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
Develop skills for the development of mass and energy calculations, which are crucial to the dimensioning and design of equipment; optimization and economic evaluation of processes; 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 open-book test.
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 involving presentation of key concepts. Practical lessons where autonomous problem solving is fostered.
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