Liquid-liquid extraction - 2013

Class date(s):

05 to 14 November

References

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

Ghosh, R. "Principles of Bioseparations Engineering", Chapter 7, 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 15, Direct link (McMaster subscription)
Richardson and Harker, "Chemical Engineering, Volume 2", 5th edition, Chapter 13 ebook
Schweitzer, "Handbook of Separation Techniques for Chemical Engineers", Chapter 1.9, McMaster library
Seader, Henley and Roper, "Separation Process Principles", Chapter 8 in 2nd and 3rd edition McMaster Libraries (reserve)

These first 3 readings seem old, but they are still relevant. For example, the same principles are used in modern bioseparations.

A comprehensive article on liquid-liquid extraction which describes the various units available.
A reading on solvent extraction principles
A general article on liquid liquid extractors.
An interesting reading on safety in liquid-liquid extraction plants: a further reason for counter-current operations to minimize solvent use.
Here's another instructor's slides on the same topic - sometimes a different point of view helps to understand.

Slides for class (slides 24 and onwards are new). Or just print the new ones.
Audio and video recording of the class.
The ternary diagram used in today's class. Download and print it out for practice problems.

No new notes. See notes from 12 November. We will complete this section and start the next section on adsorption.
Audio and video recording of the class.