SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SYNOPSIS 2013/14 Chem. Eng.

Level 1, Module CHE2014 Fluid & Particle Mechanics Module Co-ordinator: CM

MODULE: Core for pathways Module Taught Module Credit LEARNING OUTCOMES: First Semester MODULE CREDIT: 10 CATS points

MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering 1st Semester 10 CATS points Examined Prerequisites 1st Semester none

Develops an appreciation of the behaviour and characteristics of fluids and solids in process unit operations. By the end of the module the students will have: understood the importance of how hydrodynamic pressure can be employed for inherent safe design (BP oil well example); developed methodologies for solving complex design problems, balances factors such as Reynolds numbers; mechanical efficiency, balance between operating and capital costs (examples on economic pipe diameter and retrofitting existing pipeline systems); developed an awareness of industrial/practical hydrodynamic efficiency in terms of pressure drop in pipeline and fixed bed systems, and drag coefficients for solid bodies; developed an appreciation of the economics and complexity in design hydrodynamic systems.

Developed an appreciation of size enlargement unit operations, able to indentify and describe the key variables that influence the product quality.

SKILLS ACQUIRED:

An understanding of fluid and solids handling in the process industries. 24 hours lectures + 12 hours coursework. Hours 3 6 6 6 3 lecturer CM CM CM CM CM

CONTACT HOURS: LECTURE SYNOPSIS: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Mixing of liquids Fluid and particle mechanics Filtration and centrifugation Particle size reduction, separation and Classification

5. Size enlargement unit operations

COURSEWORK: Tutorials (18) MODULE CREDIT: The module is assessed by a combination of Examination (75%) and Coursework (25%). Regular attendance at lectures and satisfactory performance at exercise classes, tutorials and other coursework are requirements of the module. TEXT BOOKS: A Recommended for purchase: 1. Chemical Engineering (Volume 1), J.M. Coulson & J.F. Richardson with J.R. Backhurst & J.H. Parker, Pergamon, 1990 B Recommended for consultation: 1. Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineers, F.A. Holland, Arnold, 1973 2. Fluid and Particle Mechanics, S.J. Michell, Pergamon, 1970 3. Chemical Engineering (Volume 2), J.M. Coulson & J.F. Richardson with J.R. Backhurst & J.H. Parker, Pergamon, 1991 4. Fluid Mechanics and Transfer Processes, J.M. McKay & R.M. Nedderman, Cambridge, 1988 5. Scaleup and Design of Industrial Mixing Processes, G.B. Tatterson, McGraw-Hill 1994 MODULE TUTOR: LECTURERS: Dr C. Mangwandi Dr C. Mangwandi 12 CM

DETAILED SYLLABUS LECTURES: 30 hours 1 Mixing of liquids (3) 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Liquid-liquid mixing equipment. 2.3 Installation of mixers and tank baffling. 2.4 Power consumption and mixing theory. 2.5 Impellor and process power selection. Fluid and particle mechanics (6) 2.1 Characteristics of particles, rheology of particle masses and gravity flow of bulk solids. 2.2 Pressure drop through beds of particulate solids. 2.3 Drag. 3.4 Potential flow and flow of a real fluid. 3.5 Flow separation and wake formation. 2.6 Drag coefficients, drag diagrams and relationships. 2.7 Terminal velocity in an infinite medium and hindered settling. 2.8 Accelerated motion in free settling. Filtration and centrifugation (6) 3.1 Gas and liquid filtration equipment. 3.2 Kozeny equation. 3.3 Constant pressure filtration. 3.4 Constant rate filtration. 3.5 Incompressible and compressible cakes. 3.6 Depth and cake filtration in gas-solid systems. 3.7 Centrifugation. 3.8 Centrifugal equipment. 3.9 Centrifugal force and fluid pressure. 3.10 Liquid-liquid separation. 3.11 Solid-liquid filtration using centrifuge. 3.12 Wall stresses. Size reduction, separation & classification (6) 4.1 Size reduction, Von Rittinger's, Kick's laws and Bond's laws, work index, energy size reduction and size reduction equipment. 4.2 Size classification, equipment, Stoke's law,

free and hindered settling, influence of suspension height, vessel diameter, vessel shape and suspension concentration on rate of settling, terminal velocities and drag coefficients, design of thickeners and clarifiers.

5 Size Enlargement (3) 5.1 Wet granulation techniques 5.1.1. Fluidised bed granulation 5.1.2 High shear granulation 5.1.3 Low shear granulation 5.2 Dry granulation Techniques 5.2.1 Roller compaction 5.2.2 Tableting 5.3 Extrusion

COURSEWORK: 18 hours The students are provided with tutorial and worked examples of the above lecture material. Tutorial classes are an integral element of the module. One class test and three marked assignments will used for continual assessement.