Separation Processes I

Code:

EQ0082

Acronym:

PS I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technological Sciences (Chemical Engineering)

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	95	Syllabus	3	-	7	63	189

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Identification of the different classes of separation processes, pointing out their common aspects and specific characteristics which make them appropriate for a particular separation and/or purification. Analysis and design, identifying the most important operation and design variables, of separation processes based on phase equilibrium, in particular, liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction and distillation.

Program

Introduction: classification of the separation processes, concept of equilibrium stage, examples of liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction and distillation. Multistage operation: crossflow, countercurrent, and countercurrent with reflux. Equations used to describe equilibrium stages. Analysis and calculation of multistage operation: algebrical, graphical and numerical methods. Binary distillation: The McCabe-Thiele method. Multicomponent distillation: approximate methods (Fenske-Underwood-Gilliland) and rigorous methods. Extractive and azeotropic distillation. Batch distillation: Rayleigh distillation and distillation with rectifying columns operating at constant and variable reflux. Concept of efficiency in stage operations: overall efficiency, stage efficiency and point efficiency.

Mandatory literature

Edmundo Gomes de Azevedo e Ana Maria Alves; Engenharia de processos de separação. ISBN: 978-972-8469-80-1
Seader, J. D.; Separation process principles. ISBN: 0-471-58626-9

Complementary Bibliography

Foust, Alan S. 070; Princípios das operações unitárias. ISBN: 85-216-1038-6
McCabe, Warren L.; Unit operations of Chemical Engineering. ISBN: 0-07-112738-0
Rousseau, Ronald W. 340; Handbook of separation process technology. ISBN: 0-471-89558-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

1) Lectures for exposition of the course contents, giving practical examples and using multimedia tools to elucidate some particular aspects of the subjects being taught;
2) Lectures for discussion and problem solving;
3) Two study visits to chemical industries;
4) Use of simulation tools to solve a small separation design project.

Software

ChemSep (www.chemsep.org)

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students must not exceed the maximum number of class absences established in FEUP's regulations.

Calculation formula of final grade

Grade of the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Exam

Classification improvement

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