XSL Content

Chemical Engineering & Sustainability26770

Centre
Faculty of Science and Technology
Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
Academic course
2024/25
Academic year
4
No. of credits
4.5
Languages
Spanish
Code
26770

TeachingToggle Navigation

Distribution of hours by type of teaching
Study typeHours of face-to-face teachingHours of non classroom-based work by the student
Lecture-based3045
Seminar1522.5

Teaching guideToggle Navigation

Description and Contextualization of the SubjectToggle Navigation

The subject "Chemical Engineering and Sustainability" of 4.5 ECTS, is optional and is taught in the first four-month period of the fourth year. This subject aims to bring the student to the current status and future approaches in the chemical industry, where the variable environment should also be considered in the design of processes along with the rest of the variables. A special attention is paid to the environmental aspects and impacts of chemical processes and a vision of European actions focused on sustainable development is given.

Skills/Learning outcomes of the subjectToggle Navigation

Principles of Sustainable Chemistry. Atomic economy. Applications of Catalysis in Sustainable Chemistry. Renewable Sources for the Obtaining of Energy. Life Cycle Assessment. Concepts of Best Available Technology and IPPC.

- CM01 - Apply the knowledge acquired to the development of innovative technologies and processes in strategic sectors of the Chemical Industry, focused on renewable energy, environment and border fields.

- CM04 - Handle skillfully the sources of information and databases related to the specific subjects studied in the intensification module, as well as office tools to support oral presentations.

- CM05 - Communicate and transmit, effectively, in writing and orally, the knowledge, results, skills and abilities acquired in a multidisciplinary and multilingual environment.

- CM06 - Organize, plan and lead activities in working groups, with recognition of diversity and multiculturalism.

- CM08 - Solve specific problems of the studied subjects, propose alternative problems, all of them raised with criteria of quality, sensitivity to the environment, sustainability, ethical criteria and promotion of peace.

Theoretical and practical contentToggle Navigation

LESSON 1.- BASIC CONCEPTS OF SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. Principles of “Green” Chemistry.

Sustainability Parameters

LESSON 2.- ATOMIC ECONOMY. Performance of a Process. Types of Chemical Reactions. Examples of Processes

LESSON 3.- CATALYSIS IN SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY. Concept of Catalysis. Concept of Selectivity and types of Selectivity. Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis. Industrial Catalytic Applications.

LESSON 4.- RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. General Bases. Renewable Raw Materials. Renewable Fuels Hydrogen. Biomass, Bioethanol and Biodiesel. Fuel cells.

LESSON 5.- LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS. Principles and Fundamentals of the LCA. Methodologies: Functional Unit, Assignment Rules, Environmental Impact Assessment.

LESSON 6.- INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE IPPC. The IPPC Directive. Concept of Best Available Technology. BREF documents. Transparency Information: EPER Inventory. Applications.

MethodologyToggle Navigation

Prior to the master classes, where the teacher will develop the contents of the different topics raised, the student will have, through the e-gela platform, the graphic material used, as well as documents of interest related to the subject. During the seminar classes, students in small groups will solve small questions raised by the teacher or inquire about some topic.

Assessment systemsToggle Navigation

  • Continuous Assessment System
  • Final Assessment System
  • Tools and qualification percentages:
    • Multiple-Choice Test (%): 50
    • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 20
    • Exhibition of works, readings ... (%): 30

Ordinary Call: Orientations and DisclaimerToggle Navigation

In the case of continuous evaluation, the evaluation would be according to:

FINAL EXAM: 50% OF THE FINAL MARK (minimum mark to be obtained: 4.0)

REALIZATION OF PRACTICAL CASES AND WRITTEN REPORTS (SEMINARS): 20% OF THE FINAL MARK

WORK (REPORT, ORAL EXPOSURE): 30% OF THE FINAL MARK

The student who wishes to renounce the continuous evaluation and choose the final evaluation must communicate it in writing to the teacher before week 9.



In the case of continuous assessment, students may waive the call in a period that, at least, will be up to one month before the end date of the teaching period of the subject. This waiver must be submitted in writing to the teacher.

Extraordinary Call: Orientations and DisclaimerToggle Navigation

The evaluation is through a FINAL EXAM (100%). It is considered that the student waives the call if they do not take the final exam.

Compulsory materialsToggle Navigation

Materials provided by the teacher

BibliographyToggle Navigation

Basic bibliography

T. Anastas, J.C. Warner, Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice, Oxford University Press, 2000.

A.S. Matlack, Introduction to Green Chemistry, Marcel Dekker, 2001.

J.H. Clark, D. Macquarry, Handbook of Green Chemistry and Technology; Blackwell, 2002.

J.J. Bozell, M.K. Patel (eds.) Feedstocks for the Future: Renewables for the Production of Chemicals and Materials. American Chemical Society, 2006.

G. Rothenberg, Catalysis: Concepts and Green Applications, Wiley-VCH, 2008.

J.B. Guinee. Handbook on Life Cycle Assessment, Springer, 2002

In-depth bibliography

P.T. Anastas, L.G. Heine, T.C. Williamson (Eds.), Green Chemical Synthesis and Processes, ACS Symp. Series 767, ACS 2000.
R.A. Sheldon, I. Arends, U. Hanefeld. Green Chemistry and Catalysis, Wiley-VCH, 2007.
M.F. Hordeski. Alternative Fuels: The Future of Hydrogen, Second Edition, CRC Press, 2008.
A. Züttel (Editor), Hydrogen as a Future Energy Carrier, Wiley, 2008.
H. Baumann; A.M. Tillman. The Hitch Hiker¿s Guide to LCA. An orientation in life cycle assessment methodology and application, Studentlitteratur, 2004.
W.M. Nelson. Green Solvents for Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2004.

Journals

Green Chemistry
The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment
Catalysis Today

Web addresses

http://www.epa.gov/
http://www.pte-quimicasostenible.org/
http://www.usc.es/biogrup/redciclovida.htm
http://lct.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
http://feique.org
http://eippcb.jrc.es

GroupsToggle Navigation

01 Teórico (Spanish - Mañana)Show/hide subpages

Calendar
WeeksMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1-15

12:00-13:00 (1)

10:30-11:30 (2)

01 Seminar-1 (Spanish - Mañana)Show/hide subpages

Calendar
WeeksMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1-15

12:00-13:00 (1)

01 Seminar-2 (Spanish - Mañana)Show/hide subpages

Calendar
WeeksMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1-15

13:00-14:00 (1)