Course Objectives:

Mass Transfer

1. Introduction to Mass Transfer Principles:
• Understand the basic concepts of mass transfer, including diffusion, convection, and the mechanisms by which mass moves in different phases (solid, liquid, gas).
• Define key terms such as mass flux, concentration gradient, and diffusion coefficient.
2. Fick’s Laws of Diffusion:
• Learn and apply Fick’s First and Second Laws of diffusion to various systems.
• Calculate mass transfer rates in both steady-state and unsteady-state diffusion processes.
3. Types of Mass Transfer Operations:
• Identify different mass transfer processes, such as distillation, absorption, adsorption, filtration, and membrane processes.
• Understand how mass transfer operations are used in various industries like chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental engineering.
4. Molecular Diffusion and Convective Mass Transfer:
• Explore the difference between molecular diffusion and convective mass transfer.
• Learn about the factors affecting mass transfer in both laminar and turbulent flow conditions.
5. Mass Transfer Coefficients:
• Learn how to calculate and interpret mass transfer coefficients in gas-liquid, liquid-liquid, and solid-liquid systems.
• Discuss the relationship between mass transfer coefficients and process design.
6. Mass Transfer in Multiphase Systems:
• Understand the complexities of mass transfer in systems involving multiple phases (e.g., gas-liquid, liquid-solid).
• Study the effects of phase interactions and the role of interfacial area in enhancing mass transfer rates.
7. Applications of Mass Transfer in Industry:
• Discuss real-world applications of mass transfer principles, including chemical reactors, separation processes, and environmental technologies like water treatment and air pollution control.
• Evaluate the design and optimization of mass transfer equipment, such as columns, reactors, and heat exchangers.
8. Challenges in Mass Transfer Processes:
• Identify common challenges in mass transfer operations, such as mass transfer limitations, resistance to mass flow, and temperature effects.
• Learn strategies for overcoming these challenges through equipment design, operational conditions, and process modifications.

Heat Transfer

9. Fundamentals of Heat Transfer:
• Understand the three main modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Learn the governing equations and principles for each mode, such as Fourier’s Law for conduction and Newton’s Law of Cooling for convection.
10. Thermal Conductivity and Heat Transfer Coefficients:
• Define and calculate thermal conductivity, heat transfer coefficients, and overall heat transfer rates.
• Study the factors that influence heat transfer in different materials and fluids, such as temperature, pressure, and material properties.
11. Steady-State and Unsteady-State Heat Transfer:
• Analyze steady-state heat conduction and convection problems.
• Learn how to solve unsteady-state heat transfer problems, such as transient heat conduction and thermal response in materials over time.
12. Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer Equipment:
• Study the design, operation, and performance of heat exchangers, including shell-and-tube, plate, and air-cooled exchangers.
• Understand how to optimize heat exchanger design for efficient heat transfer and minimal energy consumption.
13. Convective Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow:
• Understand the principles of convective heat transfer in fluid flow, including laminar and turbulent flow conditions.
• Apply dimensionless numbers like the Reynolds number, Nusselt number, and Prandtl number to predict convective heat transfer rates.
14. Boiling and Condensation Heat Transfer:
• Analyze heat transfer during phase changes, such as boiling and condensation.
• Learn about the effects of boiling regimes and heat transfer enhancement methods, such as surface modifications.
15. Applications of Heat Transfer in Industry:
• Discuss the importance of heat transfer in various industrial applications, including power plants, refrigeration, HVAC systems, and chemical process industries.
• Learn about heat integration strategies, including pinch analysis, to minimize energy consumption and improve system efficiency.
16. Heat Transfer in Multiphase Systems:
• Understand the complexities of heat transfer in systems involving multiple phases (gas-liquid, liquid-solid).
• Study the factors influencing heat transfer in two-phase flow, boiling, and condensation processes.
17. Heat Transfer Equipment Design and Optimization:
• Learn how to design and optimize heat transfer equipment, including heat exchangers, furnaces, and reactors.
• Explore methods for enhancing heat transfer, such as using extended surfaces, fins, and additives to improve efficiency.
18. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Heat Transfer:
• Understand the role of heat transfer in energy conservation and sustainability.
• Explore energy recovery systems and techniques for reducing thermal losses in industrial operations.

Integration of Mass Transfer and Heat Transfer

19. Coupling of Mass and Heat Transfer:
• Understand how mass transfer and heat transfer are interrelated in various processes, such as distillation, absorption, and drying.
• Analyze systems where simultaneous heat and mass transfer occur, and optimize performance for both.
20. Process Design and Simulation:
• Learn how to integrate mass transfer and heat transfer principles into the design and optimization of industrial processes.
• Study process simulation techniques to model and predict heat and mass transfer behavior in complex systems.