Module Details

Module Code: BIOM8001
Title: Applied Separation Technology
Long Title: Applied Separation Technology
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2012/13 ( September 2012 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4421 - Chemistry
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module describes the various strategies available for the separation of gaseous, liquid and solid forms.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe appropriate methods of evaporation and distillation for the extraction of constituents from plant and other biological materials.
LO2 Critically discuss the various methods of particules sedimentation and centrifugation for the preparation of extracts.
LO3 Distinguish between the various methods of solvent extraction for aqueous and oil soluble constituents.
LO4 Evaluate current methods of fractionation and isolation of bioactive compounds.
LO5 Select different chromatographic protocols for the separation of components and clean-up of analytes.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

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Co-requisite Modules
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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
Separation Technologies
Separation by gravity (batch and continuous), Sedimentation, Centrifugation, Centrifugal force, Solid phase, Liquid phase, Types of centrifuge, Ultracentrifugation.
Distillation, Dehydration and Evaporation
Distillation. Evaporation. Drying, roller, spray, freeze and fluidised bed, Lyophilisation, Crystallisation, Microwave drying.
Filtration
Theory of filtration, Batch filters,Continuous filters, Types of filters, Cross flow filtration. Membrane Processes; Reverse osmosis, Ultrafiltration, Liquid membranes and Nanofiltration, Filter characterisation.
Solvent Extraction
Liquid-liquid extraction, Principles of solubility in solutions, Solvent extraction equilibria, Two-phase aqueous extraction, Supercritical fluid extraction, Development of industrial extraction protocols, Extraction of organic compounds, Solvent recovery, Solvent extraction for recovery of waste.
Chromatographic methods
Principles of chromatography, Adsorption chromatography, Gel filtration, Ion exchange, Affinity Chromatography, Thin Layer Chromatography,High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Reverse Phase Chromatography, Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Chromatographic-Mass Spectrometric methods.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
on methods of separation applied to a specific product.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
experimental laboratory work and interpretation of data
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Theory Assessment
No End of Module Formal 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 Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical Every Second Week 1.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sutherland, K.. (2006), A-Z of Filtration and Related Separations, Elsevier Science, Oxford, [ISBN: 13-9781856174077].
  • Harold M. McNair, James M. Miller,. (2009), Basic Gas Chromatography, Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 0470439548].
  • Veronika R. Meyer. (2010), Practical High-performance Liquid Chromatography, Wiley-Blackwell, [ISBN: 0470682175].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Augustijns, P. and Brewster, M.. (2007), Solvent systems and their selection in pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics, Springer-Verlag New York Inc., [ISBN: 13-978-0387691497].
  • Graham, J.M. and Rickwood, D.. (2001), Biological Centrifugation, Bios Scientific Publishers Ltd., Oxford, [ISBN: 13-9781859960370].
  • Ardrey, R.E.. (2003), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: An Introduction, Wiley, [ISBN: 0471498017].
  • Theodore H. Meltzer, Maik W. Jornitz. (1998), Filtration in the biopharmaceutical industry, Marcel Dekker, New York, [ISBN: 0824798961].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SHERB_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Herbal Science 7 Mandatory