Chemical Technology 1200-1ENTECHW6
I part.
The goal of the course is to provide basic information on the most important chemical and physical laws and chemical engineering principles in chemical technology and relevant technical processes. Students should know terminology associated with applied chemistry and technology. Applications will be in areas such as mass and energy transfer, catalysis, separation and cleaning techniques. Aspects of kinetics of chemical reactions in large scale will be explained including temperature, pressure and composition influence on process rate. The design of a project from conception to implementation including preliminary feasibility study, preparation of process flow diagram, process design, equipment sizing (design), and a technical-economic analysis of project will be treated. Large-scale chemical processes – resources and products for chosen organic and inorganic chemical processes will be presented.
II part.
Main types of chemical reactors in chemical industry. Definition of "clean technology" - examples. Air: methods for control and cleaning. Particulate-purification techniques air cleaning: sedimentation chamber (gravity separator), cyclones, filtration, electrofiltration, scrubbing etc. Characteristics of renewable and non-renewable sources. Biotechnological processes - examples. Energy balance for Poland. Comparison of conventional and nuclear power plants. Nuclear power plants: types of reactors, nuclear fuels, cooling circuits and moderators. Pros and cons of nuclear power industry. Safety and security of nuclear power industry.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
After the course the student is able to:
- apply terminology associated with applied chemistry and technology, describes the theoretical background of chemical engineering, explains mechanisms mass and energy transfer, define parameters describing chemical process yield, distinguishes unit operations and unit processes, explains technical, economical and environmental problems in large-scale processes, describes installations for a chosen chemical technology.
Students must acquire the basic knowledge of chemical reactors and techniques for particulate-purification of air. The lecture focuses on developing students’ ability to assess technological processes for energy acquiring from environmental point of view. Their participation in the present lecture enhances their understanding for technological education that meets the challenges and opportunities of the twenty-first century. Knowledge of the nuclear power industry problems allows students to hone their skills in their future professional activity in a risk-free environment. The present lecture promotes their skills required to address problems and articulate the arguments related to nuclear power industry and various types of nuclear power reactors
Assessment criteria
Exam
Practical placement
Does not concern
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