Process Optimization
Áreas Científicas |
Classificação |
Área Científica |
OFICIAL |
Processos em Engenharia Química e Biológica |
Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 2S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Sigla |
Nº de Estudantes |
Plano de Estudos |
Anos Curriculares |
Créditos UCN |
Créditos ECTS |
Horas de Contacto |
Horas Totais |
MEBQ |
19 |
Study Plan |
1 |
- |
5 |
60 |
135 |
Docência - Responsabilidades
Língua de trabalho
Portuguese
Objetivos
In this curricular unit, it is intended that students acquire skills to elaborate representative models of the operation and functioning of processes in the chemical and biotechnology industry, allowing the students to analyze and predict about the mode of operation of such systems. Based on this analysis the students should be able to critically optimize the operation of these processes, using for that purpose an array of tools ranging from simple spreadsheets to specific software.
Resultados de aprendizagem e competências
Not applicable.
Modo de trabalho
Presencial
Programa
1. Nature and organization of optimization problems in Chemical and Biotechnology processes. 2. Basic concepts applied to industry. 3. Linear programming optimization in Chemical and Biotechnology processes: general concepts; the simplex method; linear programming software. 4. Nonlinear programming in Chemical and Biotechnology processes: Application with univariate and multivariable problems. Application without restrictions and with restrictions. Nonlinear programming software. 5. Integrated planning, scheduling, and control in the process industries. 6. Applications to practical problems: design of a small heat exchanger network, real-time optimization of a distillation column, chemical reactor design and operation, etc.
Bibliografia Obrigatória
R. Fletcher; Practical Methods of Optimization, Wiley, 2000. ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0471494638
T.F. Edgar and D.M. Himmelblau, Lasdon,; Optimization of Chemical Processes, McGraw Hill, 2001. ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0071189774
Bibliografia Complementar
K. Urbaniec and C. McDermott; Optimal Design of Process Equipment, John Wiley, 1986. ISBN: ISBN-13: 978- 0853125099
F. Hillier, G. Lieberman; Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw Hill, 2005. ISBN: ISBN-13: 978- 0071333467
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
Classes involve exposure of the theoretical contents. Applications of these contents are made by using specific examples and using computer systems with appropriate software. Small tasks for students are proposed to consolidate the acquired knowledge. The resolution of proposed exercises is solved individually or in small groups.
The continuous evaluation will be comprised activities one test and one group work. These works involve computers with appropriate software and it will be mandatory the delivery of written reports and oral presentations (English language).
The non-continuous evaluation shall be made by a written final exam, being considered in the final grade the evaluation of group works.
Software
UniSim – Software for Process Design and Simulation
General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS)
Tipo de avaliação
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Componentes de Avaliação
Designation |
Peso (%) |
Participação presencial |
20,00 |
Teste |
40,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
40,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Componentes de Ocupação
Designation |
Tempo (Horas) |
Estudo autónomo |
75,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
60,00 |
Total: |
135,00 |
Obtenção de frequência
Group work is mandatory, because it confers competences at the level of optimization of processes with appropriate technological means.
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
Continuous Assessment
5 Exercises (20%) + test (40%) + group work (40%)
Final exam
Examination (60%) + work (40%)
UC under Exception Regime: 100% assessment by exam not applicable
Observações