Study Guide

Objectives

After completing this course, the student
- knows and can apply the most important unit operations applied in industrial production,
- understands the phenomena of heat transfer by conduction and convection and the working principles of heat exchangers and can perform simple heat balance calculations
- understands the fluid movements and related operations such as pumping, sedimentation ad filtration
- Is familiar with basic operations and can do simple mass balance calculations related to extraction, membrane separation, dilution, concentration, distillation, fractionation, chemical synthesis and combustion
- can perform simple design tasks related to heat exchanger- and sedimentation tank size

Content

Basic concepts of mass and heat transfer. Heat exchangers, pumps, sedimentation, filtration, dilution, distillation, extraction, membrane processes, chemical reactions, combustion. Sustainability aspects. Laboratory exercises with pumps and heat exchanger.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Possesses basic knowledge of unit operations in industrial production and can apply them in straightforward scenarios. Understands the basics of heat transfer by conduction and convection, and the working principles of heat exchangers; can perform simple heat balance calculations. Has a rudimentary grasp of fluid movements and operations such as pumping, sedimentation, and filtration. Familiar with basic operations and capable of doing simple mass balance calculations related to common industrial processes. Can perform elementary design tasks related to sizing heat exchangers and sedimentation tanks.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Demonstrates a solid understanding and application of key unit operations in industrial production. Effectively understands and explains heat transfer phenomena, including the working principles of heat exchangers, and can perform accurate heat balance calculations. Shows good knowledge of fluid dynamics and related operations, including pumping, sedimentation, and filtration. Competently handles mass balance calculations for a variety of processes such as extraction, membrane separation, and distillation. Capable of performing more complex design tasks related to heat exchanger and sedimentation tank sizing.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exhibits comprehensive knowledge and advanced application skills of unit operations in industrial production. Has an in-depth understanding of heat transfer mechanisms, expertly applies principles of heat exchangers, and performs complex heat balance calculations. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of fluid movements and can adeptly manage related operations for industrial applications. Skilfully performs detailed mass balance calculations for a wide range of industrial processes. Excels in designing and sizing heat exchangers and sedimentation tanks, incorporating sustainability aspects and advanced engineering principles.