The course comprises fundamentals, basic requirements, and design principles for separation processes. Detailed descriptions and analyses of common unit operations are given. The fundamental mechanisms of phase equilibria and mass and/or heat transport and how the mathematical description of these mechanisms can be used in the design are also treated, as well as matters concerning the practical design of apparatus. The course has particulor emphasis on energy efficiency and the environment.
KE2185 Separation Processes 7.5 credits
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Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Target group
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Master's Programme, Chemical Engineering for Energy and Environment, åk 1, Conditionally Elective
Periods
P3 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Min: 12
Planned modular schedule
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Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Application code
60988
Contact
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Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students should be able to:
- Describe different separation techniques and the practical design of the apparatus (TEN1, PRO1)
- Describe the underlying principles behind different separation techniques (TEN1, PRO1)
- Apply basic principles to design specific separation processes (TEN1, LAB1)
- Motivate and critically examine the choice of a separation technique for a specific purpose (PRO1)
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
: Completed degree project 15 credits, 60 credits in chemistry and chemical engineering, 20 credits in mathematics and 6 credits in computer science/programming. English B/ 6.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Computer laborations, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.