CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CHML 439: Separation Process Design II

This is a required course in the chemical engineering program.

Course description:
Design of equipment and systems for separation processes based on rate-controlled mass transfer. Applications in adsorption, chromatography, humidification, drying, and membrane separation processes (3 credits)

Prerequisite(s):
CHML 306

Textbooks:

1. McCabe, Smith, & Harriott, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 5th Ed., McGraw Hill, 1993

Class schedule:
Three one-hour lectures per week

Course learning outcomes:

• Expand the students' understanding of the analysis and design of molecule separators based on differences in physical properties;
• Teach students how to analyze and design...
  1. Liquid Extraction Column
  2. Rotary Dryer
  3. Gas Adsorption System
  4. Vacuum Crystallizer
  5. Membrane Gas Separator

Relationship to program/ABET outcomes	Applicability (NA - 10)
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	9
b. An ability to design and/or conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data	8
c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	8
d. An ability to function in a multi-disciplinary environment	6
e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems	8
f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	7
g. An ability to communicate effectively	4
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
i. A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning	5
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues	7
k. An ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering	8

Topics	# Classes (NA - 10)
1. Liquid Extraction	13
2. Rotary Dryer	6
3. Adsorber Design	6
4. Crystallizer Design	10
5. Gas Membrane Design	7

Contribution to ABET Criterion 5:

• Computer usage:
  All homeworks are carried out using Excel and Mathematica and are presented in reports prepared with a word processor, which is usually Word.
• Statistics: None
• ABET estimated content:
  • Engineering Science - 0.5 credit (17%)
  • Engineering Design - 2.5 credits (83%)
  
  

Course syllabus prepared by Dr. Paul Marnell