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School:

School of Applied Sciences

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2017-09-01

Module Leader:

Lande Liu

Version Number

2023.02

Learning Methods

Practical Classes and Demonstrations
Tutorial and Project Supervision
Lecture
Guided Independent Study

Requirements

Professional Body Requirements

Royal Society of Chemistry

Synopsis

This module provides an introduction to separation processes based on the principles of mass transfer with or without chemical reactions, method of operation, phase equilibria and separating agents used in these operations.  It also provides the basis for the building of simple mathematical models to represent the operation of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Lectures will be used to deliver most of the material. Tutorials will be used to develop problem solving and help further understanding of material covered in lectures. Practicals will help students to gain experiences of running large scale chemical engineering experiments. The laboratory experiments will be directly related to the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Distillation of binary mixtures: reflux and stage requirements, limiting operating conditions, vapour-liquid equilibrium data. Analysis of the operation and design of equipment for gas absorption processes. Gas-liquid equilibrium data. Liquid-liquid extraction: methods of operation of various types of equipment. Equilibrium data for liquid-liquid extraction.  Design methods for extraction operations.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment
Assessment 2: Exam

Assessment Criteria

Students should demonstrate an ability to calculate parameters to design and operate pilot plants successfully in the examination and related laboratory reports.

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