IDENTIFYING DATA 2022_23
Subject (*) ADVANCED SEPARATION PROCESSES Code 20705224
Study programme
Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Optional First 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
JIMÉNEZ ESTELLER, LAUREANO
 E-mail laureano.jimenez@urv.cat
guillem.gilabert@urv.cat
christine.elkhoury@urv.cat
Lecturers
JIMÉNEZ ESTELLER, LAUREANO
GILABERT ORIOL, GUILLEM
EL KHOURY , CHRISTINE
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General description and relevant information <div> The course has two different parts, both dealing with separation technologies. Both parts (i.e., modelling and membrane) are totally independent. Classes of these two topics will be done in alternance.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Part 1: separation of complex systems using computer aided process engineering tools as decision support systems.</div><div>- The course schedule during the modelling part will be from 15:00 to 18:30 with 10 minutes break.</div><div>- This part of the course will be done in the computer laboratory 304.<br /></div><div>&nbsp;<br /></div><div>Advanced modelling strategies for the design and rate separation strategies in steady state for complex systems using advance modelling strategies (sensitivy analysis, design specification, optimization, FORTRAN, calculator blocks, optimization, constraints...). To obtain such results AspenPlus and/or AspenHysys modelling tools will be used. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Petroleum and oil separation: <br /></div><div>- Pseudocomponents: assay curves, ASTM, TBP, gravity, light ends, blending.<br /></div><div>- Pre-flash colum: furnace.<br /></div><div>- Atmosferic column: side strippers, pumparounds.<br /></div><div>- Vaccum column: furnace, side strippers, side-streams.<br /></div><div>- Sulfur content: assay curves, Sulfur distribution in the products...<br /></div><div>- Column internals: tray sizing &amp; rating, pack (random &amp;structured) sizing &amp; rating.</div><div><br /></div><div>Solids separation:<br />- SiO2 drier: solids.<br />- Calcite crushing: PSD, crushers.<br />- Particulate removal: PSD, cyclone, bag-filter, venturi-scrubber, electrostaticprecipitator, ultimate, proximate, and sulfur analyses.<br />- Coal drying, coal combustion and coal separation: ultimate, proximate, and sulfur analyses, PSD, reactions with solids, <br /></div><div>- RGibbs, bag-filter, cyclone, fabric filter.<br />- Spray drier: generation of particles, spray dryer.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Electrolyte separation:<br />- Acid-base mixing and flashing: aqueous electrolytes, electrolyte wizard, electrolyte reactions, mixing, flashing<br />- Sour water stripping: electrolytes wizard, apparent component approach<br />- Inserts: import inserts, property sets, estimates<br />- CO2 capture: rate-based models, Henry components, reactive distillation<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Part 2: Membrane separation<br /></div><div>Membrane technology from micro-filtration to ultra- or nano-filtration and reverse osmosis. Finally, there is an introduction to membrane synthesis and microencapsulation.</div>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering.
 A1.2 Design, execute and analyse experiments related to engineering.
 A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2)
 A3.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1).
 A3.2 Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of various areas of chemical engineering, including processes, transport, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, elctrochemical and biochemical reactions engineering (I2).
 A3.3 Conceptualize engineering models and apply innovative problems solving methods and appropriate IT applications to the design, simulation, optimization and control of processes and systems (I3).
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9).
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Determine the membrane technology to be used according to the characteristics of the species to be separated.
Select the right material, structure and configuration of the membrane depending on the properties of the compounds involved.
 A1.2 Use computer simulation to check the theoretical concepts explained in the classroom.
 A2.2 Apply new concepts of operation and sustainable production to the design and process of separation operations.
Select the optimal conditions for producing the membrane in accordance with the final application.
 A3.1 Select the suitable separation operation given the characteristics of the problem.
 A3.2 Design extraction or leaching equipment.
Design solid drying processes.
Design adsorption, ion exchange or chromatography columns.
Design crystallisation equipment.
Connect the type of module to the application and membrane material.
 A3.3 Establish a suitable rank for the working conditions of each process and separation problem.
Design materials for use in the production of membranes with specific properties.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements.
Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.).
Use language appropriate to the situation.
Produces a grammatically correct oral text
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts.
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Part 1. Separation of complex mixtures 1. Rigorous modelling and optimization of separation processes in steady state using AspenPlus: petroleum refining:
- Pseudocomponents: assay curves, ASTM, TBP, gravity, light ends, blending.
- Pre-flash colum: furnace.
- Atmospheric column: side strippers, pumparounds.
- Vaccum column: furnace, side strippers, side-streams.
- Sulfur content: assay curves, Sulfur distribution in the products.
- Column internals: tray sizing & rating, pack (random & structured) sizing & rating.

2. Rigorous modelling and optimization of separation processes in steady state using AspenPlus: solid handling:
- SiO2 drier: solids.
- Calcite crushing: PSD, crushers.
- Particulate removal: PSD, cyclone, bag-filter, venturi-scrubber, electrostatic precipitator, ultimate, proximate, and sulfur analyses.
- Coal drying, coal combustion and coal separation: ultimate, proximate, and sulfur analyses, PSD, reactions with solids, RGibbs, bag-filter, cyclone, fabric filter.
- Spray drier: generation of particles, spray dryer.

3. Rigorous modelling and optimization of separation processes in steady state using AspenPlus: electrolyte systems:
- Acid-base mixing and flashing: aqueous electrolytes, electrolyte wizard, electrolyte reactions, mixing, flashing
- Sour water stripping: electrolytes wizard, apparent component approach
- Inserts: import inserts, property sets, estimates
- CO2 capture: rate-based models, Henry components, reactive distillation
Part 2. Water separation technologies and membrane technologies 1. Adsorption, ion exchange and chromatography.

2. Membrane technology and microencapsulation (MF, UF, NF, RO, Dialysis, etc). Synthesis of membranes.

3. Use of WAVE as decision support system.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A1.1
A2.2
A3.1
20 39 59
IT-based practicals in computer rooms
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 13 15 28
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 17 30 47
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Practical tests
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 5 6 11
Oral tests
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 1 1 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Description of the course and basic definitions
Lecture Expository lectures
IT-based practicals in computer rooms Practical application of the theory of a knowledge area in a particular context. Practical exercises using ICTs.
Problem solving, exercises Students analyse and solve problems or practical exercises related to the subject.
Personal attention Meetings outside the classroom, individual or in small groups to discuss on concepts or specific problems. The attention hours will be conveniently informed as well as the communication channels (check Moodle workspace).

Personalized attention
Description

If you want/need any discussion/tutorization, please send me and e-mail (laureano.jimenez@urv.cat), phone me (977558643) or contact me via MSTeams so we can schedule a meeting. Office 219 (Chemical Engineering Department).

Guillem Gilabert: guillem.gilabertoriol@dupont.com or Moodle. Office: 221



Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 Solve individually case studies (2-3). Delivered using moodle. Penalties applicable for late-delivery
 35%
Practical tests
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 Individual test with a mínimum grade of 3.5/10, in order to pass the course. The máximum grade (MH equivalent to A+) will be obtained based in the individual grades. 50%
Oral tests
A1.1
A1.2
A2.2
A3.1
A3.2
A3.3
B1.1
 Short exposition over a given topic 15%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Modelling part (all deliverables using Moodle, including the supporting evidences):

  • Continuos evaluation and deliverables (50%). The weighting factors of each deliverable will depend on their relative complexity.
  • Individual exam (50%): minimum mark of 3.5 required.
  • Students can renounce to the continuos evalution (1 week in advance of the exam, sending an e-mail to Laureano.Jimenez@urv.cat) and the final grade will be based 100% in the final exam. Students will have to solve additional problems during the exam.

Sources of information

Basic Puigjaner, Luis; Ollero, Pedro; De Prada, Cesar y Jiménez, ESTRATEGIAS DE MODELADO, SIMULACION Y OPTIMIZACION DE PROCESOS QUIMICOS, 1st, SINTESIS
Gilabert-Oriol, Guillem, Ultrafiltration Membrane Cleaning Processes. Optimization in Seawater Desalination Plants, 1st, De Gruyter, 2021
M. Mulder, Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, 2nd, Kluwer Academic
Foo, Dominic, Chemical Engineering Process Simulation, 1st, Elsevier
Hanyak, Michael Edward, Chemical process simulation and the Aspen HYSYS software, 1st, Bucknell University
Schefflan, Ralph, Teach yourself the basics of Aspen plus, 1st, Wiley-Blackwell
Luyben, William L., Distillation design and control using Aspen simulation, 1st, John Wiley & Sons
The access to the licensed software can be done using one of the following procedures:
- Virtlabs: managed by the IT central services of URV. Basically you use a secure connection and download the software in your computer (which might require some time the first time). I cannot provide any support to any student.
- RemoteLab: managed by the IT of the Chemical Engineering Department. Basically, you use one of the computers that is in one of the several computer labs (or a virtual machine dedicated to that) and all calculations are done in the remote computer. Your computer is acting as a browser. If you experience any problem let me know and we will help you to solve the issue.
Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN II/20695106

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN I/20695105
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