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Chemical and biotechnological equipment

Some basic information about the module

Cycle of education: 2022/2023

The name of the faculty organization unit: The faculty Chemistry

The name of the field of study: Biotechnology

The area of study: technical sciences

The profile of studing:

The level of study: first degree study

Type of study: full time

discipline specialities : Applied biochemistry, Purification and analysis of biotechnological products

The degree after graduating from university: Bachelor of Science (BSc)

The name of the module department : Department of Chemical Engineering and Process Control

The code of the module: 219

The module status: mandatory for teaching programme

The position in the studies teaching programme: sem: 3 / W30 C15 L15 / 4 ECTS / Z

The language of the lecture: Polish

The name of the coordinator: Roman Bochenek, PhD, Eng.

office hours of the coordinator: wtorek: 12:15-13:45 środa: 14:00- 15:30

semester 3: Renata Muca, PhD, Eng. , office hours Tuesday 10: 30-11: 15 Wednesday 10: 15-11: 00 Thursday 10: 45-12: 15

The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: The aim of education is to introduce students with the design and function of apparatus used in the unit processes in the chemical- and bio-technology.

The general information about the module: The student gains knowledge about the following topics: Classification of chemical and biotechnological equipment. Aeration and mixing of suspensions of microorganisms, the principle of the process and apparatus. Disintegrating biomass, agitators. Bioprocesses in fluidized-bed. Separation of suspension by the settling out, apparatus to sedimentation, flotation, classification. Filtration and centrifugation of biological suspensions, the rules of the process and apparatus. Dedusting and gas sterilization. Heat exchangers, evaporators and sterilizers. Extractors. Bioreactors and fermenters. Membrane bioreactors microbial and enzymatic. Apparatus for absorption and adsorption. Apparatus for distillation and rectification. Final operations: crystallizers and dryers.

Teaching materials: Strona domowa koordynatora modułu

Bibliography required to complete the module
Bibliography used during lectures
1 J. Warych Aparatura Chemiczna i Procesowa Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej. 2003
2 I. Opaliński, M.Chutkowski, K.Leś Procesy mechaniczne w przemyśle chemicznym i pokrewnych Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Rzeszowskiej. 2013
3 I.Opaliński, M.Chutkowski, K.Leś Aparatura procesowa do wymiany ciepła i masy Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Rzeszowskiej. 2014
4 P.P. Lewicki Inżynieria procesowa i aparatura przemysłu spożywczego Wydawnictwo WNT. 2012
5 Stanisław Ledakowicz Inzynieria biochemiczna Wydawnictwo WNT. 2012
Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others
1 R.Petrus Inżynieria chemiczna. Laboratorium Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Rzeszowskiej. 1990
2 K. Pawłow, P. Romankow, A. Noskow Przykłady i zadania z zakresu aparatury i inżynierii chemicznej Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Techniczne. 1981
3 R. Zarzycki Zadania rachunkowe z inżynierii chemicznej PWN. 1980

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: Passing 3 semesters of studies

Basic requirements in category knowledge: Student should have basic knowledge of mathematics, physics and fluid mechanics.

Basic requirements in category skills: Student should have the ability to conduct simple calculations in the field of algebra and mathematical analysis.

Basic requirements in category social competences: Student should have the ability to work in a group.

Module outcomes

MEK The student who completed the module Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching Relationships with KEK Relationships with PRK
01 He has knowledge of bioreactor design solutions used in the biotechnology industry lecture Written credit test K_W11+
P6S_WG
02 He is knowledgeable about construction solutions and principles of operation of mechanical process equipment, heat exchange and mass transfer lecture Written credit test K_W11+
P6S_WG
03 He knows modern and effective engineering solutions that allow for process intensification and minimization of negative impact on the environment lecture Written credit test K_W13+
P6S_WG
04 He can perform simple design calculations of typical cameras used in the chemical and biotechnology industries Accounting exercises Written credit test
05 can start and supervise the course of simple unit processes related to mechanical operations, heat exchange and mass. lab Colloquium, observation of performance K_U17+
P6S_UO
P6S_UW
06 is aware of the need for continuous learning to learn new methods for solving engineering problems lecture Written credit test K_K01+
P6S_KK
P6S_KR

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem. TK The content realized in MEK
3 TK01 Classification of chemical apparatus. Fundamentals of transport phenomena of heat and mass momentum. The nature of the fluid flow. Fluid flow resistance. Liquid outflow from the tank W04, C02, L06 MEK02 MEK04
3 TK02 Apparatus for mixing, aeration and disintegration of biomass. Demand for mixing power. W03, C03 MEK03 MEK04
3 TK03 Bioreactors and fermenters - construction solutions and the principle of operation. Bioprocesses in fluidised bed. W04, L03 MEK01
3 TK04 Characteristics of comminuted materials. W02, C02 MEK02 MEK04
3 TK05 Slurry separation by deposition, sedimentation, flotation, classification. W03, C03 MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
3 TK06 Filtration and spinning of biological suspensions, process rules and apparatus. W03, C03, L03 MEK03 MEK04
3 TK07 Heat exchangers, evaporators and sterilizers. W03, C02 MEK02 MEK04
3 TK08 Apparatus for absorption and adsorption. W02, L03 MEK02 MEK05
3 TK09 Apparatus for distillation and rectification. W02 MEK02 MEK03
3 TK10 Apparatus for extraction and crystallization W02 MEK02 MEK03

The student's effort

The type of classes The work before classes The participation in classes The work after classes
Lecture (sem. 3) The preparation for a test: 6.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.
complementing/reading through notes: 5.00 hours/sem.
Studying the recommended bibliography: 4.00 hours/sem.
Class (sem. 3) The preparation for a Class: 5.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 7.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 15.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Studying tasks: 3.00 hours/sem.
Laboratory (sem. 3) The preparation for a Laboratory: 3.00 hours/sem.
The preparation for a test: 6.00 hours/sem.
contact hours: 15.00 hours/sem.
Finishing/Making the report: 8.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 3)
Credit (sem. 3) The written credit: 1.00 hours/sem.

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes The way of giving the final grade
Lecture Final test after lecture
Class Grade of written test.
Laboratory passing reports from all laboratory exercises and assessment from the 2 written tests.
The final grade share of grades from each form of assessment: At 50%, C 25% L 25%

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
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Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
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Others
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Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: no