Module Details

Module Code: CHEP8001
Title: Advanced Chemical Engineering
Long Title: Advanced Chemical Engineering
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: Selected topics in chemical engineering: solvent recovery, membrane separations, and green chemistry / engineering are considered at an enhanced level.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design and evaluate the recovery of solvent mixtures, using continuous and batch processes.
LO2 Assess the eco-efficiency of a synthesis pathway.
LO3 Synthesise the current research literature on a selected topic relevant to membrane separation into a research paper and assess the current state of the art for that research area
LO4 Design a membrane separation system and predict the performance of an existing system
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).
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Review of initial estimation techniques for solvent recovery
Review of short-cut estimation techniques for near-ideal multicomponent systems: Fenske, Underwood, Gilliland. Review of representation of ternary non-ideal systems on triangular diagrams. Distillation and residue curves. Distillation boundaries. Determination of feasible product compositions.
Solvent recovery
Separation of homogeneous azeotropes by pressure swing distillation, use of a decanter for heterogeneous azeotropes. Extractive distillation. Azeotropic distillation. Entrainer selection. Combined distillation and other separation operations. Batch distillation: simple Rayleigh, multistage, fixed reflux, variable reflux. Conceptual design of separation processes and simulation of case studies using AspenPlus and Aspen BatchSep.
Green chemistry
Principles of green chemistry. Reaction metrics: atom economy, reaction mass efficiency, mass intensity. Alternative feedstocks and benign auxiliaries. Reactor design and operation to minimise pollution. Case studies in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors.
Membrane Separations
Gas Permeation, reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration and pervaporation. Membrane materials and membrane modules. Mass transport theory and system design including design calculations. Commercial applications. Design requirements and economic considerations.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Conceptual design of a solvent recovery using AspenPlus or Aspen BatchSep
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
Research Paper on a selected topic relevant to membrane separations
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
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 Lecture Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Separation simulation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Home Tutorials/Study/Past Paper Problems/Report Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
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 Lecture / tutorial Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Separation simulation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Home Tutorials/Study/Past Paer Problems/Report Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Phillip C. Wankat,. (2011), Separation Process Engineering: Includes Mass Transfer Analysis, Third (International). Pearson, [ISBN: 0132790211].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Doherty, M.F., and Malone, M.F.. (2001), Conceptual design of distillation systems, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 0070174237].
  • Anastas, P. T. & Warner, J. C.. (1998), Green chemistry : theory and practice, Oxford University Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 139780198506980].
  • Allen, D.T., & Shonnard, D.R.. (2001), Green Engineering: Environmentally conscious design of chemical processes, Prentice Hall, [ISBN: 0130619086].
  • Dunn, P.J., Wells, A.S., Williams, M.T., Eds.. (2010), Green chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, [ISBN: 9783527324187].
  • Baker, R.W.. (2012), Membrane technology and Applications, Third. Wiley, [ISBN: 9780470743720].
  • Luyben, W.L.. (2013), Distillation design and control using Aspen simulation, 2nd. AIChE, [ISBN: 9781118411438].
  • William L. Luyben, I-Lung Chien. (2010), Design and Control of Distillation Systems for Separating Azeotropes, Wiley, p.560, [ISBN: 9780470448625].
  • William L. Luyben, Cheng-Ching Yu. (2008), Reactive distillation design and control, Wiley, Hoboken, N.J., [ISBN: 0470226129].
  • Johann G. Stichlmair, James R. Fair. (1998), Distillation, Wiley-VCH, [ISBN: 0471252417].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Dyer, J.A. & Mulholland, K.L.. (1998), Prevent pollution via better reactor design and operation, Chemical Engineering Progress, February, p.61-66.
  • Tony Fane. (2013), Getting the Salt Out, The Chemical Engineer, vol 865, p.26-29.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Sheldon, R.. (1994), Consider the environmental quotient, Chemtech, March, p.38-46.
  • Clark, J.H.. (1999), Green chemistry: challenges and opportunities, Green Chemistry, February, p.1-8.
  • Clark, J.H.. (2006), Green Chemistry: today (and tomorrow), Green Chemistry, 8, p.17-21.
  • Osmonics. Membrane Filtration Handbook.
  • Wynn, N.. (2001), Pervaporation comes of age, Chemical Engineering Progress, October 2001, p.66.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 8 Mandatory