Analysis of Membrane Processes in the Introduction-to-ChE Course

Authors

  • Andrew L. Zydney University of Delaware

Abstract

The introductory chemical engineering course at Delaware is focused on engineering analysis and the solution of transient material balances.  Most traditional transient mass balance problems, e.g., tank draining, generate little enthusiasm among the students. Membrane systems provide interesting problems that illustrate the key concepts and give students experience with “real-words” applications. Examples include the production of apple juice concentrate using reverse osmosis, removal of impurities from therapeutic proteins using diafiltration, and urea transport during hemodialysis.

Author Biography

Andrew L. Zydney, University of Delaware

Andrew Zydney is currently Professor and Endowed Chair in the Department of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He received his PhD from MIT in 1985 and was a faculty member at the University of Delaware from 1985 to 2001. He has been actively involved in membrane research for more than twenty years. with emphasis on biotechnological and biomedical applications.

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Published

2003-01-01

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 1 (2003): Winter 2003

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