Adsorption separations - 2014

Class date(s):	12 November 2014
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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

Resources

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Date	Class number	Topic	Slides for class	Video and audio files		References and Notes
12 November	11C	Overview of various adsorbents and their application	Slides	Video	Audio
14 November	11D	Some adsorbents and equilibrium theory	Slides	Video	Audio
19 November	12A	More adsorption case studies, focussing on equilibrium	Slides	Video	Audio	Apart from the case studies on adsorption, we consider learning skills, based on the two axes presented in this diagram. My challenge to you is to honestly locate your capabilities on this graph, and aim to push yourself to the peak.
21 November	12B	More details on continuous adsorption with some problems posted in the notes to work through.	Slides	Video	Audio	Here are the data from the batch adsorber (slide 32). See if you can calculate the Langmuir isotherm values. \(\mathbf{C_A}\) \(\mathbf{C_{S,A}}\) 0.004 0.026 0.009 0.053 0.019 0.075 0.027 0.082 0.094 0.123 0.195 0.129

• A sequence of 3 articles by Lukchis on designing and sizing packed bed adsorbers. The first of the 3 articles clearly explains breakthrough time, \(\theta_b\), stoichiometric time, \(\theta_s\), and equilibrium time, \(\theta_e\). The remaining parts talk about the design and sizing of adsorbers.
• A review article on air separation, including adsorption methods.