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Chemical engineering separation operations including humidification/dehumidification, drying, membrane separations, leaching and washing, crystallisation, ion exchange, distillation, gas absorption and liquid-liquid extraction.
This course covers process operations involving separations. The fundamental mass and energy transfer theories will be discussed in the context of: drying, (de-)humidification, membranes, leaching/washing, crystallization, ion exchange, distillation, gas absorption, and liquid-liquid extraction.
At the end of the course the students are expected to be able to:Understand the value and context of separation processes.Understand the fundamental phenomena utilized in separation processes.Develop skills for identifying the key separation problem and developing effective solutions.Understand and analyse specific separation processes including distillation, gas absorption etc.Select appropriate separation techniques for chemical processing.Relate fundamental separation phenomena to equipment design and operation.Carry out design calculations for separation processes.
ENCH292
Matthew Cowan
WorkloadAttendance at all lectures is highly encouraged. Completion of all assignments, tests, and exams is required.
Seader, J. D. , Henley, Ernest J., Roper, D. Keith; Separation process principles : chemical and biochemical operations ; 3rd ed; Wiley, 2011.
Wankat, Phillip C; Separation process engineering : includes mass transfer analysis ; 3rd ed; Prentice Hall, 2012.
Course policy on collaboration and cheating:Solving problems in small teams and collaborative learning when working on assignments is encouraged. However direct copying will result is reduced or zero marks for all students involved. The assignments are mainly a tool to prepare you for the exams. We advise you to try them individually before collaborating in groups.ConcernsStudents with concerns about the course should contact any of the lecturers listed above, the 3rd Year Director of Studies (Dr. Carlo Carere), or the Head of Department (Prof. Peter Gostomski).General Policies of the UniversityStudents may obtain the general policies of the University from the website. For example:Special considerations: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/special-consideration/ Academic Appeals of Assessments: Students with concerns about assessment processes or grades should be advised to speak first with the relevant lecturer. If the matter cannot be resolved, then the student should meet and discuss the matter with the Head of Department/School and thereafter follow the procedures outlined in the University procedures https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/media/uc-policy-library/general/Academic-Appeals-and-Grievances-Principles-and-Procedures.pdf and regulations https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/media/documents/regulations/general-regs-academic-appeals-and-grievance.pdf Reconsideration of grades: If you are concerned that your final grade may be incorrect it is suggested (for CAPE) that you make an informal query to the course coordinator, but you may follow the official procedures: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/study/examinations/result-dates-and-appeals/ Disabilities: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/disability/
This is a compulsory course which provides a basis for many other courses in chemical engineering.Prerequisites: ENCH292.
Late submission will result in a zero grade.
Discuss with Dr Matthew Cowan.
Submit work as hard copies to the physical dropboxes on the 4th floor of the Electrical Link buildingGraded work can be collected in class; or from the pick up piles in the 4th floor foyer of the Electrical Link building.
Domestic fee $986.00
International fee $5,500.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .