OVERVIEW

The course includes theoretical lessons on process instrumentation, flow and transportation of fluids, membrane separation processes together with practical laboratory work on part of the topics covered in the theoretical lessons.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

To supply theoretical principles on flow and transportation of fluids together with some example and practical application

To develop ability to work in groups as well as to write proper reports on the laboratory work  

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons and practical demonstrations

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

a) Theoretical lessons

Materials of construction for chemical plants. Mechanical and technological properties of materials. Piping: pipe, joints, flanges, fittings. Valves. Transportation of fluids: pumps, compressors. Instrumentation and measurements: flow, temperature, pressure, 
level. Process control. Membrane separation processes: micro and ultrafiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis

b) Relevant laboratory work

- evaluation of friction loss through pipes and valves.

- evaluation  of centrifugal pumps  performance  

- separation tests through ultrafiltration or  reverse  osmosis 
membrane.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

G. Cornetti, Macchine idrauliche, Il Capitello, Torino, 1989.

A.S. Foust, L.A. Wenzel, C.W. Clump, L.B. Andersen, I principi delle operazioni unitarie, CEA, Milano, 1980

M. Cheryan, Ultrafiltration handbook, Technomic, Lancaster, USA, 1986

Exam Board

ALDO BOTTINO (President)

ALBERTO SERVIDA (President)

PAOLO MORETTI

PAOLA COSTAMAGNA

CAMILLA COSTA

ORIETTA MONTICELLI

Teaching methods

Theoretical lessons and practical demonstrations

LESSONS START

September last week (preferably)

Exam description

Oral

Assessment methods

Knowledge of the topics covered in the theoretical lessons, practical skills acquired in the laboratory work, quality of laboratory reports