Modules
Modules
CME3104 : Separation Processes 2
- Offered for Year: 2018/19
- Module Leader(s): Dr Ming Tham
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Singapore
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
The aim of this module is to give the participants an understanding of the separation technology used in the modern chemical industry.
Outline Of Syllabus
Predication of phases equilibria, azeotropic distillation, multicomponent distillation, gas absorption, membrane separations, adsorption.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Exam revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 6:00 | 6:00 | Numerical Practice |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Preparation of reports |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 34:00 | 34:00 | Review lecture material, prepare for small group teaching |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures explain key concepts and outline illusive examples. Tutorials and numerical practice sessions will develop the students' understanding of the subject area. Simulation work carried out will enhance the students' computer skills to solve industrial separation problems.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 75 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 10 | Asssignment to model separation problems |
| Report | 1 | M | 15 | One assignment (max 1000 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam will test the students' understanding of the separations technology they have learned about during the lectures and their knowledge of separation process design methods.
The assignments will be extended problems that explore many aspects of separations process design.
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Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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