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CL3021 - Mass Transfer Operations
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Available to level 3 chemical engineering students.
This Subject is divided in two main parts: mass transport processes and unit operations.
The 1st part consists of the fundamentals of mass transport in gases, liquids and
solids, including the mass transport models for molecular diffusion, convective mass
transfer coefficient, interphase mass transfer, Fick's law and models for mass transfer
coefficients. The 2nd part contains the application of mass transfer mechanisms in
separation processes, such as absorption and stripping, liquid-liquid extraction,
membrane separation, adsorption, drying, crystallisation and distillation. McCabe-Thiele
method will be introduced for the design and calculation of equipment dimensions.
Learning Outcomes
- employ fundamental relations in calculation associated with gas, liquid and solid
mass transport;
- calculate equipment dimensions using mass transport models;
- combine theoretical knowledge on mass transport with experimental and analysis skills;
- discuss relevance of mass transport concepts in different unit operations, such as
drying, adsorption, crystallisation and membrane separation.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Problem task 10% Literature Review 15% - (25%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (15%) - Individual.
Prerequisites: |
CL2501 AND MA2000 |
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor George Vamvounis. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 39 hours lectures
- 26 hours workshops
- 8 hours specialised
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.