Coker et al.

Papers from the Winter 2003 CEE devoted to Membrane Science and Technology

Membranes in Intro ChE
Press RO System
Open-Ended Problems
Exploring Electrodialysis
Teaching Gas Separations
Industrial Projects
Gas Separation Experiment

Tools for Teaching Gas Separation Using Polymers
David T. Coker, Rajeev Prabhakar, and Benny D. Freeman

Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194

Abstract

This article describes analytical and web-based models of gas separation using polymer membranes. Emphasis is placed on using simple analytical models to develop physical insight and a more powerful, web-based simulation tool to address realistic examples of gas separation using polymer membranes. Several examples are provided to serve as in-class exercises or homework problems.