MASS TRANSFER

About this Course

Course Description

This subject introduces the students to one of the fundamental knowledge that the students must acquire in mass transfer and mass transfer operations. The topics covered include the concepts of mass transfer and equipment design for gas absorption, adsorption and drying. Students are also will be exposed to engineering tools to solve the engineering calculations especially related to mass transfer problems.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Evaluate chemical engineering calculations involving design principles to mass transfer in various unit operations
2 ) Apply the concept of diffusional, convective and interphase mass transfer
3 ) Analyze various types of unit operations based on mass transfer and fluid interactions principles

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

1.1 Similarity of Mass, Heat and Momentum Transfer Processes
1.2 Examples of Mass-Transfer Processes
1.3 Fick’s Law for Molecular Diffusion

2.1 Molecular Diffusion in Gases
2.2 Molecular Diffusion in Liquids
2.3 Molecular Diffusion in Solids

3.1 Introduction to Convective Mass Transfer
3.2 Types of Mass-Transfer Coefficients
3.3 Mass Transfer Coefficient for Various Geometries
3.3.1 Mass Transfer Coefficients in Laminar and Turbulent Flow
3.3.2 Mass Transfer for Flow Inside Pipes
3.3.3 Mass Transfer for Flow Outside Solid Surfaces
3.3.3.1 Flat Plate
3.3.3.2 Sphere
3.3.3.3 Cylinder
3.3.3.4 Packed Bed

4.1 Definition, Applications and Notations used in Gas Absorption
4.2 Gas-liquid Equilibrium for Ideal Solution According to Raoult's Law
4.3 Single and Multistages Countercurrent Gas Absorption
4.3.1 Mass Balance in Gas Absorption Process
4.3.2 Determination the Number of Theoretical Stages using Graphical and Analytical Method
4.4 Packed tower
4.4.1 Packing Materials – Description and Flow Arrangement
4.4.2 Pressure Drop and Flooding in Packed Tower
4.4.3 Packed Tower Design
4.4.3.1 Minimum Liquid Flow
4.4.3.2 Determination of Tower Height using Film and Overall Mass Transfer Coefficients (Two Film Theory) and Transfer Units

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Physical Properties and Structure of Adsorbents
5.3 Equilibrium Relations for Adsorbents
5.4 Batch Adsorption
5.5 Determination of Fixed-Bed Adsorption Column Height

6.1 Introduction and Methods of Drying
6.1.1 Purposes of Drying
6.1.2 General Methods of Drying
6.2 Equipment for Drying
6.3 Vapor Pressure of Water, Humidity, Adiabatic Saturation Temperatures and Wet Bulb Temperature using Psychrometric Chart
6.4 Mechanism of Drying
6.4.1 Drying at Constant Rate Period
6.4.2 Drying at Falling Rate Period

Our Instructor

IR. DR. NORHIDAYAH BINTI IDERIS

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

IR. SYAFIZA BINTI ABD HASHIB

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. UMMI KALTHUM BINTI IBRAHIM

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

DR. HARUMI VENY

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

NURUL ASYIKIN BINTI MD ZAKI

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Movement of mass of gas, liquid or solid.