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.

To acquaint students with the advances of modern separation systems viz. adsorption, ion-exchange and membrane separation.

(1) To be able to develop a basic know-how in the highlighted areas to understand industrially relevant problems with a research mindset
(2) To be able to develop a mathematical understanding of various focused areas
(3) To use the basic understanding in designing sophisticated industrially important separation modules
(4) To conceptualize ideas in improving performances of conventional separation systems with efficient mechanisms

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

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