| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1.1 | Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. | |
| 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) | |
| 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) | |
| 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). | |
| 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). | |
| 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 |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1.1 |
Be familiar with the molecular characteristics of common polymers and their applications. Understand and apply the fundamentals of the thermodynamics of polymeric dissolutions in order to calculate dissolution phase diagrams. Understand and explain the dependence of viscosity on the density, molecular weight and temperature of common polymer materials. | |
| A1.4 |
Make mathematical models of the viscoelastic response of polymeric materials and correctly interpret the experimental data of storage and loss moduli. Understand and explain the physical meaning of material functions for the rheological behaviour of polymeric fluids. Understand when a system responds to the principle of dynamic simplicity. Apply the concept of time-temperature superposition for the viscoelastic response. | |
| A2.2 |
Know the design parameters for common processing methods such as extrusion and blow extrusion and apply them when designing equipment. | |
| A3.1 |
Know the morphology of the common solid polymeric materials. Be able to relate the elasticity of elastomers to their thermodynamic properties. Be able to calculate the relationship between stress and deformation for common elastomers. | |
| A3.2 |
Describe the various techniques for processing polymers for use as solids. | |
| A3.3 |
Apply the usual models for predicting the rheological behaviour of polymeric fluids. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B4.1 |
Enable any differences, disagreements and conflicts among the team to be handled positively. Set their own learning objectives. Set their own learning objectives. Ask appropriate questions for solving queries and search for information based on sound judgement. | |
| 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. |
| 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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The second round will consist of a written test on all theoretical content of the course |
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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.