2021/22 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE5345M Distillation

15 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr X Mao
Email: x.mao@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2021/22

This module is mutually exclusive with

CAPE3301	Separation Processes
CAPE5375M	Separation Process Technologies

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

After completion of the module, students should understand the following:
- basic concepts related to distillation;
- fundamental theories related to distillation;
- methodologies for designing simple distillation columns equipped with suitable auxiliary units;
- approaches for modelling simple distillation columns and auxiliary units using relevant software.

Learning outcomes
Students completing this module will:
- be able to appreciate the chemical engineering context of distillation;
- be able to apply the principles of material and energy balance and appreciate the effect of the thermodynamic properties of fluids on the phase equilibrium;
- have a knowledge and understanding of the principles of different types of processes, including continuous and batch operation under steady state and criteria for process selection;
- have a knowledge of the characteristics and essential aspects of gas-liquid separation by distillation;
- be able to carry out equipment design calculation for distillation columns using established theoretical approaches and applying rigorous and shortcut calculations, to deliver required products;
- be able to use relevant software to carry out modelling and simple optimization for distillation columns to meet the requirement for separation;
- be able to identify the objectives and context of the design calculation according to technical requirements, and appreciate the constraints and multiple objectives to reach optimal design.

Skills outcomes
- Ability to understand underlying physics associated with separation processes
- Methodologies for designing devices for separation processes
- Transferable skills in linking fundamental theories to real world processes
- Written communication
- Critical reasoning
- Time and self management

Syllabus

- Batch and continuous distillation
- Differential and flash distillation
- Separation of binary mixtures and multi-component mixtures
- The fractionating column for continuous distillation
- Principal features of construction and principles of operation
- Plate columns, bubble cap, sieve, and valve trays, etc
- MacCabe-Thiele graphical method
- Ponchon Savarit graphical method
- Lewis-Sorel method
- Lewis-Matheson method
- Underwood and Fenske equations
- Colburn method
- Pinch point fort binary and multi-component systems
- Minimum reflux and total reflux
- Optimum number of plates
- Separation efficiency.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	10	2.00	20.00
Practical	3	2.00	6.00
Tutorial	2	1.00	2.00
Private study hours			122.00
Total Contact hours			28.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

1.5 hours reading per lecture
92 hours on revision and completing the assignment

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Questions during lectures
Assignment and coursework
Final examinations

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Modelling coursework	20.00
Assignment	.	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 10/11/2021 11:32:06

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

• Undergraduate module catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
• Undergraduate programme catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD