Module Code - Title:
CH4405
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PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
CH4404
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The Process Technology 2 semester course is a continuation of Process Technology
To provide the student with a broad understanding of the principles of fluid flow and momentum transfer.
To acquaint the student with the significance of particle-fluid interaction in processing operations.
To enable the student to develop expertise in the analysis and design of heat transfer processes
Syllabus:
Fluid mechanics, revision of fluid statics, fluid flow, laminar and turbulant. Momentum transfer, energy relationships and the Bernoilli Equation. Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. Flow in pipes and vessels, pressure drop and velocity distribution. Pumps and fans, efficiencies. Flow measurement. Dimensional analysis as applied to fluid flow. Size reduction of solids, particle size distribution. Particle - fluid interaction, free and hindered settling, elutriation, centrifugation, fluidisation and fluidised beds. Flow of fluids through packed beds. Filtration. Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Heat transfer coefficients. Heat exchangers. Dimensionless numbers in solving heat transfer problems
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module students should be able to
- Demonstrate a firm understanding of the important aspects of fluid flow
- Evaluate different measurement and fluid flow related equipment.
- Outline and summarise specific aspects of momentum transfer.
- Interpret and apply particle size distribution data.
- Analyse particle settling in fluids under various flow regimes and calculate terminal velocities.
- Derive and apply expressions for the sizing of simple filtration units.
- Show knowledge of fundamental principles of heat transfer.
- Derive basic heat transfer equations from first principles
- Design simple heat exchangers
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module will be taught over a 12 week period through a formal lecturing mode made up of three one-hour sessions per week, one of which may be a tutorial.
The module will be assessed by means of a final written exam (100 % of marks).
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F., Harker J. H. and Backhurst J. R (1999)
Chemical Engineering, Vol 1, 6th ed
, Butterworth-Heinemann
Other Relevant Texts:
Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F., Harker J. H. and Backhurst J. R (1999)
Chemical Engineering, Vol 5,
, Butterworth-Heinemann
Daugherty R.L., Franzini J.B., Finnemore E.J., (1985)
Fluid mechanics with engineering applications
, Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann
Backhurst J.R., (2000)
Solutions to the problems in chemical engineering. Vol. 1
, Publisher Upper Saddle River, NJ : Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference
Geankoplis Christie J., (2003)
Transport processes and separation process principles. Edition 4th ed
, Cheltenha : Stanley Thornes
Massey B.S., (1973)
Chemical engineers' Handbook. 5th ed.
, New York: McGraw-Hill Book Company
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSPICHUFA - PHARMACEUTICAL AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
GDCHENTFA - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BSINBIUFA - INDUSTRIAL BIOCHEMISTRY
BECBENUFA - CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BSENERUFA - Energy
CTSCENUPA - Science and Engineering
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Witold.Kwapinski@ul.ie