- Docente: Ernesto Salzano
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ING-IND/27
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Carlo Stramigioli (Modulo 1) Ernesto Salzano (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Chemical and Process Engineering (cod. 8896)
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide knowledge and specialist methodologies relating to the study of production processes, comparing possible process alternatives on the basis of technical-economic and environmental compatibility considerations.
For specific processes of interest in chemical engineering, the course aims to provide the student with specialized methodologies relating to the identification of the different elements of the process useful for achieving specific objectives and for the comparative evaluation of different alternatives.
Course contents
Module 1 (3 CFU)
Elements of financial mathematics.
Estimation of fixed capital: Lang, Miller, Guthrie methods.
Estimation of fixed and variable operating costs.
Estimated return on investments: cumulative cash flow, venture profit, ROI, Return Time NPV, IRR, B / C, ORR.
Effects of inflation.
Choice between initiatives.
Module 2 (3 CFU)
Thermal and catalytic cracking: the production of olefine and aromatics
Use of synthesis gas as a reagent: methanol, formaldehyde; hydroformylation, Fischer-Tropsch process
Use of olefine as reagents: ethylene oxide, maleic anhydride, acetic acid, ethylbenzene, terephthalic acid, dlmethylterephthalate, polymers
Readings/Bibliography
Moulijan J.A., M. Makkee, A. Van Diepen, «Chemical Process Tecnology», Wiley, 2001
Weissermel K., Arpe H.J. , «Industrial Organic Chemistry», Wiley, 2003
Teaching methods
In module 1 the various topics will be presented and examples of calculation of the various parameters and indices will be made.
In module 2 the synthesis processes of the industrial chemistry will be illustrated, highlighting the thermodynamic, kinetic, plant, economic, environmental reasons that led to the solutions adopted.
Assessment methods
For module 1 there is a final written test which involves answering questions on the topics of the lesson. The test will last about two hours and is open-book.
For the module 2 a final oral exam on topics covered in class.
Passing the exam will be guaranteed to students who demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the required topics.
A higher score will be attributed to students who demonstrate a good knowledge of the topics covered in class and will be able to discuss them with language properties.
Teaching tools
Slides, via teams
Lessons, in class and/or via teams
Office hours
See the website of Ernesto Salzano
See the website of Carlo Stramigioli
SDGs
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.