Separation Processes

Course Code:

CHBE433

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Levent Organ

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of principles of separation processes that are not covered in mass transfer course.

Course Content:

Classification of the methods of separation processes with specific examples; introduction of the factors affecting the selection of feasible separation processes and technological aspects of various separation processes; study of theoretical, computational/graphical and design aspects of liquid-liquid (extraction), solid-liquid (leaching), gas- or liquid-solid (adsorption; ion exchange) and liquid-solid (crystallization) separation processes with emphasis on multi-stage separation with more than 2 component; introduction to membrane separation processes: dialysis, reverse osmosis and pervaporation; study of a mechanical-physical solid-liquid separation process: filtration.

Corequisite:

CHBE III: Mass Transfer

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: Kısa sınav

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Knowledge about the equipment used in adsorption, extraction, leaching, crystallization, and membrane separation processes.	1a, 7b	1, 3	A
To be able to make the basic design of fixed-bed columns used for adsorption.	1a, 1b, 2a, 7b	1, 3	A
To be able to calculate the number of stages in counter-current multi-stage continuous extraction.	1a, 1b, 2a, 7b	1, 3	A, F
To be able to calculate the number of stages in counter-current multi-stage leaching.	1a, 1b, 2a, 7b	1, 3	A, F
To be able to carry out material and energy balances in crystallization, calculate yield and heat requirement and calculate crystal nucleation rate.	1a, 1b, 2a, 7b	1, 3	A
To be able to calculate the basic quantities (flux, surface area, permeate composition, permeate rate, rejection rate, etc.) in liquid and gas membrane separation processes.	1a, 1b, 2a, 7b	1, 3	A
To be able to work as a team in the preparation of a project report on a separation process.	6a	13	F

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	INTRODUCTION TO ADSORPTION; EQUILIBRIUM RELATIONS FOR ADSORBENTS; BATCH ADSORPTION	Textbook
2	DESIGN OF FIXED-BED ADSORPTION COLUMNS; ION EXCHANGE	Textbook
3	INTRODUCTION TO LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION, LIQUID-LIQUID PHASE DIAGRAMS	Textbook
4	SINGLE STAGE EQUILIBRIUM EXTRACTION; TYPES OF EQUIPMENT FOR LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION	Textbook
5	CONTINUOUS COUNTER-CURRENT MULTISTAGE LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION	Textbook
6	MINIMUM SOLVENT FLOW RATE; COUNTER-CURRENT MULTISTAGE LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION WITH IMMISCIBLE LIQUIDS	Textbook
7	INTRODUCTION TO LEACHING; TYPES OF EQUIPMENT FOR LEACHING; EQUILIBRIUM DIAGRAMS FOR LEACHING	Textbook
8	SINGLE STAGE LEACHING; COUNTER CURRENT MULTISTAGE LEACHING (VARIABLE UNDERFLOW)	Textbook
9	COUNTER CURRENT MULTISTAGE LEACHING (VARIABLE UNDERFLOW, CONSTANT UNDERFLOW)	Textbook
10	INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALLIZATION; CRYSTAL TYPES; EQUILIBRIUM SOLUBILITY; CRYSTALLIZATION EQUIPMENT	Textbook
11	HEAT AND MATERIAL BALANCES IN CRYSTALLIZATION; CRYTALLIZATION THEORY (NUCLEATION, CRYSTAL GROWTH, PARTIZLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION)	Textbook
12	MIXED SUSPENSION-MIXED PRODUCT REMOVAL CRYSTALLIZATION MODEL; INTRODUCTION TO MEMBRANE SEPARATION PROCESSES	Textbook
13	LIQUID PERMEATION MEMBRANE PROCESSES; GAS PERMEATION MEMBRANE PROCESSES; EQUIPMENT; COMPLETE-MIXING MODEL FOR GAS SEPARATION	Textbook
14	REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE PROCESSES; COMPLETE MIXING MODEL FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS; PERVAPORATION	Textbook
15	ION EXCHAGE; FILTRATION IN SOLID-LIQUID SEPARATION; TYPES OF FILTRATION EQUIPMENT; FILTER PROPERTIES; BASIC THEORY OF FILTRATION	Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles (Includes Unit Operations) by Christie J. Geankoplis, 4th Edition, Pearson New International Edition, Publisher: Pearson

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Problem sets and solutions
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterms	2	50
Project	1	10
Total		60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	15	4	60
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	3	45
Exams	3	2	6
Project	1	8	8
Total Work Load			119
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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