Solid-Fluid Operations

By Prof. Subrata Kumar Majumder | IIT Guwahati

Learners enrolled: 164 | Exam registration: 20

ABOUT THE COURSE:

Solid-Fluid Operations is a term used to refer to the science and technology related to the handling and processing of particles and powders is presence and absence of fluid. Particle technology is also often described as powder technology, particle science and powder science. Powders and particles are commonly referred to as bulk solids, particulate solids and granular solids.

The objective of this course is to introduce the subject of particle technology to students studying degree courses in disciplines requiring knowledge of the processing and handling of particles and powders. Although the primary target readership is amongst students of chemical engineering, the material included should form the basis of courses on particle technology for students studying other disciplines including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, applied chemistry, pharmaceutics, metallurgy and minerals engineering.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Chemical Engineering. Also, for students studying other disciplines including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, applied chemistry, pharmaceutics, metallurgy and minerals engineering.

PREREQUISITES: Higher Secondary Science

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Industrial Reseach and Development Section of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering

FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

The course is made including the syllabus of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) style, which is one of the important tests based on which M. Tech, Ph.D. admission and recruitment in the public sector is done especially in India. It will be helpful for other countries.
Basic concept made easier pointwise. Important points to remember for each topic.
Relevant MCQs (numerical and non-numerical) on the topics for practice to be provided after registration.
Two special modules on nanotechnology and the adsorption process are included to introduce to the UG students so that those who intend to do higher studies and research will be benefited.

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Chemical Engineering Minor 1 in Chemical
Credit Points :	3
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	22 Jul 2024
End Date :	11 Oct 2024
Enrollment Ends :	05 Aug 2024
Exam Registration Ends :	16 Aug 2024
Exam Date :	26 Oct 2024 IST

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Overview and Characteristics of Particles

Week 2: Size reduction

Week 3: Size enlargement

Week 4: Flow past an immerged body

Week 5: Flow of a single fluid through a granular bed:

Week 6: Fluidization of particles

Week 7: Flotation of Particles

Week 8: Separation of Particulate Matters - Part 1

Week 9: Separation of Particulate Matters - Part 2

Week 10: Filtration

Week 11: Nanoparticles: Features, Synthesis and Applications

Week 12: Adsorption in solid particle

Books and references

Text Books:

1. J.F. Richardson, J.H. Harker, J.R. Backhurst, Coulson and Richardson's Chemical Engineering Volume 2 - Particle Technology and Separation Processes (5th Edition)

2. Richard C. Flagan, John H. Seinfeld, Fundamentals of Air Pollution Engineering,

3. W. L. McCabe, J. Smith and P. Harriot, Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 6th Ed., McGraw - Hill, International Edition, 2001.

Reference:

1. Lecture Notes

2. Martin Rhodes - Introduction to particle technology- Wiley (2008)

3. S. Ramachandra Rao (auth.) - Surface Chemistry of Froth Flotation_ Volume 1_ Fundamentals-Springer US (2004)

4. Duong D. Do - Adsorption analysis_ Equilibria and kinetics, Series on Chemical Engineering, Vol 2) v.2- World Scientific Publishing Company (1998)

5. Makio Naito, Toyokazu Yokoyama, Kouhei Hosokawa, Kiyoshi Nogi - Nanoparticle Technology Handbook- Elsevier (2018)

Instructor bio

Prof. Subrata Kumar Majumder

IIT Guwahati

Prof. Subrata Kumar Majumder is a Professor in the Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Guwahati, India. His research interests include multiphase flow and reactor development, hydrodynamics in multiphase flow, mineral processing, process intensifications and micro-nano bubble science and technology and its applications. He is a Fellow of the International Society for Research and Development, 8A Kapteinsvigein, London, UK. He is also a recipient of various honours and awards like: Editor, Journal of Chemical Engineering Research Studies, Guest editor, American Journal of Fluid Dynamics, published by Scientific & Academic Publishing Co., CA, 91731, USA, Editorial board member of Scientific Journal of Materials Science, IIME Award on beneficiation from Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers (IIME), Editorial board Member of the Journal of Science and Technology, Scientific and Academic Publishing, USA, Advisory board member of Excelling Tech Publishers (ETP), London, UK. He is a life member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers, member of Institute of Engineers (India), Member of Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (PCBEE), senior member of International Association of Engineers (IAE), Japan. He authored four books, five book chapters, and has more than 80 publications in several reputed international journals. Presently he is working in the field of Microbubble science and technology and its applications in mineral beneficiation, food processing and arsenic, ammonia and dye removal and process intensifications by developing ejector-induced gas aided extraction process.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 26 October 2024 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

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