Educational objectives The course introduces advanced digital control strategies in process industry.
Typical chemical engineering concepts are recalled, such as instrumental technical drawing and details on chemical units. This part of the course includes exercises. In addition, typical elements of controlled systems, such as measuring elements and control valves, will be introduced.
Successively, the controller was introduced, starting from the basic one (feedback controller) up to more advanced ones. At the same time, the concepts of digital control, applied in different operations, will be presented. Finally, the control will be discussed not only with insight to its basic function of monitoring elements of production processes, but as an element capable of achieving technical, technical-economic and safety optimization.
At the end of the course, the student should acquire a basic knowledge of P&I and of typical chemical units characterizing the framework of process engineering; moreover, the ability of a correct application of measuring elements and controls to ensure best operation should result as established.
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Educational objectives This course equips you with the knowledge and tools to design and operate chemical and biochemical plants, particularly those focused on consolidated bioprocessing and biorefineries.
You'll gain a thorough understanding of:
Momentum, Heat Transfer, and Mass Transfer: Learn how to analyze these fundamental processes critical for efficient plant operation in biorefinery applications.
Distillation Techniques: Master various distillation methods (simple, fractional, steam, vacuum, etc.) for separating components in biorefinery products.
Liquid-Liquid and Solid-Liquid Extraction: Explore these techniques for selectively extracting desired compounds from biomass and other biorefinery feedstocks.
Membrane Separations: Discover how membranes can be used for fractionation, purification, and concentration in biorefinery processes.
Industrial Chromatography: Learn how chromatography can be used for large-scale separation and purification of biorefinery products.
Industrial Bioreactors and Photobioreactors: Gain expertise in the design, operation, and management of bioreactors used for microbial and phototrophic cultivation in biorefineries.
Operation Synthesis and Process Integration: Understand how to design optimal biorefinery processes that minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and maximize profitability.
Sterilization Processes: Explore various techniques for sterilizing equipment and products in biorefineries to ensure product safety and quality.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
Apply fundamental chemical engineering principles to design and analyze biorefinery processes.
Select appropriate unit operations for separation, purification, and product recovery in biorefineries.
Integrate different processes for optimal biorefinery design and operation.
Ensure product safety and quality through proper sterilization techniques.
This course is ideal for students interested in careers in the biorefinery industry, bioprocess engineering, and sustainable chemical production.
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Educational objectives Other useful knowledge for entering into employment
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Educational objectives The final test consists in performing a theoretical thesis, experimental, or planning matters relating to the teachings of the Master of Science, to be developed under the guidance of a faculty member of the Council on Learning, in collaboration with public and private companies manufacturing and service companies, research centers operating in the area of interest. During the preparation of the thesis, the student must, first, analyze the technical literature on the topic under study and then proceed with a summary of existing knowledge. Downstream of this phase, the student will, independently and according to the typology of the thesis:-propose solutions to the problem with a proposed m, odellizzazione which allows to analyze the response of the system in correspondence to variations in the characteristic variables of the system;-in case of experimental work, develop a plan to allow the trial to obtain the desired results. There will also be a part of the modeling results obtained to allow the application of experimental results in terms other than those investigated;-in the case of project work to identify the process more convenient (by analyzing the technological, economic, security, of 'environmental impact, control and economic) sizing in whole or in part the plant itself.
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