Catalog data:
Distillation, absorption, stripping, extraction, crystallization, sedimentation,
filtration. |
Course
year:
MSc 1st year
Semester: 2A
Hours p/w: 4
Other hours: -
Assessment: See remarks.
Assessm.period(s): See remarks.
(see academic calendar) |
Prerequisites:
wb4300A |
Follow
up: Project: process plant design assignment (G-group) |
Detailed
description of topics:
Basic principles and design methods for equipment
used in equilibrium stage separation processes, such as distillation, absorption,
stripping (desorption), extraction and crystallization, and in mechanical separation
processes, such as sedimentation, filtration, etc.
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Course
material:
Z. Olujic; Introduction to the Design of Equilibrium
Separation Processes (WbMT 1994)
O.S.L. Bruinsma, J de Graauw; Inleiding in de
industriële kristallisatie - Apparaten voor mechanische scheidingen. (WbMT 1992)
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References
from literature:
Sinnott (Coulson, Richardson; Chemical Engineering,
vol.6) An Introduction to Chemical Engineering Design.
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Remarks
(specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.):
Assessment part one: working out and discussion of
equipment design assignments. Part two: written examination. The course consists of two
blocks. Part one deals with distillation, absorption/desorption and extraction.
Examination: by appointment. Part two covers crystallization and mechanical separations.
Examination: in January.
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Goals:
To develop the understanding of the role of basic
principles, common engineering tools (software) and the common sense during the
implementation of the knowledge from various disciplines in process-equipment design
environment.
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Computer
use:
Computer aided solving the process equipment design
assignments.
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Laboratory
project(s):
A case study during the course to apply immediately
the knowledge acquired.
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Design
content:
A fully design oriented approach.
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Percentage
of design: 75 % |