reforming aspects of an oil refinery. Your role will be to select the most appropriate chemical processes for cracking and reforming at the refinery.
Your assignment is to produce a report of approximately 1500-2500 words with appropriate diagrams and tables to support your work.

It should cover the following

Understand the chemistry of the industrial process
Choice of reaction: possible reaction pathways; reagents; reasons for selection
Mechanism of reaction: evaluation of mechanism for each stage
Reaction conditions: effect of temperature; effect of pressure; effect of catalyst; effect of
other conditions on product and yield
Yield: of all possible pathways; factors affecting yields
Separation/purification: description of techniques used; evaluation of the effect on yield and
quality of product
Use and recycling of co-products: separation; use; recycling; commercial value

PASS The candidate has provided enough evidence to satisfy the assessment criteria below.

LO4 Understand the chemistry of the
industrial process
4.1 justify the choice of reaction and identify the mechanism of each stage and its relation to the reaction conditions
4.2 explain the factors affecting yields including those of
alternative pathways
4.3 describe the processes of separation and
purification and their influence on the overall yield of product achievable
4.4 explain the potential uses and commercial values of the principal and co-products

MERIT The candidate has met the pass criteria but has demonstrated skills above and beyond those stated in the assessment criteria, for example

1. A range of sources of information have been used
2. Effective approach to research has been applied, giving an appropriate                balance between the   topics covered as well as an appropriate level of depth.
3.   Evidence that some complex information / data has been successfully    processed
4   Logical development of principles / concepts for intended audience.
5   Good presentation skills have been used with appropriate use of diagrams, equations and technical terminology

DISTINCTION The candidate has met the merit criteria but has also demonstrated the following abilities

1 . Innovation and creative thought are evident through use of information / data sources not readily available.
2. Evidence that evaluation of data / information has been applied.
3. Excellent presentation / communication is evident with appropriate terminology for intended audience.

Place this order with us and get 18% discount now! to earn your discount enter this code:special18If you need assistance chat with us now by clicking the live chat button.