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Liquid Extraction – Application of Fundamentals
This course is sponsored by UT's Separations Research Program.
Instructor: Dr. Frank Seibert, The University of Texas at Austin, Jose Bravo, Shell Global Solutions
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The application of liquid extraction continues to grow in importance in the food, chemical, petrochemical, oil and pharmaceutical industries. Liquid extraction offers the possibility of an economic energy efficient method to recover thermally sensitive products and the purification of process water. Fundamental and applied research at the Separations Research Program (UT-Austin) has improved the understanding of column-based liquid extraction and coalescence processes. Studies have focused on developing consistent mass transfer and hydraulic mathematical models applicable to all types of packings and trays, and sprays. Studies also include microporous hollow fiber membranes.
The course will focus on the understanding of liquid extraction fundamentals and then applying theory for the reliable design of column-based extractors. Video will be used to help describe liquid-liquid contacting in trays and packings. The course will also include a step by step design examples, discussion on scale-up of laboratory and pilot-plant data and trouble-shooting of existing extractors.
AGENDA:
Monday, October 23, 2006:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Morning: Review of extraction fundamentals, terminology, phase equilibria and extraction video
Afternoon: Extraction hydraulics, mass transfer and axial mixing
Tuesday, October 24, 2006:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Morning: Extraction equipment, rigorous tray column design example
Afternoon: Rigorous packed column design example, distributor design, design “Rules of Thumb”
Wednesday, October 25, 2006:
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Morning: Extractor trouble-shooting and analysis-case studies
Afternoon: Extractor trouble-shooting and analysis-case studies, new developments in liquid extraction
Contact Information
Theresa
Dobbs
Sr. Manager
tdobbs@mail.utexas.edu
(512)
471-4875 |
Course Location
The course will be held in Room 3.1004 of the MCC Building located on the corner of Braker Lane and Highway 1 (MoPac) in Austin, Texas. Map. |
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Attendance Policy
A 90% attendance rate is required in order to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and certificates of completion.
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund, less a $100.00 processing fee, will be given for all cancellations or transfers if notification is received on or before two weeks prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions may be made anytime prior to the first day of class. The CLEE programs are subject to cancellation if too few people enroll, in which case a full refund will be given.
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Hotel Information
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