9th Semester CHE

The aim of the course is to learn the basic properties and characteristics of gaseous and solid fuels, conversion and upgrading of solid fuels and biomass. Contents: NATURAL GAS: Natural gas production, natural gas processing, transportation, storage and distribution, liquefied natural gas. LPG: Production, properties and uses of LPG, etc. BIOGAS: Biogas production and collection, biogas properties and uses. SOLID FUELS: Composition, classification of solid fuels, production, combustion of solid fuels. BIOMASS: Biomass characteristics, biomass power generation. SOLID FUELS UPGRADE. Pyrolysis, gasification of solid fuels and biomass, synthesis gas production, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.

The aim of the course is to cover a wide range of issues related to water resources and water quality. These include environmental importance, management, chemistry, quality, uses of natural water resources and seawater utilization.

The aim of the course is the specialization in concepts and methods of Science and Engineering of construction materials and ceramics, which enable the characterization, control, design, selection, protection and management, applied to the scale of real systems and conditions of their operating environment, with sustainability. Content: Categories of construction materials. classification and use criteria, based on the structure / property / technical relationship by material category, quality control, selection and design of materials, methodology, techniques and methods for characterization and control of materials.

The aim of the course is to provide students an insight to basic principles, methods and applications in Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering and the most recent relevant scientific achievements in this field, and to highlight the need of Chemical Engineers to occupy at a multidisciplinary field, at the crossroads of Biology, Medicine and Engineering. A brief presentation of key knowledge that will be the foundation for the development and understanding of Biotechnology/Biomedicine as well as modern experimental methods/tools in the hands of Biotechnologists and Biomedical Engineers will be conducted.

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles, structure, properties of metals and their alloys, as well as to the treatments/processes applied to obtain the desired properties according to their final application. The main learning objectives of the course are: After the end of the course student will be able to: - Understand the connection betweenstructure and properties formaterials, as well as relate them to the process / treatment applied and their applications as finished products, - To know the contemporary techniques and methods for characterization of these materials, - To develop skills in selecting a suitable metallic material and modifying it properlyaccording to material applications

The aim of the course is to extend the knowledge of the student on the polymerization processes, including bio-based and/or biodegradable polymers along with recycling/upcycling approaches.

The course Food Engineering provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for chemical engineers who will be employed in the food sector. The course material covers the operations of processing and preservation of food. The aim is to acquire knowledge and problem-solving skills in issues related to the basic processes of the food industry, such as pasteurization, cooling, freezing, drying, etc. but also with innovative non-thermal processes (high hydrostatic pressure, pulsed electric fields). The course will also analyze the basic parameters of food packaging.

Τhe scope of this course is to familiarize the students with the basic concepts of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and the methodological framework provided for the evaluation and analysis of industrial processes in relation to their environmental impacts, sustainability concerns as well as more general societal effects. Example solving with holistic and integrated approaches to redesign and goal setting with demonstration of optimization applications in water use and wastewater management. LCA methodology according to ISO 14040/14044. Description of limitations and assumptions during the implementation of a LCA study. Analysis of the different allocation methodologies. Description of Life Cycle Inventory in a LCA study and how to use specialized libraries with environmental data. Assessment of environmental impacts of industrial processes and analysis of the results through examples and exercises. Hot spot analysis. Designing of ""clean"" industries based on the ""pinch-point"" of water use. Methodology for designing industrial processes with the aim of minimizing waste production through reuse and recycling.

In this course, three types of energy production and storage technologies will be analyzed. The first type is the batteries, whose principle of operation is based on the spontaneous conversion of the chemical energy of the reactants inside the battery into electricity. The second type is the fuel cells, where spontaneous conversion of chemical energy into electricity again occurs, but the chemical reactants are continuously provided into the electrochemical device. The third type concerns the production, storage and management of hydrogen, which is a zero-emission fuel and could be used in both electrochemical power plants and internal combustion engines.

The course is of advanced undergraduate level, and its main goal is to introduce and elaborate on methods of analysis, from first principles, of fluid flow and their application in a wide range of spatial scales, from cellular to atmospheric. The basic aim of the course is to bring together the mathematical formulation and the physical understanding of the flow. The course builds on basic undergraduate courses, such as Transport Phenomena I: Fluid Mechanics, Transport Phenomena II: Heat and Mass Transport; also, on courses that cover fluid flow phenomena and processes, such as Electro-Mechanical Process Equipment, Unit Operations, Chemical Reaction Engineering. Theoretical teaching is combined with computational exercises. The course covers the following topics: Elements of vector and tensor calculus and continuum mechanics. Differential analysis of flow. Analysis of flow-transport problems analysis with the methods of separation of variables, similarity transformations, perturbation theory and order-of-magnitude theory. Boundary layer flow - differential and Integral analysis. Elements of interfacial fluid mechanics. Analysis of simultaneous transport phenomena analysis - with convection, diffusion and chemical reaction.

Within the framework of this course will be presented the basic concepts and definitions of composite materials, production techniques and their fields of application. Contents: 1. Overview of composite materials 2. Enforcement material, 3. Matrix material, 4. The role of interface, 5. Metallic and ceramic matrix composites, 6. Polymeric matrix composites, 7. Non-conventional composites.

This course offers a thorough introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on developing business ventures that leverage knowledge and technology. It provides students with the essential skills needed to analyze, evaluate, and implement business ideas in real-world economic conditions. Through a project-based approach, students collaborate in teams to create a business plan for an original, technology-driven idea, gaining practical experience in venture creation. Key topics include the fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship, strategic management, business model development, and competitive strategies. The course also addresses technology and innovation management, open innovation, intellectual property considerations, and various funding sources for startups. Emphasis is placed on decision-making, teamwork, and organizational skills that are crucial for launching and managing innovative businesses.

The course aims to introduce students to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry , the process of designing new drugs, the development of new formulations (drug delivery) and drug quality control. The course is tailored to the scientific fields of a Chemical Engineer, for whom the pharmaceutical industry is an important field of professional activity. At the same time, it provides essential knowledge for students interested in specializing in pharmaceutical chemistry and technology at a masters level. The course includes topics on: Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic data. Classification of drugs into major categories according to their pharmacological action (anti-inflammatory, analgesic, narcotic, cardiological, etc.). Chemistry of selected drug classes. Introduction to drug design. In silico methodologies. Biomimetic chromatography. Quantitative Structure-Action Relationships (QSAR). Development of formulations. Introduction to drug quality control. Laboratory exercises:Synthesis of an active pharmaceutical ingredient. Preparation of formulations (cream and syrup). Encapsulation of bioactive molecule to Solid Lipid Nanoparticles. In vitro assay for enzyme inhibition. Physicochemical properties of drugs-determination of octanol-water partition coefficient.