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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description This modules gives the student an introduction to the basic principles and applications of fluid flow, heat transfer and mass transfer in the context of modern bioprocessing technology. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Perform simple calculations involving flows and pressures. 2. Apply the continuity and Bernoulli equations to simple fluid flow problems. 3. Understand the principles of flow measurement and the pumping of fluids 4. Formulate and solve simple problems involving heat conduction in planar and cylindrical geometries. 5. Formulate simple conductive heat transfer problems in terms of single-phase and overall heat transfer coefficients. 6. Design a double pipe heat exchanger using the log-mean temperature difference. 7. Formulate and solve simple problems involving mass diffusion in planar geometry. 8. Formulate and apply the equations for gas-liquid mass transfer in bioreactors 9. Apply the principles of mass transfer to dialysis and haemodialysis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Flows, pressures, units and dimensions, Reynolds numberProblem solving using the continuity and Bernoulli equationsFlow measurement, friction losses and pumpsPrinciples and applications of conductionProblem-solving using single phase and overall heat transfer coefficientsDesign of Heat ExchangersDiffusion in planar geometryOverall and single phase mass transfer coefficientsMass transfer in gas-liquid systems and dialysis. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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