ECTS - Fundamentals of Mass Transfer

Fundamentals of Mass Transfer (CHE311) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fundamentals of Mass Transfer CHE311 5. Semester 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CHE208
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Drill and Practice.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Enver Güler
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach mass transfer principles. To develop design principles of mass transfer equipment such as gas absorbers.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To teach microscale-modeling (continuous medium scale) of mass transfer. To obtain rate-based computer-aided design of mass transfer equipments from these models
Course Content Principles of molecular mass transfer principles,molecular diffusion coefficient and estimation methods,equimolar countercurrent diffusion and diffusion through stagnant media,chemical engineering applications of these diffusion types (such as distillation and gas absorption),convective mass transfer,concept of mass transfer coefficient and mass transfer rate,interfacial mass transfer,rate-based column design for gas absorption (by ASPEN),gas absorption application for carbon dioxide capture

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to molecular mass transfer
2 Equimolar countercurrent diffusion
3 Diffusion in stagnant medium. Molecular diffusion coefficient
4 Convective mass transfer
5 Concept of mass transfer coefficient
6 Midterm I
7 Interfacial mass transfer
8 Interfacial mass transfer
9 Interfacial mass transfer
10 Introduction to ASPEN
11 Gas absorption column design (by ASPEN)
12 Gas absorption column design (by ASPEN)
13 Midterm II
14 Gas-liquid separation processes
15 Gaz absorpsiyonu ile CO2 yakalanması
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. F.P. Incorpera, D.P. Dewitt, T.L.Bergman, A.S.Levine, Principles of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th Ed., Wiley, 2013
Other Sources 2. R. Treybal, Mass Transfer Operations, Mc. Graw Hill, 3rd Ed., 1981.
3. J. Haydary, Chemical Process Design and Simulation, Wiley, 2019

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 2 10
Laboratory - -
Application 2 10
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to chemical engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in chemical engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. X
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in writing and in writing; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. X
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in chemical engineering applications. X
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 4 64
Laboratory
Application 2 2 4
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 4 8
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 13 13
Total Workload 109