| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| Professional | ||
| AP1 | A1.1. Formulate strategies to collate data for the design and application of conceptual and calculation models aimed at improving understanding of complex systems of engineering and environmental management. | |
| AP2 | A1.2. Analyze the dynamic interactions in complex systems in the environment and general surroundings. | |
| AP3 | A1.3. Provide scientific evaluations for developing policies and taking decisions that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. | |
| AP4 | A1.4. Apply the best tools, management strategies and/or design processes from the point of view of sustainability. | |
| AP5 | A2.1. Learn and apply the latest and most innovative environmentally friendly technologies to solve environmental problems in various fields such as the chemical and food industries. | |
| AP6 | A2.2. Manage complex technical or professional projects. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| Professional | ||
| BP1 | B1.1. Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums. | |
| BP2 | B1.2. Adapt to a changing environment. | |
| BP6 | B3.1. Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams. | |
| BP7 | B4.1. Show commitments to an attitude of continuous learning | |
| BP8 | B4.2. Learn autonomously and with initiative. | |
| BP9 | B5.1. Work autonomously, responsibly and with initiative in a research and innovation context. | |
| BP10 | B5.2. Solve complex problems in new environments and in innovative and multidisciplinary contexts. | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| Common | ||
| CC1 | Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English | |
| CC2 | Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies | |
| CC3 | Be able to manage information and knowledge | |
| CC4 | Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV | |
| CC5 | Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals | |
| CC6 | Be able to define and develop their academic and professional project | |
| Learning aims |
| Objectives | Competences | ||
| Determines the membrane technology for use as a separate species. Set the appropriate range of operating conditions for each process and separation problem. Select the material, structure and proper configuration of the membrane according to the compounds involved. Connect the module type with the application and the membrane material. Choose the optimal conditions for the production of the membrane related to the final application. Design materials to be used in the production of membranes with specific properties. | AP1 AP2 AP4 AP5 AP6 |
BP1 BP2 BP6 BP7 BP8 BP9 |
CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 CC5 CC6 |
| To know the catalytic methods for treatment and valorisation of residues and effluents. To be able to chose catalytic materials for their application in waste treatment. | AP1 AP2 AP3 AP4 AP5 |
CC1 |
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| To understand the concept of Biorefinery. To be able to apply the Biorefinery concept in situations where valorisation of effluents and waste are required. To know the various bio-based or hybrid (electro/quimico/biological) methods available for revaorisation of waste and be able to aply them in order to optimise the sustainability of processes and products. | AP1 AP2 AP3 AP4 AP5 |
BP1 BP7 BP8 BP10 |
CC1 |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Unit 1. Membrane technology for treatment and valorization of effluents and residues | 1.1. Valorization of residues and by-products using membrane technology. 1.2. Hybrid processes. 1.3. Membrane bioreactors. |
| Unit 2. Catalytic tecniques for treatment and valorization of biorenewable wastes |
2.1 Fundamentals of Catalysis 2.2 Biorefinery 2.3 Transportation Fuels and Chemicals from Biomass |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours | Hours outside the classroom | (**) Total hours | ||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Lecture |
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12 | 12 | 24 | |||||
| Problem solving, classroom exercises |
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10 | 15 | 25 | |||||
| Project proposal |
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3 | 12 | 15 | |||||
| Personal tuition |
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1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Mixed tests |
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4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
| Oral tests |
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0 | 3 | 3 | |||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | |||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Introduction to the curse |
| Lecture | Magistral expositions |
| Problem solving, classroom exercises | Single exercises at classroom |
| Project proposal | Students will be given a project related to the application of valorisation techniques to complete as a proposal in an industrial setting. Project will be carried out individually or in a team depending on number of students and their interests. |
| Personal tuition | During office hours students are invited to communicate with the proffesors for defining their projects and resolving questions |
| Personalized attention |
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| Assessment |
| Description | Weight | ||
| Project proposal | The report of the project will be graded by the professors according to technical, presentation and innovation criteria. If the project is carried out in a team of students the grade may be weighed according to 360 degree evaluation | 50% | |
| Oral tests | The project will be presented in front of a panel of professors and the presentation will be evaluated for coherence, clarity, format, capacity to answer questions on the subject and English expression. | 25% | |
| Mixed tests | An exam with essay type and/or quantitative calculation questions will be carried out for each unit of the class. A grade of 4.5/10 is necessary for a global "pass" of the course. | 25% |
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| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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A second chance to "pass" the course is offered in the form of a comprehensive exam in the appopriate period. The grade in this exam will replace the "mixed test" and "oral test" grade. The project proposal grade will not be replaced. A grade of 4.5/10 is necessary in this exam to pass the course. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
M. Mulder, Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, 2nd Ed, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 1997.
Gates, B. C., Catalytic Chemistry, 1992, John Wiley and Sons
Demirbas Ayhan, Biorefineries: For Biomass Upgrading Facilities (GreenEnergy and Technology), 2010, Springer-Verlag London New York |
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| Complementary |
R.W. Baker, Membrane technology and applications, 2004, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester
E.J. Hoffman, Membrane separations technology : single-stage, multistage, and differential permeation, 2000, Gulf Professional Pub., Boston
R. Rautenbach, R. Albrecht, Membrane processes, 1989, Wiley, New York,
Chorkendorff, I.; Niemantsverdriet, J. W., Concepts of ModernCatalysis and Kinetics, 2003, Wiley-VCH , Weinheim |
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| Recommendations |
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.