Separation Processes: Adsorption and Stripping Fundamentals

Separation processes are the backbone of chemical engineering, vital for purifying products, recovering resources, and minimizing environmental impact. This course provides a clear, text-based introduction to the engineering principles behind adsorption and stripping systems. You will learn to analyze mass transfer operations, evaluate equilibrium relationships, and perform foundational design calculations for industrial columns. What you'll learn: - Understand the core physical chemistry of adsorption isotherms and phase equilibria. - Design gas stripping columns using operating lines and mass transfer coefficients. - Analyze breakthrough curves in fixed-bed adsorption systems. - Calculate essential design parameters including column height, active surface area, and flow rates. - Evaluate modern sustainability trends, focusing on energy-efficient separations and advanced adsorbent materials. Starting with key terminology and thermodynamic definitions, the course guides you step-by-step through mathematical modeling, column sizing, and practical engineering scenarios. This course is designed for engineering students, technical professionals, and beginners seeking a solid foundation in mass transfer operations. Start reading today to master these essential chemical engineering separation processes.