Mekaaniset prosessit 1 (Y0011), 3 op

Basic information

Course name:	Mekaaniset prosessit 1 Mechanical unit operations 1
Course Winha code:	Y0011
Kurre acronym:	Mek.pros.1
Credits:	3
Type and level of course:	Professional studies
Year of study, semester or study period:	2.year
Implementation:	Spring semester, 4.period
Semester:	0607
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Marja-Terttu Huttu
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Fluid flow and balances

Course contents (core content level)

Basic concepts of granules and powders, defining of particle size distribution by sieving and sedimentation, differential and cumulative analyses and their key factors, sampling of solid material, theory and energy consumption in size reduction, basic concepts concerning crushers and mills, concepts and theory of sieving, theory of classification and hydrocyclones, sedimentation and settlers, theory of centrifugation and centrifuges, theory and scale-up of filtration and filters, decanting of insoluble liquids, elimination of liquid particles and mist from gases

Course contents (additional)

Other concepts and measurements of particle size, other equations and diagrams of particle size distribution, definitions of average particle size, measurement of specific surface area, industrial crushers, mills, sieves and other classifiers

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

After completion of this course the student will be familiar with the basic concepts and theories of granules and powders as well as theory and practice of size reduction. The student will understand operation principles and dimensioning of equipment used in sieving, classification, sedimentation, centrifugation and filtration. The student is familiar with the methods used in decanting of insoluble liquids and elimination of droplets and mist from gases.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

After completion of this course the student will know how to evaluate the energy consumption and select appropriate equipment in size reduction and sieving. The student is able to select and dimension equipment for separation of solids from liquid. The student has the knowledge how to scale-up filters using filtration tests.

Teaching and learning strategies

Class room teaching: 42 h
Laboratory exercises:
Project: 10 h
Exam: 3h
Student individual workload: 25 h
Total: 80 h
Follow-up of the student workload analysis performed: -

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Passed final exam and a report during practical training period about equipment of mechanical unit operation in working place

Related competences of the degree programme

Theoretical basis and mathematical and science skills
Knowledge of chemical engineering