Energy II

Code:

EQ0051

Acronym:

E II

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Opções Temáticas

Instance: 2009/2010 - 1S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	18	Syllabus	5	-	5	-

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

In this semester the student should make a first approach to some important energy industries, its process flow diagrams, equipments and operational rules.

Safety and environments actual demands will be important subjects to be studied in particular when connected with energy integration process.

Program

Refination Process – fuels production
Petrochemical Process – aromatics production and other downstream products
Biofuels – bioethanol and biodiesel (1º and 2ª generation)
Cogeneration – different applications
Electric energy production from hydraulic sources - hydroelectric-power barrage
Energy mass balance/ Energy management/ Energy audits
Energy optimization in industrial equipments: pumps, compressors, turbines, boilers, heaters, etc – some examples
Environment impact in energy and heat production
Energy and economy

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical Part:
Thematic slide presentations with power-point and other different support material.
Industrial case studies analysis.
Practice Part:
Porto Refinery visit to establish the first contact with the lay out of the units, its equipments, products and catalysts.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	52,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

Group or individual reports - 100%

Classification improvement

Pratical problems or Investigation work. The subject should be adjusted with the student.