Introduction to Chemical Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites

None.

Teaching Methods

Teaching methods include theoretical lectures and practical-theoretical classes.

Chemical engineers will be invited to talk about their work during lectures. In practical-theoretical classes, small groups will facilitate using computers, and see chemical process equipment in the laboratories.

The illustration of basic principles of Chemical Engineering will resort to information on equipment and their importance in industrial processes.

A visit to an industrial site will allow diversify knowledge transfer approaches.

Working in groups students will develop communication skills and team work.

Learning Outcomes

Chemical Engineering is concerned with the design, construction, improvement and operation of chemical processes and its products. This includes economic analysis, design, construction, operation, control and management of industrial units, as well as research and training in these areas.
Knowing the trends in chemical engineering over the years and the new challenges in the new emerging fields, products and processes.

Acquire basic knowledge of chemical processes allowing to solve simple mass balances and flow sheets.
Use information sources in the field of chemical engineering and search for information.
Have improved the following skills and competences: of being autonomous, critical; transmit acquired knowledge adequately, of integrating information, of using the Internet for technical information, communication, team work.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Chemical Engineering and the Chemical Industry. The Role of Chemical Engineering in the development and optimization of processes and new products. Multiscale perspective. The history of the Chemical Industry: sectors, activities, businesses, raw materials.

Main processes and their applications. Operation modes. Driving Forces. The principles of conservation of mass, energy and momentum. Operating parameters, process units and its uses. Energy, environment and sustainability. The design of an industrial unit, flow sheets and SuperPro Designer.

Introduction to Engineering Calculus. MS Excel. Data processing and graphs using Excel. Principle of homogeneity of dimensions.

The competences of the Chemical Engineer. Deontology and professional ethics. Visit to a plant. Basic information on safety.

Scientific and technical information sources. The relevance of information in profession.

Communication skills.

Head Lecturer(s)

Cristina Maria dos Santos Gaudêncio Baptista

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Oral presentation of a research topic: 5.0%
Report of a seminar or field trip: 10.0%
Assignment with SuperProDesigner: 15.0%
Mini Tests: 30.0%
Frequency: 40.0%

Bibliography

An Introduction to Industrial Chemistry. 3ª ed. (Alan Heaton, ed), Blackie Academic & Professional, Londres, 1996.

Ribeiro, F. R, Nunes, C. P. As Indústrias Químicas em Portugal - Perspectivas para o Século XXI, Escolar Editora, Lisboa, 2001.

Murphy, R.M. Introduction to Chemical Processes: Principles, Analysis, Synthesis. Mc Graw-Hill, Boston, 2007.

White, H. L. An Introduction to Industrial Chemistry. John Wiley & Sons, Nova Iorque, 1986.

Austin, G. T. Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries. 5ª ed, McGraw Hill Book Company, Nova Iorque, 1984.

Stocchi, E. Industrial Chemistry. (D. H. Sharp, ed.), Ellis Horwood, Ltd, Londres, 1990

Agam, G. Industrial Chemicals. Their characteristics and Development. Industrial Chemistry Library, vol. 6, cap. 12, Elsevier, 1994.

Portal Laboratórios Virtuais de Processos Químicos, DEQ-FCTUC e FEUP. https://labvirtual.eq.uc.pt