Introduction to Chemical and Biological Engineering
Objectives
To introduce first year students to the thematic of Chemical and Biological Engineering, their relationship with the society in
general, opportunities and responsibilities of a Chemical and Biological Engineer.
The students should acquire competences on stablishing and solving mass and energy balances in chemical and biological
processes.
General characterization
Code
12586
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Teresa Maria Alves Casimiro Ribeiro
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 76
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
None
Bibliography
1. R.M. Felder & R.W. Rousseau, “Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes”, 2ª ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1986, ISBN 0-471-83797-0
2. David M. Himmelblau, “Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering”, 3ª ed., Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1974, ISBN 0-13-066472-3 (encadernado)
3. Olaf A. Hougen, Kenneth M. Watson, Roland A. Ragatz; F. Magalhães Ilharco, trad., “Princípios dos processos químicos: parte 1: balanços materiais e energéticos”, Porto: Livraria Lopes da Silva, 1972, ISBN: (Encadernado)
Teaching method
Lectures are given by oral explanation. Problem-solving sessions are made with the participation of students in classes.
Evaluation method
Assessment:
1. Two tests (closed-booked), each one worth 40% of the final grade.
2. Group resolution (of maximum 3 students) of an exercise involving material and energy balances, provided to students at the
last lecture class of the semester. It accounts for 20% of the final grade.
Subject matter
1. Introducing to engineering calculations
2. Processes and process variables
3. Material balances to nonreactive and reactive processes
4. Energy balances on nonreactive and reactive processes