Membrane Science and Technology

CHEN40252 Membrane Science and Technology 15 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 4 Patricia Gorgojo Unit coordinator Gyorgy Szekely Unit coordinator School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 Conventional separation processes account for 40-70% of both the capital and operating costs in industry. Membrane processes are often used to concentrate and purify both aqueous and organic liquid solutions as well as gases. Membrane based separations are spread in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, wastewater treatment and desalination. Membrane science has experienced a significant growth in recent years. Membranes are able to separate molecules with no phase change requiring a great deal less energy than thermal processes. Membrane separation is listed among the Top 5 technologies contributing to the sustainability of industrial production. Hence, it is of great importance to add Membrane Science and Technology in the toolbox of chemical engineering graduates.  Conventional separation processes account for 40-70% of both the capital and operating costs in industry. Membrane processes are often used to concentrate and purify both aqueous and organic liquid solutions as well as gases. Membrane based separations are spread in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, wastewater treatment and desalination. Membrane science has experienced a significant growth in recent years. Membranes are able to separate molecules with no phase change requiring a great deal less energy than thermal processes. Membrane separation is listed among the Top 5 technologies contributing to the sustainability of industrial production. Hence, it is of great importance to add Membrane Science and Technology in the toolbox of chemical engineering graduates.  The unit aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge to students about the fundamentals of membrane science and their application in sustainable downstream processing. The students will familiarise with: <div>  •           Role of membranes in the landscape of separation processes•           Spectrum of membrane processes•           Membrane materials and their properties•           Fabrication of ceramic and polymer membranes•           Characterisation of membranes•           Transport through porous and dense membranes•           Polarisation phenomena and fouling•           Scale-up, module and process design•           Sustainability and process economics</div>   •  Historical and key developments of membranes•  Classification of membrane and membrane materials•  Understand the fabrication and characterisation of membranes•  Design membrane processes•  Assess and improve sustainability of separation processes•  Understand the advantages and limitations of membrane processes•  The future of membrane separations •  Apply theory critically to analyse an open ended troubleshooting problem•  Apply theories for the design and operation of membrane separation systems•  Experimental data processing, interpretation and communication in reports •  Select membranes for downstream processes•  Industrial case studies will be discussed•  Design and troubleshoot membrane separations•  Predict separation performance •  Effective team working•  Report writing•  Literature review and self-learning•  Put theoretical knowledge into practice •  Lectures will be provided to deliver the majority of the course material. <div> •  Tutorials will be held to discuss case studies on membrane process development and their sustainability.•  Group work will be performed to solve engineering problems related to membrane separations.•  Laboratory visits will be arranged for students to familiarize with nanofiltration, pervaporation and gas separation membrane rigs as well as membrane fabrication.•  Independent learning will be required using online teaching and learning material to develop an understanding of the contents of membrane articles and membrane manufacturers’ websites (membrane selection and specifications).</div>   0 Other 25% 1 Written exam 75% Coursework: Challenging separation problems will be provided through industrial case studies. The students will work in groups to provide engineering solutions and then present their work. Within 2 weeks MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w SIE MEng Chem Eng w SIE Fourth Year Optional MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w Bio MEng Chem Eng with Biotech Fourth Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w Chem MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w Chem Fourth Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem w Env. Tech MEng Chem Eng w Env. Tech Fourth Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Chem Eng w BM MEng Chem Eng w BM Fourth Year Optional MEng Chem Eng w Energy & Env MEng Chem Eng with Energy Fourth Year Mandatory N •  J. Mulder, Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, Springer, ISBN 978-94-017-0835-7 Supportive reading:•  E. Hoek, Encyclopedia of Membrane Science and Technology, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN-13: 978-0470919446•  S. Nunes, Advanced Membrane Science and Technology for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Applications, Woodhead, ISBN: 978-1-84569-969-7•  A. Zydney, Journal of Membrane Science, Elsevier•  A. Fane, Membrane Technology: Past, Present and Future, from Handbook of Environmental Engineering, Volume 13: Membrane and Desalination Technologies, Springer, DOI: 10.1007/978-1-59745-278-6_1 Lectures 24 Practical classes & workshops 4 Tutorials 8 0 114