Transport Processes and Unit Operations - SIC2017

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Test in term 1 plus feedback in problem solving sessions and tutorials

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Exam

Exam

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written assignment

This module develops a basic understanding of key mass transfer unit operations of distillation and absorption, including skills for the calculations of binary distillation, and absorption processes. The module provides an introduction to these separation processes based on the principles of mass transfer theory. Methods of operation, phase equilibria and separating agents are also examined. Overall, the module provides the basis for the building of simple mathematical models to represent the operation of the key mass transfer-based separation processes.
The module also develops fundamental concepts in transport phenomena and process development, building on earlier modules in fluid flow and heat transfer. Transport phenomena is principally concerned with the unified study of three physical transport processes: momentum, heat and mass transfer. These processes are closely aligned because they often occur together, are described by closely related equations, rely on the principle of conservation (of mass, energy and momentum) and have similar underlying molecular mechanisms. This module develops a physical picture of laminar and turbulent flow and its implications for transport processes.

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SIC2017 - Transport Processes and Unit Operations

Transport Processes and Unit Operations

be able to solve steady state diffusive transport problems and make appropriate calculations for molecular and turbulent transport.

be able to define and calculate transfer coefficients.

be able to describe and solve partial differential equations for transport phenomena applications.

use knowledge of different design methods, selecting the appropriate approach for a range of new situations.

be able to read liquid-liquid equilibrium phase diagram.

be able to calculate hydraulic characteristics for towered columns using empirical correlations.

be able to describe the similarities and differences among the heat, mass and momentum transfer processes, including the roles of molecular and turbulent transport explain the coefficients from those diffusive equations.

be able to calculate flows and compositions of bottom and top products for distillation and absorption.

be able to devise methods to obtain and interpret equilibrium data for separation processes.

be able recall the difference between laminar and turbulent flow and be able to apply them to describe transport mechanisms.

be able to calculate efficiency of the columns and some characteristic quantities such as minimum number of stages for distillation, minimum liquid flow rate for absorption and distillation.

be able to describe and discuss the principles involved in the design and operation of distillation columns and gas absorption columns.

be able to manipulate and critically assess information obtained in the laboratory.

use graphical methods to represent balance equations and determine the number of stages.

be able to apply stagewise balance equations to make preliminary design calculations for a wide range of binary distillation and absorption applications.

be able to define steady state and well-mixed problems and boundary and interfacial conditions.

be able to describe basic mass transfer mechanism – the double layer film theory.