Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Spring Quarter 2013
• Summer Quarter 2013
• Autumn Quarter 2013

Kevin T Hodgson
BSE 421
Seattle Campus

Bioresource Engineering II

Introduces basic mass transfer processes and physical basis: diffusion, convection, and mass transfer coefficients. Analyzes separation processes used in forest products and bioresources industries: membrane separations, flow through porous media, leaching and extraction, and evaporation. Includes industrial processes: dialysis, reverse osmosis, fiber web formation, pulp washing, and black liquor evaporation. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.0 in BSE 420. Offered: Sp.

Class description

Introduction to basic mass transfer processes and the physical basis for them: diffusion, convection, and mass transfer coefficients. Engineering analysis of separation processes used in the forest products and bioresources industries: membrane separations, flow through porous media, leaching and extraction, and evaporation. Technology and equipment for industrial processes: dialysis, reverse osmosis, fiber web formation, pulp washing, and black liquor evaporation.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures, Homework, Exams, Quizzes

Recommended preparation

Required prerequisites: CHEM E 310; 325/260; 330, and 340. (ME 331 can substitute for CHEM E 340) Recommend prerequisites: BSE 420; 406

Class assignments and grading

Problems based on the lecture material and textbook readings.

Point totals from homework, quizzes, and exams

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Modified:May 17, 2013