OVERVIEW

The teaching provides the knowledge and analysis tools for the design and selection of chemical reactors (homogeneous and heterogeneous). The behavior of non-ideal reactors will be analyzed by studying the effects of the distribution of residence times on the performance of the reactors. Basic knowledge will be provided for the application of reactor engineering to the study and analysis of wastewater purification plants and in particular of plants with both conventional (activated sludge, percolator bed) and emerging (membrane bioreactor).

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The teaching aims to deepen the knowledge on unit operations (physical separation) and chemical reactors by providing the basic tools for their design and selection for applications of interest to the chemical process industry and the environment. The basic knowledge acquired in the teaching of the Degree Course in Chemistry and Chemical Technologies will be used to formulate the design equations of the main physical separation operations and the most common reactors (ideal and non-ideal) of the chemical process industry. Furthermore, a solid theoretical-practical basis will be provided to address the resolution of pollution problems (industrial and otherwise) in the water sector.

PREREQUISITES

Basic knowledge of Physical Chemistry, Mathematics, and Transport Phenomena is required.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

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.