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Diploma in Brewing Module 3 - 2025 | CIBD Diploma in Brewing Module 3 - 2025 | CIBD Announcements | CIBD DB325: How to Navigate the Learning Materi Tutor Guided Learning | Diploma in Brewing Unit 1 - Resource Management | Diploma in Unit 2 - Fluid Mechanics | Diploma in Brew Unit 3 - Gases | Diploma in Brewing Module Unit 4 - Heat Transfer | Diploma in Brewin Unit 5 - Utilities Part 1 (Steam and Refri Unit 6 - Utilities Part 2 | Diploma in Bre Unit 7 - Process Control and Instrumentati

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Key Information about the Learning Material: Lesson Information

4 pages

Lesson Information Preface Unit Structure FAQ

Maths for Diploma Studies

Maths for Diploma Studies: Lesson Information

46 pages

Math Exam Notation : Equations

3 pages

Equations Examples Further Information

Unit 1 - Resource Management

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Resource Management: Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in this Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Environmental Sustainability SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 5 - Health and Safety SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 6 - Maintenance: Lesson Information

18 pages

Lesson Information Preface What Are the Goals of Brewery Maintenance?Successful Maintenance Approaches Point of Reflection - Reconvene No Maintenance Run-To-Failure (RTF)Preventative Maintenance (PM)Predictive Maintenance (PdM)Point of Reflection – Reconvene Establishment and Evolution of a Brewery Maintenance Programme Putting It All Together The True Nuts and Bolts of Maintenance Point of Reflection - Reconvene Maintenance Regulations and Guidance Maintenance by Design The True Cost of Assets Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Maintenance SAQ: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6 Suggested Response - Q7

Unit 2 - Fluid Mechanics

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Fluid Mechanics : Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in this Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Principles of Fluid Mechanics 1: Lesson Information

16 pages

Lesson Information Preface Definition of Fluids Viscosity and Newton’s Law of Viscosity The Units of Dynamic Viscosity Non-Newtonian Fluids Fluid Statics & Dynamics Fluid Statics Gauge and Absolute Pressures Vertical Differences of Height The Concept of Head Horizontal Distances – A Special Consideration Pressure Measurement Differential or U-tube Manometer The Bourdon Gauge Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Principles of Fluid Mechanics 1 SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 4 - Principles of Fluid Mechanics 2: Lesson Information

13 pages

Lesson Information Preface Fluid Dynamics Conservation of Mass Conservation of Energy Accounting for Gravitational Potential, Kinetic and Pressure Energies Bernoulli’s Equation – Brewery Application Laminar, Transitional, and Turbulent Laminar Flow Turbulent Flow Transitional Flow Determining Re for Non-circular Pipes/Ducts Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Principles of Fluid Mechanics 2 SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 6 - Principles of Fluid Mechanics 3: Lesson Information

16 pages

Lesson Information Preface The Loss of Energy in Pipe Systems – in Practice Point of Reflection – Reconvene Frictional Pressure Losses Point of Reflection – Reconvene The Friction Factor φ Pressure Drop, Friction, and the Darcy-Weisbach Equation Fitting Pressure Loss Point of Reflection – Reconvene Quantifying Fitting Pressure Losses Loss Coefficient (k)Fitting Pressure Loss – Worked Example Combining Frictional and Fitting Pressure Losses Design Flow Rates and Frictional Pressure Drops Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Principles of Fluid Mechanics 3 SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 8 - Control of Fluid Flow 1: Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Centrifugal Pumps Impeller Design Types Point of Reflection – Reconvene Pump Mechanical Shaft Seals Positive Displacement Pumps Rotary Displacement Pumps Pump Performance Centrifugal Pump Operating Characteristics Pumps in Series Matching Pump Characteristics to Pumping Duty Control of Pumps Pump Flow Control Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 9 - Control of Fluid Flow 1 SAQ: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson 10 - Control of Fluid Flow 2: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Point of Reflection – Reconvene Cavitation Dissolved Gas Evolution Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) – NPSHA Point of Reflection – Reconvene Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH) – NPSHR Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 11 - Control of Fluid Flow 2 SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 12 - Control of Fluid Flow 3: Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Point of Reflection – Reconvene Valve Types – Butterfly Valve Ball Valve Gate Valve Globe Valve Non-return Valve Pressure Relief Valve Vacuum Relief Valve Pressure Reducing Valve Sampling Valve Valve Leakage Point of Reflection – Reconvene Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 13 - Control of Fluid Flow 3 SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 14 - Fluid Mechanics End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

10 pages

Unit 3 - Gases

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Gases: Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in this Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Gas Laws: Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Point of Reflection – Reconvene Gas Laws – Boyle’s Law Gas Laws – Charles’ Law Gas Laws – Gay-Lussac Law Universal Gas Law – The Mole Universal Gas Law Specific Gas Constant RSpecific Ideal Gases Dalton’s Law of Gas Mixtures Point of Reflection – Reconvene Dalton’s Law and Partial Pressures Molar Fractions Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Gas Laws SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 4 - Gas Transfer: Lesson Information

12 pages

Lesson Information Preface Gas Transfer Worked Example Saturation and Henry’s Law with Mixed Gases Practical Gas Solubility CO2 Volumes/Volume (at STP)Gas Transfer Dynamics Point of Reflection - Reconvene Gas Transfer Technology Super-Saturation Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Gas Transfer SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 6 - End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

6 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3

Unit 4 - Heat Transfer

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Heat Transfer: Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in This Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Principles of Heat Transfer and Conduction: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Sensible Heat Latent Heat Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions Mechanisms of Heat Transfer Steady State and Unsteady State Heat Transfer Conduction Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Principles of Heat Transfer and Conduction SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 4 - Convection: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson Information Preface The Boundary Layer Film Heat Transfer Coefficient Fourier’s Law Applied to Convection Natural Convection Forced Convection Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer Heat Transfer from Condensing Liquids Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Convection SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 6 - Radiation and Combined: Lesson Information

11 pages

Lesson Information Preface Radiation Stefan–Boltzmann Law Radiation Applications Radiation Enhancement and Mitigation Convection and Conduction Fouling Factors Thick versus Thin Wall Pipes Combined Heat Transfer by Conduction, Convection, and Radiation Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Radiation and Combined SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 8 - Heat Exchangers: Lesson Information

30 pages

Lesson Information Preface Point of Reflection – Reconvene Principles of Heat Transfer in Heat Exchangers Flow Configurations in Heat Exchangers Heat Exchanger Passes Plate Heat Exchangers Plate Heat Exchangers Components and their Assembly Plate Heat Exchanger – Plate Design Point of Reflection – Reconvene Plate Heat Exchanger Gaskets Eliminating Risk of Product Contamination Plate Heat Exchanger – Fluid Mechanics Point of Reflection – Reconvene Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger – Components and Assembly Types of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger Tube Design and Configuration Point of Reflection – Reconvene Shell and Tube Exchanger – Fluid Mechanics Point of Reflection – Reconvene Selecting the Heat Exchanger Type and Configuration Heat Transfer Mechanism in Heat Exchangers Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient in Heat Exchangers Temperature Driving Force in Heat Exchangers Sizing a Heat Exchanger Worked Example Cleaning Heat Exchangers Maintaining and Operating Heat Exchangers Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 9 - Heat Exchangers SAQ: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson 10 - Jacketed Vessels: Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Point of Reflection – Reconvene Types of Vessel Heating and Cooling Design Considerations Conventional Jackets Dimpled Jacket Half-Pipe Jackets Features of Jacketed Vessels Heat Transfer Within a Jacketed Vessel Design and Sizing of Jacketed Vessels Worked Example Control of Jacketed Vessels Considerations for Maintaining and Operating Jacketed Vessels Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 11 - Jacketed Vessels SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 12 - Heat Transfer End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Unit 5 - Utilities Part 1 (Steam and Refrigeration)

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Utilities Part 1: Lesson Information

5 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in This Unit Steam Refrigeration Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Steam Theory: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Steam Properties Mollier Diagram and Steam Tables Mollier Chart Example Steam Tables Types of Steam Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Steam Theory SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 4 - Steam Technology: Lesson Information

13 pages

Lesson Information Preface Boilers Boiler Combustion Boiler Safety Point of Reflection – Reconvene Water Supply and Treatment Steam Distribution Steam Line Fittings and Equipment Steam Metering Condensate Recovery Uses of Steam Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Steam Technology SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 6 - Refrigeration Theory and Cycle: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson Information Preface Overview of Refrigeration Refrigeration Principles Refrigeration Cycle Energy Quantification Coefficient of Performance Worked Example - COP Conditions for Efficient Refrigeration Plant Operation Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Refrigeration Theory and Cycle SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Lesson 8 - Refrigeration Technology: Lesson Information

17 pages

Lesson Information Preface Primary Refrigerants Point of Reflection – Reconvene Common Primary Refrigerants in Breweries Secondary Refrigerants Refrigeration Process Overview – The Vapour Compression Cycle Compressors Screw Compressors Reciprocating Compressors Condensers Lesson 8 - Refrigeration Technology: High Pressure Liquid Receiver, Expansion Valve, and Low Pressure Liquid Receiver Evaporators Primary Refrigeration System Configurations Secondary Refrigerant Circuits Refrigeration Uses in the Brewery Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 9 - Refrigeration Technology SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 10 - Utilities Part 1 End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

5 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2

Unit 6 - Utilities Part 2

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Utilities Part 2: Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in This Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Water : Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Water Intake and Pre-treatment Raw Water Treatment – Sand and Multimedia Filters Raw Water Treatment - Activated Carbon Filters Changing Water Composition Ion Exchange Serial Ion-exchange Systems Membrane Technology Advantages and Disadvantages of Membrane Systems Point of Reflection – Reconvene Water Disinfection Boiler Feed Water Overall Water Treatment Solutions Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Water SAQ: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson 4 - Effluent Treatment: Lesson Information

12 pages

Lesson Information Preface Primary Effluent Treatment Secondary Effluent Treatment Anaerobic Effluent Treatment Aerobic Effluent Treatment Point of Reflection – Reconvene Combined Anaerobic and Aerobic Treatment Other Treatment Options Tertiary Effluent Treatment Overall Effluent Treatment and Management Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Effluent Treatment SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 6 - Electricity: Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Basics of Electricity Direct Current versus Alternating Current Different AC Voltages and Phases Single-phase versus Three-phase Power Electrical Motors Power Factor and Power Factor Correction Internal Power Distribution Maximum Demand Point of Reflection – Reconvene Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters Electrical Safety Electrical Overload Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Electricity SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 8 - Gases: Lesson Information

15 pages

Lesson Information Preface Compressed Air Compressed Air Quality Air Compressors Screw Compressors Reciprocating Compressors Blowers Removal of Contaminants Air Storage, Distribution, and Pressure Control Point of Reflection – Reconvene Oxygen and Nitrogen Liquid Nitrogen and Oxygen On-site Nitrogen Generation Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 9 - Gases SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 11 - Carbon Dioxide Recovery Technology SAQ: Lesson Information

11 pages

Lesson 12 - Utilities Part 2 End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4

Unit 7 - Process Control and Instrumentation

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Process Control and Instrumentation: Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in This Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Principles of Process Control: Lesson Information

14 pages

Lesson Information Preface Batch and Continuous Processes Process Control Automation Systems Process Communication The Evolution of Control Instruments Control Elements P&ID Symbology Lines Valves Equipment Control Symbols Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Principles of Process Control SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 4 - Process Instrumentation: Lesson Information

14 pages

Lesson Information Preface Instrumentation Terminology and Selection Point of Reflection - Reconvene Classification of Instrumentation Position Instruments Temperature Instruments Pressure Instruments Flowrate Instruments Mass Flowmeters Vessel Content Measurement Analytical Instruments Dissolved Gases Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Process Instrumentation SAQ: Lesson Information

10 pages

Lesson 6 - Process Control Mechanisms: Lesson Information

16 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-acting Control Mechanisms Discrete Control Continuous Controllers Proportional Control Integral Control Proportional and Integral Control Derivative Control Combined PID Control Point of Reflection – Reconvene Single Loop Control Configurations Point of Reflection – Reconvene Multiloop Control Configurations Sequence Control Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Process Control Mechanisms SAQ : Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 8 - Process Control and Instrumentation End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Unit 8 - Materials of Construction

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Materials of Construction: Lesson Information

3 pages

Lesson Information Topics Covered in This Unit Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 2 - Classification and Properties: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface General Classification of Materials Properties of Materials Corrosion Forms of Localised Corrosion Polymer Degradation Welding Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 3 - Classification and Properties SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 4 - Materials Application in Brewing: Lesson Information

13 pages

Lesson Information Preface Ferrous Metals Stainless Steel Important Aspects of Stainless Steels Other Ferrous Metals Point of Reflection – Reconvene:Non-ferrous Metals Thermoplastics Thermosets and Elastomers Ceramics Insulation Materials Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 5 - Material Application in Brewing SAQ: Lesson Information

8 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5

Lesson 6 - Hygienic Design: Lesson Information

17 pages

Lesson Information Preface History of Hygienic Design and Organisations Hygiene Organisations Components of Hygienic Design Reconvene Materials Equipment Pipes Point of Reflection - Reconvene Vessels In-line Equipment Valves Installation Welding Building and Support Structures Lesson Sign-off

Lesson 7 - Hygienic Design SAQ: Lesson Information

9 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4 Suggested Response - Q5 Suggested Response - Q6

Lesson 8 - Materials of Construction End of Unit SAQ: Lesson Information

7 pages

Lesson Information Preface Self-Assessment Questions Suggested Response - Q1 Suggested Response - Q2 Suggested Response - Q3 Suggested Response - Q4