Transfer Operations

Code:

EQ0084

Acronym:

OP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Technological Sciences (Chemical Engineering)

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S (of 01-09-2013 to 31-07-2014)

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological 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	88	Syllabus	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Acquisition of core engineering fundamental knowledge related to flow and fluid mixture, separation processes (solid/solid, solid/liquid, gas/solid) and transfer processes of mass and heat. Acquisition of advanced engineering knowledge related to the design of different equipments. Identification, formulation and definition of priorities by carrying out a small project on flow network of fluids. Students will have to carry out a bibliography and electronic research to complete this project.

Learning outcomes and competences

Acquisition of core engineering fundamental knowledge related to flow and fluid mixture, separation processes (solid/solid, solid/liquid, gas/solid) and transfer processes of mass and heat. Acquisition of advanced engineering knowledge related to the design of different equipments. Identification, formulation and definition of priorities by carrying out a small project on flow network of fluids. Students will have to carry out a bibliography and electronic research to complete this project.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Study and design of facilities with internal fluid flow - Pumps and ventilators - Flow in branched pipes - Compressible fluid flows - Non-Newtonian fluid flows - Agitation and mixture 2. Study and design of facilities with fluid flow and solid particles - Flow in fixed and fluidized porous layer - Elutriation - Sedimentation - Pneumatic transport - Filtration - Cyclones 3. Study of some physical-mechanical separation processes - Centrifugation - Milling and Sieving 4. Study and design of mass and heat transference processes - Humidification - Cooling columns - Dryers

Mandatory literature

Geankoplis, Christie J.; Transport processes and unit operations. ISBN: 0-13-045253-X
Rhodes, Martin; Introduction to particle technology. ISBN: 978-0-470-01428-8
Bruce R. Munson, Donald F. Young, Theodore H. Okiishi; Fundamentals of fluid mechanics. ISBN: 0-471-85526-X

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes will be based on the presentation of fundamental concepts in order to acquire knowledge related to this course unit. It will also be presented and solved applications which illustrate the theoretical concepts.

keywords

Technological sciences

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Teste	20,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	15,00
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	5,00
Estudo autónomo	57,00
Total:	77,00

Eligibility for exams

To be admitted to exams, students have to do a project and a laboratory assignment.

Calculation formula of final grade

FG= 0.20*P+0.10*LA+0.20*MN+0.50*FE FG- Final Grade P- Project LA- Laboratory Assignment MN- Mini-Tests FE- Final Exam

Examinations or Special Assignments

A project (maximum of 2 students) on internal flow and pumps A laboratory assignment (maximum of 2 students) on characterisation of a particle mixture It will take place 3 mini-tests during theoretical-practical classes, which will last 30 minutes and will cover the theorethical area of the program. Final exam will be based on the resolution of theoretical-practical exercises.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

An exam according to the calendar of the department.

Classification improvement

Students cannot improve the grade of the continuous assessment component.