ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY II
 
Lectured in 3rd year Agriculture and BiotechnologySection agricultural and food industries
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 80
Studypoints [E] 3
Level specialized
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Mia EECKHOUT
Reference BILBIV03O12772
 
Key words
unit operations, centrifugation, homogenisation, separation techniques

Objectives
The student acquires some knowledge on some important unit operations in processing industry.

Topics
  • Mechanical separation techniques: sieving, centrifugation, decantor, homogenisation,...
  • Heat-exchange and evaporation
  • Liquid-liquid extraction, solid-liquid extraction
  • adsorption
  • distillation


Prerequisites
Basics Physics

Final Objectives
Ability to analyse a production process in relation to process units.
Ability to solve simple engeneering problems.

Materials used
Teacher's course 150 pg.
Illustrations on-line on website.


Study costs
Cost: 6.5 EUR
± 6,5 Euro

Study guidance
The student can always make an appointment.
Updated website

Teaching Methods
- lectures - exercises

Assessment
Oral examination
Written examination (exercises)

Lecturer(s)
Mia Eeckhout