ENGCB324-23A (HAM)

Mass Transfer Operations

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

Staff

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Convenor(s)

James Carson

James Carson
4206
EF.3.01
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james.carson@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Isuru Abeykoon Udugama

Isuru Abeykoon Udugama
9197
EF.3.02
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isuru.abeykoonudugama@waikato.ac.nz

Administrator(s)

: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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What this paper is about

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The course will begin with the development of basic principles of mixing and fluid-phase equilibria theory, and will then move on to show how these principles may be applied to specific unit operations including, flash separation, binary and multi-component distillation, evaporation, drying and membrane separations. ENGCB280 and ENGCB224 should be completed before enrolling in this paper.
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How this paper will be taught

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The course will be taught in the first semester, commencing with the first lecture on Monday, 27th of February.

Labs/Tutorials/Project Work

Laboratory work consists of three physical laboratory sessions as well as computer lab sessions in the second half of the trimester. Your lab reports, worth 10 % of the overall grade, should be submitted by 5 pm Tuesday of the week following the lab. A tutorial will be held most weeks and 5 assignments set in these tutorials will contribute 10% in total to the final grade (2 % each). There will also be mini design project due 2nd June, worth 10 %.

Tests

There will be two tests in addition to the end of trimester exam. The tests will contribute 10 % each to the final mark. The first test date is Wednesday March 29th 2023 and the second is Wednesday 24th May 2023.

Important Note for International Students: For international students in New Zealand under student visas, regular attendance is part of your visa obligation and is checked as a requirement on the University under the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, to which the University is a signatory. Academic staff are formally required to monitor attendance in classes and submission of compulsory assessment events/items and to report to Waikato International in the event that any problem with irregular attendance or non-submission is not resolved.

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Required Readings

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Chemical Process Design and Integration 2nd Edition, Robin Smith, Wiley
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Determine power consumption, required mixing times and mixing speeds for liquid-phase mixing processes (WA1, WA2)
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  • Estimate separation rates for various unit operations including membranes and evaporators (WA1, WA2)
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  • Generate fluid phase equilibrium diagrams using fugacity models for compounds (WA1,WA2)
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  • Use equilibrium diagrams, Gibbs' phase rule and material balances to determine phase amounts and compositions in a single equilibrium stage flash process (WA1, WA2)
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  • Use the McCabe-Thiele method to design distillation processes for binary mixtures and batch distillation including cascades. (WA1, WA2, WA4)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Samples of your work may be required as part of the Engineering New Zealand accreditation process for BE(Hons) degrees. Any samples taken will have the student name and ID redacted. If you do not want samples of your work collected then please email the engineering administrator, Natalie Shaw (natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz), to opt out.
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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignments
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Lab journal
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Project
2 Jun 2023
No set time
10
4. Test 1
10
  • Other:
5. Test 2
24 May 2023
No set time
10
6. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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