Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 9183/2020 - 25/09/2020
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 300108.
Lecturer
- Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Develop skills in design calculus of gas-liquid absorption, adsorption and ionic permutation.
Be able to identify and use advanced separation processes such as membrane separation, supercritical extraction and chromatography.
Program
1 - Gas-Liquid Absorption
Objectives and examples of industrial applications
Preliminary design considerations
Calculation of design parameters
2 - Adsorption, Ion Exchange, and Chromatography
Principles of Adsorption and Ion Exchange
Classification of Chromatographic Processes
Equilibrium in Adsorption, Ion Exchange, and Chromatography
Adsorption and Ion Exchange Kinetics
Sizing calculations for adsorption and ion exchange columns
3 Membrane Separation Processes
Main Membrane Separation Processes and Applications
Selection Mechanisms and Applied Driving Forces
Membrane Morphology
Phenomena Affecting the Performance of Membrane Systems
Concentration Polarization
Model for Mass Transport in Pressurized Porous Systems
Biofilm Formation
4 Supercritical Extraction
Supercritical Fluids
Principles of Supercritical Extraction
Advantages and Disadvantages
Applications
Characteristics of Extracts Obtained
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment: Written attendance test with consultation of printed documents only.
Assessment by exam: along the same lines as the written frequency test
Minimum rating for approval equal to 10 points.
Bibliography
- Gomes de Azevedo, E. e Alves, A. (2022). Engenharia de Processos de Separação. Lisboa: IST Press
- Seader, J. e Henley, E. e Roper, D. (2016). SEPARATION PROCESS PRINCIPLES - Chemical and Biochemical Operations. USA: John Wiley & Sons
(2000). Encyclopedia of Separation Science. London: Academic Press
Teaching Method
Theoretical sessions in which chemical-physical principles and sizing methods are discussed. Theoretical-practical sessions focused on problem solving under the instructor's supervision.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
