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GID351 Mass Transfer
 

Catalog Data :                       

GID 351 Mass Transfer (3-0) 3

 

Basic principles and laws in mass transfer; Diffusion models of gas, solid and liquid systems; Continuity equation and steady-state diffusion model; Mass transfer with convection.

Prerequisites:

None

Language:

Turkish

Textbook:

Ekinci, E. and Okutan, H. 1987.  Kütle İletimi. İTÜ Kütüphanesi Sayı:1357, İstanbul, Turkey.

Reference Books:

 

Bird, R.B. and E.N. Lightfoot. 1960. Transport Phenomena. Wiley Int., NY.

Geankoplis, C.J. 1972. Mass Transport Phenomena. Holt, Rinehart and Winston Inc., NY.

Wesswlingh, J.A. and R. Krishna. 1990.  Mass Transfer. Ellis Horwood, NY.

Course Objectives :

To demonstrate a basic knowledge on the principles of mass transfer and different diffusion models; develop an understanding on the application of theoretical knowledge into practice by providing examples from the industry; demonstrate an ability of problem solving and analytical thinking; develop an ability of working in a team.

Topics :

 

 

week

Introduction to the mass transfer

1

Basic principles of mass transfer : Molecular diffusion – Eddy diffusion

1

Analogies with momentum and heat transfer – Fick’s First Law

1

Definitions of concentration, flux and flow rate

1

Binary and multicomponent systems

1

Diffusion coefficient for gases

1

Diffusion coefficient for liquids

1

Diffusion in solids

1

Continuity equation

1

Steady-state diffusion models

1

Reduction of the general continuity equation  and shell balance methods

1

Mass transfer with heterogenous chemical reactions

1

Mass transfer with convection

1

Mass transfer coefficients and mass transfer between phases

1

Class Schedule :

 

Classes are held in one session per week; 2 class hours in one session and 1 class hour in one session.

Contribution of course to meeting the professional component: This course contributes to the engineering science requirement of departmental topics.

Relation of course to program objectives:

Strategies and Actions

Student Learning Outcomes

ABET Criterion 3 (a-k) & FdE (l)

Program Objectives

Assessment Methods / Metrics

A textbook and reference books are assigned to the students in the beginning of the semester.

Lectures are based on syllabus.

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.

Demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical problem solving.

Apply appropriate engineering tools and methods to solve problems.

a, b, e, j, k

1, 3

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G, J

Examples of problems are given from the industry

Demonstrate an ability to apply theoretical concepts into practical problem solving.

e, h, j

3

Instruments

G

Students are randomly formed in groups of 4 to 5 in the beginning of semester and they are asked to solve problems during lecture hours.

Analyze problems from different viewpoints.

Generate many potential solutions to a given problem.

Apply principles and generalizations already learned to new problems and situations.

a, b, e, h, i, k

1, 2, 4

Instruments

G

Homework assignments are given to students individually.

Demonstrate to learn independently.

Apply logic in solving problems.

Learn from mistakes and practices and continue improvement.

a, b, c, e, i, k

1, 4

Instruments

G, K

Individual performance is evaluated on the basis of written examination.

Demonstrate responsibility for creating own learning opportunities.

b, e, i, k

1,4

Instruments

G, J

Typical Evaluation:

Homework: 15%

Quizzes: 10%

Midterm examinations: 35%

Final examination: 40%

Prepared By : Prof. Dr. Hasancan Okutan

Date : November,  2001