Chemical Engineering

Educational objectives

The course aims at the acquisition of the following skills:
Particulate characterization technique, criteria for the selection and design of the most appropriate operation and apparatus for solid handling within the pharmaceutical framework.

Educational objectives

The course is focused on traditional and advanced control strategies in the process industry. Concepts about feedback loop, stability, identification of the process dynamics and controllers tuning are introduced.
Control strategies for SISO and MIMO systems are developed, and reference to common industrial applications is made. General concepts about plantwide control are also introduced. Lectures comprise both theoretical aspects and numerical simulations of the developed control schemes.

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.

Educational objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with a knowledge of the most up-to-date methodologies for risk assessment for the main activities and equipment characteristic of the chemical process industry. After attending the course, students are expected to be able to interface with experienced risk analysts, to draft basic techniques for hazard identification and consequence calculation. A qualitative description and some preliminary sizing criteria for emergency systems will be also provided.After attending the course, students will be aware of the main methodologies for risk analysis and consequence calculation. They will be able to select the most appropriate techniques for a specific task under study, and to draft basic analyses for study cases. They will be able to device the most appropriate emergency system for a given layout and to carry out a preliminarily design of the system.

Educational objectives

The environmental problems due to the intense use of fossil fuels make it necessary to find environmentally sustainable energy solutions or in any case with a lower environmental impact. In this context, new technologies must be studied and proposed both for the production of biofuels and for a lower environmental impact use of fossil fuels. This last aspect is of fundamental importance especially in the short term during the so-called "energy transition" where it is expected that hydrogen can play a decisive role.
The aim of the course is to provide students with those elements of knowledge of refining and biorefining processes that are essential for the production of both traditional fuels and biofuels obtained from renewable raw materials of different generations (biomass, waste oils, algae). The different technologies for the production of both green and blue hydrogen will also be analyzed.
EXPECTED RESULTS: Knowledge of the technological cycle of both oil and gas and of the production of biofuels starting from renewable raw materials. Complete knowledge of the refining processes. Traditional and innovative technologies for the production of hydrogen (green and blue)

Educational objectives

Aim of this course is getting to know the technologies to produce biocompatible nanomentric particles by using highly sustainable and maximally green processes which mainly resort to using naturally-sourced biological matrices.
The student will learn: 1. The main classes of biological substances, 2. The methodologies for obtaining these substances from natural biomass, 3. the methodologies for producing functional nanoparticulate from each of these classes of substances, 5. The main processes and equipment that implement these production processes. The student will also learn the main problems of biomedical and cosmetic use of nanotechnologies.

The student who will exhibit a regular attendance of the course will be able to participate in group work intended to develop and strengthen soft skills such as: the ability to work in a group, the ability to dialogue with colleagues from different backgrounds,the ability to write a scientific/technical report and the ability to present one's work.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students with:
- The principles of sustainability and circular economy applied to Environmental
Protection
- the theoretical aspects and design criteria of innovative tertiary processes for the
treatment of industrial wastewater
- Basic and advanced knowledge on the characterization and treatment of contaminated
sites (land reclamation and groundwater treatment)
- The chemical-physical fundamentals of the design of units for the treatment of
industrial and hazardous waste, aimed at the recovery of material and energy

Educational objectives

Principles of Green Chemistry
Objectives
• To learn the fundamental philosophy and tools of green chemistry
• To develop an awareness of the legislative, financial and social factors connected with reducing environmental impact
• To understand the importance and role of solvents in chemical and related processes
• To understand why solvent replacements are being sought
• To understand the importance of heterogeneous catalysis to green chemistry
• To recognise the key difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in chemical processes

Application of Green Chemistry to Process Engineering
Objectives
• To use real examples to illustrate how the principles of green chemistry can be applied to chemical process engineering.
• To study the changing trends in raw material utilisation and to understand the potential of alternative feedstocks.
• To study engineering methods for improving process efficiencies and sustainability.
• To calculate the mass and energy balance in a chemical production process
• To learn about the importance of energy efficiency and the range of energy sources
• To understand the role between energy pollution and climate change
• To understand how biomass can be used as a feedstock for future production industries

Commercialisation of Green Chemistry
Objectives
• To understand the potential for and difficulties in achieving the use of greener chemical products.

Educational objectives

The course focuses on the sizing of the equipment for the control of pollutants present in process streams and flue gas from combustion processes. The training objectives concern understanding the phenomena of formation of pollutants and learning the techniques for sizing the equipment designed to contain them. The
problems of atmospheric dispersion, the main sampling techniques and the analysis of chemical transformations in the atmosphere are also addressed. The lessons include the theoretical framework and numerical applications of system sizing.

Educational objectives

The course describes a systematic procedure for conceptual design of chemical processes. The most commonly used schemes in the chemical industry are introduced and described, with particular reference to block diagrams, process diagrams and P&ID. The process synthesis procedure is based onto a hierarchical approach which defines the structure of the basic process diagram and its automatic control system. The use of short-cut calculation rules allows a preliminary equipment sizing. Both of these activities are the basis for the plant economic performance estimation, determined through the evaluation of the investment costs, operating costs and profitability, also evaluated with respect to the possible uncertainty of the parameters set for the analysis. The role of commercial steady state process simulator in the analysis and synthesis of chemical processes is introduced. These contents are functional in understanding the flowsheet of a chemical process and allow to quickly generate, develop and evaluate process alternatives, to understand the relationships between the chemical reaction (selectivity, reversible secondary reactions, etc.) and the structure of the flowsheet, and to model processes using commercial software.

Educational objectives

The course is focused on traditional and advanced control strategies in the process industry. Concepts about feedback loop, stability, identification of the process dynamics and controllers tuning are introduced.
Control strategies for SISO and MIMO systems are developed, and reference to common industrial applications is made. General concepts about plantwide control are also introduced. Lectures comprise both theoretical aspects and numerical simulations of the developed control schemes.

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.

Educational objectives

Basical knowledge about the different group of polimeric material.
Mechanical and thermomechanical behaviour and the elements that
influence the variation of it. Bhaviour of composites material. Others
objective of course are the knowledge of transformation process related
to polimeric materials.

Educational objectives

To give basic knowledge about this kind of materials by pointing out the
relationships between the structure/microstructure of materials and
their properties. Particular attention is devoted to the fundamentals of
unit operations, with a brief description of the mechanics of saturated
and unsaturated systems and to the solid state transport phenomena.Capability of selecting the more appropriate production cycle for
manufacturing ceramic components with specified requirements. Capability
of predicting the performance of a ceramic material under adverse
environmental conditions (temperature, chemical composition).

Educational objectives

Basical knowledge about the different group of polimeric material.
Mechanical and thermomechanical behaviour and the elements that
influence the variation of it. Bhaviour of composites material. Others
objective of course are the knowledge of transformation process related
to polimeric materials.

Educational objectives

To give basic knowledge about this kind of materials by pointing out the
relationships between the structure/microstructure of materials and
their properties. Particular attention is devoted to the fundamentals of
unit operations, with a brief description of the mechanics of saturated
and unsaturated systems and to the solid state transport phenomena.Capability of selecting the more appropriate production cycle for
manufacturing ceramic components with specified requirements. Capability
of predicting the performance of a ceramic material under adverse
environmental conditions (temperature, chemical composition).

Educational objectives

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The aim of this course is to provide the students with the methodologies to approach a systematic study of the chemistry, composition, structure, chemical, physical and mechanical properties of composite materials and the way these properties affect their global mechanical, technological and recycling behaviour. The main general objective is the knowledge of physico-chemical and mechanical properties of composite materials useful for a basic design of structures or components and for their recycling.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Knowledge and understanding:
Upon completion of the course, the student will have combined the knowledge of chemistry principles with application-oriented principles typical of science and technology of composite materials. The student will have a broad understanding of the composite materials that are relevant to industrial applications in terms of their chemical composition, microstructure, in-service applicability and recyclability. In addition, the student will develop a advanced understanding of the in-service performance of composite materials and of numerical criteria for their design.
Applying knowledge and understanding:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to select the right composite material to meet in-service requirements of the specific application. The student will be able to devise suitable chemical and physical treatments of the composite materials in order to modify their microstructure and improve their properties. The student will be also able to develop the correct strategies to enhance the lifetime and the recyclability of a composite material.
Making judgement:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to develop a critical assessment of the properties of a composite material with a view to predicting its in-service response.
Communication skills:
Upon completion of the course, the student will have gained a knowledge of the specific technical and scientific language and will be able to present and defend the acquired knowledge during the oral exam.
Learning skills:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to use the models and theoretical principles to discuss the suitability of a composite material to a specific real-life application.

Educational objectives

What is intended to be transferred as training objectives are the basic knowledge of the principles on which the analysis of the potential environmental impacts related to the production processes of the products and the growing problem of impacts on the environment is based. The above will be analyzed from the point of view of the different types and classes of materials in consideration of the volumes of use and the growing demand for energy involved in their production. A further objective of the course is to transfer to the students the approach of designing production processes and design choices aimed as much as possible at an evaluation of choices that allow a greater "circularity" of the resources used and a lower impact on the environment. . All this through an integrated vision between resource, contained energy and impact of production through the study and knowledge of the LCA philosophy.

Educational objectives

Aim of this course is getting to know the technologies to produce biocompatible nanomentric particles by using highly sustainable and maximally green processes which mainly resort to using naturally-sourced biological matrices.
The student will learn: 1. The main classes of biological substances, 2. The methodologies for obtaining these substances from natural biomass, 3. the methodologies for producing functional nanoparticulate from each of these classes of substances, 5. The main processes and equipment that implement these production processes. The student will also learn the main problems of biomedical and cosmetic use of nanotechnologies.

The student who will exhibit a regular attendance of the course will be able to participate in group work intended to develop and strengthen soft skills such as: the ability to work in a group, the ability to dialogue with colleagues from different backgrounds,the ability to write a scientific/technical report and the ability to present one's work.

Educational objectives

The course aims to provide students with:
- The principles of sustainability and circular economy applied to Environmental
Protection
- the theoretical aspects and design criteria of innovative tertiary processes for the
treatment of industrial wastewater
- Basic and advanced knowledge on the characterization and treatment of contaminated
sites (land reclamation and groundwater treatment)
- The chemical-physical fundamentals of the design of units for the treatment of
industrial and hazardous waste, aimed at the recovery of material and energy

Educational objectives

The course aims to broaden the skills in the theory of complex systems with particular reference to the non-linear dynamics of chemical and biochemical reactors. It also provides a critical approach to numerical techniques for dynamic analysis leading students to the development of algorithms and their translation into computational codes using high-level programming languages (e. g. Fortran, C ++, etc.).

Educational objectives

Principles of Green Chemistry
Objectives
• To learn the fundamental philosophy and tools of green chemistry
• To develop an awareness of the legislative, financial and social factors connected with reducing environmental impact
• To understand the importance and role of solvents in chemical and related processes
• To understand why solvent replacements are being sought
• To understand the importance of heterogeneous catalysis to green chemistry
• To recognise the key difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in chemical processes

Application of Green Chemistry to Process Engineering
Objectives
• To use real examples to illustrate how the principles of green chemistry can be applied to chemical process engineering.
• To study the changing trends in raw material utilisation and to understand the potential of alternative feedstocks.
• To study engineering methods for improving process efficiencies and sustainability.
• To calculate the mass and energy balance in a chemical production process
• To learn about the importance of energy efficiency and the range of energy sources
• To understand the role between energy pollution and climate change
• To understand how biomass can be used as a feedstock for future production industries

Commercialisation of Green Chemistry
Objectives
• To understand the potential for and difficulties in achieving the use of greener chemical products.

Educational objectives

What is intended to be transferred as training objectives are the basic knowledge of the principles on which the analysis of the potential environmental impacts related to the production processes of the products and the growing problem of impacts on the environment is based. The above will be analyzed from the point of view of the different types and classes of materials in consideration of the volumes of use and the growing demand for energy involved in their production. A further objective of the course is to transfer to the students the approach of designing production processes and design choices aimed as much as possible at an evaluation of choices that allow a greater "circularity" of the resources used and a lower impact on the environment. . All this through an integrated vision between resource, contained energy and impact of production through the study and knowledge of the LCA philosophy.

Educational objectives

The basic units of a microfluidic circuit are analyzed, namely
micromixers, micro heat exchangers, and separation units. Background on
the constitutive relationships governing molecular transport of
momentum, mass and energy, and their use in local and macroscopic
balances constitute the incipit of the course. Emphasis is focused on
the interaction between mass and momentum transport and externally
imposed electromagnetic fields (electroosmotic and magnetohydrodynamic
pumps). Analytical solutions derived for simple geometries are used as
a paradigm to orient the design of real world devices, the performance
of which is established through commercial software.