Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
4 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 91845.
Lecturer
- Dina Maria Ribeiro Mateus (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of mathematics and chemistry.
Objectives
Students should be aware of the significance of chemical and biological industries to a sustainable development; identify variables and classify different process types; interpret manufacturing diagrams and flowsheets.
Program
This course units purpose is to provide:
(a) an integrated and strategic overview of the chemical/biological process engineering applied to the major industrial sectors and their integration on the modern society;
(b) an introduction to the chemical engineering calculations;
(c) definitions, illustrative measurement techniques and methods of calculating variables that characterize the operation of processes.
After completing this course the students should be able to:
(a) understanding the significance of chemical/biological industries to a sustainable development;
(b) convert units using; identify the number of significant figures; explain the concept of dimensional homogeneity of equations; use linear interpolation; fitting linear and nonlinear data; use scientific calculators and spreadsheets for the representation and analysis of data;
(c) identify variables and classify different types of processes; interpret manufacturing diagrams and their corresponding flow sheets.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to chemical and biological engineering; The main chemical industry sectors and products; Applications of biotechnology; Safety regulations for industry; The relationship between industry and environment.
2. Introduction to chemical and biochemical engineering calculations: Units and dimensions; Conversion of units; systems of units; dimensional homogeneity; Scientific notation; significant figures; Process data representation and analysis.
3. Chemical and biochemical processes: Process variables, mass, volume and density, flow rates; chemical compositions, pressure, temperature; Process, reactors and unit operations classification; Implementatio
n stages of an industrial project; Manufacturing charts and block charts; Industrial applications.
Evaluation Methodology
Preparation and presentation of a practical assignment (20%) and a final written test (80%).
Minimum requirement: 10 marks in each assessment component.
Bibliography
- Himmelblau, D. e Riggs, J. (2012). Basic Principles and calculations in Chemical Engineering. US: Prentice Hall
- Felder, R. e Rousseau, R. (2005). Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes. US: John Wiley & Sons
- Lima, N. e Mota, M. (2003). Biotecnologia - Fundamentos e Aplicações. Lisboa: Lidel-Edições Técnicas
- Mateus, D. (2014). Apontamentos das aulas teóricas, Enunciados dos exercícios propostos e Tabelas de apoio. (Vol. 1). Tomar: IPT
Teaching Method
Lectures and pratical sessions focused on solving practical exercises. Field trips.
Software used in class
Worksheet Excel
