Module Details

Module Code: CHEP7011
Title: Advanced Transfer Processes
Long Title: Advanced Transfer Processes
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Design and analysis of non standard liquids and fluid mixtures and complex heat exchangers such as distillation column reboilers and condensers and reactor jackets.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design complex heat exchangers for applications such as those involving phase change, reactions as well as for batch and continuous processing.
LO2 Manipulate computer software to design, rate and simulate a variety of heat exchangers types and analyse and review Heat Exchanger design calculations
LO3 Identify, select and apply appropriate heat transfer correlations and design methods.
LO4 Quantify and analyse heat fluxes due to Radiation in and between equipment.
LO5 Predict pressure losses in piping system handling complex fluids - Non-Newtonian Liquids and Gas-Liquid mixtures
LO6 Analyse flow in partially full pipes and channels
LO7 Determine the relationships that govern agitation of two-phase and three-phase mixtures.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Transfer Processes 1, Process Principles and Design 2
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

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Indicative Content
Condensation
Condensation of single vapours - condensing coefficient using Nusselt laminar film theory and modifications to include turbulence and Reynolds number, heat transfer involving phase change, pressure drop. Mixed vapours - application of phase rule for possible temperature change during mixed vapour condensation; VLE and heat duty calculations, condensing curve and weighted temperature difference, heat transfer correlations, condensation in the presence of a non-condensable gas, simultaneous heat and mass transfer, pressure drop.
Boiling heat transfer and reboiler design
Boiling heat transfer regimes; nucleate boiling regime, critical heat flux; correlations for boiling heat transfer coefficients and critical heat flux; Types and layouts of reboilers; Forced convection and natural convection correlations - natural convection superimposed on forced convection; natural convection and nucleate boiling correlations; pressure drop calculations. Rating and design of reboilers.
Extended Surface Heat Exchangers
Construction features, typical configurations and design features, Applications, Design correlations, Pressure drop, Design of heat exchangers.
Batch and Unsteady-state Processes
Unsteady-state transfer involving batch reactors coil-in tank and jacketed reactors. Design of jackets and agitator selection. isothermal and non-isothermal heating, correlations and design.
Heat Exchanger Effectiveness
Simulation studies, Maximum theoretical duty; Definition of effectiveness; heat capacity rate and number of transfer units; NTU-effectiveness correlations and graphs for different types of exchanger layout.
Radiation
Black body radiation, non-black body radiation, ideal grey bodies, radiative exchange between surfaces, view factors. Correlations, Problems solved using resistance network approach, convection and radiation in parallel, effective heat transfer coefficients, absorption and emission characteristics of gases, mean beam length, furnace designs and layout.
Computer Simulations
Use of computer simulation software to solve problems involving heat transfer and for the design and rating of heat exchangers.
Non Newtonian Fluids
Definition of Non Newtonian Fluids, mathematical models, fluid properties, Pressure drop and velocity profile in pipes for the different categories of Non Newtonian Fluids.
Two Phase Flow
Flow regimes, Momentum and energy equations, Flow models, Homogemeous Modelm two phase multiplier Boiling and condensation various correlations.
Open channel flow
Chezy formula, Manning equation and coefficients, Bernoulli's equation for open channel flow, Optimum shape of channel, Partly full channels, waves, critical depth, Broad Crested Weir, Hydraulic Jump, Venturi Plume.
Mixing
Mechanisms of mixing, Standard Tank configuration, Impeller Power, Dimensionless numbers Power copnsumption for Non Newtonian Fluids Gas-liquid mixing.
Compressible Flow
Basic Equations, Thermodynamic relationships, The Energy Equation, Sonic Velocity, Pressure drop in long and short pipes, Flow through nozzles, Critical Pressure Ratio application to practical engineering equipment.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Design a complex Heat Exchanger
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,4,5,6,7
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Application of specialist computer software Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Application of specialist computer software Every Third Week 1.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 9.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cengel and Ghajar. (2015), Heat and Mass Transfer Fundamentals and Applications, 5. McGraw Hill, US, p.960, [ISBN: 9780073398181].
  • F. A. Holland, R. Bragg. (1995), Fluid flow for chemical engineers, 2nd. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, p.358, [ISBN: 0 340 61058 1].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Serth, R. W.. (2007), Process Heat Transfer - Principles and Applications, Academic Press, [ISBN: 978-0123735881].
  • Kern D.Q.. (1950), Process Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 0070341907].
  • Kirk Othmer. (2004), Encyclopaedia of Chemical Technology, 5. John Wiley & Sons Inc, p.27 Volumes, [ISBN: 0471 488100].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Software, HFTS suite from Hyprotech now part of Aspentech. TASC, Didcot, Oxfordshire.
  • Software, HFTS suite from Hyprotech now part of Aspentech. APLE, Didcot, Oxfordshire.
  • Software, HFTS suite from Hyprotech now part of Aspentech. ACOL, Didcot, Oxfordshire.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 6 Mandatory