Separation Processes

  1. Thermodynamic Fundamentals and Phase Equilibria
    1. Basic Thermodynamic Concepts
      1. Phases and Components
        1. Intensive and Extensive Properties
          1. State Functions
            1. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics
            2. Gibbs Phase Rule
              1. Derivation and Mathematical Expression
                1. Application to Multicomponent Systems
                  1. Degrees of Freedom Analysis
                  2. Chemical Potential and Fugacity
                    1. Definition and Physical Meaning
                      1. Fugacity in Real and Ideal Systems
                        1. Fugacity Coefficient
                          1. Activity and Activity Coefficient
                          2. Phase Equilibrium Fundamentals
                            1. Criteria for Phase Equilibrium
                              1. Phase Diagrams Overview
                                1. Critical Points and Critical Properties
                                2. Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium
                                  1. Raoult's Law
                                    1. Ideal Solutions
                                      1. Limitations and Deviations
                                      2. Modified Raoult's Law
                                        1. Non-Ideal Solutions
                                          1. Positive and Negative Deviations
                                          2. Activity Coefficient Models
                                            1. Margules Model
                                              1. van Laar Model
                                                1. Wilson Model
                                                  1. NRTL Model
                                                    1. UNIQUAC Model
                                                      1. Parameter Estimation Methods
                                                      2. Equation of State Models
                                                        1. Ideal Gas Law
                                                          1. Virial Equations
                                                            1. Cubic Equations of State
                                                              1. van der Waals Equation
                                                                1. Peng-Robinson Equation
                                                                  1. Soave-Redlich-Kwong Equation
                                                                  2. Mixing Rules
                                                                  3. VLE Diagrams
                                                                    1. T-x-y Diagrams
                                                                      1. P-x-y Diagrams
                                                                        1. x-y Diagrams
                                                                          1. Relative Volatility Plots
                                                                          2. Azeotropes
                                                                            1. Minimum Boiling Azeotropes
                                                                              1. Maximum Boiling Azeotropes
                                                                                1. Azeotrope Breaking Methods
                                                                              2. Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium
                                                                                1. Ternary Diagrams
                                                                                  1. Construction and Interpretation
                                                                                    1. Tie Lines and Plait Point
                                                                                      1. Binodal Curve
                                                                                      2. Distribution Coefficients
                                                                                        1. Selectivity Factor
                                                                                          1. Immiscibility and Miscibility Gaps
                                                                                            1. Temperature Effects on LLE
                                                                                            2. Solid-Liquid Equilibrium
                                                                                              1. Solubility and Saturation
                                                                                                1. Temperature Dependence of Solubility
                                                                                                  1. Eutectic Systems
                                                                                                    1. Solid Solutions
                                                                                                      1. Crystallization Thermodynamics
                                                                                                      2. Gas-Solid Equilibrium
                                                                                                        1. Adsorption Equilibria
                                                                                                          1. Sublimation and Desublimation
                                                                                                            1. Surface Thermodynamics

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                                                                                                          3. Mass Transfer Fundamentals