| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1.1 | Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy. | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B1.1 | Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences. | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1.1 |
Postulate, study and solve the applications of material and energy balances. Apply material and energy balances to a system involving a chemical reaction. Understand the relations between the properties of different phases of equilibrium and the equations that relate them. Understand the main process variables and the different systems of units used in Chemical Engineering. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B1.1 |
Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information. Plan the communication of information: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make diagrams, identify the type of audience and the objectives of the communication. Write documents with the correct format, content, structure and language, and illustrate concepts using the correct conventions such as formats, titles, footnotes, legends, etc. Use language that is appropriate to the situation. Give well prepared presentations using strategies for effective oral presentation (audiovisual support, body language, voice, gestures, time control, etc.). Produce a written text appropriate to the communicative situation. Given an oral presentation appropriate to the communicative situation. Prepare and perform structured presentations in compliance with the required requirements. Locate and analyse information effectively and efficiently. Critically evaluate information and its sources and incorporate it into personal knowledge. Understand the economic, legal, social and ethic implications of accessing and using information. Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| INTRODUCTION | Chemical engineering and production processes. General concepts. Type of processes used in Chemical Engineering. Variables used in Chemical Process: Dimension and units. Unit systems normally used in Chemical Engineering (SI and EI). Significant figures for measures. Thermodynamic, dimensional and unit consistency for equations stated. |
| MATERIAL BALANCES | The principle of mass conservation. Equations used for material balances at steady state. Degrees of freedom. Resolution of material balances with linear and non-linear equations. Systems with multiple subsystems. Recycle, bypass and purge streams. Chemical reactions. Material balances in processes involving chemical reactions. |
| PHASE EQUILIBRIA | The states of aggregation of matter. Phase diagrams. State equations for gases. Partial pressure and vapor pressure. Vapor-liquid equilibrium. Saturation. Partial saturation and humidity. Liquid-liquid equilibrium. Solubility. Partially miscible or immiscible liquids. Material balances in processes involving different phases. |
| ENERGY BALANCES | Forms of energy. Conservation of energy. First law of thermodynamics. Enthalpy changes with or without phase transitions. Energy balances in systems involving chemical reaction. |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
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| Introductory activities |
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0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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10 | 19 | 29 | ||||||
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom |
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12 | 24 | 36 | ||||||
| Personal attention |
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0.5 | 1 | 1.5 | ||||||
| Short-answer objective tests |
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3 | 4.5 | 7.5 | ||||||
| (*) 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: description of the contents and objectives. Course plannig and evaluation criteria. Literature. |
| Lecture | Sessions that will present the fundamental concepts of the course uing conventional exposition, examples and case studies. All material used will be provided to students using the moodle workspace. |
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom | Application, at a practical level, of the theory of a knowledge area in a certain context. Practical exercises using real situations. |
| Personal attention | Personal meetings scheduled with the professor to provide further help and guidance to the students individually, both in presential mode at the professor office or using e-mail. |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| Teaching professors will be available at his office during scheduled time. Also students can use the professor e-mail or moodle to ask for assistance at any time. |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||
| Problem solving, exercises in the classroom |
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Resolution and delivery of exercises in teams, in the classroom or outside. |
25% | ||||
| Short-answer objective tests |
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Two individual written tests (mid-term and end-term), mostly focused on the practical application of the main concepts introduced along the course. | 30% & 45% | ||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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The second call will take place in the time scheduled by the center. This session will develop a short exercise and the mark achieved will replace individual tests. Others components in the evaluation will be maintained. Although the subject is semi-virtual, the exams will be in-person During testing assessment, mobile phones, tablets and other devices that are not expressly authorized for the test must be switched off and out of sight |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Felder, Richard M., Elementary principles of chemical processes, 3rd, Wiley
Himmelblau, David Mautner, Basic principles and calculations in chemical engineering, 5th, Prentice Hall
Ghasem, Nayef; Henda, Redhouane , Principles of chemical engineering processes : material and energy balances, 2nd, CRC Press
Duncan, T. Michael ; Reimer, Jeffrey A., Chemical engineering design and analysis : an introduction, 1st, Cambridge University Press |
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| Complementary |
Costa, J. ... [et al.], Curso de química técnica, 1a ed, Reverte
Aucejo, A. ... [et al.], Introducció a l'enginyeria química, 1a ed, Pòrtic
Calleja Pardo, G. ... [et al.], Introducción a la ingeniería química, 1a ed, Editorial Sintesis
Heaton, A., An Introduction to industrial chemistry, 1st ed, Blackie Academic & Professional |
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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.