CME3033 : Separation Processes 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Wenting Hu
- Lecturer: Dr Maria Vicevic
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to give the participants an understanding of separation process technology currently used in the modern chemical industry.
This module gives an overview of the technology and design methods for industrially important separation techniques such as crystallisation, solids separation, advanced distillation, membrane separation processes and adsorption-based processes.
Outline Of Syllabus
Crystallisation
i. Nucleation processes
ii. Crystal growth
iii. Heat effects
iv. Design of crystallisers
Solids Handling
i. Filtration
ii. Centrifuges
iii. Sedimenters
iv. Cyclones and hydro cyclones
Pressure drop in packed beds; introduction to fluidisation and fluidised bed operations.
Advanced Distillation
i. Azeotropic distillation
ii. Multi-component distillation
Membranes
i. Membrane operating principles and membrane characteristics
ii. Reverse osmosis
iii. Ultrafiltration
iv. Gas permeation
Adsorption
i. Adsorption Isotherms
ii. Chromatography
iii. Gas adsorption
iv. Ion Exchange
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Module content delivery |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | End of semester examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | Tutorials and drop-in sessions/consultation |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 90:00 | 90:00 | Review lecture material, prepare for small group teaching, completion of optional formative practice |
| Total | 150:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures explain key concepts and outline illustrative examples. Tutorial and assessed problems will develop the student’s understanding of the subject area. Drop in sessions offer students the opportunity to personalize their learning through one-to-one consultations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written examination will assess students’ understanding of the basic principles of the separation processes studied in this module, as well as their ability to apply these principles to design appropriate units. The examination consists of two sections. Students should answer all questions in Section A, and students can choose to answer a subset of questions offered in Section B.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME3033's Timetable