This subject belongs to the module 4 ENGINEERING OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES AND ENERGY The fundamental objective of the subject is to expand the knowledge acquired from the subject Separation Operations. In most industrial processes it is usual to have to carry out a mechanical separation with solids, with solid-liquid or liquid-liquid systems. For this reason, it is very convenient to study two very common basic operations: filtration and centrifugation. The student must know the theoretical foundations, the design equations, the equipment and the industrial applications of these two operations controlled by the transport of momentum. The processes of separation with membrane begin to be used systematically in the treatment of sea water, natural waters and aqueous industrial effluents. They are also widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, in the agri-food industry and in the chemical industry. The study of membrane technology will allow the student to know how to classify membrane processes, know their basic principles, the different types of membranes and their corresponding modular configurations, transport models, factors that limit the flow of permeate, modes of operation and the different process configurations
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
E19 | Knowledge about material and energy balances, biotechnology, material transfer, separation operations, chemical reaction engineering, reactor design, and recovery and transformation of raw materials and energy resources. |
E26 | Knowledge about integration of processes and operations |
E43 | Knowledge about the mode of operation and capacity for the design of the main unit operations used in the pharmaceutical and food industries, in particular mechanical separation operations and membrane processes |
G01 | Ability to write, sign and develop projects in the field of chemical engineering that are intended, according to the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of order CIN / 351/2009 of February 9, construction, reform, repair, conservation, demolition, manufacture, installation, assembly or operation of: structures, mechanical equipment, energy installations, electrical and electronic installations, industrial facilities and processes and manufacturing and automation processes. |
G02 | Capacity for the direction, of the activities object of the engineering projects described in the competence G1. |
G03 | Knowledge in basic and technological subjects, which enables them to learn new methods and theories, and give them versatility to adapt to new situations. |
G04 | Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision making, creativity, critical reasoning and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of Chemical Engineering. |
G15 | ethical commitment and professional ethics |
G17 | Capacity for critical thinking and decision making |
G20 | Ability to analyze and solve problems |
G21 | Ability to learn and work autonomously |
G22 | Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practice |
G23 | Creativity and initiative |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
To have the capacity to design the solid-liquid and liquid-liquid separation equipment most used in the food and pharmaceutical industry. | |
To know the separation equipment based on membrane technology as well as being able to understand the operation and design them | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB02 CB03 E19 E26 E43 G01 G02 G03 G04 G15 G17 G20 G21 G22 G23 | 1.6 | 40 | N | N | ||
Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | CB02 CB03 E19 E26 E43 G01 G02 G03 G04 G15 G17 G20 G21 G22 G23 | 0.5 | 12.5 | Y | N | ||
Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) | CB02 CB03 E19 E26 E43 G01 G02 G03 G04 G15 G17 G20 G21 G22 G23 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | N | ||
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB02 CB03 E19 E26 E43 G01 G02 G03 G04 G15 G17 G20 G21 G22 G23 | 3.6 | 90 | N | N | ||
Mid-term test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | N | |||
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 0.00% | Resolution of tasks, seminars and practical cases of dimensioning of separation units |
Mid-term tests | 75.00% | 0.00% | Resolution of applied theoretical questions and basic problems. The average mark of the partial tests must be equal to five or higher. The minimum mark in the partial tests must be greater than four. |
Final test | 0.00% | 100.00% | Final exam that includes evaluation of all the content and training activities of the subject |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 5 |
Unit 1 (de 9): Bulk solids: properties and characterization. Sieving, size reduction and mixing | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
Unit 2 (de 9): Filtration. Cake filtration and deep filtration. Operation modes and design equations. Equipment description | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 4 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 20 |
Unit 3 (de 9): Centrifugation. Solid-liquid and liquid-liquid separation equations. Equipment description | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1.5 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
Unit 4 (de 9): Basic principles of membrane technology | |
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Activities | Hours |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 3 |
Unit 5 (de 9): Membrane transport theory | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 9 |
Unit 6 (de 9): Models for predicting flux. Concentration polarization and fouling. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
Unit 7 (de 9): Process design: modules, modes of operation, cost and process economics. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 3 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 20 |
Unit 8 (de 9): Ultrafiltration | |
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Activities | Hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] | 1 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
Unit 9 (de 9): Ion exchange membrane processes-Electrodialysis. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |