Type A
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Code |
Competences Specific | | A1.1 |
Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. |
| A1.2 |
Design, execute and analyse experiments related to engineering. |
| 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
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | B1.1 |
Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9). |
Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear |
Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| A1.1 |
Determine the membrane technology to be used according to the characteristics of the species to be separated.
Select the right material, structure and configuration of the membrane depending on the properties of the compounds involved.
| | A1.2 |
Use computer simulation to check the theoretical concepts explained in the classroom.
| | A2.2 |
Apply new concepts of operation and sustainable production to the design and process of separation operations.
Select the optimal conditions for producing the membrane in accordance with the final application.
| | A3.1 |
Select the suitable separation operation given the characteristics of the problem.
| | A3.2 |
Design extraction or leaching equipment.
Design solid drying processes.
Design adsorption, ion exchange or chromatography columns.
Design crystallisation equipment.
Connect the type of module to the application and membrane material.
| | A3.3 |
Establish a suitable rank for the working conditions of each process and separation problem.
Design materials for use in the production of membranes with specific properties.
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| B1.1 |
Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Prepare and deliver structured presentations that satisfy the stipulated requirements.
Plan the communication: generate ideas, look for information, select and order information, make sketches, identify the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
Draft documents using the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register. Illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
Employ the strategies used to make effective oral presentations (audio-visual aids, eye contact, voice, gestures, timing, etc.).
Use language appropriate to the situation.
Produces a grammatically correct oral text
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.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Part 1. Separation of complex mixtures |
1. Rigurosos modelling and optimization of separation processes in steady state using AspenPlus: petroleum refining.
2. Rigurosos modelling and optimization of separation processes in steady state using AspenPlus: solid handling.
3. Rigurosos modelling and optimization of separation processes in steady state using AspenPlus: electrolyte systems.
4. Rigorous modelling, optimization and tuning of dynamic processes using AspenPlus: CSTR, PFR. Tune of control parameters. |
Part 2. Water separation technologies and membrane technologies |
1. Adsorption, ion exchange and chromatography
2. Membrane technology and microencapsulation (MF, UF, NF, RO, Dialysis, etc). Synthesis of membranes.
3. Use of WAVE as decision support system.
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Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
Introductory activities |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
Lecture |
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20 |
39 |
59 |
IT-based practicals in computer rooms |
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13 |
15 |
28 |
Problem solving, exercises |
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17 |
30 |
47 |
Personal attention |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
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Practical tests |
A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.2 | A3.1 | A3.2 | A3.3 | B1.1 | |
5 |
6 |
11 |
Oral tests |
A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.2 | A3.1 | A3.2 | A3.3 | B1.1 | |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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(*) 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
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Description |
Introductory activities |
Description of the course and basic definitions |
Lecture |
Expository lectures |
IT-based practicals in computer rooms |
Practical application of the theory of a knowledge area in a particular context. Practical exercises using ICTs. |
Problem solving, exercises |
Students analyse and solve problems or practical exercises related to the subject. |
Personal attention |
Meetings outside the classroom, individual or in small groups to discuss on concepts or specific problems. The attention hours will be conveniently informed as well as the communication channels (check Moodle workspace). |
Description |
If you want/need any discussion/tutorization, please send me and e-mail (laureano.jimenez@urv.cat), phone me (977558643) or contact me via skype (Laureano Jimenez) or MSTeams so we can schedule a meeting. Office 219 (Chemical Engineering Department).
Guillem Gilabert: guillem.gilabertoriol@dupont.com or Moodle. Office: 221
Classes & exam will be in Laboratory 304 On-line classes and tests will use MSTeams. |
Methodologies |
Competences
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Description |
Weight |
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Problem solving, exercises |
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Solve individually case studies (2-3). Delivered using moodle. Penalties applicable for late-delivery
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35% |
Practical tests |
A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.2 | A3.1 | A3.2 | A3.3 | B1.1 |
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Individual test with a mínimum grade of 3.5/10, in order to pass the course. The máximum grade (MH equivalent to A+) will be obtained based in the individual grades. |
50% |
Oral tests |
A1.1 | A1.2 | A2.2 | A3.1 | A3.2 | A3.3 | B1.1 |
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Short exposition over a given topic |
15% |
Others |
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Other comments and second exam session |
In the first call, a minimum mark of 3.5 in each part is demanded to calculate the average. In the second call, the parts not passed will be re-evaluated for those where average cannot be calculated or is lower than 5.0. |
Basic |
Puigjaner, Luis; Ollero, Pedro; De Prada, Cesar y Jiménez, ESTRATEGIAS DE MODELADO, SIMULACION Y OPTIMIZACION DE PROCESOS QUIMICOS, 1st, SINTESIS
M. Mulder, Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, 2nd, Kluwer Academic
Foo, Dominic, Chemical Engineering Process Simulation, 1st, Elsevier
Hanyak, Michael Edward, Chemical process simulation and the Aspen HYSYS software, 1st, Bucknell University
Schefflan, Ralph, Teach yourself the basics of Aspen plus, 1st, Wiley-Blackwell
Luyben, William L., Distillation design and control using Aspen simulation, 1st, John Wiley & Sons
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Complementary |
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(*)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. |
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