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Métodos Especiales de Separación

Código asignatura
MINQUI01-1-005
Curso
Primero
Temporalidad
Primer Semestre
Carácter
Obligatoria
Créditos
4.5
Pertenece al itinerario Bilingüe
No
Actividades
  • Clases Expositivas (25 Hours)
  • Prácticas de Aula/Semina (7 Hours)
  • Tutorías Grupales (2 Hours)
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This subject is part of the Process and Product Engineering Module of the Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering. The subject is taught by the Chemical Engineering Area of ​​the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. It is a compulsory subject that is divided into two parts. The first deals with advanced aspects of rectification of multicomponent mixtures, explaining the methodologies for calculating and estimating common multicomponent systems in the chemical industry (especially petrochemicals). The second part covers membrane separation processes, also present in many industrial chemical processes. Basic principles, membrane manufacturing processes, and modeling of permeability and solute transport through membranes are included. It also included the description of the most important applications of these separation processes by industrial sectors.

Upon completion of this subjects, students will have acquired the following skills:

  • Ability to identify real multicomponent separation problems and have criteria to establish under what conditions separation by rectification may be the most appropriate alternative to solve the problem.
  • Ability to identify the variables necessary to solve separation problems.
  • Ability to solve by fast and approximate methods some of the multicomponent separation problems.
  • Know and handle rigorous calculation methods.
  • Ability to identify industrial separation problems that can be addressed by membrane separation processes
  • Ability to handle the criteria to select the most appropriate types of membrane separation and well as the appropriate type and geometry of membranes.
  • Ability to apply appropriate mathematical models that allow predicting the behavior of a membrane separation system.

Lectures are complemented by practical exercises.

The only requirements are those of obligatory fulfillment for admission to the Master in Chemical Engineering.

It is necessary to have prior knowledge in Chemical Engineering Unit Operations, especially in those related to Mass Transfer. In addition, a solid knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, as well as basic knowledge of Materials Science and Technology are required.

The main learning outcomes of the course will be based upon the following abilities:

Generic Skills

CG1

Be able to apply the scientific method and the principles of engineering and economy to formulate and solve complex problems of processes, operations, systems and services where matter changes in composition, state, or energy content, characteristic of the chemical industry and other related sectors, such as pharmaceutical, biotechnological, material, energy, food, or environmental.

CG2

Be able to conceive, project and design processes, equipment and industrial facilities and services, in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors, in terms of quality, safety, economy, and in an environmentally sustainable way.

CG4

Be able to do the appropriate research, undertake the design and manage the development of engineering solutions, in new or partially known environments, relating creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer.

CG5

Be able to develop mathematical models and be competent in the use of computer methods for solving them, as a scientific and technological base for the design of new processes, systems, facilities and products, as well as to optimize the existing ones

CG6

Be able to analyse the continuous development of product and processes, taking into consideration technical, health, safety and environmental aspects, as well as economic and quality reliance concerns.

CG7

Be able to integrate knowledge and take decisions under conditions of uncertainty, including the consideration of reflections based on ethical and social responsibilities..

Specific skills

CIPP1

Have a knowledge and understanding of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and other Sciences necessary to support application of key engineering principles

CIPP2

Be able to design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of the different chemical engineering areas, comprising of processes and transport phenomena, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, electrochemical and biochemical reaction engineering.

CIPP3

Be able to develop mathematical and computer models relevant to the chemical engineering discipline, and an appreciation of their limitations. Awareness of developing technologies related to chemical engineering.

CIPP4

Be able to solve problems, design processes and methodologies, and have the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations. Be capable of generating an innovative design for processes, systems and products to fulfil new needs.

These abilities give rise to the following learning outcomes:

RAMES1

Have a knowledge and understanding of the design and analysis of non-ideal multicomponent separation units (distillation and other ones based on L-L and L-V equilibria) using approximate and rigorous models.

RAMES2

Have a knowledge and understanding of the design and analysis of liquid-phase and gas-phase membrane separation processes.

Contents:

BLOCK I. Introduction to the separation of multicomponent mixtures. Phase Equilibria. Design variables

BLOCK II. Rectification of multicomponent mixtures: Approximate and rigorous solution methods. Azeotropic, and extractive distillations

BLOCK III. Introduction to membrane separation processes. Membrane manufacture. Materials and configurations

BLOCK IV. Pressure-Driven Membrane processes. Process modeling

BLOCK V. Membrane Gas Separation and Pervaporation.  Electrodialysis. Other membrane separation processes.

BLOCK VI. Industrial applications

In order to organize subject teaching, its content has been distributed following different activities:

  1. Face-to-Face activities:
    • Lectures (CE, 17 h)
    • Seminars (PA, 12 h)
    • Group tutorials (TG, 2 h)
    • Final Assessment (SE, 3 h)
  2.  Non presential activities
    • Individual work (54.5 h)
    • Group work (22 h)

Students receive written information included in the Teaching guide prior the beginning of the course. The material covered in all classes will be available in the Virtual Campus.

The lectures are dedicated to theoretical or practical activities given in a fundamentally expository way by the professors, supported by visual material. The seminars in the classroom are dedicated to practical activities that require a high level of student participation.

Time distribution for the different teaching modes used in this subject is indicated in Table 1.

Table 1. Schedule for the course activities

MODE

Hours

%

Total

Face to face

Lectures

17

15.1

34 (30%)

Seminars

12

10.7

Group Tutorials

2

1.8

Final Assessment

3

2.7

Non presential

Work in groups

22

19.5

78.5 (70%)

Individual work

54.5

48.5

 

Total

112.5

  

The value of the grade for the ordinary and extraordinary course evaluations is distributed according to the following aspects:

Grading distribution

Learning outcomes

%

Coursework (PA and TG)

All

60

Final written assessment

All

40

Requirements: It is compulsory to attend seminars and group tutorials. In some cases, properly justified, an 80% presence could be admitted. To pass the course, the grade of each of the item shown in the grading distribution should be at least 40% of its maximum value.

Coursework (Seminars and Tutorials): Active participation in all of them will also be taken into account, as well as the coursework submitted. 60% of the student's final grade will correspond to the assessment of these aspects.

Final evaluation: At the end of the course there will be a written exam which will contribute to 40% of the student's final grade.

In the minimum requirements are met, the final grade will be calculated taken into account the weight distribution indicated in the previous table.

In extraordinary calls that take place during an academic year, prior to the semester in which the subject is usually taught in said academic year, the final grade will be calculated with the mark obtained in the coursework of the immediately preceding academic year taking into account the weighting percentages indicated in the previous table.

Students will be encouraged to prepare their own material on the topics presented, based on the notes they take in lectures, the material provided, and the reading of the specialized bibliography available through the network of libraries of the University of Oviedo (BUO), located especially in the Faculty of Chemistry.

The following is the recommended bibliography:

  1. Seader, J.D., Henley, E.J., Roper, D.K.; Separation Process Principles, Wiley, New York 3ª Edición (2011), más recomendable que la última versión traducida al castellano: Henley, E.J.; Seader, J.D., Operaciones de separación por etapas de equilibrio en ingeniería química, Reverté, Barcelona (1988)
  2. Mulder, M., Basic principles of membrane technology, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht (1996)
  3. Cheryan, M. Ultrafiltration and microfiltration handbook, Technomic, Pennsylvania (1998).

Complementary bibliography (Reference for specific topics)

  1. Perry, R.H., Green, D.W., Perry´s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook, 7th ed., McGraw Hill, New York (1997)
  2. Poling, B., Prausnitz, J., O' Connell, J., The properties of gases and liquids, McGraw-Hill, New York (2000)
  3. Gess, M.A.; Danner, R.P.; Nagvekar, M., Thermodynamic analysis of vapor-liquid equilibria: recommended models and standard data base, DIPPR (1991)
  4. Smith, J.M., Van Ness, H.C., Abbott, M.M., Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York (1996)
  5. Walas, S.M., Phase equilibria in chemical engineering, Butterworth, Boston (1985)
  6. Ho, W.S.; Sirkar, K.K., Membrane handbook, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York (1992)