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Mass Transfer and Chemical Unit Processes (5 cr)

Code: 5P00ED54-3002

General information


Enrolment period

02.12.2021 - 14.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Credits

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Online learning

Unit

Bioproduct Engineering

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Bioproduct Engineering

Teachers

  • Anne Ojala
  • Atte Rättyä

Groups

  • 21BIOTA
  • 20BIOTB

Objectives (course unit)

The student is able to explain the phenomena and equipment used in the process transfer processes and chemical unit processes used in the process industry. The student is able to choose the method of separation based on the need and can solve the design and balance calculations related to unit processes.
The student is able to apply his / her knowledge in later subject studies and also to utilize his / her expertise in future work tasks.

Content (course unit)

Phenomena related to substance transfer processes. Material transfer technology includes unit processes and related equipment from the following unit processes: distillation, ion exchange, membrane processes, absorption, adsorption and extraction. Key equipment, reactors and dimensioning for chemical unit processes.

Assessment scale

0-5