PC3008 Modern Separation Techniques Syllabus:
PC3008 Modern Separation Techniques Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
OBJECTIVE:
To learn the principle and technical concept of modern separation processes.
UNIT I BASICS OF SEPARATION PROCESS
Basic Concepts – Characteristics and Mechanism of Separation – Feasibility of separation process – Process concept, Theory and Equipment for filtration Process.
UNIT II MEMBRANE SEPARATIONS
Theory of Membranes Process, Types and choice of Membranes – Membrane Reactors and their relative merits
UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF MEMBRANE PROCESS
Principle and applications of Dialysis and Eletrodialysis, Reverse Osmosis, Nanofiltration, Ultra filtration, Micro filtration and Pervaporation.
UNIT IV INORGANIC SEPARATIONS
Principle and applications of Ion Exchange Chromatography, Electrophoresis, Dielectrophoresis, EDR.
UNIT V CURRENT TRENDS
Principle and applications of Supercritical fluid Extraction, lyophilization, zone melting, Adductive Crystallization, Oil spill Management, Cryoseparations.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOME:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to
CO1: Understand the key concepts of modern separation processes.
CO2: Understand and apply various membrane separation processes in industries
CO3: Understand the basics on adsorption process and to design an absorber for specific separation.
CO4: Analyse the separation system for multi-component mixtures.
CO5: Apply and understand the innovative techniques for Chemical and petrochemical process industries.
CO6: Understand and select appropriate separation technique for intended problem
TEXT BOOKS:
1. King, C. J., “Separation Processes”, Tata McGraw Hill, 1982.
2. Seader, J.D., Ernest J., Henley, Keith Roper D., “Separation Process Principles”, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, United States of America, 2010.
REFERENCES:
1. Scott K., Hughes R, “Industrial Membrane Separation Technology”, 1st Edition, Blackie Academic and Professional Publications, United State of America, 1996. Schoen, H.M., “New Chemical Engineering Separation Techniques”, Interscience Publishers,1972.
2. Coulson, J.M., Richardson, J.F, “Chemical Engineering”, 4th Edition, ButterworthHeinemann, United State of America, 1996.
3. Ronald W Rousseau, “ Handbook of Separation Process Technology”, 1st Edition, Wiley India Pvt Ltd, 2008.