Mass Transfer Operations I
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Mass Transfer Operations I Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Mass Transfer Operations I (subject code 3150501) as prescribed for Chemical · Semester 5 divides the course into 5 units, covering 30 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (3150501)Unit 1 Introduction
- Definition and aim of mass transfer operations
- Classification of mass transfer operation with examples
- Direct Vs Indirect Mass transfer operations
- choice of separation method
- Methods of conducting mass transfer operations
- Design principles
Unit 2 Molecular Diffusion in Fluids
- Definition of molecular and eddy diffusion
- Ficks law, Concept of N & J Flux
- Steady state molecular diffusion in fluids at rest and in laminar flow
- concept of effective diffusivity
- Diffusivity of gases
- Diffusivity of liquids
Unit 3 Mass Transfer Coefficients
- Mass transfer in laminar and turbulent regions
- F and k type mass transfer coefficients
- Penetration and surface renewal theories
- Analogies between momentum
- heat and mass transfer
- Dimensionless numbers
Unit 4 Inter Phase Mass Transfer
- Concept of equilibrium
- diffusion between phases
- Two resistance theory
- Local overall mass transfer coefficient
- controlling mass transfer resistances
Unit 5 Gas Absorption
- Equilibrium Solubility of gases in liquids
- Ideal and non-ideal solutions
- Choice of solvent for absorption
- Material balance and liquid to gas ratio for absorption
- Counter current multi stage operation (isothermal)
- Absorption factor
- Continuous contact 8 Subject Code: 3150501 w.e.f
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