Course syllabus

Transportprocesser
Transport Phenomena, Basic Course

KETF01, 9 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: B2, K2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

The aim is to transfer the understanding of molecular processes based on a natural science perspective into an understanding of macroscopic processes. Applications are collected from the fields of chemical engineering, biotechnology and from ecological systems.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to explain the concepts of force and pressure in hydrostatic systems based on basic physics
• be able to define the concepts of momentum, heat and mass transfer
• be able to explain how transport of momentum, heat and mass can occur
• be able to identify the rate-determining step and to identify the driving force for the process.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to apply momentum transfer knowledge on applications within fluid dynamics by solving problems theoretically and practically
• be able to apply heat transfer knowledge on applications within heat engineering by solving problems theoretically and practically
• be able to apply mass transfer knowledge by solving problems theoretically
• be able to apply mass and heat transfer simultaneously on the air-water system by solving problems theoretically
• be able to present the solution of a problem in a short written communication as an internal company report
• be able to use advanced calculation programs to solve problems within momentum, heat and mass transfer.

Contents

First basic physics is applied to hydrostatics discussing force and pressure. These are used to describe, momentum-, heat-, and mass transfer with applications collected from chemical as well as bio technical systems.

The following fields are covered:

 

• Momentum transfer: basic fluid mechanics, rheology, dimensional analysis, Navier-Stoke equations, flow in boundary layers, flow around submerged bodies, sedimentation, flow in porous beds, fluidisation
• Heat transfer: basic heat engineering, coefficients for heat transfer, heat exchangers, radiation, instationary heat transfer
• Mass transfer: basic mass transfer calculations, diffusion of gases and liquids, instationary mass transfer, analogies

In order to study systems of unit operations three project exercises are included in the course. These collect the applications from the chemical engineering and the bioengineering fields to be studied by Chemical Engineering student and Bioengineering students, respectively.

By solving a number of practical problems the skill to solve engineering problems is trained at the same time as the basic theories are demonstrated.

In two laboratory exercises the ability to work in pilot plant scale is trained.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examnination as well as project exercises presented in report and participation in laboratory studies.

Parts
Code: 0108. Name: Transport Phenomena, Basic Course.
Credits: 5,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination. Contents: ·Momentum transfer: basic fluid mechanics, rheology, dimensional analysis, Navier-Stoke equations, flow in boundary layers, flow around submerged bodies, sedimentation, flow in porous beds, fluidisation ·Heat transfer: basic heat engineering, coefficients for heat transfer, heat exchangers, radiation, instationary heat transfer ·Mass transfer: basic mass transfer calculations, diffusion of gases and liquids, instationary mass transfer, analogies
Code: 0208. Name: Laboratory Work.
Credits: 2. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: For a passing grade active participation and approval of all laboratory studies is required. Contents: A number of practical problems and two laboratory exercises.
Code: 0308. Name: Compulsory Assignment.
Credits: 1,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: For a passing grade active participation and approval of all project exercises is required. Contents: Three project exercises.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: KETA01 Chemical Engineering or KKKA01 Biotechnology and KFK080 Thermodynamics or KFKA05 Molecular Driving Forces 1: Thermodynamics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: KAT090

Reading list

• Transportprocesser , Föreläsningskompendium. Kemiteknik, LTH, 2007.
• Kemiteknik, LTH, 2007.
• McCabe, Smith and Harriot: Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. McGraw-Hill , 2001, ISBN: 0-07-124710-6.
• Mörtstedt: Data och Diagram. Liber , 1999, ISBN: 91-47-00805-9.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Professor Bernt Nilsson, Bernt.Nilsson@chemeng.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.chemeng.lth.se/ketf01/