University of San Carlos

Department of Chemical Engineering

CHE 422L Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1

Experiment Plan
(Form CHE422L-1)

Prepared and submitted by:

Chua, Mary Antoinette G. Malinao, Hugh Lambert L. Mercado, Armel Jay P.

Experiment : Write the title of the experiment here.

Objectives of the Experiment
1. Compare single-stage, crosscurrent, and countercurrent beaker-scale extraction operations based on
extraction efficiency data.
2. Draw equivalent graphical solutions for multiple-stage extraction operations.
Methodological Framework
[You may present your framework using a diagram, table, bulleted texts, or any format that to your
judgment will easily convey the idea.]

Objective 1: e.g. if objective is about relating y (dependent variable) and x (dependent variable)

The entry may be presented using the sequence below:

Set constant (Specify the parameters and their values. These parameters affect the value of y
but are kept constant in the experiment.)
Vary x = 100 g/L, 2.0 g/L, 5.0 g/L, etc (indicate here the actual values you plan to set for the
dependent variable.)
Determine y using (specify method or approach for getting the value of y experimentally).
Note that for this kind of objective you are expected to make a hypothesis regarding the relationship
and explain your hypothesis using established theory or principle.

Objective 2: e.g. if objective is to design an equipment or process or to determine a process parameter

such as heat transfer coefficient

The entry may be presented using the sequence below:

Estimate (specify the equipment size or process parameter to be determined such as area,
diameter, volume, temperature, pressure)
Obtain data on (specify the raw data you have to gather in the experiment that will lead you to
make the design estimate)
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 Convert (specify raw data) to (specify the quantity you will compute that will be used in the
design equation; details of this conversion process shall be found in the IFD).
For this kind of objective it is expected that you know the design procedure, the working equations, and
the theoretical basis for such procedure. You should also know how the working equation is derived.

Objective 3: e.g. if objective is to rate the performance of an operation or process

The entry may be presented using the sequence below:
Evaluate (specify the performance parameter, e.g. steam economy, coefficient of performance,
etc.)
Obtain data on (specify the raw data you have to gather in the experiment that will lead you to
evaluate the process)
Convert (specify raw data) to (specify the quantity you will compute that will be used directly in
the design equation; details of this conversion process shall be found in the IFD)

Objective 4: e.g. if objective is to document qualitative/quantitative observation about a process

The entry here may be presented using the sequence below:
Observe (specify the specific thing to be observed, e.g., zones in a multiphase system)
(specify the external sense used, e.g. visual, hearing, etc.) and record (specify what to record)
Present observations as (specify the mode of presentation, e.g. as figure, graph, table, series of
pictures, or a combination of these)

Materials, Measuring Apparatus & Equipment

Material Quantity
Calcium Carbonate 600 g
Potassium Chloride 30 g
Distilled Water 6L
(Add row as necessary)
Apparatus Size Quantity
Graduated cylinders 1.0 L 2
Vernier caliper - 1
Beakers 500 ml 6
(Add row as necessary)
Equipment Specifications
Sedimentation Set-Up Armfield
Sieves
Sieve Shaker
(Add row as necessary)

Task Plan

Time Task Person Responsible

10:30-11:00 Preparation of 100 g/L NaCl solution Omega

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 Preparation of 50 g/L NaCl solution Burgos
Determination of solution density Herosa
Monitor concentration as a function of time Aberion
11:00-12:00
Take pictures of cylinder every 5 minutes Diano

Information Flow Diagram

The diagram should show full detail of how raw experimental data are processed to the desired quantity.
Raw data and calculated data should be treated as inputs and outputs of a process (calculation),
respectively. The working equations should be boxed in (to signify a process).

e.g.

H
U U
A T0 T
T0 H
Steam Table H V0V0
V0
P0

Group Discussion

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 Minutes of Meeting

Date of Meeting:

Name Task
Chua, Mary Antoinette G.
Malinao, Hugh Lambert L.
Mercado, Armel Jay P.

Raw Data Sheets

You should have ready the data sheets where you will record your raw data from the experiments.