Separation & Purification Technology (MLJ630)

This subject will introduce the principles and design approaches of separation and purification technologies used in various industries such as biomass handling in the water and wastewater sector and novel applications in biotechnology. Furthermore new advancements in the field are presented and the candidates are challenged to propose novel applications of standard and novel techniques.

The course will feature guest lectures by industrial/academic experts. Industrial visits will be arranged.


Course description for study year 2022-2023

Facts

Course code

MLJ630

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Content

Separation and purification processes are used in a wide range of industries on field and off-field. Solid-liquid, gas-gas and liquid-liquid separation techniques are under active investigation by researchers all over the world towards efficient separation and purification. The course will cover both fundamental and applied aspects of solid, gas and liquid separations; and additional biological separation at molecular level, a broad spectrum of activities from lab scale to pilot plant to full-scale plants, through laboratory investigations and theoretical studies. The course covers available and practical methods for removal of solids from aqueous suspensions; sedimentation, flotation, flocculation, filtration, cell rupture and phase separation technologies and electrical separation techniques. In addition new or improved separation &purification methods or principles on biotechnology, biobased feedstocks/products, green technology with respect to resource recovery and recycling will be covered.

Fundamental theory and applied aspects  are linked to provide new insights, and to indicate new and innovative ways of solving practical problems of the current industries. Discussion on various industrial cases and new perspective/ opinion will help to understand remaining uncertainties. Extensive references and case studies will encourage further studies in the field.

Learning outcome

This subject introduces fundamental terminology, basic analysis and applications of the principles of various separation and purification technologies.

Students will be able to understand and analyze theories and case situations at which unit processes are to solve problems within the field of water and wastewater engineering and applied biotechnology. Knowledge gained provides students with a basis to understand and contribute to the development of novel techniques and applications.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

KJE260 Process Technology - Unit Operations
It is advisable to study MLJ630 at the same time as MLJ640. 

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades None permitted

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Gopalakrishnan Kumar

Head of Department:

Ingunn Westvik Jolma

Method of work

4 hours lectures (2 + 2) per week. 

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Separation Technology (MET230_1) 5
Separation technology (MOT200_1) 5

Open for

Biological Chemistry - Master of Science Degree Programme Environmental Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme

Course assessment

Usually by forms and / or discussion according to university regulations.

Literature

The syllabus can be found in Leganto