Publication in the Diário da República: NI n.º1417|EAB|ESTT|2011
5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP
Lecturer
Prerequisites
Basics of mathematics
Objectives
Develop skills for the development of mass and energy calculations, which are crucial to the dimensioning and design of equipment; optimization and economic evaluation of processes; study and audit of industrial units.
Program
1. Mass balances; Principles; Process variables; Mass balances with chemical reaction 2. Energy balances; Fundamentals, Energy balances with chemical reaction; Particular cases of mass and energy balances; Principles of integrated mass and energy; Introduction to mass and energy balances in staged processes; Computer-aided resolution.
Evaluation Methodology
Written open-book test.
Bibliography
- Felder, J. (2000). Chemical Processes Principles. London: Springer
- Himmelblau, D. (2004). Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering. New York: Prentice-Hall
- Pinho, H. (0). Documentos de apoio de BME. Acedido em 1 de janeiro de 2011 em e-learning.ipt.pt
Teaching Method
Lectures involving presentation of key concepts. Practical lessons where autonomous problem solving is fostered.
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