KMM 332 - Separation Techniques

Course Objectives

1. To provide the students with information on separation techniques commonly used in chemical engineering. (1-5)
2. To provide information on separation problems encountered in chemical engineering and separation processes used to solve these problems. (1-5)
3. To provide experience in collecting, analyzing, and using data for separation equipment design. (2-6)
4. To show students how to apply mathematics, fundamental science, and engineering knowledge to separation processes and design of separation equipment. (6)
5. To train students to use computers in problem solving. (7)
6. To improve students’ ability to engage in life-long learning. (8)

Course Description

Introduction to separation techniques based on phase equilibria, diffusion and rate processes. Analysis and calculations of separation techniques. Equilibrium stage and countercurrent operations. Calculations of separation equipment based on sedimentation, filtration, distillation, evaporation and extraction.