Adsorption - 2012

Class date(s):

06 to 09 November

References

Please use these references to read ahead, or for extra background reading. In alphabetical order:

Ghosh, R. "Principles of Bioseparations Engineering", Chapter 8, McMaster (reserve)
Geankoplis, C.J. "Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles", Chapter 12 in 3rd and 4th edition, McMaster Libraries (reserve)
Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Chapter 22, Direct link (McMaster subscription)
Richardson and Harker, "Chemical Engineering, Volume 2", 5th edition, Chapter 17 ebook
Schweitzer, "Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineers", Chapter 3.1, McMaster library
Seader, Henley and Roper, "Separation Process Principles", Chapter 16 in 2nd and 3rd edition McMaster Libraries (reserve)
Uhlmanns Encyclopedia article on Adsorption
Wankat, "Separation Process Engineering", Chapter 16, McMaster library

An article on designing and sizing packed bed adsorbers. The first of the 3 articles clearly explains breakthrough time, stoichiometric time and equilibrium time. The remaining parts talk about the design and sizing of adsorbers.
A review article on air separation, including adsorption methods.

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