| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1 | A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. | |
| A4 | A1.4 Know how to establish and develop mathematical models by using the appropriate software in order to provide the scientific and technological basis for the design of new products, processes, systems and services and for the optimization of existing ones. (G5) | |
| A6 | A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2) | |
| A8 | A3.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1). | |
| A9 | A3.2 Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of various areas of chemical engineering, including processes, transport, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, elctrochemical and biochemical reactions engineering (I2). | |
| A10 | A3.3 Conceptualize engineering models and apply innovative problems solving methods and appropriate IT applications to the design, simulation, optimization and control of processes and systems (I3). | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B1.1 | B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9). | |
| B1.2 | B1.2 Adapt to changes and be able to apply new and advanced technologies and other important developments with initiative and entrepreneurial spirit. (G10) | |
| B5 | B3.1 Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams. | |
| B6 | B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11) | |
| B7 | B5.1 Carry out and lead the appropriate research, design and development of engineering solutions in new or little understood areas, whilst applying criteria of creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer. (G4) | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C1.1 | Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English | |
| C1.3 | Be able to manage information and knowledge | |
| C2.1 | Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1 |
Coneix les característiques moleculars dels polímers comuns i les seves aplicacions Coneix i aplica els fonaments termodinàmics de les dissolucions polimèriques per calcular diagrames de fase de dissolucions Coneix i explica les diferents dependències de la viscositat amb densitat, pes molecular i temperatura de materials polimèrics comuns | |
| A4 |
Modelitza matemàticament la resposta viscoelàstica de materials polimèrics i interpreta correctament les dades experimentals dels mòduls elàstic i de pèrdua (storage and loss moduli) Coneix i és capaç d'explicar el sentit físic de les funcions materials per al comportament reològic de fluids polimèrics. Coneix quan un sistema respon al principi de simplicitat dinàmica. Aplica el concepte de superposició temps-temperatura per a la resposta viscoelàstica | |
| A6 |
Coneix i aplica en el disseny d'equips els paràmetres de disseny per a diferents mètodes de processament comuns com extrusió i extrusió per bufat. | |
| A8 |
Coneix la morfologia dels materials polimèrics sòlids comuns És capaç de relacionar l'elasticitat dels elastòmers amb les propietats termodinàmiques. Pot calcular la relació esforç-deformació per elastòmers comuns | |
| A9 |
Descriu les diferents tècniques de processament de polímers per al seu ús com a sòlids | |
| A10 |
Aplica models usuals a la predicció del comportament reològic de fluids polimèrics | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B1.1 |
Intervé de forma efectiva i transmet informació rellevant. Prepara i realitza presentacions estructurades complint amb els requisits exigits. Planifica la comunicació: genera idees, busca informacions, selecciona i ordena la informació, fa esquemes, determina el tipus de públic i els objectius de la comunicació, ... Redacta documents amb el format, contingut, estructura, correcció lingüística, registre adequats i il • lustra conceptes utilitzant correctament les convencions: formats, títols, peus, llegendes, ... Utilitza estratègies per presentar i dur a terme les seves presentacions orals (ajuts audiovisuals, mirada, veu, gest, control de temps, ...). Utilitza un llenguatge apropiat a la situació. | |
| B1.2 |
Respon de manera efectiva als canvis soferts durant el curs. Transfereix l'aprenentatge de casos i exercicis de l'aula a situacions reals d 'altres àmbits. | |
| B5 |
Participa de forma activa i comparteix informació, coneixement i experiències. Porta a terme la seva aportació individual en el temps previst i amb els recursos disponibles. Accepta i compleix les normes del grup. Col • labora activament en la planificació del treball en equip, en la distribució de les tasques i terminis requerits. Té en compte els punts de vista dels altres i retroalimenta de forma constructiva. Facilita la gestió positiva de les diferències, desacords i conflictes que es produeixen en l'equip. | |
| B6 |
Adopta autònomament les estratègies d'aprenentatge en cada situació. Estableix els seus propis objectius d'aprenentatge. Selecciona un procediment d 'entre els que li proposa el professor. Formula preguntes adequades per a resoldre els dubtes o qüestions obertes, i té criteri en la recerca de la informació. | |
| B7 |
Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps que necessita per dur a terme una tasca a partir d'una planificació orientativa. Analitza les seves limitacions i possibilitats per desenvolupar la seva tasca o treball. Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps. Reflexiona sobre el seu procés i les seves necessitats d'aprenentatge. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C1.1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion. Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects. Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff. Understand routine information and articles. Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area. Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters. | |
| C1.3 |
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently. Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values. Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information. Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process. | |
| C2.1 |
Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women. Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs. Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Review of basic concepts | Definition of macromolecule polymer, synthesis and structure of polymers, polymer nomenclature Relations property - structure; morphology, definition of molecular weights and their distributions; glass transition and crystallization Polymer characterization techniques: spectroscopy, molecular weight determination techniques, microscopic techniques |
| Viscoelasticity and rheology | dynamic thermomechanical analysis, thermomechanical analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis. introduction to the mechanical properties |
| Composites and advanced materials | microcomposites and nanocomposites; techniques for composite processing; flame retardant polymers, liquid crystalline polymers and ordered thermosets |
| Polymer processing | Manufacturing technology of films. Fundamentals of extrusion. Industrial processes of polymer transformation |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | |||||||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | ||||||||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Lecture |
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20 | 36 | 56 | |||||||||||
| Seminars |
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8 | 9.6 | 17.6 | |||||||||||
| Personal tuition |
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1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Oral tests |
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0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | |||||||||||
| (*) 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 | Presentation of the course, the literature and evaluation system |
| Lecture | Presentation of the theoretical content of the course and case studies with the help of the board and Power Point presentations. |
| Seminars | Seminars held by the students on cases found in the literature |
| Personal tuition | Discussions with students individually or in small groups on different aspects related to the theoretical contents of the course or solving problems and / or issues |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| Discussions with students individually or in small groups on different aspects related to the theoretical contents of the course or solving problems and / or issues. The teachers of the subject can be directly contacted in their office or via e-mail |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | |||||||||||
| Seminars |
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Group test. The critical exposure during seminars will be evaluated | 50% | |||||||||||
| Oral tests |
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Individual test. A discussion on the theoretical subjects of the course. |
50% | |||||||||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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La segona convocatòria consistirà en una prova escrita sobre tot el contingut teòric de l'assignatura |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
L.H. Sperling, Introduction to Physical Polymer Science, 4th, Wiley
F. Rodriguez, Principles of Polymer Systems, 3rd, Taylor & Francis
WARD,I.M., MechanicalProperties of Solid Polymers, , John Wiley & Sons , Ltd.
BERINS, M, Plastics Engineering Handbook, , Chapman & Hall |
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| Complementary |
R.J. Young and P.A. Lovell, Introduction to Polymers, 2nd, Chapman & Hall
varios, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, , John Wiley
varios, Journal of Polymer Science: Parts A and B (polymer Chemistry and Polymer Physics), , John Wiley
varios, Polymer, , Elsevier |
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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.