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)
- Rui da Costa Marques Sant' Ovaia (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of mathematics and chemistry.
Objectives
The students should be aware of the significance of chemical and biological industries to a sustainable development; identify variables and classify different types of process; interpret manufacturing diagrams and flowsheets.
Program
The main chemical industry sectors and products. Safety regulations for industry. The relationship between industry and environment. The implementation stages of an industrial project. Introduction to chemical and biochemical engineering. Units and measurements. Scientific notation. Manufacturing charts and block charts. Industrial applications.
Evaluation Methodology
Preparation and presentation of a practical assignment and a final written test.
Minimum requirement: 10 marks in each assessment component.
Bibliography
- Felder, Rousseau, R. (2000). Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes. New York: John Wiley & Sons
- Himmelblau, D. (2003). Basic Principles and calculations in Chemical Engineering. New York: Prentice Hall, Inc.
- Mateus, D. (0). Sebentas de Introdução à Engenharia Química e Bioquímica. Acedido em 1 de fevereiro de 2012 em www.e-learning.ipt.pt
- N. Lima e M. Mota, .. (2003). Biotecnologia Fundamentos e Aplicações. Lisboa: Lidel-Edições Técnicas
Teaching Method
Lectures, tutorials and study visits.
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