Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Code
10675
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Química
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Manuel José Teixeira Carrondo, Pedro Miguel Calado Simões
Weekly hours
4
Total hours
74
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
To introduce first year students to the thematic of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, their relation with the society in general, opportunities and responsibilities of a Chemical and Biochemical Engineer.
The students should acquire competences on mass and energy balances in chemical process
Prerequisites
Not needed
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.