IDENTIFYING DATA 2013_14
Subject (*) ADVANCED SEPARATION PROCESSES Code 20695103
Study programme
Chemical Engineering (2013)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory First Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
GARCIA VALLS, RICARD
E-mail ricard.garcia@urv.cat
laureano.jimenez@urv.cat
gonzalo.guillen@urv.cat
abrehamtesfaye.besha@urv.cat
Lecturers
GARCIA VALLS, RICARD
JIMÉNEZ ESTELLER, LAUREANO
GUILLEN GOSALBEZ, GONZALO
BESHA ., ABREHAM TESFAYE
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General description and relevant information The course deals with modern separation technologies like the ones listed in contents such as: lixiviation, extraction fluidized beds or cristalization. In the second part the course deals with Membrane techonology from microfltration to, ultra, nano and RO. Finally, there is an introdcution to membrane synthesis and microencapsulation.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering.
 A2 A1.2 Design, execute and analyze experiments related to engineering.
 A6 A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2)
 A8 A3.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1).
 A9 A3.2 Design and optimize products, processes, systems and services for the chemical industry on the basis of various areas of chemical engineering, including processes, transport, separation operations, and chemical, nuclear, elctrochemical and biochemical reactions engineering (I2).
 A10 A3.3 Conceptualize engineering models and apply innovative problems solving methods and appropriate IT applications to the design, simulation, optimization and control of processes and systems (I3).
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9).
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1.1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C1.2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Determina la tecnologia de membranes per utilitzar segons les espècies a separar
Selecciona el material, estructura i configuració adequats de la membrana d'acord als compostos involucrats.
 A2 Comprova a través de la simulació per ordinador els fonaments teòrics explicats a l'aula.
 A6 Aplica nous conceptes d'operació i producció sostenible al disseny i operació de les operacions de separació.
Tria les condicions òptimes per a la producció de la membrana relacionats amb l'aplicació final.
 A8 Selecciona l'operació de separació adequada atenent a les característiques del problema.
 A9 Dissenya equips d'extracció o de lixiviació
Dissenya processos d'assecatge de sòlids
Dissenya columnes d'adsorció, intercanvi iònic i cromatografia
Dissenya equips de cristal • lització
Connecta el tipus de mòdul amb l'aplicació i el material de la membrana.
 A10 Estableix el rang adequat de les condicions de funcionament per a cada procés i problema de separació.
Dissenya materials a utilitzar en la producció de membranes amb propietats específiques.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervé de forma efectiva i transmet informació rellevant.
Prepara i realitza presentacions estructurades complint amb els requisits exigits.
Planifica la comunicació: genera idees, busca informacions, selecciona i ordena la informació, fa esquemes, determina el tipus de públic i els objectius de la comunicació, ...
Redacta documents amb el format, contingut, estructura, correcció lingüística, registre adequats i il • lustra conceptes utilitzant correctament les convencions: formats, títols, peus, llegendes, ...
Utilitza estratègies per presentar i dur a terme les seves presentacions orals (ajuts audiovisuals, mirada, veu, gest, control de temps, ...).
Utilitza un llenguatge apropiat a la situació.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1.1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand the basic ideas of radio and television programmes.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Take notes during a class.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C1.2 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Lixiviatio and extraction
2. Solid drying
3. Adsorption, ion exchange and chromatography
4. Cristallization
5. Membrane technology and microencapsulation (MF, UF, NF, RO, Dyalisys, etc). Syntheses.


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
A1
A6
A8
C1.1
C1.2
20 45 65
Seminars
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
B1.1
C1.1
C1.2
17 30 47
Laboratory practicals
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
C1.1
14 15 29
Personal tuition
1 0 1
 
Oral tests
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
B1.1
C1.1
C1.2
1 0 1
Practical tests
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
C1.1
3 0 3
Mixed tests
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
B1.1
C1.1
C1.2
3 0 3
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Descripció del curs i definicions bàsiques
Lecture Classes magistrals descriptives
Seminars Resolució d'exercisis a l'aula i/o casos
Laboratory practicals Laboratori bàsic de tecnologies de separacio avançades: Multipurpose/multiproduct pilot plant, Computer operated distillation pilot plant laboratori de membranes
Personal tuition Trobades, fora de l'aula (despatx 301), individuals o en grups reduïts per tal de discutir sobre qüestions o problemes concrets. L'horari d'atenció serà comunicat
convenientment i les formes de contactar informades a l'espai Moodle.

Personalized attention
Description
Meetings out of the classroom, at professors office or meeting rooms, on demand via moodle or email.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Oral tests
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
B1.1
C1.1
C1.2
Exposicions 15%
Practical tests
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
C1.1
avaluacio del treball de laboratori 35%
Mixed tests
A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A10
B1.1
C1.1
C1.2
resolucio d'examens amb preguntes teòriques i de resolució d'exercicis 35%
Others  

proves durant els seminaris

15%
 
Other comments and second exam session

A 3.5 is needed at each part to calculate averages.


Sources of information

Basic M. Mulder, Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, segona, 1997
Puigjaner, Luis; Ollero, Pedro; De Prada, Cesar y Jiménez, ESTRATEGIAS DE MODELADO, SIMULACION Y OPTIMIZACION DE PROCESOS QU IMICOS, SINTESIS, ISBN: 9788497564045

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