LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student
*is able to utilize phase equilibrium data in design of separation processes
*is able to design unit operations in product purification and solvent recycling
*is capable of modelling and designing separation processes
*is capable to apply process simulators in solving mass and energy balances of separation processes
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 17.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juha-Pekka Pokki, Marjatta Louhi-Kultanen
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:
Phase equilibria and thermodynamic models of non-electrolyte and electrolyte systems,
energy requirements of thermal separation processes,
role of unit operations in product purification and solvent recycle,
modelling and design of unit operations and process simulation techniques.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, computer class exercises, mandatory homework assignments, exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures 12 h
Exercises 36 h
Homework assignments 40 h
Other independent studying 45 h
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Course materials provided during the course.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
13 Climate Action
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn IRegistration:
Max. 125 students will be admitted to the course. Students are prioritized in the following order 1. Students in the Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering master's programme; in the Chemical and Process Engineering, Biomass Refining and Biotechnology majors; and in the Bioprocess Engineering specialization track. 2. Other students.
A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.