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=== 10 September 2013 (02A) ===
=== 10 September 2013 (02A) ===
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-02A.pdf | Slides for class]]  
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-02A.pdf | Slides for class]]  
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-02A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-02A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-02A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-02A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* YouTube video on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eOsiC1e6yo elutration], which is when the fluid stream is also moving (read the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elutriation Wikipedia article])
* YouTube video on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eOsiC1e6yo elutration], which is when the fluid stream is also moving (read the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elutriation Wikipedia article])


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=== 13 September 2012 (02B) ===
=== 13 September 2013 (02B) ===
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-02B.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-02B.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-02B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-02B.mp4 video] recording of the class  
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-02B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-02B.mp4 video] recording of the class  
* Another flocculation video, this one from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2gRyYR482A| a company in Guelph]
* Another flocculation video, this one from [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2gRyYR482A| a company in Guelph]


=== 14 September 2012 (02C) ===
=== 14 September 2013 (02C) ===
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-02B.pdf | Slides for class]] (same slides as for 13 September)
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-02B.pdf | Slides for class]] (same slides as for 13 September)
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-02C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-02C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-02C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-02C.mp4 video] recording of the class


== Week 3 ==
== Week 3 ==


=== 18 September 2012 (03A) ===
=== 18 September 2013 (03A) ===
* We will cover the topics of screens and particle size distributions. Please see the readings below, if you want some more background.
* We will cover the topics of screens and particle size distributions. Please see the readings below, if you want some more background.
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-03A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-03A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-03A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-03A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]]


=== 20 September 2012 (03B) ===
=== 20 September 2013 (03B) ===
* We will cover the topic of centrifugal separations; some references for reading ahead are listed below: Geankoplis is the most relevant.
* We will cover the topic of centrifugal separations; some references for reading ahead are listed below: Geankoplis is the most relevant.
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-03B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-03B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-03B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-03B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]] <span style="color:#008080">(updated)</span>
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]] <span style="color:#008080">(updated)</span>


=== 21 September 2012 (03C) ===
=== 21 September 2013 (03C) ===
* We will continue on the topic of centrifugal separation, wrapping up with an example and a design study.  
* We will continue on the topic of centrifugal separation, wrapping up with an example and a design study.  
* A [http://www.mbaa.com/Districts/MidSouth/presentations/2011_06_11Centrifuges_in_Brewing_PAUL_CHLUP.pdf great presentation on beer clarification], showing photos of the internals of the disk-bowl centrifuge. Notice the dimensions are similar to those we designed in class today.  
* A [http://www.mbaa.com/Districts/MidSouth/presentations/2011_06_11Centrifuges_in_Brewing_PAUL_CHLUP.pdf great presentation on beer clarification], showing photos of the internals of the disk-bowl centrifuge. Notice the dimensions are similar to those we designed in class today.  
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-03C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-03C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-03C.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-03C.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]] <span style="color:#008080">(updated)</span> (Same slides as 20 September)
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]] <span style="color:#008080">(updated)</span> (Same slides as 20 September)


== Week 4 ==
== Week 4 ==


=== 25 September 2012 (04A) ===
=== 25 September 2013 (04A) ===
* We will wrap up with an final example on centrifugal separations and review the beer design one final time. The rest of the class will be a review of assignment 2.  
* We will wrap up with an final example on centrifugal separations and review the beer design one final time. The rest of the class will be a review of assignment 2.  
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]]  (same slides as 20 September)
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-03B.pdf | Slides for class]]  (same slides as 20 September)
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-04A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-04A.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-04A.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-04A.mp4 video] recording of the class


=== 27 September 2012 (04B) ===
=== 27 September 2013 (04B) ===
* We will introduce and complete an overview of cyclone separators.  
* We will introduce and complete an overview of cyclone separators.  
* [[Media:2012-4M3-class-04.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [[Media:2013-4M3-class-04.pdf | Slides for class]]
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-Class-04B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2012-04B.mp4 video] recording of the class
* [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-Class-04B.mp3 Audio] and [http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/media/4M3-2013-04B.mp4 video] recording of the class


== Interesting applications / Enrichment materials ==
== Interesting applications / Enrichment materials ==


* The sludge underflow (solid waste) from a wastewater treatment plant [http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/web/2012/08/Biodiesel-Sewage-Sludge.html gets put to good use]
* The sludge underflow (solid waste) from a wastewater treatment plant [http://cen.acs.org/articles/90/web/2013/08/Biodiesel-Sewage-Sludge.html gets put to good use]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVeW1rr8GEI Wastewater treatment in a lab]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVeW1rr8GEI Wastewater treatment in a lab]
* [http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/796850--turning-off-the-tap-on-untreated-sewage Newspaper article on the large volume of sewage] we have to deal with in Hamilton -->
* [http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/796850--turning-off-the-tap-on-untreated-sewage Newspaper article on the large volume of sewage] we have to deal with in Hamilton -->

Revision as of 18:23, 10 September 2013

Class date(s): 10 September 2013
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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)

11 September 2013 (02B)