SEPARATION PROCESSES

About this Course

Course Description

This subject introduces the students to one of the fundamental knowledges that the students must acquire in separation theory with respect to mass transfer principles in various unit operation i.e. distillation, liquid-liquid extraction, leaching, membrane separation and crystallization. Students are also will be exposed to engineering tools related to IR.4.0 to solve the engineering calculations especially those related to separation processes.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Ability to recognize various types of unit operations and analyze the operation range of separation processes in unit operations based on mathematics, numerical analysis and data analysis.
2 ) Ability to evaluate with efficient resource use, to support the formulate and design of various unit operations for separation processes.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 4 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1 Concepts of distillation and application
1.2 Vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship
1.2.1 Raoult’s law
1.2.2 Boiling point diagram
1.3 Single stage distillation
1.4 Simple distillation methods
1.4.1 Equilibrium or flash distillation
1.4.2 Batch or differential distillation
1.5 Continuous distillation
1.5.1 Process description
1.5.2 Number of theoretical stages and composition in each stage using McCabe-Thiele method and Lewis-Sorel method
1.5.3 Minimum reflux ratio and total reflux
1.5.4 Tray efficiencies
1.6 Multicomponent distillation
1.6.1 Equilibrium data in multicomponent distillation
1.6.2 Boiling point, dew point and flash distillation
1.6.3 Total and Minimum Reflux Ratio for Multicomponent Distillation
1.6.4 Shortcut Method for Number of Stages at Operating Reflux Ratio

2.1 Concepts of liquid-liquid extraction and application
2.2 Single–stage equilibrium extraction
2.3 Multi-stage countercurrent extraction
2.3.1 Ternary phase diagram
2.3.2 Partially miscible liquid
2.3.3 Fully immiscible liquid
2.4 Liquid-liquid extraction equipment

3.1 Concepts of leaching and application
3.2 Equilibrium relation in leaching
3.3 Single–stage leaching
3.4 Multi-stage countercurrent leaching
3.4.1 Variable underflow
3.4.2 Constant underflow
3.5 Leaching equipment

4.1 Introduction and types of membrane separation processes
4.1.1 Classification of membrane process
4.2 Liquid permeation membrane
4.2.1 Series resistance in membrane process
4.2.2 Dialysis processes
4.3 Gas permeation membrane
4.3.1 Types of equipment for gas permeation membrane
4.3.2 Types of flow in gas permeation membrane

5.1 Introduction of crystallization and types of crystals
5.2 Crystallization theory
5.2.1 Nucleation theories
5.2.2 Supersaturation
5.3 Equilibrium solubility
5.4 Yields, heat and mass balances
5.5 Equipment for crystallization

Our Instructor

DR. UMMI KALTHUM BINTI IBRAHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

Course Instructor

DR. HARUMI VENY

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

IR. DR. NORHIDAYAH BINTI IDERIS

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. SITINOOR ADEIB BINTI IDRIS

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

IR. SYAFIZA BINTI ABD HASHIB

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : A separation process refers to a method used to separate a mixture into its individual components or phases.