Introduction to Separation Processes

Engr. Elisa G. Eleazar

School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences

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 Course Description
Course Code CH138P

Course Title Separation Processes

Course Description This course covers discussion of principles and calculations in single- and multiple-stage
models for gas absorption and stripping, distillation, extraction, and adsorption for separation
of binary and multicomponent systems. An introductory discussion on membrane separation
processes is also covered.

Prerequisite CH127, CH128P

Number of Credits 3 units

Modules CH138PM1 Separation by Creating a Phase (Distillation)

CH138PM2 Separation by Adding a Phase (Absorption and Extraction)
CH138PM3 Separation by Using a Solid Agent or a Barrier (Adsorption and Membrane
Separation)

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 Student Outcomes Addressed by the Course
ABET Outcomes 1: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

PTC and CHED Outcomes A: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering

C: An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

E: An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

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 Course Outcomes
CH138PM1: Separation by Creating a Phase (Distillation)
1 Apply engineering principles to calculate design parameters to effect separation of binary and
multicomponent systems using distillation methods

CH138PM2: Separation by Adding a Phase (Absorption and Extraction)

2 Apply engineering principles to calculate design parameters to effect separation of binary systems using
absorption, stripping and extraction methods

CH138PM3: Separation by Using a Solid Agent and a Barrier (Adsorption and Membrane Separation)
3 Apply engineering principles to calculate design parameters to effect separation of binary systems using
adsorption and membrane-based methods

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 Course Outline
CH138PM1: Separation by Creating a Phase (Distillation)
W1 Introduction to the Course

Overview of Separation Processes

W2 Binary Distillation

W3 Binary Distillation

W4 Multicomponent Distillation

Module Exam

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 Course Outline
CH138PM2: Separation by Adding a Phase (Absorption and Extraction)
W5 Absorption and Stripping

W6 Liquid-Liquid Extraction

W7 Liquid-Liquid Extraction

W8 Solid-Liquid Extraction

Module Exam

CH138PM3: Separation Using a Solid Agent and a Barrier (Adsorption and Membrane Separation)
W9 Adsorption

W10 Membrane-Based Separation

W11 Membrane-Based Separation

Module Exam

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 Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) and Assessment Tasks (TAs)
• PowerPoint Show Lectures • Concept Checks (Quizzes)
• Announcements • Time-bound, force completion enabled
• Consultation • Worksheets
• Cardinal Edge Course Message • Use the attached Word® file as title page
• Cardinal email: egeleazar@mapua.edu.ph • Submit clean and clear solutions to the problems
• FB Messenger: elisa eleazar • Submit a pdf copy of your work

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 Course Evaluation
Module 1 Module Grade Module Grade Average Grade
Concept Checks 30% Average Grade Average Grade 1.00 ≤ MGA ≤ 1.10 1.00

Worksheets 40% Below 60 I 80 – 84 2.00 1.10 < MGA ≤ 1.40 1.25

Module Exam 40% 60 – 64 3.00 85 – 89 1.75 1.40 < MGA ≤ 1.60 1.50
65 – 69 2.75 90 – 94 1.50 1.60 < MGA ≤ 1.85 1.75
Module 2 1.85 < MGA ≤ 2.10 2.00
70 – 74 2.50 95 – 97 1.25
Concept Checks 30% 2.10 < MGA ≤ 2.40 2.25
75 – 79 2.25 98 – 100 1.00
Worksheets 40% 2.40 < MGA ≤ 2.60 2.50
Module Exam 40% Module Grade Average MGA = 2.60 < MGA ≤ 2.85 2.75
2.85 < MGA ≤ 3.00 3.00
Module 3 M1 Grade + M2 Grade + M3 Grade
3 IP IP
Concept Checks 30%
5.00 5.00
Worksheets 40%
Module Exam 40%

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 Course Evaluation
Additional Notes on Course Evaluation
 A student who fails a module will get a module grade of IP.
 A student with an IP grade in Module 1 or 2 in this course will have the opportunity to convert the IP grade to a
3.00 until the end of the term using the fully online Completion Module (the schedule of which is upon the
discretion of the professor).
 Unremoved IPs in any of the modules by the end of the term will correspond to a course grade of IP.
 Students are given an additional quarter to convert the IP module grade to a 3.00. After this additional quarter,
the student needs to re-enroll the module as a Remedial Module in the following term, if offered.

 A student who incurs a 100% absence (in terms of task submission) in any of the modules will get a grade of 5.00,
regardless of his/her performance in the other modules.
 A student who violates the Policy on Academic Integrity will get a grade of 5.00.

 A student who gets an IP in all the modules will get a course grade of 5.00.

 Only courses can be dropped; not modules. The deadline of dropping courses is the Friday of Week 9.

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 References
• Seader, JD., Henley, EJ., Roper, DK. Separation Process Principles with Applications Using Process Simulators, 4th ed. John

Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017.

• Benitez, Jaime, Mass Transfer Operations, 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017.

• Theodore, Louis. Mass Transfer for the Practicing Engineer. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010.

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 Course Policies
a. Submission of Assessment Tasks. All assessment tasks must be submitted as scheduled, using the designated links.
No late assessment tasks shall be accepted. And no tasks will be entertained through course messaging.

b. Honor Code. The University’s Policy on Academic Integrity shall be in full effect. Any dishonest act shall be
construed as a violation of this policy. The Cardinal Edge test on the Policy on Academic Integrity will serve as a
prerequisite to future submissions. Be sure to accomplish it.

c. Appeal System. Appeals on student assessment must be made by the concerned student within one week after the
return of the assessed student work.

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 Introduction to Separation Processes

Engr. Elisa G. Eleazar

School of Chemical, Biological, and Materials Engineering and Sciences

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