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Aims:
The aim of this module is to extend the students鈥� knowledge of fluid separation processes to more complex systems commonly found in the industry. Students will develop:
- a thorough understanding of the underlying chemical & physical phenomena of the processes;
- a working knowledge of methods for design and operation of industrial separation units;
- a working knowledge of simulation tools applicable for the analysis and design of industrial separation units; skills to propose energy efficient and sustainable design solutions.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should:
- be able to understand the thermodynamics and mass and heat transfer phenomena involved in complex fluid separation processes;
- be familiar with the procedures for the design of complex fluid separation equipment in the context of sustainability and sustainable development;
- be able to select an appropriate fluid separation process to meet a required separation performance;
- be able to apply conceptual design methods for the design of complex fluid separation processes simple and complex distillation columns;
- be able to simulate complex fluid separation processes with an appropriate level of detail
Synopsis:
To provide an understanding of the principles of complex fluid separation processes, as well as an ability to suggest and select energy efficient and sustainable design & operation alternatives thereof, such as
- Extractive and azeotropic distillation
- Batch distillation
- Distillation control
- Process intensification including dividing wall columns, reactive and hybrid distillation
- Multi-component and reactive absorption
- Advanced chromatographic processes
- Cooling and evaporative crystallization
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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