Separation Processes & Process Calculations 2 (U01503)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EEL-2-CHSPC

Separation processes introduces an equilibrium stage approach to absorption/stripping, distillation, solvent extraction. Graphical methods are introduced as well as the concepts of minimum number of stages, minimum solvent or stripping agent rate and minimum reflux ratio. Flash separation and multicomponent systems are also presented. Process calculations introduces the basic calculation techniques, both computerised and by hand, for analysing and designing chemical processing equipment. Data sources containing relevant physical and chemical properties are introduced. In addition, training in group and collaborative working and communication skills is undertaken. Three laboratory sessions on separation processes are undertaken as part of this course.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Chemical Engineering 1 or other course approved by the Head of Chemical Engineering

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Separation Processes 2 (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Chemical, (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2007	11:10	12:00	Lecture Theatre 2, Hudson Beare Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:
- perform graphical or algebraic design calculations for binary distillation, absorption from insoluble carrier gas into a non-volatile solvent, desorption from non-volatile solvent into an insoluble carrier gas and solvent extraction cascades for type II systems.
- select feasible solvent/stripping agent rates and reflux ratios
- describe the principles by which economic reflux ratios are selected.
- calculate bubble and dew points for a multicomponent mixture of volatiles and solve for the vapour and liquid compositions and V/F ratio in a flash separation
- find or estimate key physical properties of typical chemicals
- perform phase equilibrium calculations graphically, numerically by hand or using a computer package, and to cross check different calculation methods and data
- carry out design calculations for processes involving separation operations using hand or computer methods
- carry out material and energy balance calculations for reaction and separation processes by hand or using a computer package as appropriate
- analyse the behaviour of recycle processes, performing approximate material balances by hand, and setting up calculations for rigorous solution by computer
- carry out hand calculations to check computer package calculations.

Assessment Information

Two-hour degree exam (60%) and laboratory (40%)

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	December	1	Separation Processes	1 hour(s) 30 minutes
1ST	May	1	Process Calculations	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	Process Calculations	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	2	Separation Processes	1 hour(s) 30 minutes