Key words
Unit operations, separation processes.
Objectives
The challenge of teaching these topics lies in introducing the concepts and principles of engineering, along with their applications in industry.
At the and of each topic, the student should be able to solve the engineering problems given at the end of the chapter.
Topics
Energy and mass balances.Mechanical separation processes: sedimentation, centrifugation, filtration, sieving.
Physical separation processes : adsorption, evaporation, extraction, distillation, dehydration.
Heating, Refrigeration, Freezing.
Prerequisites
Good basic knowledge of physics and mathematics.
Final Objectives
General scientific competences [AWC 1, 2]
Use scientific background knowledge to understand unit operations.
General technical competences [ATC 2, 4, 5]
Use scientific background information and knowledge of processes to for problem solving.
Specific competences [SC 4, 6]
To be able to dimension and to monitor biochemical processes.
Materials used
Course book and web site documentation.
Study costs
€ 7,5
Study guidance
Ability for questioning during and after lecture.
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures.
Assessment
Oral examination on theory and problems, with written preparation of the answers.
Lecturer(s)
Mia Eeckhout
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