EEN-E2004 - Mass Transfer D, Lecture, 11.1.2022-12.4.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course the student has knowledge of the fundamental theory of the mass transfer and understands its essential physical and chemical phenomena and concepts. The student can apply the theory for analysis, and modelling of various mass transfer processes and phenomena in technology and nature.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 11.01.2022 - 12.04.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ari Seppälä

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Fundamentals of diffusion in gas phase, liquid phase and in porous materials. Stefan flow and Knudsen's diffusion in micropores. Differential equations of mass transfer. Derivation of general analogy between heat and mass transfer. Forced and natural convection mass transfer. Membrane transport. Applications to heat recovery, cooling systems, drying and separation with membranes.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Written examination, exercise problems and 3-4 assignments.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 14 h
    Exercises 14 h

    Assignments 50 h

    Independent work 51 h
    Examination 4 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Seppälä, Lampinen: Aineensiirto-oppi (free pdf)

    Seppälä, Lampinen: Mass Transfer (free pdf)

    Seppälä, Lampinen: Aineensiirto-oppi. Otatieto 604 (printed)

    Lecture slides

    Exercise solutions

     

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Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    13 Climate Action

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring III-IV

    2021-2022 Spring III-IV

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