Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the principles of the most common material transfer processes used in the process industry and the sizing methods for selected processes. The student
- knows the most common separation operations and is able to choose the separation method
- is able to interpret diagrams describing phase equilibrium and to choose phase equilibrium models and solve them with suitable software
- understand the principles of mechanistic modeling of chemical industrial processes and be able to form and solve simple process models
- is able to search for and use empirical correlation to estimate model properties of material properties and processes.
- is able to form liquid-vapor equilibrium graphs according to different models with the help of a simulation program and to evaluate and compare them with experimental and literature diagrams.

Content

1. Mass transfer processes
2. Separation operations
3. Mechanistic modeling of chemical processes
4. Use of a process simulator for the design of processes and equipment in the chemical industry

Prerequisites

Phenomena and material and energy balances in Process Technology
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer advanced course
Equilibria and kinetics
Unit processes 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to describe and explain the basic phenomena and related concepts of unit operations of mass transfer. The student is able to calculate and size mass transfer processes on the basis of the given equations. The student understands the basis for the liquid-vapor equilibrium of binary mixtures. The student is able to use a process simulator.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to describe and explain the basic phenomena and related concepts of unit operations of mass transfer. The student is able to calculate, size and select mass transfer processes on the basis of the given assumptions. The student understands the basis for the vapour-liquid and liquid-liquid equilibrium of binary mixtures. The student is able to use a process simulator in calculating mass transfer processes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to model, size and select mass transfer processes based on meaningful assumptions and to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions and models as needed. The student understands the liquid-vapor and liquid-liquid equilibrium of binary and multi-component mixtures and where they are based on. The student is able to use a process simulator smoothly in calculating mass transfer processes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to describe and explain the basic phenomena and related concepts of unit operations of mass transfer. The student is able to calculate and size mass transfer processes on the basis of the given equations. The student understands the basis for the liquid-vapor equilibrium of binary mixtures. The student is able to use a process simulator.