Publication in the Diário da República: NI n.º1417|EAB|ESTT|2011
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 910016.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of mathematics
Objectives
Developing skills for the development of mass and energy calculations, which are crucial to the dimensioning and design of equipment, the optimization and economic evaluation og processes and the study and audit of industrial units.
Program
1. Mass balances; Principles; Process variables; Mass balances with chemical reaction 2. Energy balances; Fundamentals, Energy balances with chemical reaction; Particular cases of mass and energy balances; Principles of integrated mass and energy; Introduction to mass and energy balances in staged processes; Computer-aided resolution.
Evaluation Methodology
Written test. Students can use all the supporting documents.
Bibliography
- Felder, J. (2000). Chemical Processes Principles. London: Springer
- Himmelblau, D. (2004). Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering. New York: Prentice-Hall
- Pinho, H. (0). Documentos de apoio de BME. Acedido em 1 de janeiro de 2011 em e-learning.ipt.pt
Teaching Method
Lectures about mass and energy balances resolution, complemented with the resolution of sample problems. Practical lessons for autonomous problem solving by the students.
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