Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
5.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 P , Cód. 918438.
Lecturer
- Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
knowledge of fluid mechanics and mass and energy balances.
Objectives
Gain design and calculus skills for solid classification and solid-gas and solid-liquid separation equipments.
Program
Study of the movement of particles in fluids drag coefficient and law of Stokes. Description and design of equipment of:
-Gravitational classification;
-Sedimentation;
-Centrifugation;
-Fixed beds and fluidized beds of
particles;
-Filtration.
Evaluation Methodology
Written examinations divided into a theoretical section consisting of multiple-choice questions (5 marks) and a practical section consisting of exercise solving (15 marks).
Bibliography
- Coulson, J. e Richardson, R. (1968). Tecnologia Química. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Foust, A., A. (1993). Principles of Unit Operations. New York: John Wiley & Sons
- Perry, J. (1995). Chemical Engineers Handbook. Singapura: McGraw-Hill
Teaching Method
Theoretical sessions in which the chemical-physical principles and the design methods are discussed, and theoretical-practical sessions where exercises are solved by the students under the lecturers supervision.
Software used in class
