Multiphase Systems
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4002 | Chemical and Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- CHEE4002
- School
- Chemical and Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module will identify the industrial occurrence of the simultaneous flow of more than one phase and highlight the implications for design. It will establish the principles of flow and heat transfer in gas/liquid systems and the principles of design methods.
Target Students
Students registered in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering only.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): Exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module extends students knowledge to more complex issues in fluid flow and heat transfer where the fluids are a combination of gas and liquid. Ensure that students are able to apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering and engineering tools to the analysis of problems. To ensure that students possess relevant practical skills acquired through laboratory work.Learning Outcomes
A2 Chemical Engineering Principles:
A2.2.6, Be able to apply the same underlying principles to more complex problems, critically evaluating the limitations of assumptions of the approach taken.
This is a key part of the module as simplifications of complex equations are discussed in detail. Through the tutorials students are guided to analyse flow situation and the assumptions they have to make in order to develop a working solution. They have to evaluate the impact of the assumptions on the outcome identifying the risks. Core topics covered in the module discuss these elements in detail and derive one dimensional equations from first principles. Detailed analysis of pressure drop in two-phase flow conduits is discussed covering Lockhart-Martinelli method, Friedel’s method and several other methods. Phase change in steam generation and condensation is considered in detail and basic enthalpy calculations are used in determining quality leading to flow regimes in tubes. Under applications of multiphase flow systems, bubble column reactors and bioreactors are discussed at basic level (introduction to multiphase flow).
This is a key part of the module as simplifications of complex equations are discussed in detail. Through the tutorials students are guided to analyse flow situation and the assumptions they have to make in order to develop a working solution. They have to evaluate the impact of the assumptions on the outcome identifying the risks. Core topics covered in the module discuss these elements in detail and derive one dimensional equations from first principles. Detailed analysis of pressure drop in two-phase flow conduits is discussed covering Lockhart-Martinelli method, Friedel’s method and several other methods. Phase change in steam generation and condensation is considered in detail and basic enthalpy calculations are used in determining quality leading to flow regimes in tubes. Under applications of multiphase flow systems, bubble column reactors and bioreactors are discussed at basic level (introduction to multiphase flow).
A3 Chemical Engineering Practice:
A3.2.12 understand the limitations of current practices.
The limitations and lack of information in some of the areas in multiphase flow to have a clear understanding of the multiphase flow is discussed throughout the module. Current research and the impact of the findings on the existing multiphase flow models is discussed.
A3.2.14 have a critical awareness of the wider engineering discipline.
Engineering application of multiphase flow in designing flow lines and equipment such as boilers condensers and reactors is discussed. How to link the concepts to develop/modify heat transfer coefficients and some other parameters were also presented in the module.
A4 Chemical Engineering Design:
A4.2.8 Have a comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and an ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
Engineering application of multiphase flow in designing flow lines and equipment such as boilers condensers and reactors is discussed. How to link the concepts to develop/modify heat transfer coefficients and some other parameters were also presented in the module.
A5 Embedded Learning:
A5.2.17 Have a broader understanding of related subjects.
Students are provided with lecture notes and supplementary materials. They were directed to key publications and textbooks for additional knowledge and understanding. Refer to the content on Moodle.
A3 Chemical Engineering Practice:
A3.2.12 understand the limitations of current practices.
The limitations and lack of information in some of the areas in multiphase flow to have a clear understanding of the multiphase flow is discussed throughout the module. Current research and the impact of the findings on the existing multiphase flow models is discussed.
A3.2.14 have a critical awareness of the wider engineering discipline.
Engineering application of multiphase flow in designing flow lines and equipment such as boilers condensers and reactors is discussed. How to link the concepts to develop/modify heat transfer coefficients and some other parameters were also presented in the module.
A4 Chemical Engineering Design:
A4.2.8 Have a comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and an ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
Engineering application of multiphase flow in designing flow lines and equipment such as boilers condensers and reactors is discussed. How to link the concepts to develop/modify heat transfer coefficients and some other parameters were also presented in the module.
A4 Chemical Engineering Design:
A4.2.8 Have a comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and an ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
Engineering application of multiphase flow in designing flow lines and equipment such as boilers condensers and reactors is discussed. How to link the concepts to develop/modify heat transfer coefficients and some other parameters were also presented in the module.
A5 Embedded Learning:
A5.2.17 Have a broader understanding of related subjects.
Students are provided with lecture notes and supplementary materials. They were directed to key publications and textbooks for additional knowledge and understanding. Refer to the content on Moodle.