CHEME 3320 - Analysis of Separation Processes

Spring. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: CHEME 3130 and CHEME 3240.

Q. Yu.

Analysis and design of chemical separation processes involving phase equilibria and mass transfer. Topics include: continuous and batch processing; counter-current and co-current flow patterns; tray columns and packed columns for distillation, gas absorption/stripping, and liquid-liquid extraction; batch separation by selective adsorption on solids; continuous separation by selective permeation through membranes; and choosing among separation options.

Outcome 1: Combine mass balances, energy balances, thermodynamic equilibrium constraints, and constitutive models for convective mass transfer to develop mathematical models for the performance of various separation systems.

Outcome 2: Optimize designs of separation systems to achieve targets for product purity.

Outcome 3: Acquire experience using modern computer software for designing separation processes.

Outcome 4: Develop and apply criteria for selecting among available separation technologies.