Study-unit SUSTAINABILITY AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
| Course name | Sustainable materials and processes engineering |
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| Study-unit Code | A002503 |
| Curriculum | Comune a tutti i curricula |
| CFU | 12 |
| Course Regulation | Coorte 2023 |
| Supplied | 2023/24 |
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| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Type of learning activities | Attività formativa integrata |
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CHEMICAL PROCESESS FUNDAMENTALS
| Code | A002505 |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Lecturer | Gianpiero Groppi |
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| Learning activities | Caratterizzante |
| Area | Ingegneria dei materiali |
| Sector | ING-IND/27 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction | English/Italian |
| Contents | This course aims to provide the basic knowledge relating to thermodynamics of reacting systems and phase equilibia of multicomponent systems necessary for the rational understanding of chemical processes and the unit operations that constitute them with reference to their use in applications of energy interest. |
| Reference texts | Matteo Maestri. Fondamenti dei processi chimici. Principi di Termodinamica, cinetica e reattoristica chimica applicati allo studio dei processi chimici. Editore: Mc-Graw Hill, Anno 2021, ISBN: 978-8-83-865536-4 J.M. Smith, H.C. Van Ness, M.M. Abbott, Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics, Editore: McGraw-Hill, Anno edizione: 2005, ISBN: 978-0-07-124708-5 |
| Educational objectives | The student must demonstrate: a) to possess complete knowledge of the principles of thermodynamics and multiphase and multicomponent equilibria for the design and analysis of chemical processes and unit operations b) to be able to apply the above knowledge for the quantitative analysis of chemical processes through the resolution of problems concerning mass and energy balances, chemical equilibria of reacting systems and multicomponent and multiphase equilibria c) to be able to autonomously apply the knowledge covered by the course in solving problems relating to chemical processes |
| Prerequisites | Basics of thermodynamics and chemistry. Knowledge of the main mathematical functions and operators. |
| Teaching methods | Theoretical lessons and practical exercises on the topics addressed during the course |
| Other information | --- |
| Learning verification modality | Written exam followed by an oral test |
| Extended program | 1. Material and energy balances in stoichiometrically controlled reagent systems (combustion) 1.1 Stoichiometry requests. Reagent excess and deficiency. Stoichiometric evaluations. 1.2 Material balances on stoichiometrically controlled processes. Composition and analysis of exhausts. 1.3 Thermochemistry of combustion reactions. Heating value of fuels and heat of reaction. Hess's law. 1.4 Energy balances on combustion processes. Adiabatic flame temperature. Combustion efficiency. 2. Thermodynamically controlled reagent systems: Chemical equilibrium 2.1 Equilibrium condition for reacting systems. Gibbs free energy and chemical potential. Fugacity and activity. Reference states for pure and mixed gaseous and condensed systems. Standard free energy and equilibrium constant. Effects of temperature and pressure on equilibrium composition: Kirchhoff's law and Van't Hoff equation. Degree of advancement, selectivity conversion and yield. 2.2 Material and energy balances in simple and complex reacting systems. Calculation of equilibrium conversion and adiabatic reaction temperature. 2.3 Thermodynamic analysis applied to hydrogen production chain processes. 3. Phase equilibria in multicomponent systems 3.1 General inquiries on phase equilibria. Phase Rule and Duhem Theorem. Liquid-vapour equilibrium: qualitative behavior of binary mixtures. 3.2 Liquid-vapour equilibria in ideal mixtures. Raoult's law and Henry's law. Isothermal and adiabatic flash. 3.3 Real gas mixtures: compressibility factor, equation of the corresponding states. Equations of state of the virial and cubic type. Fugacity coefficients in ideal and real mixtures of real gases. 3.4 Example. Methanol synthesis cycle reactor and condenser. 3.5 Non-ideal mixtures and solutions. Homogeneous and heterogeneous azeotropes. 4. Fuel Cells Thermodynamic and kinetic principles underlying the operation of fuel cells. Classification and characteristics of the different cell types depending on the electrolyte: polymer electrolytes; acidic electrolyte; molten carbonates; solid oxides. |
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT
| Code | A002504 |
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| CFU | 6 |
| Lecturer | Francesco Di Maria |
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| Learning activities | Affine/integrativa |
| Area | Attività formative affini o integrative |
| Sector | ING-IND/08 |
| Type of study-unit | Obbligatorio (Required) |
| Language of instruction | Italian |
| Contents | - introduzione to the Environmental Impact Assessment - The Environmental Impact Assessment procedure - Methods and tecniques for the assessment of the impact on the different envrionmental components |
| Reference texts | D. Lgs. 152 2006 |
| Educational objectives | Supply to the studenty the ability a global vision of the different aspect concerning the environmental impact together with the ability of managing an environmental impact assessment procedure |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Teaching methods | - Classes - Practical application |
| Other information | N.A. |
| Learning verification modality | Project development and discussion of the results |
| Extended program | - Introduction to the environmental legislation - EIA e SEA - Documents and studies necessary for the EIA and SEA procedures - Impact on the air, water and soil - Impact on landscape and cultural/historical heritage - Impact on human health - Impact on flora fauna and biodiversity - Safety |
| Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile | N. 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 |