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Subject · Chemical engineering

Separation processesTopics

IF-3049y4 creditsSpring semesterMandatory2025-2026

Topic plan

The subject's topics and the learning outcomes attached to each one.

15 topics

  1. 1. General information about mass exchange processes, chemistry

    Lecture

    In the subject, the essence of mass exchange processes, their basic concepts, fields of application and their role in chemical technology are studied. the classification of mass exchange processes, the general laws of substance transfer between phases and the directions of application in industry are explained

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  2. 2. Basic equation of mass transfer, material balance of mass exchange processes. the driving force of the mass exchange process

    Lecture

    The fundamental equation of mass transfer, material balance and the driving force of mass transfer processes are studied. factors affecting the intensity of substance transfer are analyzed.

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  3. 3. Basic laws of mass exchange

    Lecture

    The basic laws of mass exchange, diffusion laws and their application in technological processes are studied.

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  4. 4. Enthalpy, distillation processes

    Lecture

    Concept of enthalpy, heat balance and theoretical basis of distillation process are studied. application areas and technological features of distillation are explained.

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  5. 5. Absorption and rectification

    Lecture

    The essence, devices and fields of application of absorption and rectification processes are studied.

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains absorption and rectification; defines their differences; shows areas of application; explains technological schemes.
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  6. 6. Multiple and gradual distillation

    Lecture

    The principles, advantages and fields of application of multiple and gradual distillation processes are studied. learning outcomes

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  7. 7. Material balance and kinetic laws of absorption

    Lecture

    The material balance, kinetics and mass transfer mechanism of the absorption process are studied.

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  8. 8. Material balance, kinetics of absorption process. principle schemes of absorption processes

    Lecture

    The structure and basic technological schemes of absorption devices are studied.

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  9. 9. Adsorption. equilibrium in the adsorption process

    Lecture

    Adsorption process, adsorbents and equilibrium laws are studied.

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  10. 10. Phase equilibria in liquid-vapor systems

    Lecture

    Phase equilibrium in liquid-vapor systems and its application in distillation processes are studied.

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  11. 11. Principles of rectification

    Lecture

    The theoretical basis of the rectification process, the working principle and application of the columns are studied.

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains rectification; explains the working principle of the columns; compare modes; defines application areas.
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  12. 12. Extraction, material balance

    Lecture

    The essence of the extraction process, material balance and fields of application are studied.

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains extraction; builds material balance; justifies the choice of solvent; explains technological schemes.
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  13. 13. The process of membrane separation of mixtures

    Lecture

    Membrane technologies, their types and fields of application are studied.

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains membrane processes; differentiates membrane types; defines application areas; he appreciates his advantages.
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  14. 14. Membranes. kinetics of the separation process of mixtures with membranes

    Lecture

    Structure of membranes, permeability and kinetic regularities of separation processes are studied.

    Topic learning outcomes

    • Explains the structure of membranes; interprets kinetic laws; determines the factors affecting conductivity; makes calculations.
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  15. 15. Filtration, gas and liquid filters, filtering centrifuges

    Lecture

    The filtering process, gas and liquid filters, structure of filtering centrifuges, working principle and application fields are studied

    Topic learning outcomes

    • He masters the technology of filtration processes and the working principle of the used equipment, he can choose the suitable filtration method in different production conditions.
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