AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The purpose of the course is to provide the theoretical basis on the motion and transport of fluids, notions on the main components for the construction of plant circuits and the fundamentals of some physical separation processes (sedimentation, filtration, membrane processes). In order to develop the skills, examples and practical laboratory exercises will be carried out, the aim of which is to develop the ability to conduct group experiments and to write reports on laboratory activities.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course will provide the theoretical basics on
- parameters measuring and process control instruments (pressure, temperature, flow rate, level)
- fluid motion (laminar and turbolent)
- fluid handling (pumps and compressors)
- traditional separation operations (filtration, sedimentation) and not (membrane processes)
accompanied by practical experiments for groups of 3-5 students in order to develop skills in team working experiments and writing reports about laboratory activities.

TEACHING METHODS

The teaching includes theoretical lessons (4CFU, 32 hours of lectures with stimulation of active participation during many of the lessons) and practical demonstrations (1CFU, 13 hours including 4 of practical laboratory demonstrations 9 of laboratory experiences with data collection and report to be carried out at home in groups). 
Copies of the slides presented in class will be available on AulaWeb and can be used as a basis for the study. The slides can be a reference for the study of the topics covered to be added to the frequency of the lessons in which there are also examples taken from experiences in the field and the study of suggested texts. The personal study is estimated at 80 hours. 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

a) Theoretical lessons: Building materials for chemical plants. Mechanical and technological properties of materials. Piping: pipes, joints, flanges, fittings. Valves. Transport of liquids: pumps, compressors. Instrumentation and measurements: flow, temperature, pressure, level. Process control. Membrane separation processes: micro and ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis.

b) Relevant laboratory activities:
- evaluation of pressure drop through pipes and valves.
- evaluation of the performance of the centrifugal pumps
- separation tests by ultrafiltration and / or reverse osmosis

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

G. Cornetti, Macchine idrauliche, Il Capitello, Torino, 1989.

A.S. Foust, L.A. Wenzel, C.W. Clump, L.B. Andersen, I principi delle operazioni unitarie, CEA, Milano, 1980

M. Cheryan, Ultrafiltration handbook, Technomic, Lancaster, USA, 1986

F. Cavani et al., Fondamenti di Chimica Industriale, Zanichelli, 2022

Supplementary material is provided on request to working students, or students with Learning difficulty (DSA) to meet specific needs

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

From September 25, 2023

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral examination. The exam is conducted by the two professors in charge of the two modules and has a total duration of about 30 minutes. The exam will initially focus on the discussion of the laboratory experiences.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Knowledge of the topics covered in the theoretical lessons, practical skills acquired in the laboratory, quality of laboratory reports. The questions are asked in order to assess whether the student is not only learning the required knowledge but if he is able to apply them to concrete cases and to solution of problems. In this way, both on the basis of the reports drawn up by the student grpuped in teams and the consideration of the exam, the commission is able to asses if the learning objectives have been achieved.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and with Professor Sergio Di Domizio (sergio.didomizio@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.