Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 15239/2016 - 19/12/2016
5.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 814230.
Lecturer
- Paula Alexandra Geraldes Portugal (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
The student should be able to calculate the basic design parameters for equipment used in milling/grinding/emulsification and particle/fluid droplet separations and to interpret the fluid flow hydrodynamics through particle beds.
Program
1. MECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF PARTICLE MOVEMENT THROUGH A FLUID
Velocity Terminal and Stokes' Law. Gravitational Classification of Solid Particles.
2. FLOW OPERATIONS AND SEPARATION OF SOLIDS AND DROPLETS
2.1 Centrifugation
2.2 Sedimentation
2.3 Flow through Fixed Beds
2.4 Flow through Fluidized Beds
2.5 Relationship between Different Fluid-Solid Flow Regimes
2.6 Filtration
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment is carried out through
a written test and involves the answer to theoretical questions and practical questions about equipment design. The students that obtain a mark equal to or higher than 10/20 in the test will be exempted from taking the exam and pass the course.
Students eligible for the exam will pass if they reach a mimimum mark of 10/20.
Bibliography
- McCabe, W. e Smith, J. e Harriott, P. (2005). Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Book Company
- Perry, J. (2019). Chemical Engineer's Handbook. USA: McGraw-Hill Book Company
- Wilson, I. (2000). Encyclopedia of Separation Science. London: Academic Press
Teaching Method
Mechanical description of equipment using image projection. Theoretical-practical concepts and problem-solving. Problems have a strong practical component based on laboratory and/or industrial data.
Software used in class
Not applicable
