Downstream Processing

• Derive expressions for fugacity, enthalpy and entropy from an Equation of State
• Use, and account for, the requirements and limitations the fundamental laws of thermodynamics impose on a given process
• Choose thermodynamic models for liquid- and vapor mixtures with the aim of calculating phase equilibrium and state functions
• Perform simple VLE and LLE calculations for multicomponent mixtures using activity coefficient models, as well as equations of state
• Analyze separation processes, using graphical techniques
• Analyze multicomponent separation processes, using modelling
• Formulate and solve simple process simulation problems
• Derive equations for solvent and solute transport in pressure driven membrane processes.
• Calculate how concentration influences the solute transport for the different membrane processes.
• Describe the function of the main used membrane modules and how they are used in different membrane processes.
• Calculate mean flux, selectivity and membrane area for different membrane processes.

Thermodynamics applied to separation process models: Fugacity, enthalpy and entropy from an Equation of State. Thermodynamic process limitations. Thermodynamic models for liquid- and vapor mixtures with the aim of calculating phase equilibrium and state functions. VLE and LLE calculations for multicomponent mixtures using activity coefficient models, as well as equations of state. Separation process analysis: Graphical techniques, mathematical modelling. Process simulation. Unit operations associated with membrane technology. Solvent and solute transport in pressure driven membrane processes. Concentration polarization. Common membrane modules and how they are used in different membrane processes. Mean flux, selectivity and membrane area for different membrane processes.

Introductory (B.Sc.-level) courses in unit operations, physical chemistry and multivariable mathematics (i.e. linear algebra).

Minimum: 30.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.