Membranes, reverse osmosis, and bioseparations - 2012

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Class date(s): 28 September to 19 October 2012
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We start this section by looking at membranes, an important (bio)separation technique.

References

Please use these references to read ahead, or for extra background reading on membranes.

  • Ghosh, R. "Principles of Bioseparations Engineering", Chapter 11, McMaster (reserve)
  • Geankoplis, C.J. "Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles", Chapter 13 in 3rd and 4th edition, McMaster Libraries (reserve)
  • Seader, Henley and Roper, "Separation Process Principles", Chapter 14 in 2nd and 3rd edition McMaster Libraries (reserve)
  • Richardson and Harker, "Chemical Engineering, Volume 2", 5th edition, Chapter 8 ebook
  • Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Chapter 20.4, Direct link (McMaster subscription)
  • Schweitzer, "Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineers", Chapter 2.1, McMaster library
  • Wankat, "Separation Process Engineering", 2nd edition, chapter 16 McMaster library

Interesting applications / Enrichment materials

Week 4

28 Sept 2012 (04C)

  • Guest lecture: Henk Koops, GE Water and Process Technologies, An introduction to membrane technology
  • Slides for class (accessible only to McMaster students from campus)
  • Audio and video recording of the class

Week 5

02 October 2012 (05A)

  • We continue to learn more about membrane separations; we will start by overviewing some terminology related to membranes and understanding where membranes are used and why.
  • Slides for class
  • Audio, but unfortunately there is no video available (forgot to turn the camera on). I do have a photo of the white board available:

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04 October 2012 (05B)

  • We look at microfiltration and applications of it.
  • Slides for class (updated): print from slide 14 to 25
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • The board from today's class:

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05 October 2012 (05C)

Worked examples with the equations on microfiltration.

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Week 6

09 October 2012 (06A)

11 October 2012 (06B)

  • We will finish up ultrafiltration and cover some examples in class.
  • Slides for class
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • The board at the end of today's class:

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12 October 2012 (06C)

  • Class is cancelled for the midterm later today.
  • I will be in class though to answer any questions you have on any of the material covered so far.

Week 7

16 October 2012 (07A)

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18 October 2012 (07B)

19 October 2012 (07C)

  • Wrapping up reverse osmosis with several examples.
  • Slides for class
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • Two snapshots from the board in today's class:

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Week 10

06 November 2012 (10A)

  • Review of the membrane question in assignment 4
  • Audio and video recording of the class
  • The board from today's class:

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