Mechanical separations - 2013
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| Class date(s): | 10 September 2013 |
We will start the course by looking at mechanical separations: i.e. separations where some sort of mechanical energy is added/used during the separation.
References
Please use these references to read ahead and prepare for this section of the course
Sedimentation
- Geankoplis, C.J. "Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles", Chapter 14 in 3rd and 4th edition, McMaster Libraries (reserve)
- Seader, Henley and Roper, "Separation Process Principles", Chapter 19 in 3rd edition (not present in 2nd edition), McMaster Libraries (reserve)
- Richardson and Harker, "Chemical Engineering, Volume 2", 5th edition, Chapter 5, page 237 ebook
- Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, Chapter 18.5, Direct link (McMaster subscription)
Week 2
10 September 2013 (02A)
- Slides for class
- Audio and video recording of the class
- YouTube video on elutration, which is when the fluid stream is also moving (read the Wikipedia article)
11 September 2013 (02B)
- Slides for class
- YouTube video on hindered settling
- YouTube video on sedimentation lab tests