795-229 Membrane Technology

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Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to enable the student to:

• become familiar with the terminology for membrane processes and technology;

• understand the principles underlying membrane separation technologies;

• identify major applications for the processes in the dairy food industry;

• describe the manufacturing process of various products made using one or more membrane technologies;

• understand the cleaning and sanitation requirements for the membrane technology equipment and its accessories;

• evaluate the scope for various membrane processes in treating various streams including the treatment of waste streams.

The content includes: Membrane terminology; membrane materials and modules; classification of membrane processes; application of membrane processes; factors affecting the performance of membrane systems; fouling of membrane systems; demineralisation technologies; manufacture of dairy products using membrane technologies; cleaning and sanitation of membrane systems; other applications of membrane technologies such as those in waste treatment.

Assessment

Unit test (50%); literature review of 3000 words (30%); practical reports (20%).