Separation Processes I

Code:

EQ0025

Acronym:

PS I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemical Engineering

Instance: 2007/2008 - 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
LEQ	0	Plano de estudos de transição para 2006/07	3	7	7	-
MIEQ	89	Syllabus since 2006/2007	3	-	7	-

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 particualr separation and/or purification. Analysis and design, identifying the most important operation and design variables, of separation processes based on phase equilibria, 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 and 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

Seader, J. D.; Separation process principles. ISBN: 0-471-58626-9

Complementary Bibliography

Rousseau, Ronald W. 340; Handbook of separation process technology. ISBN: 0-471-89558-X
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

Teaching methods and learning activities

1) Lectures for exposition of the course contents, giving pratical examples and using multimedia means to elucidate some particular aspects of the subjects being taught;
2) Problem solving sessions and office hours to discuss and solve problems of application of the concepts taught.

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

The final grade is the best mark obtained in final examinations.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

By final examination.

Classification improvement

By final examination.