Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 15239/2016 - 19/12/2016
5.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 814230.
Lecturer
- Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal (1)(2)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
The student must be able to determine the basic design parameters for equipment used to separate particles or droplets from fluids, and to interpret and critically evaluate the hydrodynamics of fluid flow through particle beds.
Program
1. MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF PARTICLE MOVEMENT THROUGH A FLUID
Velocity Terminal and Stokes' Law. Gravitational Classification of Solid Particles.
2. FLOW OPERATIONS AND SEPARATION OF SOLIDS AND DROPLETS
2.1 Centrifugation
2.2 Sedimentation
2.3 Flow through Fixed Beds
2.4 Flow through Fluidized Beds
2.5 Relationship between Different Fluid-Solid Flow Regimes
2.6 Filtration
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment is conducted through three written tests (closed-book), using only a calculator and the formula sheet provided by the professor. The tests involve answering theoretical questions and practical questions on the sizing of the equipment studied. The final grade is the arithmetic mean of the scores obtained in the three tests. Students who obtain at least 10 points (out of 20) in the final grade will be exempt from the exam and will pass the course.
The exams are divided into three parts. Students admitted to the exam may take whichever parts they wish. The content assessed in each part corresponds to the three regular tests taken during the contact period. In calculating the final exam grade (arithmetic mean of the three parts), the best scores obtained in each part, or corresponding regular test, during the academic year, at all assessment points, will be used. Students pass when the final exam grade is equal to or greater than 10 points (out of 20).
Bibliography
- McCabe, W. e Smith, J. e Harriott, P. (2005). Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Book Company
- Perry, J. (2019). Chemical Engineer's Handbook. USA: McGraw-Hill Book Company
- Wilson, I. (2000). Encyclopedia of Separation Science. London: Academic Press
Teaching Method
Mechanical description of equipment using image projection. Theoretical-practical concepts and problem-solving. Problems have a strong practical component based on laboratory and/or industrial data.
Software used in class
Not applicable
