ECTS - Membrane Science and Processes

Membrane Science and Processes (CEAC571) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Membrane Science and Processes CEAC571 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Enver Güler
Course Assistants
Course Objectives • To present an overview of the development of membrane science and related processes. • To address fundamentals of the subject by enhancing the analytical thinking skills of the students to solve problems. • To develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills on the application of membrane technology.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • • Explain the definition of synthetic membranes, membrane materials.
  • • Describe the membrane characterization methods.
  • • Explain the mass transport in membrane processes.
  • • Define concept of concentration polarization and fouling.
  • • Explain membrane processes in filtration applications.
  • • Learn the basics of ion exchange membrane processes. • Learn the basics of energy generating membrane processes and reverse electrodialysis. • Learn the basics of fuel cells.
Course Content Basic concepts and definitions in membrane science, membrane materials, characterization, transport theory, fouling and concentration polarization, membrane separations, ion exchange membrane processes, energy generating processes and fuel cells.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction, definitions Chapter 1
2 Membrane materials, properties Chapter 2
3 Membrane synthesis, characterization Chapters 3-4
4 Transport theory Chapter 5
5 Membrane processes Chapter 6
6 Concentration polarization, fouling Chapter 7
7 MIDTERM
8 Microfiltration, Ultrafiltration Other sources
9 Nanofiltration, Reverse osmosis Other sources
10 Gas separation, Pervaporation, Distillation Other sources
11 Ion exchange membrane processes Other sources
12 Energy generating membrane processes Other sources
13 Reverse electrodialysis Other sources
14 Fuel cells Other sources
15 Hybrid membrane processes Other sources
16 FINAL EXAM

Sources

Course Book 1. Mulder, M., Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, Kluwer Academic. The Netherlands, 2004.
Other Sources 2. Baker, R.W., Membrane Technology and Applications, New York, J. Wiley, 2004.
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Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation 1 20
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 50
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 50
Percentage of Final Work 50
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2 Obtain an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3 Obtain an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
4 Obtain an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5 Obtain an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
6 Obtain an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
7 Obtain an ability to communicate effectively.
8 Obtain an understanding the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context and recognition of the responsibilities for social problems.
9 Obtain the recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
10 Obtain a knowledge of contemporary engineering issues.
11 Obtain an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
12 Obtain skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies.
13 Obtain an ability to make methodological scientific research.
14 Obtain an ability to produce, report and present an original or known scientific body of knowledge.
15 Obtain an ability to defend an originally produced idea.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 1 16
Presentation/Seminar Prepration 1 11 11
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125