Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CH6530 : Advanced Separation Technology { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Pradip Chowdhury
Syllabus
Adsorption: Types of isotherms, Equilibrium and kinetic models, Selection of adsorbents, Breakthrough analysis, Adsorber dynamics and design, Pressure swing adsorption, Simulated moving bed adsorption, Gravimetric-volumetric-gas chromatographic measurements of pure and mixed gas Simulated moving bed adsorption es, Ideal adsorption solution theory, Ion-exchange and chromatography. Membrane separation: Materials types and preparation of membranes, Membrane characterization, Membrane modules, Pressure driven membrane processes for liquid separation, concentration driven processes, Membrane gas separation. Crystallization: Crystal growth and characteristics of crystal size distribution, Crystallization equipment design. Transient diffusion and mass transfer with chemical reaction.
Course Objectives
- To acquaint students with the advances of modern separation systems viz. adsorption, ion-exchange and membrane separation.
Course Outcomes
(1) To be able to develop a basic know-how in the highlighted areas to understand industrially relevant problems with a research mindset <br />(2) To be able to develop a mathematical understanding of various focused areas <br />(3) To use the basic understanding in designing sophisticated industrially important separation modules <br />(4) To conceptualize ideas in improving performances of conventional separation systems with efficient mechanisms
Essential Reading
- B. K. Dutta, Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited , 2006
- J.D. Seader and E.J. Henley, Separation Process Principles, John Wiley & Sons , 1998
Supplementary Reading
- P.C. Wankat, Rate-Controlled Separations, B S Publications , 2005
- Ruthven, D.M., S. Farooq, and K.S. Knaebel, Pressure Swing Adsorption, VCH Publishers , 1994