Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Alangilan Campus
Batangas City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS

Chemical Engineering Department

Syllabus for ChE 557

UNIT OPERATIONS III
Monday 1:00 3:00 p.m. (lecture)
Tuesday 1:00 4:00 p.m. (laboratory)
ChE Laboratory / EB 401

Engr. Mary Rose B. Flores

Engineering Faculty Room (Second Floor)
Mobile: +63919-532-6840
Home: (043) 723-2129
Consultation Hours: Friday 10:00 12:00 n.n.

Philosophy

Unit Operations III is the third part of the three-part series of Chemical
Engineering Unit Operations namely: Momentum Transfer (Unit Operations I);
Heat Transfer (Unit Operations II); and Mass Transfer (Unit Operations III).
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to fully understand
the mass transport processes and equipments, design and calculations.
Moreover, students will be able to apply their knowledge on this subject to
plant design.

Audience

This course is intended for Fifth Year Chemical Engineering students

who have passed Unit Operations II (Heat Transfer).

Scope

The areas to be discussed in this course are the following:

1. Principles of Mass Transfer

2. Models for Mass Transfer at a Fluid-Fluid Interface
3. Two Film Theory and overall Mass Transfer Coefficients
4. Stage and Continuous Gas Liquid Separation Processes
5. Psychrometry
6. Air Conditioning Processes
7. Drying

Objectives

The specific topics to be discussed are detailed together with their

objectives.

I. Principles of Mass Transfer. This chapter aims to give specific

background on the principles essential to the study of mass
transport phenomena.
 A. Introduction to Mass Transfer and Diffusion
B. Molecular Diffusion in Gases
1. Cases of Diffusion
a. One-Way Diffusion
b. Equimolar Countercurrent Diffusion
2. Diffusion Coefficients for Gases
C. Molecular Diffusion in Liquids
D. Diffusivities for Biological Solutes
E. Molecular Diffusion in Solids
F. Unsteady-State Diffusion
G. Convective Mass Transfer

II. Models for Mass Transfer at a Fluid-Fluid Interface. This part is

intended for the understanding of the application of mass transfer
equation on specific transport processes.
A. Film Theory
B. Penetration Theory
C. Surface Renewal Theory
D. Film-Penetration Theory

III. Two Film Theory and overall Mass Transfer Coefficients. Its objective
is to strengthen the concept of mass transfer based on two-film
theory.

IV. Stage and Continuous Gas Liquid Separation Processes. This part is
designed to incorporate the heat transfer calculations onto
equipments, design and calculations.
A. Absorption
B. Distillation
C. Liquid-Liquid Extraction
D. Leaching
E. Membrane Processing
F. Crystallization
G. Adsorption

V. Psychrometry. This will provide the fundamental knowledge on

Psychrometry.

VI. Air Conditioning Processes. This topic is discussed to give

comprehension on the application of Psychrometry and air
conditioning processes.
A. Heating/Cooling without Condensation
B. Cooling with Condensation
C. Humidification

VII. Drying. It is another unit operation that will enhance the students
analytical mind in the chemical engineering calculations.

Grading System

The grade of the students will be determined utilizing the following

breakdown:

Four Major Examinations : 70%

Quizzes : 10%
Assignments : 10%
 Exercises, Laboratory : 10%
Total : 100%

The passing grade is 50% that is equal to 75% when transmuted. The
final grade will be based on the following scale:

1.00 = 98 100 2.50 = 80

82
1.25 = 94 97 2.75 = 78
79
1.50 = 90 93 3.00 = 75
77
1.75 = 88 89 4.00 = 70
74
2.00 = 85 87 5.00 = below
70
2.25 = 83 84 Inc = Incomplete
Drp = Dropped

Students having a final grade below 74% are required to take the
removal exam. The coverage of this exam will be from the first topic up to
the last. Anyone who passed the removal exam will be given the final grade
of 3.0; otherwise, a grade of 5.0 when failed.

Attendance Policy

Classes will be held regularly and the student is required to attend. The
student may be absent as long as they take responsibility for that action and
at least present an excuse letter or medical certificate for that matter. An
authorized person should sign the excuse letter while the latter is by a duly
licensed medical practitioner.

Academic Integrity

Cheating in any form is not allowed and will not be tolerated. That
includes dishonesty, plagiarism and acquiring unnecessary materials while
taking the examination and also applies to assignments and other
requirements. Any student who found guilty of this offense will be dealt
accordingly.

First Offense : Cancellation of test, assignments, problems sets of

the concerned student or a grade of zero or its equivalent.
Second Offense : A grade of 5.0 in the subject.

Major Examinations

There will be four (4) major exams. These constitute 70% of the final
grade, so it is very important not to miss any of these 4 exams. Students
having an excuse relating to medical concerns will be given the chance to
take the special examination. He/She must inform the instructor upon return
to the class and is required to bring the medical certificate. The special
examination will be held not later than 1 week upon return to the class.

Quiz
 Quizzes will be announced or unannounced. Quizzes may be based on
the last topic discussed or the next topic for discussion. This will ensure that
the last topic discussed was clear or that the students are prepared for the
next lesson. It will be administered at random for certain subject matter.
Makeup quizzes will not be allowed.
Assignments and Exercises

Assignments are considered as an essential tool for preparing for the

major exams. Thus, students are encouraged to do their assignments.
Late submission of assignments will not be accepted, so it is
advisable to submit them on the due date given.

References

Foust, Alan S., et al., Principles of Unit Operations 2nd Edition John Wiley and
Sons Singapore, 1980.
Geankoplis, Christie J., Transport Processes and Unit Operations 3rd Edition
Prentice Hall International, Inc., 1995.
Henley, Ernest J., and J.D. Seader, Separation Process Principles John Wiley
and Sons, Inc., 1998.
McCabe, Warren L., et al., Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering 5th Edition
McGraw Hill, Inc., 1993.
Perry, Robert H., et al., Perrys Chemical Engineers Handbook 7th Edition
McGraw Hill, 1997.

Class Schedule

The tentative schedule is as follows:

WEEKS TOPIC READINGS

1 Overview of the course syllabus and its
explicit relation to the universitys vision,
mission and goals of the college.
2 Introduction to Mass Transfer and Diffusion M:17; H:3; G:6
3 Models for Mass Transfer at Fluid-Fluid M:17; H:3; G:7
Interface
4 Prelim Week
5 Two Film Theory and Overall Mass Transfer M:17; H:3; G:7
Coefficient
6 Continued M:17; H:3; G:7
7 Stage and Continuous Gas-Liquid M:18; H:6; F:4;
Separation Processes G:12
8 Continued M:18; H:6; F:4;
G:12
9 Midterm Week
10 Stage and Continuous Gas-Liquid M:18; H:6; F:4;
Separation Processes G:12
11 Continued M:18; H:6; F:4;
G:12
12 Continued M:18; H:6; F:4;
G:12
13 Continued M:18; H:6; F:4;
G:12
14 Semi-final Week
15 Psychrometry G:10
16 Air Conditioning M:19; G:10
17 Drying M:24; F:18; G:9
18 Final Week
Note: F-Foust, G-Geankoplis, H-Henley, and M-McCabe
 Prepared by:

_______________________
Engr. Mary Rose B. Flores
Instructor I
Noted by:

Approved by:
____________________
Engr. Erma B. Quinay
Chairman ChE Department _______________________
Engr. Rogelio A. Antenor
Dean, CEAFA