Basics of Unit Operations (BUO)
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Basics of Unit Operations (BUO) Syllabus — Unit-wise Content
The official GTU curriculum for Basics of Unit Operations (BUO) (subject code 3133507) as prescribed for Env. Sci. Tech · Semester 3 divides the course into 4 units, covering 42 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 (3133507)Unit 1 Particulate Solids
- Characterization of solid particles
- Mixed particles sizes and analysis
- Screen analysis
- properties of particulate masses
- Mixing of solids
- Mixer for cohesive solids
- Mixer for free flowing solids
Unit 2 Size Reduction and Screening
- Crushing Law, Classification of size reduction Equipments
- Ultra-fine grinders
- Cutting machines
- Open circuit and closed circuit operation
- Screen effectiveness
- Ideal screen and actual screen
- Different screening equipments
Unit 3 Filtration
- Definition and Mechanisms of filtration
- Filtration theory
- Filter media and filter aids
- Classification of filtration equipments
- Selection parameters for filtration equipments
- Bag filter in air pollution control
- Plate and frame filter press
- Rotary drum filter
- Leaf filter
- Gritte filter
- Applications of filtration in waste water treatment
Unit 4 Sedimentation and Centrifugal Separation
- Types of settling
- Batch sedimentation test
- Settling methods
- Applications of sedimentation in waste water treatment
- construction and working of sedimentation equipments-Settling tank
- Dorr thickener
- Lamella clarifier and Tube clarifier
- Theory of centrifugal separation
- centrifugal filtration
- Classification of centrifuges
- Simple bowl centrifuge
- Disc centrifuge
- Tubular-bowl centrifuge
- Gas centrifuge
- Cyclones and hydrocyclones
- froth floatation
- electrostatic 10 Subject Code: 3133507 W.e.f
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