CME3037 : Separation Processes 2 (Industry) (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Wenting Hu
- Lecturer: Dr Maria Vicevic
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 15 |
| ECTS Credits: | 8.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this module is to give the participants an understanding of separation process technology currently used in the modern chemical industry.
This module gives an overview of the technology and design methods for five industrially important separation techniques: crystallisation, solids separation, advanced distillation, membrane separation processes and adsorption- based processes.
Outline Of Syllabus
Crystallisation
i. Nucleation processes
ii. Crystal growth
iii. Heat effects
iv. Design of crystallisers
Solids Handling
i. Filtration
ii. Centrifuges
iii. Sedimenters
iv. Cyclones and hydro-cyclones.
Pressure drop in packed beds; introduction to fluidisation and fluidised bed operations.
Advanced Distillation
i. Azeotropic distillation
ii. Multi-component distillation
Membranes
i. Membrane operating principles and membrane characteristics
ii. Reverse osmosis.
iii. Ultrafiltration.
iv. Gas permeation
Adsorption
i. Adsorption Isotherms
ii. Chromatography
iii. Gas adsorption
iv. Ion Exchange
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | End of semester examination |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 90:00 | 90:00 | Review lecture material, completion of optional formative practice |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 48:00 | 48:00 | Remote study using structured learning material in Canvas. Q&A with lecturers via email or other remote communication facilities such as teams |
| Total | 150:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CME3033 | Separation Processes 2 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Rationale of Teaching Methods and Relationship to Learning Outcomes
The online learning material supports the student’s exposure to separation processes whilst working in industry. This is supported by tutorial sessions which take place during visits by the industrial tutor to the student's company, during student visits to the University, through email communications or video conferencing.
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 | 100 | N/A |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Separation Processes 2 | 1 | N/A |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written examination will assess students’ understanding of the basic principles of the separation processes studied in this module, as well as their ability to apply these principles to design appropriate units. The examination consists of two sections. Students should answer all questions in Section A, and students can choose to answer a subset of questions offered in Section B.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME3037's Timetable