Process systems engineering deals with the design, operation, optimization and control of all kinds of chemical, physical, and biological processes through the use of systematic computer-aided approaches. Its major challenges are the development of concepts, methodologies and models for the prediction of performance and for decision-making for an engineered system.
To introduce modern techniques and computed aided tools for the design, simulation and optimization of process systems including sustainability.
On successful completion of this study, through lessons attendance and training activities such as oral lessons and exercises, the student should be able to:
The course has no specific prerequisites. However, for a successful learning, basic knowledge on mathematics, chemical and physics are required.
The course foreseen oral lessons, exercises, educational field trips, use of simulation software.
As part of the innovation learning project adopted by the Bachelor Degree Course in Chemical and Process Engineering, novel tools will be used for the active learning of students. The goal is to increase students' skills via interactive, experience-based, learning methodologies (e-learning, teamwork, etc.) for enhanced student participation, using an advanced level of communication that makes the student more aware and indipendent.
Students with SLD, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account the modalities learning opportunities and provide suitable compensatory tools.
Teaching material and exercises will be available on Aulaweb platform.
The following book and standards could be useful a follow-up.
Ricevimento: By appointment
ADRIANA DEL BORGHI (President)
PAOLA COSTAMAGNA
MICHELA GALLO
https://corsi.unige.it/10376/p/studenti-orario
The exam consists of an oral examination.
Three exam sessions will be foreseen during the winter session (January, February and during the Easter didactic stop of the Polytechnic School) and four exam sessions will be foreseen during the summer session (June, July, September and during the fall stop of the Polytechnic School). No extraordinary further exam sessions will be issued outside the regular Polytechnic School periods, with the exceptions of students without didactic activities in their current academic year curriculum.
Students with SLD, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on exam methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account the modalities learning opportunities and provide suitable compensatory tools.
The learning outcomes are assessed through an oral exam.
During the oral examination, there will be questions on process development and modeling. The exam aims to evaluate skills to apply the learning to specific case studies and to critically analyze processes from a comprehensive and holistic point of view. Quality of the presentation, correct terminology, and critical thinking skills will also be evaluated.
