COMPETENCES / LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE SUBJECT



The student who takes this subject will acquire the specific competences (CE) and transversal competences (CT) that are listed below.

These competencies are in line with the competencies referred to in the Degree Study Plan (BOE No. 30 of 02/04/2011), whose codes are specified in each case to facilitate their identification.



CODES: [C ]Competences typical of the “Degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering” degree; [CRI] competencies common to the "Industrial Branch Engineering"; [TEQI] competencies of the "Industrial Chemistry Module".



SPECIFIC COMPETENCES (CE)



1. Be able to design and manage processes with material balances. TEQI1

2. Acquire knowledge to manage processes with energy balances. TEQI1

3. Understand the transformation techniques of the main raw materials. TEQI2

4. Be able to design procedures for the recovery of energy resources TEQI3

5. Learn the basics of the management of manufacturing processes for different products. TEQI2

6. Design and manage applied experimentation procedures, equipment, and systems management, relating thermodynamic concepts in physical processes TEQI5

7. Develop capacities and acquire skills to design compound synthesis processes applying the TEQI7 safety standards.

8. Acquire the ability to apply the strategies of scientific methodology: propose hypotheses solutions to solve problems of I. Chemistry - TEQI8

9. Be able to adequately communicate knowledge, procedures and results in the field of chemical engineering, using the specific vocabulary and terminology TEQI9.

10. Work effectively in multidisciplinary environments integrating skills and knowledge to make decisions in the field of chemical engineering TEQI10

11. Know, understand and apply the legislation, specifications, regulations and mandatory standards TEQI11

12. Make measurements, calculations, studies and reports, during the completion of each of the practices carried out in the subject TEQI12.





TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES (CT)



Each one of the transversal competences (CT) corresponds to the competences [C], [CRI] and [TEQI] of the Study Plan that are indicated in each case.

•(CT1) Be able to rigorously use the appropriate terminology to adequately communicate knowledge and express oneself correctly in oral debates and in technical reports in this field [C4 / C5 / CRI14 / TEQI9 / TEQI12].

•(CT2) Be able to understand (in Spanish and English), interpret and question new scientific-technical information from bibliographic resources - of different types and formats -, developing an interest in learning and the ability to do so autonomously [ C10/C12].

•(CT3) Adopt a responsible and orderly attitude, both in individual and cooperative work [C12/CRI16]

SUMMARY.

The Chemical Industry. Raw Materials. Water as raw materials. Industry of alkali halides and soda. Nitrogen industry. Industry derived from phosphorus. Fertilizers Industry derived from sulfur. Auxiliary industries of construction. Glass and ceramic industry. Oil and its technology. Petrochemical industry. Plastics industry. Rubber and derivatives. Paper industry.



EXPOUNDED SUMMARY.

Unit 1- The Chemical Industry. Raw Materials

Historical development of the Chemical Industry. Basic considerations of the Chemical Industry. Economic importance of the world and Spanish Chemical Industry. Raw Materials in the Chemical Industry. Classification according to its origin. Worldwide distribution of raw materials and their consumption. Types of chemical transformations. Most important commercial chemicals.



Unit 3- Alkaline Halide Industry and Sosa

Separation of dissolved salts. Sodium chloride and derived salts. Electrolysis. Leblanc process. Solvay process. Sodium carbonate and its applications. Obtaining chlorine. Applications of chlorine and soda. Production of sodium. Potassium salts. Sylvinite treatments. Potassium chloride applications.



Unit 4- Nitrogen Industry.

Manufacture of ammonia: Raw materials. Synthesis of ammonia. Obtaining nitric acid by oxidation of ammonia. Nitric acid applications. Other products derived from ammonia: Manufacturing processes and applications.T



Unit 5- Industry derived from Phosphorus. Fertilizers

Phosphate rock as a raw material. Thermal Process: Obtaining elemental phosphorus and calcined phosphates, oxidation of phosphorus and production of thermal acid. Wet decomposition: Manufacture of superphosphates and phosphoric acid. Applications of phosphoric acid and derivatives.

Fertilizers: Nutrient elements of plants. Composition of cultivation soils, progressive depletion of the land, supply of nutrients and amendments. Fertilizers: NPK chemical fertilizers and balanced according to Patart. Formulation and metabolism of fertilizers. Manufacture of ternary fertilizers: Dosing of raw materials.



Unit 7- Auxiliary industries of construction.

Plaster: Transformation by thermal means and putting into work. Derivative products. Limestone: Obtaining lime and use as a binder. Portland cement: Characteristics and applications. Obtaining and composition of clinker. Manufacture of cement and commissioning. Other types of cements.



Unit 6- Industry derived from Sulfur. Raw materials for obtaining sulfur and its derivatives. Pyrite roasting: Use of gases and ashes. Manufacture of sulfuric acid: Catalytic oxidation of SO2, absorption of SO3. Sulfuric acid applications and obtaining its derivatives.



Unit 8- Glass and ceramic industry.

Silica as a raw material. Characteristics and chemical composition of glass. Manufacture of glass. Clay as a raw material. Properties and chemical composition. Manufacture of ceramic materials. Ceramic Industry Products: Characteristics and applications. Other applications of clay.



Unit 10- Oil and its technology.

Origin, extraction and "in situ" treatment of oil. Manufacturing processes in refinery. Initial distillation. Transformation processes of molecules (reforming, cracking, dehydrogenation ...). Synthesis processes (alkylation, polymerization, hydrogenation). Manufacturing schemes. Product debugging. Product applications. Lubricants.



Unit 12- Petrochemical Industry

Starting materials, variety of products and fields of application. Basic petrochemical techniques (separation of species, structural transformation of hydrocarbons: decomposition of hydrocarbons ...). Obtaining synthesis gas, acetylene, olefins and aromatic compounds. Applications and derivative products



Unit 13- Polymer Industry. Rubber and derivatives

General concepts. Compounds involved: Polymers, fillers, reinforcements and additives. The solid state of polymers: glass transition temperature, melting temperature and other conditioning factors. Synthesis, addition, and condensation polymers. Thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. Transformation of plastics: compression, injection, extrusion. Tree extractable matter. Natural rubber technology: Obtaining, vulcanization process and applications. Manufacture of artificial rubbers. Rubber transformation techniques. Current trends in the elastomer sector.



Unit 14- Paper Industry

Wood constitution. Use of wood: Chemical transformation of cellulose, hydrolysis, pyrolysis. Paper technology: Methods for obtaining chemical pulps. Pastes conditioning. Paper manufacturing

METHODOLOGY.



MASTER CLASSES.



CE competences will be worked fundamentally.

• Classroom activity: The lecturer will explain the theoretical content and discuss application issues. The students will cooperatively resolve the issues raised by the teacher.

• Non-attendance activity: The student will individually work on the theoretical contents and the questions that are given as work material in each topic (self-assessment).



SEMINARS.



They will be used to carry out the activities related to the part of the program that is developed through the "Problem-Based Learning Methodology" (Items 1, 6, 7 and 8).



Classroom activity: The teacher will present the problem and guide the students in its analysis and resolution. The CE and CT competences indicated in each case will be worked on. Students will analyze the problem, identify learning objectives, and plan assignments.



Non-contact activity: students will carry out the planned tasks to achieve the learning objectives.



CLASSROOM PRACTICES.



COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES.



They will be carried out. The CE and CT competences indicated in each activity will be worked on. They will be oriented to: (a) the application of the theoretical-practical contents developed in the master classes and (b) to achieve the learning objectives necessary to solve the problem/sub-problems.



Classroom activity: The teacher will present the activity to be carried out. After the activity, each group will present their work.



Non-contact activity: Students will carry out the activity cooperatively. The product of each activity will be a deliverable (includes self-assessment report). There will be an oral presentation of the activity.



TUTORIAL ACTION.



Additional material will be provided to students who need to redirect self-study.



TYPE OF TEACHING.



M- Master class

S- Workshop



NOTES



For each of the theoretical Units taught, a Power Point document has been prepared, as well as other electronic documents that are uploaded on the Internet, through the eGela website, so that students can download it on their cell phone and / or personal computer.

In this subject it is intended that the student put into practice the knowledge acquired in the career, both in Chemistry and Engineering, for which it is considered that he must have passed most of the subjects that precede him in the curricular design.



GCA-On site visits

ORDINARY EXAMS CALL: GUIDELINES AND RESIGNATION (SPANISH).

EVALUATION SYSTEM.



This course offers two assessment systems: (A) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT or (B) FINAL EXAM.

Students are encouraged to use the continuous assessment system to optimize the learning process and the acquisition of skills.

The lecturer will be informed in writing, prior to week 24, if the chosen evaluation system is option (B).



(A) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (a minimum attendance of 60% is required for theoretical-practical classes)

Includes WRITTEN TESTS and COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES.



On site practices: Individual works, related to Field Practices: 1 point / 10

To assess the work on the visit it is necessary to have attended. Each job is graded 0-10.

Team work: The work done and its presentation are valued: 1 point.

Taking two theoretical-practical exams, corresponding to two parts of the subject: 7 points / 10

It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 4 points / 10 in the mark of each exam to pass. In that case, the average of both is taken

Class participation: 0.5 point / 10.

To consider class participation, it is required:

Regular

The Final Note corresponds to

Average mark of the partial or final exams: 75%

Note of field practical work: 20%

Class Participation Note: 5%

The evaluation criteria of the detailed previous aspects are published in eGela-Subject Conditions.

Conditions to pass the subject in the final exam in June or July

4 ≤ EXAM grade

FINAL NOTE = (∑ n PARTIAL EXAMS / n) x 0.75 + (∑ n WORKS / n) x 0.2 + Class participation.

In case of not passing the subject, the works are saved for the following course only.





(B) FINAL EXAMINATION



The student must do:

(a) One or two written tests (50% of the final grade). They will include questions and application exercises. Specific skills will be evaluated.

(b) A practical activity (50% of the final mark) - proposal of technological alternatives for the management of RTPs - An oral presentation will be made to evaluate the transversal competences.

It will be necessary to obtain a minimum score of 4/10 in (a) and (b) to mediate and pass the subject (5/10).

RESIGNATION OF CALL:

By writing to the teacher up to 1 month before the end of the teaching period.

Basic bibliography

Vian Ortuño, Angel. Introducción a la Química Industrial. Ed. Reverté, Barcelona, 2007.

Riegel, E.R. Handbook of Industrial Chemistry. Riegel´s Handbook of Industrial Chemistry. 2004.

Shreve, R. N., Austin, G.T. Chemical Process Industries (5º de.). Mc.Graw Hill, Nueva York. 2000.

In-depth bibliography

Stocchi, E. Industrial Chemistry. Ellis Horwood, Nueva York. 2010
Vincent Vela, María y col. Química industrial orgánica. Universidad Politécnica de Valencia. Servicio de Publicaciones. 2006
Maria R. Gómez Antón y col. Química Inorgánica y orgánica de interés industrial. Madrid 200

Journals

Ingeniería Química
http://www.rbi.es/publicaciones/ingenieria-quimica.htm

Tecnología del Agua
http://www.rbi.es/publicaciones/tecnologia-agua.htm

Residuos
http://www.rbi.es/publicaciones/residuos.htm