- UCAS course code
- H801
- UCAS institution code
- M20
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Course unit details:
Advanced Engineering Separations
| Unit code | CHEN30071 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 3 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
- Introduction to selection of separators
- Liquid-liquid extraction
- Distillation design: multi-component distillation, short-cut distillation design.
- Distillation sequencing: Sequencing simple distillation columns, complex distillation configurations, distillation sequencing with complex columns
- Distillation with azeotropic systems
Pre/co-requisites
| Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distillation & Absorption | CHEN20072 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
The unit aims to:
- Provide understanding to allow the selection of separation operations based on factors involving the feed and product property differences.
- Allow students to quantitative design key separation processes.
- Provide students with knowledge on liquid-liquid extraction design.
- Extend student knowledge of distillation to include multicomponent and azeotropic systems.
- Provide an understanding of distillation sequencing.
Learning outcomes
ILO 1:Classify separation processes by type and select suitable separations for mixtures based on the properties of the components.
ILO 2: Design liquid-liquid extraction columns for ternary systems using the Hunter-Nash method.
ILO 3: Calculate the approximate design of multi-component distillation columns using short-cut models.
ILO 4: Assess simple and complex distillation column sequences using heuristic rules to find the optimal options.
ILO 5: Construct azeotropic distillation sequences using residue curve for ternary systems.
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures provide fundamental aspects supporting the critical learning of the module and will be delivered as pre-recorded asynchronous short videos via our virtual learning environment.
Synchronous sessions will support the lecture material with Q&A and problem-solving sessions where you can apply the new concepts. Surgery hours are also available for drop-in support.
Feedback on problems and examples, feedback on coursework and exams, and model answers will also be provided through the virtual learning environment. A discussion board provides an opportunity to discuss topics related to the material presented in the module.
Students are expected to expand the concepts presented in the session and online by additional reading (suggested in the Online Reading List) in order to consolidate their learning process and further stimulate their interest to the module.
Study budget:
- Core Learning Material (e.g. recorded lectures, problem solving sessions): 24 hours
- Self-Guided Work (e.g. continuous assessment, extra problems, reading) : 44 hours
- Exam Style Assessment Revision and Preparation: 32 hours
Assessment methods
Assessment Types | Total Weighting |
Continuous assessment | 30% |
Exam style assessments | 70% |
Please note that the exam style assessments weighting may be split over midterm and end of semester exams.
Feedback methods
- In class
- Assessment marks
- Generic Feedback
Recommended reading
Reading lists are accessible through the Blackboard system linked to the library catalogue.
Study hours
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 0 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Jesus Esteban Serrano | Unit coordinator |
| Maria Perez-Page | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.