Mass Transfer-I

Overview of Mass Transfer Operations, Classification of Mass Transfer Operations, Molecular Diffusion in Fluids: Fick's Law, Diffusivity, and Factors Affecting Diffusion, Steady-State Diffusion in Gases and Liquids, Equimolar Counter Diffusion, Interphase Mass Transfer, Mass Transfer Coefficients, Film Theory, Penetration Theory, Surface Renewal Theory, Two-Film Theory, and Overall Mass Transfer Coefficient

Principles of Gas Absorption, Solubility of Gases in Liquids, Equilibrium in Gas Absorption, Design of Packed Columns: HTU and NTU Concepts, Design of Tray Columns: Plate Efficiency, Murphree Efficiency, Determination of Column Diameter and Column Height (HETP), Absorption with Chemical Reaction: Design Considerations

I- Fundamentals, Overview and Importance, Types of Distillation: Batch vs. Continuous, Binary vs. Multicomponent, Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium (VLE): Raoult’s Law and Dalton’s Law, VLE Data and Diagrams: T-x-y, P-x-y, Ideal and Non-Ideal Systems, Azeotropes,, Single Stage Distillation: Differential Distillation, Flash Vaporization, Vacuum Distillation, Molecular Distillation, Steam Distillation

Multistage and Advanced Distillation Techniques: Continuous Distillation of Binary Mixtures: Multistage Contact Operations, Characteristics of Multistage Towers., McCabe-Thiele Method, Ponchon-Savarit Method, Reflux: Maximum, Minimum, and Optimum Reflux, Tray Columns: Types (Bubble Cap, Sieve, Valve), Tray Efficiency, Determination of Height and Column Diameter, Advanced Distillation Methods: Multistage Batch Distillation, Principles of Azeotropic and Extractive Distillation, Introduction to Multicomponent Distillation Systems

Introduction to Drying: Overview of Drying Operations, Moisture Content and its Measurement, Classification of Drying Operations: Batch and Continuous Drying, Drying Principles and Mechanisms, Drying Rate Curves: Constant Rate and Falling Rate Periods, Factors Affecting Drying Rate, Equilibrium Moisture Content and Hysteresis, Calculation of Drying Time, Types of Dryers and Their Design Tray Dryers, Rotary Dryers, Fluidized Bed Dryers, Spray, Industrial Applications Case Studies B. TECH III YEAR V SEMESTER CHEMICAL ENGINEERING