Course - Separation Technology - TKP4105
Separation Technology
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About the course
Course content
The course is a standard theoretical course with some practical laboratory work. The theoretical course treats the theory of mass transfer unit operations with applications to distillation, absorption, drying, air conditioning, adsorption, membrane separation, and crystallization. The laboratory experiments are part of the basic process laboratory. In the laboratory part, Heinz Preisig and Gøril Flatberg are the coordinators.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, students should be able to: - understand and explain basic mass transfer mechanisms - understand and apply relevant phase diagrams and enthalpy diagrams - understand and discuss the main principles of the different separation technologies and identify key variables - apply equilibrium, mass transport and balance equations in order to develop mathematical models and/or graphic solutions - analyze the separation processes especially with focus on the effect of different process variables on design, operation, performance and efficiency - evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different separation technologies and make qualified choices for specific applications - dimension separation processes, suggest improvements. - interpreting process flowcharts and being able to set up a simplified flowchart. - propose a suitable regulatory structure for a process.
Learning methods and activities
The course is given as a combination of lectures, exercises, self-study, and laboratory work. Admission to the exam requires both felleslab as well as 70% of the exercises being approved.
Compulsory assignments
- Felles lab
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
The grade is based on a final written exam that counts 100%. In order to take the final written exam, both the compulsory felleslab (lab work) and exercises have to be approved. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge of physical chemistry and chemical engineering.
The course is based on the compulsory courses at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, but students from other faculties may take the course as well, possibly after an introductory self-study.
Course materials
Seader, Henley, Roper: Separation Process Principles, Wiley. Additional lecture notes.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIK2010 | 7.5 sp | |
| TKJE3004 | 3 sp | Autumn 2018 |
| KP3010 | 6 sp | Autumn 2021 |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects