IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN Code 20705101
Study programme
Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
5 Compulsory First AN
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
BAULIN , VLADIMIR
E-mail allan.mackie@urv.cat
vladimir.baulin@urv.cat
Lecturers
MACKIE , ALLAN DONALD
BAULIN , VLADIMIR
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General description and relevant information Introduction of concepts and tools for the design of products and processes with the focus on the process and nanostructured products and based in nanomaterials.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials.
 A1.2 A1.2. Carrying out exhaustive bibliographic searches in highly specialized areas of nanoscience, materials and product and process design.
 A1.3 A1.3 Planning and executing R+D+I projects related to the field of nanoscience, materials and chemical technologies, drawing conclusions and preparing reports.
 A1.4 A1.4. Conceiving, designing, constructing, reformulating and maintaining equipment, applications and efficient designs for experimental and numerical simulation studies in chemical technology.
 A2.2 A2.2. Critically evaluating the results of research in the field of nanotechnology, materials and products and process design.
 A2.3 A2.3. Evaluating the legal, economic and financial aspects of applying research results in the fields of nanoscience, materials and chemical technology to industry.
 A2.4 A2.4 Developing awareness in environmental and social issues related to nanoscience, materials and the general field of chemical technology.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 B1.1. Communicating and discussing proposals and conclusions in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums in a clear and unambiguous manner.
 B3.1 B3.1. Collaborative teamwork, with responsibility shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B4.1 B4.1. Continuously learning.
 B4.2 B4.2 Learning autonomously and by using initiative.
 B5.1 B5.1. Working autonomously whilst remaining responsible and using initiative, in a research and innovative context.
 B5.2 B5.2. Solving complex problems in new environments and in innovative and multidisciplinary contexts.
 B5.3 B5.3. Applying critical, logical and creative thought in a research and innovative context.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1.1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C1.2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C1.3 Be able to manage information and knowledge
 C1.4 Be able to express themselves correctly both orally and in writing in one of the two official languages of the URV
 C2.1 Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 A1.1 Have a good command of industrial product design in the chemical industry.
A1.1 Have a good command of the analysis and design of industrial processes in the chemical industry, and can use design and simulation methodologies.
A1.1 Understand how product design and process need to be integrated into the chemical industry and other similar industries.
A1.1 Perceive the complex nature of process and product design, and how it is related to other aspects of engineering.
A1.1 Can solve problems of sequential, simultaneous and discontinuous process design.
 A1.2 A1.2 Are capable of making searches in specialised databases using the necessary parameters for designing specific products and processes.
A1.2 Carry out bibliographical searches on the design of specific products and processes.
 A1.3 A1.3 Can plan and carry out RDI projects that include aspects related to product design and process.
 A1.4 A1.4 Can conceive and design efficient protocols for research into chemical technology at both the computational and the experimental level.
 A2.2 A2.2 Critically assess the results of research on issues related to product and process design.
 A2.3 A2.3 Can advise on legal, economic and financial issues in chemical technology related to research results in industry.
 A2.4 A2.4 Understand the impact of engineering in the social/global context, including the ethical implications of the decisions taken.
A2.4 Understand the impact and the risks on the environment of the decisions taken during the process and product engineering phase.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 B1.1 Can intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
B1.1 Plan their communication: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make schemes, decide on the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
B1.1 Prepare and deliver structured presentations, complying with the requirements.
B1.1 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register, and can illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
B1.1 Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
B1.1 Are aware of the strategies that can be used in oral presentations (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, timing, etc.).
 B3.1 B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines.
B3.1 Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team.
B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available.
B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences.
B3.1 Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback.
 B4.1 B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
 B4.2 B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
 B5.1 B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
 B5.2 B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
 B5.3 B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem.
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.
 C1.2 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 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.
 C1.4 Produce grammatically correct oral texts.
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation
 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
The contents of the subject serve the purpose of introducing the concepts and tools for product design and process with emphasis on processes and nanostructured nanomaterials-based products. Product design based on nano / micro technologies and in which material properties are the main contribution to the value chain is not substantially different from the product design and process more traditional industries but the professional researcher working in this field must be able to meet two distinct tasks:
- The building of an effective bridge between the nano / micro scales (conferring properties of the product) and macro level (allowing the targeted use of the product) and
- The application of manufacturing methods on a large scale, although processes are based on the principles of which are part of the basic training of a process engineer, require additional knowledge about the practice of implementation.

This subject must therefore necessarily include some rather phenomenological and descriptive presentation of fabrication methods on a large scale, which in turn has a fairly well established part but also a part that is updated annually to track progress in manufacturing methods nanoparticles allotropic materials and especially carbon.

Program:
1. The Design Process
2. Molecular Structure Design
3. Process Creation
4. Simulation to assist in Process Creation
5. Heuristics for Process Synthesis



Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 3 5
Lecture
A1.1
A1.3
A1.4
A2.3
A2.4
16 32 48
Laboratory practicals
A1.1
6 6 12
Practical cases/ case studies
A1.1
3 30 33
Personal attention
1 1 2
 
Oral tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A2.2
B1.1
B5.1
B5.3
C1.1
C1.4
1 24 25
Practical tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A2.2
C1.1
C1.3
C1.4
1 24 25
 
(*) 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
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities An introduction to the course is given
Lecture Formal lectures in the class room
Laboratory practicals
Practical cases/ case studies
Personal attention Individual session in case of problems

Personalized attention
Description
Individual session in case of problems

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Practical cases/ case studies
A1.1
Case study based on the material given in class and implemented by groups of 2-3 students 50
Oral tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A2.2
B1.1
B5.1
B5.3
C1.1
C1.4
Oral defense of the project proposal 25
Practical tests
A1.1
A1.2
A1.3
A2.2
C1.1
C1.3
C1.4
Written report of the project proposal 25
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

If the student doesn't pass the first call, there will be the opportunity to repeat some or all of the tests. The grade from the tests of the first call which have been passed can be included in this second call if they help the student to pass the subject


Sources of information

Basic Seider, Seader, Lewin, Widagdo, Product and process design principles. Synthesis, analysis and evaluation, third,

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