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CHEN 312Separation Processes

Baha and Walid Bassatne Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy · Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture · 3 credits
Mohammad N Ahmad
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Description
This course includes the design of industrial separation equipment using both analytical and graphical methods; equilibrium-based design techniques for single and multiple stages in distillation, absorption/stripping and liquid-liquid extraction are employed; and an introduction to gas-solid and solid-liquid systems is presented as well. Mass transfer considerations are included in efficiency calculations and design procedures for packed absorption towers, membrane separations and adsorption. Ion exchange and chromatography are discussed. Degrees of freedom analyses as well as the appropriate use of software are threaded throughout the course.

What to expect

✓Has Midterm
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Prerequisites
CHEN 314 Chemical Engineering ThermodynamicsMECH 220 Engineering Graphics

Common questions about CHEN 312

What is CHEN 312 at AUB?

CHEN 312 Separation Processes is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Maroun Semaan Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. This course includes the design of industrial separation equipment using both analytical and graphical methods; equilibrium-based design techniques for single and multiple stages in distillation, absorption/stripping and liquid-liquid extraction are employed; and an introduction to gas-solid and solid-liquid systems is presented as well.

How many credits is CHEN 312?

CHEN 312 Separation Processes is worth 3 credits at AUB.

Is CHEN 312 hard?

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Who teaches CHEN 312 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for CHEN 312: Mohammad N Ahmad. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

What are the prerequisites for CHEN 312?

CHEN 312 lists 2 prerequisites: CHEN 314 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, MECH 220 Engineering Graphics.

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