CBE 5774
Transcript Abbreviation:
Poly Membranes
Course Description:
Membrane separation mechanisms, transport models, permeability computations/measurements, membrane materials/types/modules, membrane contactors/reactors, and applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
Cross-listed in MatScEn 5774.
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3508 (509), or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 774 or MatScEn 774.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Acquire in-depth knowledge in the areas of membrane separation mechanisms, transport models, membrane permeability computations / measurements, membrane materials / types / modules, and membrane contactors / reactors.
Develop skills in applying transport models for the calculation of membrane permeability, flux, and the extent of separation for various membrane separations / systems.
Determine the types of experimental data needed for the calculation of membrane permeability parameters.
Select membrane processes for solving relevant separation / reaction problems.
Use polymer membranes for solving environmental / energy problems.
Use a computer tool to calculate and analyze membrane separation characteristics.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Membrane Separation Concepts: diffusion across a thin film, terminology, driving force, modules, separation processes. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Selection of Membrane Processes: separation goal, species retained / transported, major / minor components, transport / selectivity mechanism. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Membrane Materials: polymers, polymer-inorganic hybrids, inorganics. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Membrane Preparation: coating, phase inversion, liquid-liquid demixing, interfacial polymerization. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gas Permeation: definitions, rubbery and glassy membranes, theory, dual-mode model, free-volume model, resistance-in-series model. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Gas Permeation: membrane modules, gas permeation performance modeling, applications. | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Pervaporation: definitions, membranes, membrane properties, theory, concentration polarization, temperature polarization, applications, organics dehydration, azeotrope splitting. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Dialysis: polymer types, membranes, theory, applications, artificial kidney. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Electrodialysis: definitions, ion-exchange membranes, theory, cell resistances, limiting current, Donnan equilibrium, applications. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Membrane Electrolysis: chlor-alkali process, bipolar membranes, fuel cells. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Reverse Osmosis: interfacially polymerized membranes. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Reverse Osmosis: osmotic pressure, solution-diffusion model, concentration polarization, modules, applications, desalination, nanofiltration, water softening. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ultrafiltration: definitions, membranes, theory, transport through porous membranes, boundary layer model, applications, electrophoretic paint recovery, protein fractionation / concentration. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Microfiltration: particulates, crossflow vs. deadend microfiltration, membranes. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Microfiltration: theory, Darcy’s law, concentration polarization, applications, sterilization of beverages and pharmaceuticals. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Membrane Contactors / Reactors: height and number of transfer unit. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Nano-Structures by Surface Modification – Platforms for Chemical and Biomedical Applications. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Membrane Contactors / Reactors: drug recovery, facilitated transport, applications, metal removal and recovery. | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework / Project | 15% |
| Midterm Exam | 40% |
| Final Exam | 45% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Membrane Handbook, Chapman & Hall, 1992 | W.S. Winston Ho and Kamalesh K. Sirkar, Eds |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info
(N/A)
Attachments
(N/A)
Additional Notes or Comments
(N/A)