GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
ADSORPTION/KM 469
Course Title: ADSORPTION
Credits 3 ECTS 3
Semester 7 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Prof.Dr. Suna BALCI
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/sunabalci, http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/syasyerli
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  sunabalci@gazi.edu.tr, syasyerli@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Learning the place and importance of adsorption and ion exchange in separation processes.
Development of rate and equilibrium relation in adsorption processes.
Learning of adsorbent property determination tecniques.
Application of thought knowledge to equipment design.
Learning of the necessary methods for the engineering applications of related theories.
Application of adsorption in separation processes.
Equipment design and engineering application ability.
Improving of written and oral communication skills with the given homework, term project studies.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this cource is face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  KM 302-Mass Transfer I course to be taken before, is advised.
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Separation processes and separation with adsorption. Transport phenomena in porous solids.
2. Week  Diffusion and determination of effective diffusion coefficient.
3. Week  Diffusion and determination of effective diffusion coefficient.
4. Week  Separation processes/adsorption by porous materials.
5. Week  Separation processes/adsorption by porous materials.
6. Week  Separation processes/adsorption by porous materials.
7. Week  Midterm exam I
8. Week  Separation processes/adsorption by porous materials.
9. Week  Characterization of porous adsorbents.
10. Week  Characterization of porous adsorbents.
11. Week  Column design and regeneration methods.
12. Week  Industrial adsorbents and engineering applications.
13. Week  Midterm exam II
14. Week  Term paper presentation.
15. Week  Term paper presentation.
16. Week  
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  - Lowell, S., Shields, JE, Thomas, MA, Thommes, M., “Characterization of Porous Solids and Powders: Surface Area, Pore Size, and Density”, Kluwer, London, 2004 - Yang, R.T., Adsorbents: Fundamental and Applications, Wiley, Newyork, 2003 - Rouquerol, F., Rouquerol, J., Sing, K., “Adsorption by Powder Porous Solids”, Academic Press, Newyork, 1999 - Do, D.D., “Adsorption Analysis: Equilibrium and Kinetics”, Series on Chem. Eng., Vol. 2, Imperial College Press, Signapore, 1998 - Rutven, D.M., “Principles of Adsorption and Adsorption Processes”, Wiley, Newyork, 1984 - Gregg, S.T., Sing, K.S.W., “Adsorption, Surface Area and Porosity”, 2nd Ed., Academic Press, Newyork, 1982 - Smith, J.M., “Chemical Engineering Kinetics”, 3rd ed., Mc Graw-Hill Co., New York, 1981
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
2
45
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
1
15
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
60
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
15
3
45
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
5
1
5
 Searching in Internet and Library
5
3
15
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
1
3
3
 Preparing Presentation
1
2
2
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
2
5
10
 Final and Studying for Final
1
4
4
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
85
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.4
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.)X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams.X
7Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.X
8Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.X
9Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
10Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.X
11Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management.X
12Information about awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.X
13Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety.X
14Knowledge about awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X