Transfer Phenomena II

Code:

EBE0208

Acronym:

FTII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biological Engineering

Instance: 2019/2020 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Bioengineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIB	24	Syllabus	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course unit aims at:

- consolidate and deepen students’ knowledge in applications of Transport Phenomena, with an emphasis on linear momentum.

- endow students with advanced knowledge in Engineering related to the design of various equipments, which are included in the program of this course unit.

- improve the students’ ability to identify, formulate and define priorities by carrying out small projects on various themes, namely: Pumping systems; Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD); Filtration; Fluidization.

A survey of print and electronic literature is fundamental to carry out these projects.

Learning outcomes and competences

This CU provides elements of utilization of transport phenomena to equipments and processes usually found in industrial practice. Taking advantage of the knowledge and skills acquired in the first years of study, a comprehensive and consistent set of concepts is provided, as well as common tools for applications involving extracting, processing and conveying information in multiple scenarios. This CU addresses basic concepts to rationalize the major existing technologies, thus backing up discussion of data and analytical processing of information for an efficient use thereof. Besides enhancing learning by resorting to case studies, critical pictures are promoted in a SWOT perspective – as well as their adaptation to unusual scenarios.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable

 

Program

1- Laminar and turbulent flow (revision)

2- Study and design of installations involving internal fluid flow: pumps and fans; Characteristic curves; Pumps in serial and parallel connection; Flow in branched pipes.

3- Stirring and mixing.

4- Non-Newtonian fluids: rheological characterization of fluids in shear and extensional flow; Introduction to viscoelasticity; Maxwell model; Kelvin-Voigt model; Burgers model; Generalized Maxwell model.

5- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD): Elementary notions. Use of computer program in the simulation of complex flows involving simultaneous mass and chemical reaction transfer.

6- Microfluidics: Lab-on-a-chip applications; Microfabrication techniques; Mass transfer, reaction and microscale mixture.

7- Operations based on particle-fluid systems: fixed porous beds; Fluidized beds; Pneumatic transport; Elutriation; Filtration.

8- Production equipment, transfer and energy recovery; Industrial services.

Mandatory literature

Geankoplis, Christie J.; Transport processes and unit operations. ISBN: 0-13-045253-X
Truskey, George A.; Transport phenomena in biological systems. ISBN: 0-13-042204-5
Rhodes, Martin; Introduction to particle technology. ISBN: 978-0-470-01428-8
Harrison, Roger G. 070; Bioseparations science and engineering. ISBN: 0-19-512340-9
Fonseca, M. Manuela; Teixeira, José A.; Reactores Biológicos - Fundamentos e Aplicações, Lidel, 2007. ISBN: 9-789727573660
M. A. Alves; Noções elementares de reologia, 2008

Complementary Bibliography

Munson, Bruce R.; Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. ISBN: 0-471-67582-2
Bird, R. Byron; Dynamics of polymeric liquids. ISBN: 0-471-80245-X (vol. 1)
N.T. Nguyen, S.T. Wereley; Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics, 2nd edition, Artech House, 2006. ISBN: 978-1-58053-972-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

The theoretical concepts are presented during two weekly theoretical-practical classes (2 h each), in which are presented and discussed some examples of application.

Additionally, the students will make an oral presentation (circa 5 min. per student) about a topic of point 7. included in syllabus; besides proposing and solving, in group as well, of an applied probem with relevance for the topics taught.

Software

Microsoft Office (ou equivalente)
Fluent (ou programa de CFD equivalente)

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering
Technological sciences > Technology > Micro-technology
Technological sciences > Engineering > Simulation engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	30,00
Exame	50,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	10,00
Estudo autónomo	30,00
Total:	40,00

Eligibility for exams

n.a.

Calculation formula of final grade

Type of evaluation: Avaliação distribuída com exame final

Terms of frequency: According to the rules, students have to attend classes on a regular basis.

 

Formula Evaluation: Final Grade (FG), from 0 to 20, will be based on the following equation:

CF = 0.5 x EF + 0.2 x P + 0.3 x AO

with:

FE= Final (or supplementary) exam grade (a minimum of 8 out of 20)

P= Problem grade

AO= Final presentation grade

COMMENT: To complete this course unit, students have to reach a minimum grade of 10. Besides, they have to reach a minimum grade of 6 in the final exam. The grade for the presentation/problems/lab work is valid for the whole academic year and cannot be replaced by any other type of evaluation.

Examinations or Special Assignments

See Teaching Methods

Internship work/project

n.a.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Exam

Classification improvement

Exam

Observations

Not applicable