4M03 Separations Term Paper

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4M03 SeparationsTerm Paper

• Topic selection
• Structure of term paper
• Suggested topics
• Time frame
• Report
• Evaluation

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Topic selection

• You identify a topic of interest relevant to
  4M03, or
• Select a topic from the list provided by the
  instructor
• Preliminary discussions with instructor
• Literature search
• Selection of appropriate paper/report/book
  chapter based on discussion with instructor
• Finalisation of term paper details

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Suggested structure of term paper

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Literature review
• Analysis
• Conclusion
• References

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Suggested topics

• Novel separation processes
• Application of established processes
• Transport phenomena of separation processes
• Process design
• Case studies

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• Tentative time frame
• Report submission by Friday 21 November
• Report
• Typically 10-12 single sided typed pages cover
  page in a report file
• Evaluation
• Report 80 Presentation 20

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Suggested Journals/Books

• Coulson and Richardsons Chemical Engineering Vol
  2 (Particle Technology and Separation Processes)
  4th Edition
• Bioseparations Downstream Processing for
  Biotechnology
• Transport Processes and Unit Operations
• Separation Process Principles
• Journal of Membrane Science
• AIChE Journal
• Chemical Engineering Science
• Separation and Purification Technology