Multicomponent Separations
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE3005 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CHEE3005
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
Multicomponent separation processes. Principles of design for distillation and absorption columns (including computer applications). Newer, less common separation methods: adsorption and membranes processes.
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour workshop per week.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Examination
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To look in detail at the process of mass transfer in multi-component separation equipment. To equip students with basic design principles for the above equipment.Learning Outcomes
A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2.3.1, be familiar with the application and limitations of a range of modelling approaches including first-principles models, simple empirical correlations, and artificial intelligence approaches. As demonstrated by use of empirical correlations and analytical models in design calculations for separation unit operations. As evidenced by assessment via exam questions using these techniques.
A2.4.2 Understand and be able to use basic chemical principles to model the characteristics and performance of a range of typical mixing, separation and similar processing steps for fluids, particulates and multiphase systems. As demonstrated by knowledge of fundamental physical processes underlying a range of multi-component separations, including distillation, absorption, adsorption and membranes. As evidenced by using this knowledge to answer exam questions.
A2.4.3 Understand the principles on which processing equipment operates to determine equipment size and performance of common items such as reactors, exchangers and columns. As demonstrated by use in design calculations for distillation, absorption, adsorption and membrane systems. As evidenced by use to answer exam questions on understanding of these principles.
A2.4.1 Understand the most widely used unit operations of separation and mixing; particle technology; equipment sizing and performance; biological systems. As demonstrated by knowledge of separation method selection approaches, and evidenced by use to answer exam questions.
A2.4.4. Understand and be able to quantify the effect of processing steps on the state of the material being processed, and its transformation to the end product in terms of its composition, morphology and functionality. As demonstrated by ability to perform design calculations, evidenced by use of this ability to answer exam questions.
A2.6.1 Be able to identify the principal hazard sources in chemical and related processes (including biological hazards)
A2.6.2 Understand the principles of safety and loss prevention, and their application to inherently safe design. As demonstrated by ability to discuss inherent safe design guidelines for distillation columns, as evidenced by ability to answer exam questions.