NWNR301807 Mechanical and thermal process technology II

Type
Lecture
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Benedikt, Florian , Al Afif, Rafat
Organisation
Chemical and Energy Engineering
Offered in
Wintersemester 2025/26
Languages of instruction
Englisch
Content

Building on the fundamentals of mechanical and thermal process technologies, modern advanced extractive separation processes (Part A), which are becoming increasingly important in food technology and biotechnology, are presented in greater depth. In addition, chemical engineering and reaction engineering (Part B), a very important area of process engineering, is systematically presented from the basics to application.

Part A: Advanced Extractive Separation Processes
This section explores advanced concepts and applications of extractive separation processes, building on the basic principles introduced in the undergraduate-level MTV I course. Its goal is to enhance the students' understanding of complex separation techniques employed in modern chemical and biochemical industries for the recovery and purification of target components from multi-phase systems.
1-Bioseparation Processes
This topic covers advanced strategies for the selective isolation and purification of biologically derived products such as proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. The focus is on scalable, high-efficiency techniques that preserve biological functionality, while considering downstream processing challenges.
2-Aqueous Two-Phase Systems (ATPS)
Students will investigate the thermodynamics, partitioning mechanisms, and design considerations of aqueous two-phase systems, which are widely employed for gentle biomolecule separation. Emphasis is placed on system optimisation and integration into bioprocess workflows.
3-Leaching (Solid-Liquid Extraction)
This topic addresses the extraction of solutes from solids using liquid solvents, focusing on mass transfer principles and process efficiency. It includes quantitative analysis such as extraction rate calculations and stage-wise design, enabling students to determine the required number of stages for typical leaching systems in industrial applications.

Part B: Chemical Engineering & Reaction Technology

1 Molar and Energy Balances

2 Reaction Equilibria

3 Reaction Kinetics

4 Chemical Reactors and Residence Time
Previous knowledge expected

Thermodynamics
Heat and Mass Transfer
Fundamentals of Mechanical and Thermal Process Technology
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Mathematics
Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

Based on the lecture Mechanical and Thermal Process Technology I , modern extractive seperation processes which are of increasing importance for food and biotechnology are treated more thoroughly. Additionally, the very important subject of chemical reaction technology is treated systematically starting from basic knowledge of reaction equilibria and kinetics and moving to the design of reactors.
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