Introduction to Chemical Engineering

The aim of the course is to reinforce foundational concepts related to processes and systems encountered in the Chemical Industry. It contains the following sections: Definition of related scientific background and the the role of a Chemical Engineer. Fundamental Concepts, objectibves and Applications of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical Industry. Introduction to Technical Calculations. Units and dimensions, problem solving methods, chemical equations. Material Balances (mass: partial, total, without and with reactions). Mass balance problem analysis methodology, recycling, bypass and material disposal processes. Solids, Liquids, Vapor, Gases. Vapor pressure, saturation and humidity, condensation and evaporation mass balances. Energy balances: Concepts and units, calculation of changes, enthalpy without phase change and phase changes, general energy balance, etc. Combination of Mass and Energy Balances. Graphical methods of data analysis and presentation - Approximate methods of data integration and correlation. Solving computing problems on a PC.