Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering 2015/2016

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FACULTY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
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COURSES OFFER
ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016
Course title
Person responsible for the
course
CH_1A_S_C06
BIOCHEMISTRY
Elwira K. Wróblewska, PhD
CH_1A_S_CO2
FUNDAMENTALS OF
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND
DIFFRACTION METHODS
Piotr Tabero, PhD,DSc
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Monika Gąsiorowska, PhD
METHODS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
IDENTIFICATION
Jacek A. Soroka, professor
SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS
Marta Sawicka, PhD
Course code
(if applicable)
Semester
(winter/
summer)
ECTS
points
CHEMISTRY
CH_1A_S_D01_
15
winter/
summer
4
winter
2
winter/
summer
winter/
summer
winter/
summer
4
3
4
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_1
ADSORPTION ENGINEERING
Bogdan Ambrożek, PhD,DSc
WTICH_ICHP_2A
_S_2
AGITATION AND AGITATED VESSELS
Joanna Karcz, professor
AN INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL
ANALYSIS WITH PROCESS
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
USING MATHCAD AND MATLAB
APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND
MODELING FOR CHEMICAL
ENGINEERS
APPLIED PETROLEUM RESERVOIR
ENGINEERING
BASIC PRINCIPLES AND
CALCULATIONS IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
BIOENVIRONMENTAL HEAT AND
MASS TRANSFER
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_3
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_4
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_5
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_6
4
4
Józef Nastaj, professor
Konrad Witkiewicz, PhD
winter or
summer
4
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summer
4
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summer
4
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summer
4
BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL AND MOLECULR
THERMODYNAMICS
CHEMICAL AND PROCESS
THERMODYNAMICS
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
FUNDAMENTALS
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS
SIMULATION USING ASPEN PLUS
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summer
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summer
CHEMICAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT
CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
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summer
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CHEMICAL REACTORS ENGINEERING
Paulina Pianko-Oprych, PhD
summer
5
COMPUTER AIDED PROBLEMS IN
winter or
summer
4
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
summer
4
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_7
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
CONTROL
WTICH_ICHP_2A
_S_8
FLUIZIDATION ENGINEERING
FUNDAMENTALS OF MATLAB IN
CHEMICAL AND PROCESS
ENGINEERING
FUNDAMENTALS OF RESERVOIR
FLUID BEHAVIOR AND ITS
PROPERTIES
4
winter or
summer
4
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_10
HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS
HYBRID SOURCES OF ENERGY
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_12
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_13
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_14
MASS TRANSFER
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN
MODELING AND SIMULATION IN
MODERN DRYING TECHNIQUES –
THEORY AND PRACTICE
Henryk Łącki, PhD
WTICH_ICHP_2A
_S_15
MULTIPHASE FLOWS
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_16
NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL
METHODS WTH MATLAB
NUMERICAL METHODS
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_17
WTICH_ICHP_2A
_S_18
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_19
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_20
NUMERICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
OPTIMIZATION IN CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
4
winter or
summer
HEAT TRANSFER
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_11
5
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_9
HYDROGEN AS A FUTURE ENERGY
CARRIER
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
INTRODUCTION TO
THERMODYNAMICS OF
IRREVERSIBLE PROCESSES
winter or
summer
winter or
summer
PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGY
PETROLEUM PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
POLYMATH, MATHAD AND MATLAB
FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
PROCESS DESIGN
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
PROCESS KINETICS
QUALITY ENGINEERING
Jolanta Szoplik, PhD
SEPARATION PROCESSES
winter or
summer
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summer
summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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summer
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4
5
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4
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5
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SIMULATION OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING PROCESSES USING
MATHAD AND MATLAB
winter or
summer
4
SPECIAL METHODS OF SEPARATION
Anna Kiełbus-Rąpała, PhD
winter or
summer
2
TECHNICAL THERMODYNAMICS
summer
3
THE PREDICTION OF PROPERTIES
OF GASES AND LIQUIDS
THERMODYNAMICS WITH CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OF
NATURAL GAS
TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
winter or
summer
winter or
summer
winter or
summer
winter or
summer
WTiICh/IISt/OSr
/C-7
ANALYSIS OF AIR POLLUTION
Elżbieta Huzar, PhD
WTiICh/IISt/OSr
/D-3b
ANALYSIS OF FOOD CONTAMINANTS
Alicja Wodnicka, PhD
WTICH_ICHP_1A
_S_21
4
4
4
4
TECHNOLOGY
ANALYSIS OF WATER AND
EFFLUENTS
APPLIED METROLOGY AND
MEASUREMENTS FOR CHEMISTS
BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
TCH_2A_S_D01
_09
Sylwia Mozia, PhD,DSc
Dariusz Moszyński, assistant
professor
Katarzyna Wilpiszewska,
PhD
winter or
summer
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summer
4
2
summer
4
winter
3
winter/
summer
winter/
summer
2
BIOMATERIALS
Piotr Sobolewski, PhD
BIOMATERIALS AND IMPLANTS
Mirosława El Fray, professor
summer
4
BIOMIMETICS
summer
3
BIOPOLYMERS
CHARACTERIZATION METHODS AND
PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC
MATERIALS
CHEMICAL PROCESSES IN
INORGANIC INDUSTRY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Agnieszka Piegat,
PhD
winter/
summer
winter/
summer
4
4
4
winter
3
Sylwia Mozia, professor
summer
4
CHEMICAL REACTORS
Beata Michalkiewicz,
professor
summer
3
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D4-8
CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF
MEDICINES
Halina Kwiecień, professor
WTiICh/IISt/OSr
/C-1
CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS
Małgorzata Dzięcioł, PhD
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OF
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR
CHEMISTS
Ryszard J. Kaleńczuk,
professor
winter
3
Dariusz Moszyński, PhD,DSc
winter
3
Agata Markowska-Szczupak,
PhD,DSc
winter
3
Krzysztof Lubkowski, PhD
winter
2
winter
4
winter
2
winter
2
winter
5
Summer
3
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-7
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-5
ELEMENTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-4
FUNDAMENTALS OF INORGANIC
CHEMICALS COMMODITY SCIENCE
HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS IN
INDUSTRY
INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND
PROCESS CONTROL FOR CHEMISTS
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF
NANOMATERIALS
INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS
ENGINEERING
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summer
winter or
summer
4
4
3
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WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-1
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-10
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-11
WTiICh/ISt/TCh/
D2-3
WTiICh/ISt/TCh/
D2-4
WTiICh/ISt/TCh/
D2-5
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-9
IT TECHNOLOGIES FOR CHEMICAL
APPLICATIONS
Rafał Wróbel, PhD,DSc
winter
2
MEMBRAN SEPARATION PROCESSES
Maria Tomaszewska, professor
winter
4
NANOLAYERS AND THIN FILMS
summer
3
winter
2
summer
2
winter/
summer
2
winter
3
Winter/
summer
3
NANOPARTICLES AND
ENVIRONMENT
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND
CRYSTALLINE NANOMATERIALS
PAINTS AND ADHESIVES
TECHNOLOGY
Beata Tryba, professor
Ewa Borowiak-Paleń,
professor
Krzysztof Kowalczyk,
PhD
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES
POLYMER COMPOSITES
Ryszard Pilawka, PhD
Krzysztof Gorący, PhD
POLYMER CHEMISTRY
winter
2
POLYMERS IN MEDICINE
summer
3
POWER ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL
INDUSTRY
Jacek Przepiórski, professor
summer
2
PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
winter/
summer
4
QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Krzysztof Karakulski, PhD,DSc
summer
2
RESEARCH PROJECT
winter or
summer
12
summer
2
Rafał Wróbel, PhD,DSc
winter
3
winter/
summer
2
winter
2
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/C01
SMALL SCALE PRODUCTS IN
INORGANIC INDUSTRY
SURFACE PHENOMENA AND
INDUSTRIAL CATALYTIC PROCESSES
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-6
TECHNOLOGICAL PROJECT
Marek Gryta, professor
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-2
TECHNOLOGIES FOR WASTE AND
POLLUTANTS MINIMIZATION IN
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Joanna Grzechulska –
Damszel, PhD,DSc
TECHNOLOGIES IN
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION I
AND II
Winter or
summer
2 (I)
2 (II)
TECHNOLOGY OF DYES AND
INTERMEDIATES I AND II
winter or
summer
2 (I)
2 (II)
summer
2
winter
5
winter/
summer
3
WTiICh/ISt/OSr/
B-6-1
WTiICh/ISt/OSr/
B-6-2
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D4-5
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D4-11
WTiICh/IISt/TCh
/D12-3
WTiICh/IISt/O
Sr/C-10
TESTING METHODS OF BIO- AND
NANOMATERIALS
TESTING METHODS OF INORGANIC
PRODUCTS
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF PLASTICS
TISSUE ENGINEERING
summer
3
TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF
MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
winter or
summer
4
VACUUM TECHNOLOGY
summer
3
4
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CHEMISTRY
Course title
BIOCHEMISTRY
Teaching method
Lecture , Classes, Laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Elwira Wróblewska, PhD
E-mail address to the person
responsible for the course
elwira.wroblewska@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
CH_1A_S_C06
ECTS points
4
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter/summer
Language of instruction
English
Hours per week
Lecture - 2, Classes - 1,
Laboratory - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture - 30, Classes 15, Laboratory - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to give a general knowledge about the biochemistry.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of inorganic and organic chemistry, biology, chemical calculations.
Course contents
Lecture: Proteins – compositions, structure and function / ligand binding, enzymes, enzyme
kinetics, membrane proteins/. Metabolism – bioenergetics, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.
The Citric Acid Cycle. Metabolic regulation. Oxidative phosphorylation.
Classes: Kinetics of reaction, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, acid-base
behavior of amino acid, osmotic pressure, kinetics of enzyme reactions, spectroscopy in
biochemistry.
Laboratory: Characteristic chemical reaction of amino acid and proteins, colors reactions of
carbohydrates, physical chemical properties of lipids.
Assessment
methods
Learning outcomes
Recommended
readings
grade
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Fundamental scientific knowledge about processes in living organisms.
Application of mathematics and computational methods to the field of biochemistry.
Laboratory result analysis and their interpretation.
1.
2.
Biochemistry, Donald Voet, Judith G.Voet; NJ : John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2011.
Biochemistry: International Edition, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Lubert Stryer;
W. H. Freeman.
Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry by Robert K. Murray, Darryl K. Granner, Peter A.
Mayes;
3.
Additional
information
Course title
FUNDAMENTALS
METHODS
Teaching method
Lecture
OF
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
AND
DIFFRACTION
5
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Person responsible
for the course
Piotr Tabero, PhD,DSc
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
CH_1A_S_CO2
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
Winter
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
To acquaint students with the fundamentals of crystallography, principles, possibilities and
practical application of diffraction methods for clarifying the structures and the identification
and characterization of inorganic and organic substances in solid state. To teach students to
use structural and structural-chemical information from diffraction methods and the
available literature and structural databases, to solution of chemical problems.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of mathematics and chemistry
Course contents
Basic definitions in crystallography; solid; crystal; physical properties of solids; Bravais
lattices and crystal systems; Symmetry in crystals; morphology of crystals,; point groups
and space groups; International Tables for X-Ray Crystallography; radii of atoms and ions;
coordination polyhedral; simple structures of elements and compounds; crystal structures
and defects; solid solutions; X- rays and their properties; reciprocal lattices; diffraction by
crystals; Intensity of diffraction reflection; powder diffraction; qualitative and quantitative
phase analysis; investigation of single crystals; indexation of powder diffraction patterns;
lattice parameter determination; effects of point defects, line defects, planar defects, grain
size , stacking faults, anti-phase interfaces, textures and internal stresses on diffraction
pattern;
high –temperature and low-temperature measurements; high-pressure
measurements; investigations of polymorphic transitions; investigation of semi-crystalline
and amorphous materials; investigation of liquid crystals; solution of crystal structure;
Rietveld methodsnt; ab initio methods; diffraction of electrons and neutrons.
Assessment
methods
Class test
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Learning outcomes
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Student knows characteristic physical properties and terminology associated with
solids and crystallography
Student knows construction and operation techniques of advanced equipment for
investigation of solids with the help of diffraction methods
Student can choose proper research method to obtain a certain research goal
Student can analyse structure and crystallography by means of advanced research
techniques
Student knows popular crystallography software and crystallography databases and
is able to use it effectively
Student knows how to explain the data obtained and the phenomena exhibited in the
materials analysis
Student knows how to design studies and elaborate results
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Recommended
readings
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
C. Giacovazzo, H. Z. Monaco, D. Biterbo, F. Scordari, G. Gilli, G. Zanotti, M. Catti,
Fundamentals of Crystallography, IUCR, Oxford University Press, 2000
David B. Williams, C. Barry Carter: Transmission Electron Microscopy, Plenum Press,
New York and London, 1996
Olaf Engler, Valerie Randle: Introduction to Texture Analysis. Macrotexture,
Microtexture and Orientation Mapping, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton
London New York, 2010
Cullity B.D.: Elements of X-ray Diffraction, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.,
London , 1978
P. Luger, Modern X-ray Analysis on Single Crystals, Walter de Gruyter and Co., Berlin
1980.
Glusker, J. P.; Lewis, M.; Rossi, M. “Crystal Structure Analysis for Chemists and
Biologists” VCH, New York, 1994
W.I.F. David, K. Shankland, L.B. McCusker and Ch. Baerlocher, Edt. Structure
determination form powder diffraction data. IUCr Monographs on crystallography,
2002. Oxford Science publications
A. Gaunier, X-ray Diffraction in Crystals, Imperfect Crystals, and Amorphous Bodies,
Courier Corporation, New York, 1994
WEB Links/References (Indicated by tutor)
Additional
information
Course title
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory, classes
Person responsible
for the course
Monika Gąsiorowska, PhD
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
Winter/summer
English
Hours per week
1- lecture, 3 -laboratory, 1classes
Hours per semester
75 (15-lecture, 15classes, 45-laboratory)
Objectives of the
course
Theoretical and practical learning about instrumental methods applied in quantitative and
qualitative analysis; theoretical studies about the phenomena used in the particular method
as well as practical interpretation of the results given.
Entry requirements
Basis of physical chemistry, organic chemistry, general chemistry, analytical methods
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Course contents
Classification of the methods of instrumental analysis, particularly spectroscopic and
chromatographic ones. Explanation of wave-particle duality of electromagnetic radiation and
influence of its absorption/emission by atom or molecule on their properties. Theoretical
studies of phenomena proceeding in the molecule/atom under the irradiation and their
application in particular methods i.e. ultraviolet-visual spectroscopy (UV-VIS), infrared
spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectroscopy
(MS), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), X-ray absorption, atomic emission
spectroscopy (AES), flame photometry, inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP), Xray fluorescence (XRF), atomic fluorescence. Explanation of phenomena, concepts, and
definitions used in chromatographic methods. The ways of separation of a mixture
components. The way of the interpretation of the results obtained by above methods.
Examples of the applications of the methods in qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Measurements and interpretation of obtained by selected methods spectra/chromatograms
(spectroscopy UV-VIS, IR, NMR, XRF, AAS, ICP, and gas chromatography) and their use in
qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.
Assessment
methods
grade
Learning outcomes
Student knows and understands the phenomena applied in the instrumental analysis. He
has a knowledge about the fundamentals of the selected spectroscopic and chromatographic
methods. Student is able to choose the appropriate method in order to solve particular
problem concerning qualitative and/or quantitative analysis and is able to plan and carry
out the experiment with the interpretation of obtained results.
Recommended
readings
Obligatory
1. J. M. Hollas, Modern spectroscopy, John Wiley, 2004.
2. L.D. Field, S. Sternhall, J.R. Kalman, Organic structures from spectra, 3 rd ed.,
Chichester, John Wiley and Son, 2002.
3. J.R. Chapman, Practical Organic Mass Spectrometry, 2nd ed., ., Chichester, John Wiley
and Son, 1993.
4. Ira N. Levin, Molecular spectroscopy, New York : Wiley-Interscience, 1975.
5. C. N. R. Rao, Ultra-violet and visible spectroscopy: chemical applications, 3rd ed.,
London, Butterworths, 1975.
6. Spectroscopy, ed. D. A. Ramsay, London: Butterworths; Baltimore, University Park
Press, 1976.
7. Stefan Hüfner, Photoelectron spectroscopy: principles and applications, 2nd ed.,
Berlin, Springer, 1996.
Additional/optional
1. Ch. Reichardt, Solvents and solvent effects in organic chemistry, 2 nd rev. and enl. ed.,
Weinheim, VCH, 1990.
2. Pradip K. Ghosh, Introduction to photoelectron spectroscopy, New York [etc.], John
Wiley and Sons, 1983.
3. M. Slavin, Atomic absorption spectroscopy, New York [etc.], John Wiley & Sons, 1978.
4. J.
Mika,
T.
Török,
Analytical
emission
spectroscopy
:
fundamentals,
Budapest, Akadémiai Kiadó, 1973.
5. Yoshito Takeuchi and Alan P. Marchand, Applications of NMR spectroscopy to problems
in stereochemistry and conformational analysis, Deerfield Beach, Florida, Verlag Chemie
International, 1986.
Additional
information
Course title
METHODS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IDENTIFICATION
Teaching method
Lecture, Laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Jacek A. Soroka, professor
[email protected]
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Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture- 1
Laboratory-2
Hours per semester
Lecture – 15,
Laboratory - 30
Objectives of the
course
To gain the knowledge about the methods of organic compounds identification.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of physical and organic chemistry
Course contents
Classification of the methods of quantitative analysis of organic compounds, especially
spectroscopic and chromatographic ones. Explanation of theoretical fundamentals of the
interaction of electromagnetic radiation with an atom or molecule. Explanation of
phenomena, concepts, and definitions used in chromatographic methods. Application of
selected methods i.e. ultraviolet-visual spectroscopy (UV-VIS), infrared spectroscopy (IR),
nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectroscopy (MS), atomic
absorption (AAS), gas chromatography (GC) in quantitative analysis of organic compounds.
The way of the interpretation of the results obtained by above methods.
Assessment
methods
grade
Learning outcomes
Student has a knowledge about the fundamentals of the selected method of organic
compounds identyfication. Student is able to choose the appropriate method in order to
solve particular problem concerning quantitative analysis and can plane and carry the
experiment with the interpretation of obtained results.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Field, L. D, Strnhell, S, Kalman, J.R, Organic structures from spectra, Chichester: John
Bartecki, A. , Lang, L. Absorption spectra in the ultraviolet and visible region. Budapest
: House of the Hungarian. Academy of Sciences, 1982.
Láng, L., Holly, S, Sohár, P, Absorption spectra in the infrared region. Budapest:
Akadémiai Kiadó, 1980.
Strobel, Howard A., Chemical instrumentation : a systematic approach to instrumental
analysis, Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, 1960.
Perkampus, Heinz-Helmut, Encyclopedia of spectroscopy, Weinheim : VCH, 1995.
Hollas, J. Michael , Modern spectroscopy, Chichester : John Wiley, 1992.
Evans, Myron Wyn, The photon’s magnetic field : optical NMR spectroscopy, Singapore
: World Scientific, 1992
Rahman, Atta-ur, One and two dimensional NMR spectroscopy, Amsterdam : Elsevier,
1989.
Parker, Sybil P. Red, Spectroscopy source book, New York : McGraw Hill, 1988.
Additional
information
Course title
SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS
Teaching method
Lecture, Classes, Laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Marta Sawicka, PhD
[email protected]
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Course code
(if applicable)
CH_1A_S_D01_15
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture- 1, Classes- 1,
Laboratory -3
Hours per semester
Lecture - 15, Classes 15, Laboratory - 45
Objectives of the
course
To gain the knowledge about the theory of spectroscopic methods and their application in
qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of physical and organic chemistry
Course contents
Explanation of wave-particle duality of electromagnetic radiation and influence of its
absorption/emission by atom or molecule on their properties. Theoretical studies of
phenomena proceeding in the molecule/atom under the irradiation and their application in
particular methods i.e. ultraviolet-visual spectroscopy (UV-VIS), infrared spectroscopy (IR),
nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), mass spectroscopy (MS), atomic
absorption. Measurements and interpretation of spectra obtained by selected methods. The
selection and the use of particular methods in qualitative and/or quantitative analysis.
Assessment
methods
grade
Learning outcomes
Student knows how the electromagnetic radiation can interact with the matter. He has a
knowledge about the fundamentals of the selected spectroscopic method. Student is able to
choose the appropriate method in order to solve particular problem concerning qualitative
and/or quantitative analysis and can plane and carry the experiment with the interpretation
of obtained results.
1.
Recommended
readings
Field, L. D, Strnhell, S, Kalman, J.R, Organic structures from spectra, Chichester: John
2. Reichardt, Christian, Solvents and solvent effects in organic chemistry, Weinheim : VCH,
1990.
3. Bartecki, A. , Lang, L. Absorption spectra in the ultraviolet and visible region. Budapest
: House of the Hungarian. Academy of Sciences, 1982.
4. Láng, L., Holly, S, Sohár, P, Absorption spectra in the infrared region. Budapest:
Akadémiai Kiadó, 1980.
5. Strobel, Howard A., Chemical instrumentation : a systematic approach to instrumental
analysis, Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, 1960.
6. Perkampus, Heinz-Helmut, Encyclopedia of spectroscopy, Weinheim : VCH, 1995.
7. Hollas, J. Michael , Modern spectroscopy, Chichester : John Wiley, 1992.
8. Evans, Myron Wyn, The photon’s magnetic field : optical NMR spectroscopy, Singapore
: World Scientific, 1992
9. Rahman, Atta-ur, One and two dimensional NMR spectroscopy, Amsterdam : Elsevier,
1989.
10. Parker, Sybil P. Red, Spectroscopy source book, New York : McGraw Hill, 1988.
11. Schulman, Stephen G. Red, Molecular luminescence spectroscopy : methods and
applications., New York : John Wiley, 1988.
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information
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Course title
ADSORPTION ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Project.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_1
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Project - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Project - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of adsorption processes and methods
of their design.
Entry requirements
Physical chemistry, Chemical engineering fundamentals.
Course contents
Introduction. History of adsorption engineering. Adsorbents. Adsorption equilibria.
Thermodynamic of adsorption. Adsorption of gaseous mixtures. Rates of adsorption and
transport effects. Adsorption processes and adsorption cycles. Batch processes. Fixed and
moving bed processes. Fluidized bed. processes. Simulated moving bed processes.
Regeneration of adsorbents. Pressure swing adsorption. Thermal swing adsorption. Design
of adsorption systems. Short-cut and scoping methods. Modeling and simulation of
adsorption systems. Aspen Adsorption. Scale-up and pilot-plant studies of adsorption
processes. Selected commercial adsorption processes.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – oral exam
Project – project work
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to:

Demonstrate basic knowledge of adsorption phenomena.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of production and properties of adsorbents.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of adsorption equilibrium, kinetics and dynamics.

Identify the various types of cyclic adsorption systems.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of modeling and simulation of adsorption systems.

Describe the scientific principles associated with adsorption equipments.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of adsorption processes design and operation.

Apply Aspen Adsorption for design of adsorption systems
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Ruthven D.M., Principles of adsorption and adsorption processes, Wiley, 1984.
Suzuki M., Adsorption engineering, Kodansha 1990.
Ruthven D.M., Knaebel K.S., Pressure swing adsorption, VCH 1994.
Thomas W. J., Crittenden B., Adsorption Technology and Design, Elsevier 1998.
Yang R.T., Gas Separation by Adsorption Processes, Imperial College Press, 1997.
Do D.D., Adsorption analysis: equilibria and kinetics, Imperial College 1998.
Yang R.T., Adsorbents : fundamentals and applications, Wiley 2003.
Valenzuela D.P., Myers A. L., Adsorption Equilibrium Data Handbook, Prentice Hall
1989.
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information
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Course title
AGITATION AND AGITATED VESSELS
Teaching method
Lecture/Laboratory/Project.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_2A_S_2
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor / Master
Semester
Winter / Summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture - 1,
Laboratory - 1
Project - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture - 15,
Laboratory - 15
Project - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to give a general introduction to the theory and practice of agitation and
agitated vessels.
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering fundamentals.
Course contents
Introductory remarks; Agitation and agitated vessels; Types of the agitated vessels. Types
of the impellers; Hydrodynamics in agitated vessels; Mixing time; Power consumption; Heat
transfer; Mass transfer; Blending of miscible liquids; Solid-liquid mixing; Gas-liquid mixing;
Liquid-liquid mixing; Gas-solid-liquid mixing. Mixing with chemical reactions; Mixing of
particulate solids.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam; Laboratory - continuous assessment, reports; Project - project work.
Learning outcomes

Identify the various types of mixing equipment used in the chemical processing
industry.

Understand the hydrodynamics of mixing.

Understand the engineering principles of mixing

Formulate basic equation for heat and mass transfer problems occurring in agitated
vessels.

Apply engineering principles of mixing to design of agitated vessels.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
Harnby N., Edwards M.F., Nienow A.W., Mixing in the Process Industries, ButterworthHeinemann, Oxford, 1997.
Mixing Equipment (Impeller Type), AIChE Equipment Testing Procedure, 3rd Edition,
New York, 2001, ISBN 0-8169-0836-2.
Nagata S., Mixing. Principles and Applications, Halsted Press, New York, 1975.
Paul E.L., Atiemo-Obeng V.A, Kresta S.M; (Ed.). Handbook of Industrial Mixing, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2004.
Tatterson G.B.: Fluid Mixing and Gas Dispersion in Agitated Tanks, McGraw-Hill, Inc.,
New York, 1991.
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information
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Course title
AN INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL ANALYSIS WITH PROCESS
ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS USING MATHCAD AND MATLAB
Teaching method
Lecture / computer laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the numerical methods analysis to chemical and process engineering
problems solution using Mathcad and Matlab.
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering, mathematics, numerical methods
Course contents
Mathematical Mathcad and Matlab functions useful in engineering computations. Mathcad
and Matlab instructions. Matrix operations. Analysis of experimental data: data import and
export, approximation, data: interpolation, data smoothing. Solving of equations: linear
equations and linear equations systems, nonlinear equations and nonlinear equation
systems, ordinary differential equations (ODE), types of equations and boundary conditions,
Matlab numerical integrators, stiff ordinary differential equations, unsteady-state
processes, nonlinear dynamics. Solution of partial differential equations: first and second
order equations, initial value and boundary value problems, steady-state and unsteadystate. Numerical solution method (Initial value problem). Approximate methods for
boundary value problems: weighted residuals. Solution of the selected problems in chemical
engineering: basic principles and calculations, problems of regression and correlation of
data, advanced solution methods in problem solving. Thermodynamics. Heat transfer. Mass
transfer. Problems of fluid mechanics. Examples of selected problems: variation of reaction
rate with temperature, shooting method for solving two-point boundary value problems,
fugacity coefficients for ammonia – experimental and predicted, optimal pipe length for
draining a cylindrical tank in turbulent flow, unsteady-state conduction in two dimensions,
simultaneous heat and mass transfer in catalyst particles, etc.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Computer laboratory: grade
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of Mathcad and Matlab functions.

Identify the various types of numerical techniques.

Understand methods of data analysis.

Solve selected problems associated with chemical and process engineering using
Mathcad and Matlab
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1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
A. Gilat, V. Subramanian, Numerical methods: An introduction with applications using
Matlab, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2011.
M.B. Cutlip, M. Shacham, Problem solving in chemical engineering with numerical
methods, Prentice Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering
Sciences, New Jersey, 1999.
H. Moore, Matlab for engineers, 2nd ed., Pearson Education International, New York,
2007.
L. Fausett, Numerical methods using Mathcad, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Ltd.,
London, 2002.
L. Fausett, Numerical methods using Matlab, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Ltd., 2nd
ed., London, 2007
Additional
information
Course title
APPLIED MATHEMATICS
ENGINEERS
Teaching method
Lecture, computer laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
AND
MODELING
FOR
CHEMICAL
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the modeling of selected chemical and process engineering problems and
their solution using Mathcad and Matlab.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Formulation of physicochemical problems. Combining rate and equilibrium concepts.
Boundary conditions and sign conventions. Model hierarchy and its importance in analysis.
Solution techniques for models yielding ordinary differential equations (ODE). Staged
process models: the calculus of finite differences. Numerical solution method (Initial value
problem). Approximate methods for boundary value problems: weighted residuals. Solution
of the selected problems in chemical engineering: basic principles and calculations,
problems of regression and correlation of data, advanced solution methods in problem
solving. Thermodynamics. Heat transfer. Mass transfer. Problems of fluid mechanics.
Examples of selected problems: variation of reaction rate with temperature, shooting
method for solving two-point boundary value problems, fugacity coefficients for ammonia
– experimental and predicted, optimal pipe length for draining a cylindrical tank in turbulent
flow, unsteady-state conduction in two dimensions, simultaneous heat and mass transfer
in catalyst particles, etc.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of Mathcad and Matlab functions and instructions.

Identify the various types of numerical methods (computational techniques).

Demonstrate ability of using Mathcad and Matlab to solve basic and advanced problems
associated with chemical and process engineering.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
6.
R.G. Rice, D.D. Do, Applied mathematics and modeling for chemical engineers, John
Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 1995.
O.T. Hanna, O.C. Sandall, Computational methods in chemical engineering, Prentice
Hall International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences, New
Jersey, 1995.
2007.
London, 2002.
ed., London, 2007
Additional
information
Course title
APPLIED PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Introduction to the reservoir engineering of oil and natural gas.
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering, thermodynamics
Course contents
Introduction to reservoir engineering: history, reservoirs types defined with reference to
phase diagrams. Review of: rock properties, gas properties, crude oil properties, reservoir
water properties. Derivation of material balance equation. Single-phase gas reservoirs. Gas
reservoirs as storage reservoirs. Gas-condensate reservoirs. Calculation of initial gas and
oil. Undersaturated oil reservoirs (material balances in). Saturated oil reservoirs. Mass
balance in saturated reservoirs. Volatile oil reservoirs. Maximum efficient rate (MER).
Single-phase fluid flow in reservoirs. Productivity index. Water influx. The displacement of
oil and gas. Introduction to enhanced oil recovery processes. Job functions of the reservoir
engineer. Prediction of future production rates from a given reservoir or specific well.
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Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of applied petroleum reservoir engineering.

Identify the various types of reservoirs and reservoirs fluids.

Calculate reservoir mass balances and natural gases and oils properties.

Describe the scientific principles associated with oil recovery processes.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
B.G. Kyle, Chemical and Process Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1999.
B.C. Craft, M.F. Hawkins, Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, Prentice Hall PTR,
New Jersey 1991.
B.E. Poling, J.M. Prausnitz, J.P. O’Connel, The Properties of Gases and Liquids, McGrawHill, New York 2001.
Additional
information
Course title
BASIC
PRINCIPLES
ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
AND
CALCULATIONS
IN
CHEMICAL
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Developing of systematic problem solving skills. Learning what material balances are, how
to formulate and apply them, and how to solve them. Learning what energy balances are
and how to apply them. Learning how to deal with the complexity of big problems.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, chemical engineering
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Course contents
Introduction to chemical engineering calculations: units and dimensions, conventions in
methods of analysis and measurement, chemical equation and stoichiometry. Problem
solving: techniques of problem solving, computer-based tools, sources of data. Material
balances: the material balance, program of analysis of material balance problems, solving
material balance problems that do not involve chemical reactions, solving material balance
problems that involve chemical reactions, solving material balance problems involving
multiple subsystems, recycle, bypass, and purge calculations. Gases, vapors, liquids, and
solids: ideal gas law calculations, real gas relationships, vapor pressure and liquids, vaporliquid equilibria for multicomponent systems, partial saturation and humidity, material
balances involving condensation and vaporization. Energy balances: concepts and units,
calculation of enthalpy changes, application of the general energy balance without reactions
occurring, energy balances that account for chemical reaction, reversible processes and the
mechanical energy balance, heats of solution and mixing, humidity charts and their use.
Solving simultaneous material and energy balances: analyzing the degree of freedom in a
steady-state process. Unsteady-state material and energy balances.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Explain the basic elements of engineering calculations.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of material and energy balances.

Solve typical problems associated with simplified process modeling in chemical
engineering.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
D.M. Himmelblau, Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Prentice
Hall International (UK) Limited, London, 1996
W.L. Luyben, L.A. Wenzel, Chemical Process Analysis: Mass and Energy Balances, Int.
Ser. in Phys. & Chem. Eng. Sci., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, Prentice Hall, 1988
E.I., Shaheen, Basic Practice of Chemical Engineering, 2nd ed. Boston, Houghton
Mifflin, 1984
B.E. Poling, J.M. Prausnitz, J.P. O’Connel, The Properties of Gases and Liquids, 5-th ed.,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2001
J.B. Riggs, An Introduction to Numerical Methods, 2nd ed., Lubbock, TX,Texas Tech.
University Press, 1994
Additional
information
Course title
BIOENVIRONMENTAL HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
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Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the basic energy and mass transport mechanisms to many biological and
environmental processes.
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering, physical chemistry
Course contents
Problem formulation in the transport processes. Transport in the mammalian system.
Transport in plant systems. Transport in industrial food and biological processing. Transport
in the bioenvironmental system. Energy transfer: equilibrium, energy conservation, and
temperature. Modes of heat transfer. Governing equation and boundary conditions of heat
transfer. Conduction heat transfer: steady-state. Conduction heat transfer: unsteady-state.
Convective heat transfer. Heat transfer with change of phase: freezing and thawing,
freezing of pure water, freezing of solutions and biomaterials (solutions, cellular tissues,
cooling rates and success of freezing), temperature profiles and freezing time, evaporation.
Radiative energy transfer. Equilibrium, mass conservation, and kinetics. Modes of mass
transfer. Governing equations and boundary conditions of mass transfer. Diffusion mass
transfer: steady state. Diffusion mass transfer: unsteady state. Convection mass transfer.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of heat and mass transfer processes in biological
systems.

Identify the various types of heat and mass transport mechanisms in natural
environment.

Describe the scientific principles associated with bioenvironmental heat and mass
balances.

Solve typical calculational problems associated with heat and mass transfer in natural
environment.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
A.K. Datta, Biological and bioenvironmental heat and mass transfer, Marcel Dekker Inc.,
New York 2002.
J.C. Slattery, Advanced transport phenomena, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,
1999.
S.A. Berger, W. Goldsmith, E.R. Lewis, Introduction to bioengineering, Oxford
University Press, Oxford, 1999.
C.J. Geankoplis, Transport processes and unit operations, Prentice-Hall International
Ltd, New Jersey, 1993.
Additional
information
Course title
Teaching method
Lecture/Project
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_3
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor / Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
18
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Hours per week
Lecture - 2, Project - 1
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to give a general introduction to the theory of bioprocess engineering.
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering fundamentals
Course contents
Introductory remarks; Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering; Regulatory constraints.
An overview of biological basics of bioprocess engineering: Enzymes; Cells; Major metabolic
pathways; The grow of
cells. Engineering principles for bioprocesses: Operating
considerations for bioreactors; Selection, scale-up, operation, and control of bioreactors;
Recovery and purification of products; Instrumentation and control; Sterilization of process
fluids; Finishing steps for purification; Integration of reaction and separation. Traditional
industrial bioprocesses. Nonconventional bioprocesses.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam; Project - project work.
Learning outcomes

Understand the principles, stoichiometry, and kinetics of biological processes.

Explain the basic elements of bioreactors.

Understand the engineering principles for bioprocesses.

Describe quantitatively the dynamic behavior of bioreactors.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
6.
Hours per semester
Doran P.M., Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Academic Press, London 1995.
Dutta R., Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering, Springer, Berlin 2008.
Lydersen B.K., D’Elia N.A., Nelson K.L., Bioprocess Engineering, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., New York, 1994.
Shuler M.L., Kargi F., Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
2002.
Van’t Riet K., Tramper J., Basic Bioreactor Design, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1991.
Flickinger M.C., Drew S.W., Encyclopedia of Bioprocess Technology: Fermentation,
Biocatalysis, and Bioseparation, Wiley, New York 1999.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR THERMODYNAMICS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
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Objectives of the
course
Presentation of difficult subjects like thermodynamics in a logical but, at the same time,
quite thorough way. Thermodynamics and the necessary mathematics are embodied as a
series of a dozen ‘frames’.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Introduction: the terminology of thermodynamics, the variables and quantities.
Thermodynamics principles for open systems. Work in open system. The First Law of
thermodynamics for open systems. The Second Law of thermodynamics. The PVT behavior
of fluids. Generalized equation of state. Heat effects due to change of temperature, pressure
or change of phase. Mixing heat effects. Chemical heat effects. Principles of phase
equilibrium and applied phase equilibrium. Additional topics in phase equilibrium: Activity
coefficients based on Henry’s law, the solubility of gases in liquids, solid-liquid equilibria.
Chemical equilibrium. Gibbs-Helmholtz equation. Qualitative interpretation of Van’t Hoff
equation. Coupled reaction. Intermolecular forces, Corresponding states, and Osmotic
systems. Electrolyte solutions. High-pressure phase equilibria. A brief introduction to
statistical thermodynamics.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of chemical thermodynamics and molecular
thermodynamics of fluid phase equilibria.

Describe the scientific principles associated with solving thermodynamic problems.

Solve engineering problems associated with chemical and molecular thermodynamics.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
H.D.B. Jenkins, Chemical Thermodynamics at Glance, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford
2008.
J.M. Prausnitz, R.N. Lichtenthaler, E.G. de Azevedo, Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid
Phase Equilibria, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1999.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL AND PROCESS THERMODYNAMICS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
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Objectives of the
course
An attempt to produce thermodynamics lecture and laboratory suitable for the age of the
personal computers. Computer-aided calculations, using a general purpose numerical
analysis program - Polymath
Entry requirements
Course contents
Introduction: the terminology of thermodynamics, the variables and quantities.
Thermodynamics principles for open systems. Work in open system. The First Law of
thermodynamics for open systems. The Second Law of thermodynamics. The PVT behavior
of fluids. Generalized equation of state. Heat effects due to change of temperature, pressure
or change of phase. Mixing heat effects. Chemical heat effects. Principles of phase
equilibrium and applied phase equilibrium. Additional topics in phase equilibrium: Activity
coefficients based on Henry’s law, the solubility of gases in liquids, solid-liquid equilibria.
Chemical equilibrium. Principles of phase equilibrium. Thermodynamic analysis of
processes.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of chemical and process thermodynamics.


Solve typical and complex problems associated with philosophy and practice of
modeling thermodynamic systems.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
2008.
H.S. Fogler, Elements of chemical reaction engineering, 4th ed., Prentice Hall
International Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences, New Jersey,
2006.
D. Kondepudi, Introduction to modern thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
Chichester, UK, 2008.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN
Teaching method
Lecture; Project.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_4
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
21
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Lecture - 30, project
- 15
Hours per week
Lecture - 2, project - 1
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to give a general introduction to the chemical engineering design.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Introduction to design. Design information. Physical properties of chemical compounds.
Materials of Construction. Costing. Mechanical design of process equipment. Flow-sheeting.
Material and energy balances. Energy utilization. Piping and instrumentation. Equipment
selection, specification and design: separation columns, heat-transfer equipment. Aspen
simulation. Plant location and site selection. Environmental considerations. Safety and loss
prevention.
Assessment
methods
Learning outcomes

Apply knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals to identify and solve chemical
engineering design problems.

Perform step-by-step design of chemical engineering processes.

Use of Aspen Plus for chemical engineering design.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Hours per semester
Sinnott R.K., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 6: Chemical
Engineering Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford 2003.
Luyben W.L., Distillation design and control using Aspen simulation, Wiley, New York
2006.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
Teaching method
Lecture/Classes/Laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_5
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes – 1
Laboratory - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture - 30
Classes - 15
Laboratory - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to give a general introduction to the chemical engineering.
Entry requirements
Physics; Mathematics.
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Course contents
Introduction. Units and dimensions. Flow of fluids. Energy and momentum balance. Flow in
pipes and channels. Flow of compressible fluids. Flow of multiphase mixtures. Flow
measurement. Pressure measurement. Mixing of Liquids. Pumping of fluids. Heat transfer.
Mass transfer. The boundary layer theory. Simultaneous momentum, heat and mass
transfer. Humidification and water cooling. Particulate solids. Motion of Particles in a Fluid.
Sedimentation. Fluidization. Flow of Fluids through Granular Beds and Packed Columns.
Liquid Filtration. Leaching. Distillation. Absorption of gases. Liquid - liquid Extraction.
Evaporation.
Assessment
methods
Lecture - exam, Classes - grade, Laboratory - continuous assessment, reports.
Learning outcomes

Formulate governing equation for momentum, heat and energy transfer.

Understand the principles of dimensional analysis and empirical methods.

Apply general governing equation for momentum and energy to analysis of fluid flow
problems.

Describe pressure and flow measurement techniques.

Formulate basic equation for heat and mass transfer problems.

Describe the basic physical operations of chemical engineering.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
6.
7.
Coulson J.M., Richardson J.F., Backhurst J. R., Harker J. H., Coulson & Richardson’s
Chemical Engineering, Vol. 1: Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer.,
Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford 1999.
Coulson J.M., Richardson J.F., Backhurst J. R., Harker J. H., Coulson & Richardson’s
Chemical Engineering, Vol. 2: Particle Technology and Separation Processes,
Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford 2002.
Richardson J.F., Peacock D.G., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 3:
Chemical & Biochemical Reactors & Process Control, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford
2007.
Backhurst J.R., Harker J.H., Richardson J.F., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical
Engineering, Vol. 4: Solutions to the Problems in Vol. 1, Butterworth-Heinemann,
Oxford 2001.
Backhurst J.R., Harker J.H., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 5:
Solutions to the Problems in Volumes 2 and 3, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford 2002.
Sinnott R.K., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 6: Chemical
Engineering Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford 2003.
Denn M.M., Chemical Engineering. An introduction, Cambridge University Press,New
York 2012.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS SIMULATION USING ASPEN
PLUS
Teaching method
Lecture; Laboratory.
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
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Lecture -2, Laboratory - 2
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of modeling and simulation in
chemical engineering using Aspen Plus.
Entry requirements
Mathematics. Chemical engineering fundamentals.
Course contents
Introduction to chemical engineering process simulation. Introduction to the Aspen Plus
interface. Simulation file creation. Basic process options and simulation tools in Aspen Plus.
Selecting physical property models. The data regression system. Unit operation models.
Reaction and reactors. Separation columns. Processes with recycle. Sensitivity analysis.
Optimization.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Laboratory - continuous assessment, report.
Learning outcomes

Develop the process models based on conservation principles.

Use Aspen Plus to model chemical engineering processes.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
6.
Hours per semester
Lecture -30,
Laboratory - 30
Hours per week
Hangos K.M., Cameron L.T., Process modelling and model analysis, Academic Press
2001.
Dhurjati P., Shiflett M., Modeling and simulation in chemical engineering using Aspen
and Matlab, CRC Press 2014.
Rice R.G., Do D.D., Applied mathematics and modeling for chemical engineers, Wiley
2012.
Finlayson B.A., Introduction to chemical engineering computing, Wiley 2005.
Schefflan R., Teach Yourself the Basics of Aspen Plus, Wiley 2011.
Luyben W.L., Chemical Reactor Design and Control, Wiley 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT
Teaching method
Lecture, Classes
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture - 2, Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture - 30,
Classes - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of process technology equipment and
systems.
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Entry requirements
Course contents
Basic terms. Introduction to process equipment. Flowsheets. Drivers for moving equipment.
Flow of fluids. Fluid transport equipment. Pumps, compressors, turbines and motors.
Valves: applications and theory of operation. Tanks, piping, and vessels. Heat transfer and
heat exchangers. Dryers and cooling towers. Mixing and agitation. Boilers. Furnaces.
Instruments. Process control diagrams. Utility systems. Reactor Systems. Distillation and
absorption systems. Adsorption and ion exchange. Crystallization from solutions and melts.
Extraction. Other separation systems. Plastics Systems. Costs of individual equipment.
Assessment
methods
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Identify the various types of equipment used in the chemical-processing industry.

Explain the basic elements of chemical process equipment.

Describe the scientific principles associated with chemical process equipment.

Describe the operation and maintenance of chemical process equipment.

Troubleshoot typical problems associated with the operation of chemical process
equipment.

Describe the basic instruments used in the process industry.

Identify and draw standard instrument symbols.

Describe temperature, pressure, flow, and level-measurement techniques.

Identify the elements of a control loop.

Describe the various concepts associated with utility systems
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Thomas Ch. E., Process technology equipment and systems, Cengage Learning,
Stamford 2015.
Walas S. M., Chemical Process Equipment, Butterworth-Heinemann, Newton 1990.
Cheremisinoff N. P., Handbook of Chemical Processing Equipment, ButterworthHeinemann, Boston 2000.
Elizabeth T. Lieberman E. T.,, Norman P. Lieberman Lieberman N., A Working Guide to
Process Equipment, McGraw-Hill 2008.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_6
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Hours per semester
Lecture - 30,
Classes - 30
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Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of chemical reaction engineering
Entry requirements
Physical chemistry
Course contents
Introduction. Fundamental concepts. The General Mass Balance Equation. Reactor sizing.
Stoichiometry. Conversion. The Reaction Order. The Rate Law. Collection and analysis of
rate data. Multiple reactions. Reaction mechanisms. Catalytic reactors. Three-phase
reactors. Isothermal and nonisothermal reactor design. Biochemical reactors.
Assessment
methods
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Describe and define the rate of reaction.

Derive the mass balance equation.

Apply the mass balance equation to the most common types of industrial reactors.

Write the rate law in terms of concentrations, and temperature.

Use nonlinear regression to determine the rate law parameters.

Apply the differential and integral methods for analysis of reactor data.

Define a catalyst and describe its properties.

Describe the steps in a catalytic reaction.

Suggest a mechanism and apply the concept of a rate-limiting step to derive a rate law.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Fogler H.S., Elements of chemical reaction engineering, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey 1999.
Levenspiel O., Chemical reaction engineering, Wiley, New York 1999.
Luyben W.L., Chemical reactor design and control, Wiley, New York 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL REACTORS ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
paulina.pianko
@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
5
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture: 2h
workshop: 1h
Hours per semester
Lecture: 30h
workshop: 15h
Objectives of the
course
Designing chemical process in reactors, use of physicochemical and mathematical
knowledge. Rational design and analysis of performance of multiphase reactors.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Transfer of momentum, heat and mass
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Course contents
Lecture:
Chemical kinetics and rate equations mechanism, reaction rate, rate constant, influence of
temperature, approximation in kinetics; macrokinetic equation, classification of reactors
and choice of reactor type: homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors, batch reactor and
continuous reactors, adiabatic and reactors with heat transfer, general material, species
and thermal balances, batch reactor: reaction time, isothermal and non-isothermal
operation, batch reactor: choice of volume, continuous stirred tank reactors: design
equations, residence time, steady – state, tubular reactor: design equations, residence
time, steady-state, continuous stirred tank and tubular reactors; heat transfer, ideal
reactors; comparison for a single reaction and for multiple reactions, ideal reactors;
dynamic characteristic, cascade of reactors; cell model, dispersion model, reactors for
complete kinetic model.
Workshop:
Solution of the reaction engineering projects for homogeneous tank and tubular reactors.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: class test
Workshop: class test
Learning outcomes
Students gain knowledge in the formulation and solution of equations of mathematical
models of various types of chemical reactors.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
DOE fundamentals Handbook Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow,
Washington, 1992.
D.H.F. Liu, B.G. Liptak Environmental Engineers’ Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New
York, 1997.
R. W. Missen, C. A. Mims, B. A. Saville, Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering
and Kinetics, Wiley, New York 1999.
Additional
information
Course title
COMPUTER AIDED PROBLEMS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Solving of the selected problems in chemical engineering using computer programs
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering, chemical and process thermodynamics, numerical methods
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Course contents
Fundamental logic and the definition of engineering task. Complexity. Data structures.
Object representation and reasoning. Fitting polynomials and correlation equations to vapor
pressure data. Bubble point and dew point for a non-ideal multi-component mixture.
Regression of heterogeneous catalytic rate data. Solution of stiff ordinary differential
equations. Shooting method for solving two-point boundary value problems. Laminar flow
of non-Newtonian fluids in a horizontal pipe. Unsteady-state conduction in two dimensions.
Multicomponent diffusion in a porous layer covering a catalyst. Semibatch reactor with
reversible liquid phase reaction.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of data analysis.

Identify the various types of numerical methods, select and use the proper method to
solve calculation problem.

Solve typical problems associated with chemical and process engineering using
Simulink (Matlab)
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
B. Raphael, I.A.C. Smith, Fundamentals of computer-aided engineering, John Wiley &
Sons Ltd., Chichester, 2003.
M.B. Cutlib, M. Shacham, Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
with POLYMATH, Excel, and MATLAB, Prentice Hall, Boston 2008.
Additional
information
Course title
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
paulina.pianko
@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
4
Type of course
elective
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture: 2h
workshop: 1h
Hours per semester
Lecture: 30h
workshop: 15h
Objectives of the
course
Familiarize students with the basic concepts of integrated ways of using available renewable
energy sources. As a result of completion of the course the student should understand and
know the principles of operation of various types of non-conventional energy sources.
Student acquire skills for calculating energy systems such as solar collectors, heat pumps,
biomass boilers.
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Entry requirements
Mathematics, Physics, Technical Thermodynamics
Course contents
Lecture:
Basic concepts related to the use of energy. Environmental aspects of energy production
and use: pollution of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, the greenhouse effect,
changes in the stratospheric ozone layer, acid rain. Basic concepts and principles of
thermodynamics necessary for the understanding of energy conservation. Motor cycles,
refrigerators and heat pumps, the irreversibility of the process, exergy, exergy efficiency
(type II). Thermodynamic analysis of thermal processes. Global energy balances. Analysis
of energy utilization. Economical use of energy and how its recovery. Heat pumps, energy
accumulation, isolation. Waste heat recovery. Complete heating and cooling systems in
manufacturing plants. Heat exchanger network design. Combined heat and power.
Renewable energy sources and assess the possibility of their use. Renewable energy
technologies for the production of electricity, heat and hydrogen.
Workshop:
Open system energy balance. Analysis of the rendering of heat: heat and mass balance in
terms of concurrent heat exchanger and counter (heat exchange with the phase transition,
and without it), driving the temperature differential, transfer coefficients and heat transfer,
heat transfer surface. Basic concepts and principles of thermodynamics. Law of
thermodynamics for open and closed system. Enthalpy calculations. Circuits: Clausius Rankine, heat pumps, refrigeration applied using low temperature waste energy.
Thermodynamic analysis of thermal processes. Energy: global energy balance, the
calculation of energy losses and efficiency.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: class test
Workshop: class test
Learning outcomes
The student has knowledge of the energy with respect to the protection of the environment.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Washington, 1992.
D.H.F. Liu, B.G. Liptak, Environmental Engineers’ Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New
York, 1997.
W. P. Cunningham, B.W. Saigo, Environmental science: a global concern, 5 Edition,
McGraw-Hill, Boston, 1999.
G. Miller, G. Tyler, Living in the environment: Principles, connections and solutions.,
Brooks Cole Publishing Company, Pacific Grove, CA, 2002.
Additional
information
Course title
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_7
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
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Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 30
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of air, water,
control.
Entry requirements
Physical chemistry. Chemical engineering fundamentals
Course contents
Introduction. Basic concepts. Air Pollution. Smog in troposphere. Ozone depletion in
stratosphere. Acid Rain. Aerosols: deposition and nucleation. Control of air Pollution:
absorption; adsorption, biofiltration, catalytic destruction. Particles capture. Water
Pollution: organic, inorganic, biological. Waste Water Treatment: aerobic and anaerobic
digesters, activated sludge process. Soil pollution: types of soil pollution, sources of soil
pollution, effects of soil pollution. Monitoring and control of soil pollution.
Assessment
methods
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Identify the various types of air, water, and soil pollutants.

Explain the effects of pollutants on human beings and environment.

Describe the sources of air, water, and soil pollutants.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of control technologies preventing air, water, and soil
pollution.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
and soil pollution
Peirce J.J., Vesilind P.A., Weiner R.F., Environmental Pollution and Control, Elsevier,
Amsterdam 1997.
Hill M.K., Understanding Environmental Pollution. A Primer, Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge 2004.
Flagan R.C., Fundamentals of air pollution engineering, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey 1988.
Mirsal I.A., Soil Pollution: Origin, Monitoring and Remediation, Springer, Berlin 2004.
Additional
information
Course title
FLUIZIDATION ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_8
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Hours per semester
Lecture - 30,
Classes - 15
30
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Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of fluizidation engineering..
Entry requirements
Course contents
Introduction. Mapping of fluidization regimes. Distributors. Gas jets. Pumping power.
Bubbles in
dense beds. Bubbling fluidized beds. High-velocity fluidization. Mixing,
segregation, and Staging. Particle-to-gas mass and heat transfer. Catalytic Reactions in
Fluidized Beds. Heat transfer between fluidized beds and surfaces. Size distribution of solids
in fluidized beds. Industrial applications of fluidized beds. Design of fluidized beds
operations.
Assessment
methods
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Explain the basic elements of fluidized bed equipments.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of fluidized bed phenomena.

Identify the various types of fluidization regimes.

Understand bubble mechanics, and quality of fluidization.

Describe the scientific principles associated with fluidized bed equipments.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of applications and design of fluidized bed equipments.

Describe the operation and maintenance of fluidized bed equipments.

Troubleshoot typical problems associated with the fluidized bed equipments.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Kunii D., Levenspiel O., Fluidization Engineering, Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston
1991.
Gupta C.K., Sathiyamoorthy D., Fluid Bed Technology in Materials Processing, CRC,
Boca Raton 1999.
Smith P.G., Applications of Fluidization to Food Processing, Blackwell Science, Oxford
2007.
Gibilaro L.G., Fluidization dynamics, Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston 2001.
Additional
information
Course title
FUNDAMENTALS
ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
OF
MATLAB
IN
CHEMICAL
AND
PROCESS
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the modeling of selected chemical and process engineering problems and
their solution using Matlab.
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Entry requirements
Course contents
Matlab environment. Mathematical Matlab functions useful in engineering computations.
Matlab instructions. Matrix operations. Graphs and graphics: 2D and 3D graphs,
visualization of statistical data, surfaces in the space, space curves, animations. Analysis of
experimental data: data import and export, approximation, data: interpolation, data
smoothing. Solution of equations: linear equations, nonlinear equations and nonlinear
equation systems, ordinary differential equations (ODE), types of equations and boundary
conditions, Matlab numerical integrators, stiff ordinary differential equations, unsteadystate processes, nonlinear dynamics. Solution of partial differential equations: first and
second order equations, initial value and boundary value problems, steady-state and
unsteady-state. Identification of the differential equations parameters - solving of the
reverse problems. Numerical solution method (Initial value problem). Approximate methods
for boundary value problems: weighted residuals. Solution of the selected problems in
chemical engineering: basic principles and calculations, problems of regression and
correlation of data, advanced solution methods in problem solving. Thermodynamics. Heat
transfer. Mass transfer. Problems of fluid mechanics. Examples of selected problems:
variation of reaction rate with temperature, shooting method for solving two-point boundary
value problems, fugacity coefficients for ammonia – experimental and predicted, optimal
pipe length for draining a cylindrical tank in turbulent flow, unsteady-state conduction in
two dimensions, simultaneous heat and mass transfer in catalyst particles, etc.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of Matlab functions and instructions.

Demonstrate ability of programming using Matlab.

Identify the various types of applied numerical methods.

Solve typical and more advanced problems associated with chemical and process
engineering using Matlab techniques.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Jersey, 1995.
2007.
ed., London, 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
FUNDAMENTALS OF RESERVOIR FLUID BEHAVIOR AND ITS
PROPERTIES
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
Type of course
compulsory
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Level of course
Bachelor
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Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Entry requirements
Course contents
Fundamentals of reservoir fluid behavior: classification of reservoir and reservoir fluids,
pressure-temperature diagram, oil reservoir, gas reservoir, undefined petroleum fractions.
Reservoir-fluid properties: properties of natural gases, behavior of ideal gases, behavior of
real gases, effect of non-hydrocarbon components on the Z-factor, non-hydrocarbon
adjustment methods, correction for high-molecular-weight gases, gas formation volume
factor, properties of crude oil systems, crude oil gravity, specific gravity of the solution gas,
gas solubility, bubble-point pressure, oil formation volume factor, crude oil density, crude
oil viscosity. Laboratory analysis of reservoir fluids.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of reservoir fluids and their properties.

Identify the various types of methods in fluid properties estimation.

Solve typical calculation problems associated with analysis of reservoir fluids.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
T. Ahmed, Reservoir engineering, 2nd ed.,Gulf Professional Publishing (ButterworthHeinemann), Boston, 2001.
Additional
information
Course title
HEAT TRANSFER
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
Bogdan Ambrożek,
PhD,DSc
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_9
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 15
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Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of heat transfer
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Physics.
Course contents
Introduction. Heat conduction. Convective heat transfer: laminar and turbulent.
Simultaneous heat and mass transfer. Boiling. Condensation. Radiation. Heat exchanger:
type of equipment. Heat exchanger calculations. Using Aspen to design of heat exchanger.
Assessment
methods
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes
 Identify the different modes of heat transfer.
 Formulate basic equation for heat transfer problems.
 Solve differential and algebraic equations associated with heat transfer using analytical
and numerical methods.
 Apply heat transfer principles to design heat exchanger.
 Apply Aspen Plus to design of heat exchanger.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Incropera F.P., Lavine A.S., DeWitt D.P., Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer,
Wiley, New York 2011.
Rathore M.M., Kapuno R.R., Engineering Heat Transfer, Jones & Bartlett Learning,
Sudbury 2011.
Additional
information
Course title
HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
Bogdan Ambrożek,
PhD,DSc
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_10
ECTS points
5
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Type of course
Obligatory
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 30
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of heterogeneous catalysis.
Entry requirements
Physical chemistry.
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Course contents
Introduction. A brief history of catalysis. Surfaces and adsorption: Energetics; Pore structure
and surface area; Isotherms and rates; Experimental aspects of adsorption. The catalytic
process. The catalyst and the catalytic site. Catalyst preparation. Catalyst Characterization.
Catalytic Reactors: Static reactors; Stirred and recirculation reactors; Flow reactors; Pulse
Reactors. Measurement of catalytic kinetics. Exemplary catalytic reactions. Catalysis in
environmental protection.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the students should be familiar with the basic knowledge
about structures, preparation methods and reactivity of catalysts, such as zeolites,
monoliths, supported metals, carbon catalysts, etc. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the use
of catalysts in catalytic processes in chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry and in
environmental protection.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
Ross J.R.H., Heterogeneous catalysis. Fundamentals and applications, Elsevier,
Amsterdam 2012.
Satterfield, Charles N., Mass transfer in heterogeneous catalysis, R. E. Krieger Pub. Co.,
Huntington, N.Y. 1981.
J. M. Thomas, W. J. Thomas, Principles and Practice of Heterogeneous Catalysis, VCH,
Weinheim 1997.
Additional
information
Course title
HYBRID SOURCES OF ENERGY
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
paulina.pianko
@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
2
Type of course
elective
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture: 1h
Workshop: 1h
Hours per semester
Lecture: 15h
Workshop: 15h
Objectives of the
course
Familiarize students with the basic concepts of integrated ways of using available renewable
energy sources.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Physics, Technical Thermodynamics
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Course contents
Lecture:
Basic definitions of hybrid systems. Integrated ways of using renewable energy sources:
water - sun, water - wind, solar - wind, wind - the sun - the water, the integration of hydro
and geothermal energy. Classifications and application of hybrid systems: the original
source - solar and secondary sources: chemical battery, wind turbines, diesel generator,
fuel cells. Hybrid photovoltaic systems. Construction and operation of the fuel cell. Types
and performance of fuel cells. Hybrid heating systems: heat pump assisted biomass-fired
boilers, solar collectors connected to a conventional heat source, heat recovery units,
thermo fireplace with gas or oil boiler. Batteries and power applications. Hydrogen economy.
Alternative vehicles - hybrid car with power from the fuel cell, hybrid car with a combustion
engine. The efficiency of a fuel cell car. Impact on the environment. Hybrid systems in
nuclear power - energy production and processing of radioactive waste. Advantages and
disadvantages of hybrid energy sources.
Workshop:
Solutions of problems connected with energy conversion technologies in industrial energy
systems. Optimization of industrial energy systems considering future costs associated with
greenhouse gas emissions. Overview of energy policy instruments and their impact on
industrial energy system decision-making.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: class test
workshop: class test
Learning outcomes
The student has knowledge of the energy with respect to the protection of the environment.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Washington, 1992.
D.H.F. Liu, B.G. Liptak, Environmental Engineers’ Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New
York, 1997.
W. P. Cunningham, B.W. Saigo, Environmental science: a global concern, 5 Edition,
McGraw-Hill, Boston, 1999.
G. Miller, G. Tyler, Living in the environment: Principles, connections and solutions.,
Brooks Cole Publishing Company, Pacific Grove, CA, 2002.
Additional
information
Course title
HYDROGEN AS A FUTURE ENERGY CARRIER
Teaching method
Lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
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Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the future possibility of a hydrogen application as a future energy carrier.
Entry requirements
Chemical engineering, physical chemistry, thermodynamics
Course contents
Introduction: history of hydrogen. Hydrogen as a fuel: fossil fuels, the carbon cycle and
biomass energy, the hydrogen cycle. Properties of hydrogen: hydrogen gas, interaction of
hydrogen with solid surfaces, the four states of hydrogen and their characteristics and
properties, surface engineering of hydrides. Hydrogen production: electrolysis – hydrogen
production using electricity. Hydrogen storage. Applications: internal combustion engines,
hydrogen in space applications, fuel cells using hydrogen. Hydrogen from the sun energy.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of hydrogen and its properties.

Describe the scientific principles associated with hydrogen production, especially from
natural source (sun energy), storage, transport and application (Fuel Cells).

Solve typical problems associated with process modeling concerning hydrogen
applications.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
5.
A. Züttel, A. Borgschulte, L. Schlapbach eds., Hydrogen as a future energy carrier,
Viley-VCH, Weincheim, 2008.
B. Elvers ed., Handbook of fuels. Energy sources fortransportation, 2007.
G.A. Olah, A. Goeppert, G.K.S. Prakash, Beyond oil and gas: The methanol economy,
Viley-VCH, Weincheim, 2006.
K. Sundmacher, A. Kienle, H.J. Pesch, J.F. Berndt, G. Huppmannn eds., Molten
carbonate fuel cells, Viley-VCH, Weincheim, 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
Henryk Łącki, PhD
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_11
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes -1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes -15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the history and basic of chemical engineering.
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Entry requirements
Physics, Mathematics.
Course contents
Introduction. Chemical engineering definition: What is Chemical Engineering ?; How
chemical engineering differs from pure chemistry or other types of engineering? What do
Chemical Engineers do?; Diversity of employment. History and perspectives of chemical
engineering. Concerns of chemical engineering. Concept of unit operations. Case studies
and examples. Basic tools of chemical engineering: physical, chemical, mathematical and
biological sciences, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, kinetics and reactors design.
Scaleup, modeling and simulation. Multiscale modeling.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Identify and understand the chemical engineering profession.

Understand the basic chemical engineering principles.

Identify the basic tools of chemical engineering.

Develop problem solving skills.

Use software (POLYMATH, MATLAB) to solve chemical engineering problems.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Denn M.M., Chemical Engineering. An introduction, Cambridge University Press, New
York 2012.
Furter W.F.(Ed.), History of Chemical Engineering, Advances in Chemistry Series (190),
American Chemical Society 1980.
Additional
information
Course title
INTRODUCTION
PROCESSES
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
TO
THERMODYNAMICS
OF
IRREVERSIBLE
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L)
2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L)
30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Modern thermodynamics is a theory of irreversible processes. Modern thermodynamics,
formulated in twentieth century by Lars Onsager, Theophile De Donder, Ilya Prigogine and
others is a theory of irreversible processes that very much include time: it relates entropy,
the central concept of thermodynamics, to irreversible processes.
Entry requirements
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Course contents
Introduction: the terminology of thermodynamics, the variables and quantities. Basic
concepts and the laws of gases. The First Law of thermodynamics. The Second Law of
thermodynamics and the arrow of time. Entropy in the realm of chemical reactions.
Premium principles and general thermodynamic relations. Applications: equilibrium and
equilibrium systems. Thermodynamics of phase change. Thermodynamics of solutions.
Thermodynamics of chemical transformations. Introduction to non-equilibrium systems.
Thermodynamics of radiation. Biological systems. Classical stability theory. Critical
phenomena and configurational heat capacity. Elements of statistical thermodynamics.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of irreversible thermodynamics.

Identify the various methods of thermodynamic problems solving.

Solve typical problems associated with modern thermodynamics.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
2008.
D. Kondepudi, Introduction to modern thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
Chichester, UK, New York 2008.
J.M. Prausnitz, R.N. Lichtenthaler, E.G. de Azevedo, Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid
Phase Equilibria, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1999.
Additional
information
Course title
MASS TRANSFER
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
Bogdan Ambrożek, PhD,DSc.
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_12
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory.
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of mass transfer.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Physics.
Course contents
Introduction. Molecular diffusion. Convective mass transfer: laminar and turbulent.
Simultaneous heat and mass transfer. Interface mass transfer. Mass exchanger: type of
equipment. Mass exchanger calculations. Design of mass exchanger using Aspen.
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Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Identify and understand the various mechanisms of mass transfer.

Formulate basic equation for mass transfer problems.

Use of experimentally derived correlations for estimating mass transfer coefficient for
a variety of flow situations.

Apply mass transfer principles to design mass transfer equipment.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
Incropera F.P., Lavine A.S., DeWitt D.P., Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer,
Wiley, New York 2011.
Hines A.L., Maddox R.N., Mass transfer: fundamentals and applications, Prentice-Hall,
New Jersey 1985.
Cussler E.L., Diffusion: mass transfer in fluid systems, Cambridge University Press, New
York 1997.
Additional
information
Course title
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_13
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture -2
Classes - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture -30
Classes - 30
Objectives of the
course
The objective of the course is to develop the mathematical and modeling skills needed to
solve chemical engineering problems.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of mathematics.
Course contents
Formulation of physicochemical problems. Modelling: model building process. Model
hierarchy. Models with many variables. Boundary conditions. Vector spaces. Matrices.
Matrix algebra: row operations, direct elimination methods, iterative methods. Special
functions. Ordinary differential equations. First-order equations. Solution methods for
second-order nonlinear equations. Linear equations of higher order. Coupled Simultaneous
ODE. Series solution methods. Integral functions. Staged-process models. The calculus of
finite differences. Approximate methods for ODE solution. Perturbation methods. Initial
value problems. Boundary value problems: weighted residuals. Elements of complex
variables. Laplace transforms. Solution techniques for solving PDEs.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
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Learning outcomes
Recommended
readings
 Describe chemical engineering processes in mathematical form.
 Identify analytical solution to the differential equations.
 Interpret the solution to differential equations.
1.
2.
3.
Rice R.G., Do D.D., Applied mathematics and modeling for chemical engineers, Wiley,
New York 2012.
Finlayson B.A., Introduction to chemical engineering computing, Wiley, New York 2005.
Basmadjian D., The art of modeling in science and engineering, CRC, Boca Raton 2000.
Additional
information
Course title
MODELING AND SIMULATION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_14
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture -2, Classes - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture -30, Classes
- 30
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of modeling and simulation in
chemical engineering.
Entry requirements
Mathematics. Fundamentals of chemical engineering.
Course contents
Analysis of experimental results. Nonlinear parameter estimation. Dimensional analysis.
Scaling. Mathematical model development. Synthesis of sub-models. Classification of
models: deterministic, stochastic, lumped and distributed parameter. Modelling and
simulation techniques. Population balance models. Microbial population. Monte Carlo
methods. Nonlinear dynamics and chaos.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Develop of process models based on conservation laws and process data.

Use computational techniques to solve the process models.

Use simulation tools such as MATLAB, POLYMATH, and ASPEN PLUS.
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1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
Hangos K.M., Cameron L.T., Process modelling and model analysis, Academic Press,
San Diego 2001.
Ingham J., Dunn I.J., Heinzle E., Prenosil J.E., Snape J.B., Chemical engineering
dynamics, Wiley, Weinheim 2007.
Dobre T.G., Marcano J.G.S., Chemical engineering. Modelling, simulation and
similitude, Wiley, Weinheim 2007.
New York 2012.
Finlayson B.A., Introduction to chemical engineering computing, Wiley, New York 2005.
Additional
information
Course title
MODERN DRYING TECHNIQUES – THEORY AND PRACTICE
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the theory and practice of drying process. Presentation of novel techniques
and apparatuses for drying of various materials
Entry requirements
Course contents
Moisture in gases and solids: thermodynamic of moist gas, thermodynamic of moist solids.
Heat and mass transfer in drying processes. Drying kinetics. Experimental methods in
drying. General principles of dryer design. Mathematical modeling of drying processes.
Drying in energy fields. Performance of modern industrial dryers. Miscellaneous drying
problems: selection of dryer, energy aspects. Procedures for choosing of a dryer. Selection
schemes. Batch dryers (e.g. Vacuum dryers, Fluid-bed batch dryers, Tray dryers, Agitated
pan dryers etc.). Continuous dryers – selection tree (e.g. Conduction dryer with inert
stripping gas, e.g. plate dryer, Milling/flash drying, Band (Belt) dryer, Flash dryer, possibly
with product recirculation, Convection/conduction dryer with rotating shell or agitation, e.g.
disc or rotary dryer, Fluid-bed dryer, circular stirred tank rectangular, spray dryer,
Miscellaneous continuous dryers, etc.). Processing liquids, slurries, and pastes (Spray
dryers, Film drum dryers, Continuous Fluid-bed dryers/Granulators, Cylindrical scrapedsurface evaporator/Crystallizer/Dryer, Agitated pan or vacuum dryers). Special drying
techniques (Infrared drying, Dielectric drying, Freeze-drying, Steam drying). Qualitative
comparison of Convective, Conduction, and Dielectric dryer types. Testing on Small-scale
dryers. Example of dryer selection procedure.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of thermodynamics of moist gas and solid.

Explain the basic elements of drying kinetics.

Identify the various types of drying methods.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of applications and design of dryers.

Solve typical problems associated with dryers design and modeling.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
C. Strumiłło, T. Kudra, Drying: Principles, Applications and Design, Gordon and Breach
Sci. Publ., New York 1986.
C.M. Van ’t Land, Drying in the Process Industry, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York
2012.
2008.
Additional
information
Course title
MULTIPHASE FLOWS
Teaching method
Lecture; Project.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_2A_S_15
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Hours per semester
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to give a general introduction to the theory of multiphase flow and to
provide the necessary theoretical basis for design of multiphase pipelines.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Introduction to multiphase flow: basic definitions, equations of motion, interaction with
turbulence. Gas–liquid and liquid-liquid flow systems. Cavitation. Boiling and condensation.
Fluid–solid flow systems. Fluidized beds. Aerosol flows. Particle separation systems. Spray
systems. Dry powder flows. Granular flows. Microscale and microgravity flows. Multiphase
interactions. Multiphase flows in pipes: flow regime maps, concentration distributions and
pressure drop.
Assessment
methods
Lecture - exam, Project - project work.
Learning outcomes

Analyze and characterize the multiphase systems.

Solve a variety of engineering problems involving multiphase flows.

Apply chemical engineering principles to design of multiphase flow systems.
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1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Brennen Ch.E., Fundamentals of Multiphase Flow, Cambridge University Press,
Cambridge 2005.
Crowe C.T. (Ed.), Multiphase flow handbook, CRC Press, Boca Raton 2006.
Faghri A., Zhang Y., Transport Phenomena in Multiphase Systems, Elsevier Academic,
Boston, 2006
Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
NATURAL GAS ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_16
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes –15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of natural gas engineering.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of chemical engineering
Course contents
Introduction. Origin and production of natural gas. Composition and properties of natural
gas. Gas processing. Recovery, storage, and transportation. Water removal. Liquids
removal. Nitrogen removal. Acid gas removal. Fractionation. Hydrogen sulfide conversion.
Processes. Compression and cooling. Volumetric measurement. Pipeline design.
Transportation of
LNG. Hydrate control. Pipeline cleaning. Emissions control and
environmental aspects.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Estimate natural gas properties and to predict the performance of the natural gas.

Understand the formation of hydrates.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of separation of natural gas and liquid.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of hydrates removal from natural gas.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of miscellaneous gas removal from natural gas.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of dehydration of natural gas.

Identify the most common type of equipment used in the processing of natural gas.

Identify various types of instruments and controls used in the processing of natural gas.
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1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Guo B., Ghalambor A., Natural Gas Engineering Handbook, Gulf Publishing Company,
Houston 2005.
Younger A.H., Natural Gas Processing Principles and Technology - Part I, II, University
of Calgary 2004.
Abdel-Aal H.K., Aggour M., Fahim M. A., Petroleum and gas field processing, Marcel
Dekker New York 2003.
Speight J.G., Natural Gas. A Basic Handbook, Gulf Publishing Company, Houston 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS WTH MATLAB
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the numerical and analytical methods analysis to chemical and process
engineering problems solution using Matlab.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Numerical modeling for engineering. Matlab fundamentals. Matrices. Roots of algebraic and
transcendental equations. Numerical integration. Numerical integration of ordinary
differential equations (ODE). Curve fitting. Optimization. Partial differential equations.
Iteration method. Laplace transforms. Solution of equations: linear equations, nonlinear
equations and nonlinear equation systems, ordinary differential equations (ODE), types of
equations and boundary conditions, Matlab numerical integrators, stiff ordinary differential
equations, unsteady-state processes, nonlinear dynamics. Solution of partial differential
equations: first and second order equations, initial value and boundary value problems,
steady-state and unsteady-state. Numerical solution method (Initial value problem).
Approximate methods for boundary value problems: weighted residuals. Solution of the
selected problems in chemical engineering: basic principles and calculations, problems of
regression and correlation of data, advanced solution methods in problem solving.
Thermodynamics. Heat transfer. Mass transfer. Problems of fluid mechanics. Examples of
selected problems: variation of reaction rate with temperature, shooting method for solving
two-point boundary value problems, fugacity coefficients for ammonia – experimental and
predicted, optimal pipe length for draining a cylindrical tank in turbulent flow, unsteadystate conduction in two dimensions, simultaneous heat and mass transfer in catalyst
particles, etc.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge Matlab functions and instructions.

Identify the various types of numerical and analytical methods of problem solution.

Solve typical problems associated with chemical and process engineering using Matlab
with Simulink.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
A. Gilat, V. Subramanian, Numerical methods: An introduction with applications using
Matlab, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2011.
2007.
W. Bober, C-T Tsai, O. Masory, Numerical and analytical methods with Matlab, CRC
Press – Taylor & Francis Group, London,2009.
ed., London, 2007.
Additional
information
Course title
NUMERICAL METHODS
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of numerical methods and their
application in science and engineering.
Entry requirements
Mathematics.
Course contents
Systems of linear algebraic equations. Systems of non-linear algebraic equations.
Interpolation and curve fitting. Numerical differentiation. Numerical integration.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices. Solutions of ODEs: Runge Kutta, multistep
methods, Gear’s algorithm, stiffness and stability of algorithms. Solutions of PDEs: finite
difference, finite elements, method of lines, shooting methods.
Introduction to
optimization. Discrete transform methods: Fourier series, applications of discrete Fourier
series, discrete Chebyshev transform and applications.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
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Learning outcomes

Use of modern computational and numerical techniques in engineering.

Understand how the algorithms work and why numerical algorithms sometimes give
unexpected results.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
Chapra S.C., Canale R.P., Numerical Methods for Engineers, McGraw-Hill, Boston 1998.
Rao S.S., Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, Prentice Hall, New
Jersey 2002.
Kiusalaas J., Numerical Methods in Engineering with Python 3, Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge 2013.
Moin P., Fundamentals of engineering numerical analysis, Cambridge University Press,
New York 2010.
Additional
information
Course title
NUMERICAL METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_17
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor / Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of numerical methods and their
application in chemical engineering.
Entry requirements
Mathematics.
Course contents
Systems of linear algebraic equations. Systems of non-linear algebraic equations.
Interpolation and curve fitting. Numerical differentiation. Numerical integration.
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices. Solutions of ODEs: Runge Kutta, multistep
methods, Gear’s algorithm, stiffness and stability of algorithms. Solutions of PDEs: finite
difference, finite elements, method of lines, shooting methods.
Introduction to
optimization.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Use of modern computational and numerical techniques in chemical engineering.

Understand how the algorithms work and why numerical algorithms sometimes give
unexpected results.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Recommended
readings
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Beers K.J., Numerical methods for chemical engineering. Applications in MATLAB,
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2007.
Elnashaie S., Uhlig F., Numerical techniques for chemical and biological engineers using
MATLAB, Springer, New York 2007.
Warnecke G., Analysis and numerics for conservation laws, Springer, Berlin 2005.
New York 1995.
Chapra S.C., Canale R.P., Numerical Methods for Engineers, McGraw-Hill, Boston 1998.
Rao S.S., Applied Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, Prentice Hall, New
Jersey 2002.
Cutlib M.B., Shacham M., Problem Solving in Chemical Engineering with Numerical
Methods, Prentice Hall, New Jersey 2009.
Hanna O.T., Sandall O.C., Computational Methods In Chemical Engineering, Prentice
Hall, New Jersey 1995.
Constantinides A., Mostoufi N., Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with Matlab
Applications, Prentice Hall, New Jersey 1999.
Additional
information
Course title
OPTIMIZATION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aim is to teach students how to use optimization algorithms to improve the
design and operation of chemical processes.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Chemical engineering fundamentals
Course contents
Formulation of optimization problems. Classification of optimization problems. Techniques
of optimization. One-dimensional and n-dimensional search
techniques. Optimization modeling platforms: MATLAB, ASPEN,and HYSYS. Application of
optimization methods in Chemical Engineering.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Understand the concepts of the different optimization methods.

Apply the knowledge of optimization to solve chemical engineering problems.

Apply MATLAB, ASPEN,and HYSYS to solve optimization problems.
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1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
Edgar T.F., Himmelblau D.M., Lasdon L.S., Optimization of Chemical Processes, McGraw
Hill 2001.
Corsano G., Montagna J.M., Iribarren O.A., Aguirre P. A., Mathematical Modeling
Approaches for Optimization of Chemical Processes, Nova Science Publishers 2009.
Rangaiah G.P., Bonilla-Petriciolet A. (Eds), Multi-Objective Optimization in Chemical
Engineering: Developments and Applications, Wiley 2013.
Additional
information
Course title
PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGY
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_18
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor / Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 1
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 15
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of particulate technology.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of chemical engineering.
Course contents
Particle characterization. Particle size analysis. Motion of solid particles in a fluid. Multiple
particle systems. Colloids and fine particles. Fluid flow through a packed bed. Filtration.
Fluidization. Pneumatic transport. Separation of particles from a gas. Mixing and
segregation of particles. Particles size reduction. Particles mechanics. Discharge of
particulate bulk solids. Storage and flow of powders.
Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Understand and apply the theoretical fundamentals of particle technology in chemical
engineering.

Understand the experimental methods necessary to characterize the properties of
particles and powders.

Understand the hydrodynamics of gas-solid systems.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rhodes M., Introduction to Particle Technology, Wiley, Chichester 2008.
Particles, bubbles and drops-their motion, heat and mass transfer, World Scientific
Publishing, London 2006.
Aste T., Tordesillas A., Di Matteo T. (Editors), Granular and complex materials, World
Scientific Publishing, London 2007.
Gregory J., Particles in Water. Properties and Processes, CRC, Boca Raton 2006.
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Additional
information
Course title
PETROLEUM PRODUCTION SYSTEMS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Entry requirements
Course contents
Introduction to reservoir engineering: history, reservoirs types defined with reference to
phase diagrams; review of: rock properties, gas properties, crude oil properties, reservoir
water properties. Derivation of material balance equation. Single-phase gas reservoirs. Gascondensate reservoirs. Undersaturated gas reservoirs. Saturated gas reservoirs. Single fluid
flow in reservoirs. The role of petroleum production engineering. Production from
undersaturated oil reservioirs. Production from two-phase reservoirs. Production from
natural gas reservoirs. The near wellbore condition and damage characterization; skin
effects. Wellbore flow performance. Well deliverability. Forecast of well production. Well test
design and data acquisition. Well diagnosis with production logging. Design of hydraulic
fracture treatments. Gas lift (maximum production rate). Pomp-assisted lift. Systems
analysis. Environmental concerns in petroleum production engineering.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of petroleum production systems.

Calculate basic reservoir fluids properties.

Formulate reservoir fluids mass balance.

Describe the scientific principles associated with petroleum and natural gas production
engineering.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
M.J. Economides, A.D. Hill, C. Ehling-Economides, Petroleum Production Systems,
Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1994.
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Additional
information
Course title
POLYMATH, MATHAD AND MATLAB FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Practical use of the Polymath, Mathcad and Matlab to solving of the various computational
problems appearing in chemical and process engineering
Entry requirements
Course contents
Problem solving with mathematical software packages. Basic principles and calculations.
Regression and correlation of data. Problem solving with Polymath. Problem solving with
Mathcad. Problem solving with Matlab. Advanced techniques in problem solving.
Thermodynamic problems. Selected fluid mechanics problems. Selected heat transfer
problems. Selected mass transfer problems. Problems of chemical reaction engineering.
Phase equilibria and distillation. Process dynamic and control. Biochemical engineering.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of Polymath, Mathcad and Matlab functions and
instructions.

Identify the various types of numerical methods.

Demonstrate ability of using Polymath, Mathcad and Matlab basic and advanced
techniques in problem solving.

Solve typical problems associated with chemical and process engineering using
Polymath, Mathcad and Matlab.
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1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
6.
2007.
Jersey, 1995.
London, 2002.
ed., London, 2007.
2006.
Additional
information
Course title
PROCESS DESIGN
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
paulina.pianko
@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
9
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture: 3h
Project: 4h
Hours per semester
Lecture: 45h
workshop: 60h
Objectives of the
course
Design procedures. Raw materials and processes chemical technology. Solutions of the
process line. Selection, design and operation of large – scale industrial apparatus. Economic
analysis. Solving of problems in momentum, heat and mass transfer processes. Design of
selected apparatus. Balance of materials and energy. CAD for design of chemical processes.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Chemical engineering, Chemical technology
Course contents
Lecture:
Procedure of elaboration new technologies; rules of preparing documentation of process
design, feasibility study; raw materials and product, process description; selection of
processes and operations; selection and calculation procedure of apparatus and
installations; balance of materials and energy; technological scheme of an industrial
installation; CAD for design of chemical processes; economic analysis of an investment
enterprise.
Project:
Formulation of plant design problem, scope and objectives; construction of flow sheet; plant
location selection; construction of process description, process flow diagram, mass and
energy balance; selection and sizing of major process equipment; construction materials
selection; equipment layout plot plan; construction cost estimation and plant economic
analysis; piping and instrumentation diagram; plant design report preparation.
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Assessment
methods
Learning outcomes
Lecture: class test
workshop: written report
The student can explain the industrial system design methodology in accordance with
current legislation and based on modern computer-aided design tools
1.
2.
3.
4.
Recommended
readings
5.
6.
7.
8.
Himmelblau, Basic principles and calculation in chemical engineering, New York, 1986.
G.I. Wells, L.M. Rose, The art of chemical process design, Elsevier, 1986.
W. D. Seider, Process design principles, J.W.& S., 1999.
J. B. Riggs, An Introduction to Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers, Texas Tech
University Press, Lubbock, Texas, 1982.
O. T. Hanna, O.C. Sandal, Computation Methods in Chemical Engineering, Prenti-Hall,
Englewood Cliff, New Jersey, 1997.
W. D. Baasel, Preliminary Chemical Engineering Plant Design, 2 Edition, van Nostrand,
New York, 1990.
M. S. Peters, K.D. Timmerhaus, Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers,
McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1991.
R. K. Sinnott, Coulson-Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, vol. 6, An Introduction to
Chemical Engineering Design, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1985.
Additional
information
Course title
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_19
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor / Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2, Classes. - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30,
Classes. - 30
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of process dynamics and control with
emphasis on chemical engineering applications.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Fundamentals of chemical engineering.
Course contents
Introduction.
Process modeling fundamentals. Modeling for process operation.
Transformation techniques. Linearization of model equations. Operating points of a
systems. Process simulation in Matlab Simulink. Frequency response analysis. The dynamic
behavior of systems. Detailed analysis of selected processes: mixing process, chemical
stirred tank reactors, tubular reactors, heat exchangers, evaporators and separators,
distillation columns, fermentation reactors. Black box modeling. Time-series identification.
Neural networks. Fuzzy modeling. Process control and instrumentation. Behavior of
controlled processes. Control of selected processes.
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Assessment
methods
Lecture – exam
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Analyze the transient behavior of chemical engineering processes.

Understand the behavior of control systems.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
Roffel B., Betlem B., Process Dynamics and Control. Modeling for Control and Prediction,
Wiley, Chichester 2006.
Ingham J., Dunn I.J., Heinzle E., Pfenosi1 J.E., Chemical Engineering Dynamics, VCH,
Weinheim 1994.
Luyben M.L., Luyben W.L., Essentials of Process Control, MCGraw-Hill 1997.
Additional
information
Course title
PROCESS KINETICS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the various kinetic problems in chemical and process engineering.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, chemical engineering
Course contents
Introduction to chemical engineering calculations: units and dimensions, conventions in
methods of analysis and measurement, chemical reaction equation and stoichiometry. Basic
concepts and definitions. Chemical engineering kinetics and thermodynamics. Conductive,
convective and radiative heat transfer. Mass transfer in gases and liquids. A study of the
design of chemical engineering systems. Kinetics of homogeneous systems and the
interpretation of kinetic data. Heterogeneous systems. Two fluid-phase systems. Fixed bed
adsorption. Fluid bed systems. The film model. Surface renewal models. Adsorption and
chemical reaction. Introduction to chemical reaction engineering. The design of single and
multiple reactors for simple, simultaneous and consecutive reactions. The influence of
temperature, pressure and flow on chemical engineering systems.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of chemical engineering kinetics and thermodynamics.

Identify and describe mathematically the chemical and physical processes associated
with chemical and process engineering.

Solve typical problems associated with process design.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart, E.N. Lightfoot, Transport phenomena, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
New York, 2007.
2006.
D.M. Himmelblau, Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Prentice
Hall International (UK) Limited, London, 1996
E.I., Shaheen, Basic Practice of Chemical Engineering, 2nd ed. Boston, Houghton
Mifflin, 1984
Additional
information
Course title
QUALITY ENGINEERING
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
summer / winter
English
Hours per week
Lecture (1h), workshop
(1h)
Hours per semester
L (15h), W (15h)
Objectives of the
course
The course aim is to give a general introduction to the theory and practice of quality
management and to know methods useful in quality control and improvement.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, statistics – basic courses
Course contents
The meaning of quality and quality improvement, quality engineering terminology,
statistical methods for quality control and improvement. Probability distribution: binomial
distribution, Poisson distribution, normal distribution. Calculate the probability of finding (z)
scraps in the sample. Calculate the probability that product will meet or exceed the
specification, calculate the fraction of produced conform to specification. Statistical process
control SPC – principles, methods and tools: Pareto Chart, Cause and effect diagram, scatter
diagram, Shewhart control charts: (variables control charts x -R or x-s; attributes control
charts p, np, c or u). Acceptance sampling plans for attributes, single and double plans for
attributes. Find the normal, tightened and reduced single and double sampling plans.
Discuss the differences in the various sampling plans. Acceptance sampling plans for
variables. Method s and . Find the normal, tightened and reduced plans using two methods.
Discuss the differences in the various plans.
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Assessment
methods
grade
Learning outcomes
Student has the knowledge about the methods and tools used to control the process and
product quality.
Student has the ability to choose the methods and the calculation of the parameters
characterizing the quality of process and product.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
Doty L.A.: Statistical Process Control. Second edition. Industrial Press Inc. New York,
1996
Montgomery D.C.: Introduction to Statistical Quality Control. Fifth edition. John Wiley
& Sons, Inc. 2005.
Montgomery D.C.: Statistical Quality Control.. A modern introduction. Six edition. John
Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009.
Additional
information
Course title
SEPARATION PROCESSES
Teaching method
Lecture;Classes.
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_20
ECTS points
5
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture -2
Classes - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture -30
Classes - 30
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of separation processes
Entry requirements
Physical chemistry. Fundamentals of chemical engineering.
Course contents
Introduction. Fundamental concepts. Thermodynamics of separation processes. Mass
transfer and diffusion. Single equilibrium stages calculations. Flash calculations. Cascades
systems. Hybrid systems. Absorption. Stripping of dilute mixtures. Distillation. Liquid–liquid
Extraction. Multicomponent, multistage separations. Supercritical extraction. Membrane
separations. Adsorption. Ion exchange. Chromatography. Electrophoresis. Mechanical
phase separations.
Assessment
methods
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Learning outcomes
Recommended
readings

Demonstrate basic knowledge of separation of chemical mixtures by industrial
processes, including bioprocesses.

Describe the scientific principles associated with separation equipments.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of making mass balances and specifying component
recovery and product purity.

Demonstrate basic knowledge of modeling and simulation of separation processes
using POLYMATH, ASPEN PLUS and HYSYS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seader J.D., Henley E.J., Separation process principles, Wiley, New York 2006.
Seader J. D., Henley E.J., Roper D.K., Martin R.E., Separation process principles.
Chemical and biochemical operations, Wiley, New York 2011.
Wankat P.C., Separation Process Engineering, Prentice Hall, New Jersey 2012.
Noble R.D., Terry P.A., Principles of chemical separations with environmental
applications, Cambridge University Press, New York 2004.
Additional
information
Course title
SIMULATION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESSES USING
MATHAD AND MATLAB
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of the selected chemical and process engineering problems and their solution
using Mathcad or Matlab.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Solution of the selected problems in chemical engineering: basic principles and calculations,
problems of regression and correlation of data, advanced solution methods in problem
solving. Thermodynamics. Heat transfer. Mass transfer. Problems of fluid mechanics.
Examples of selected problems: dew point calculation for an ideal binary mixture, variation
of reaction rate with temperature, shooting method for solving two-point boundary value
problems, fugacity coefficients for ammonia – experimental and predicted, optimal pipe
length for draining a cylindrical tank in turbulent flow, heat transfer from a triangular fin,
unsteady-state conduction in two dimensions, simultaneous heat and mass transfer in
catalyst particles.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
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Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of Mathcad and Matlab functions and instructions.

Identify the various types of numerical methods.

Demonstrate ability of using Mathcad and Matlab to solve basic calculation problems.

Solve typical fundamental problems associated with chemical and process engineering
using Mathcad and Matlab.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
London, 2002.
ed., London, 2007.
Jersey, 1995.
2007.
Additional
information
Course title
SPECIAL METHODS OF SEPARATION
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Anna Kiełbus-Rąpała, PhD
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture (1h)
Workshop (1h)
Hours per semester
L(15h)
W(15h)
Objectives of the
course
The course aim is to give the information about special techniques used to separation of
substances: the principle of separation, physical basis, equipment, advantages and
disadvantages of particular method; the examples of use.
Entry requirements
Basis of Chemical Engineering
Course contents
Introduction. Classification and characteristics of permeation methods (membrane
separation processes: micro-, ultra- and nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, electrolysis,
dialysis, electrodialysis, gas and vapour permeation, pervaporation, membrane distillation;
liquid membrane). Membrane separation in nuclear technology. Separation in
ultracentrifuges. Thermal diffusion. Surface sorption methods (bubble or foam separation,
flotation). Zone refining (zone melting), recrystallization. Coprecipitation. Electroforetic
separation methods. Chromatographic separation. Chemical methods, ion exchange.
Magnetic separation.
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Assessment
methods
grade
Learning outcomes
Student has the knowledge about the different special methods used to separation of
mixtures.
Student has ability to explain the physical basis, principle of operation of particular method
and equipment wanted for it.
Student has ability to choose the appropriate method of separation for a given mixture, and
to explain away the choice.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Patnaik, P. Dean's Analytical Chemistry Handbook, 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2004.
Reiner Westermeier, Electrophoresis in practice, 3rd ed., Wiley, 2005.
Rickwood D., Ford T., Steensgaard J., Centrifugation: Essential Data, John Wiley & Son
Ltd., 1994.
Additional
information
Course title
TECHNICAL THERMODYNAMICS
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
paulina.pianko
@zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
3
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture: 1h
Workshop: 1h
Hours per semester
Lecture: 15h
workshop: 15h
Objectives of the
course
Acquiring of technical and thermodynamic knowledge needed to study other engineering
courses. The base knowledge of heat technique and engineering thermodynamics connected
with thermodynamic processes and properties of pure substances and mixtures will be
presented and practically tested.
Entry requirements
Mathematics
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Course contents
Lecture:
Definition of system, units, fundamentals of equations of state: ideal gas, virial and cubic
equations; First Law of Thermodynamics: energy balance, definition of internal energy,
heat, work, enthalpy and heat capacity. Ideal gas energy balance: closed and open system,
isothermal, isobaric, isometric and adiabatic processes. Second Law of Thermodynamics:
Carnot cycle, entropy, process spontaneity criteria. Entropy change of ideal gases:
isothermal, isobaric, isometric, adiabatic and mixing processes. Free energy: Gibbs and
Helmholtz, lost work and exergy. Properties of real fluids: calculation of ΔU, ΔH and ΔS
using thermodynamic diagrams and tables, introduction to calculations using equations of
state. Estimation of density, relation between saturated vapour pressure and boiling point,
variables at critical condition. Ideal gas flow systems: expansion, compression and
throttling. Thermodynamic cycles: Otto, Diesel, Brayton, Rankine, refrigeration, and
liquefaction.
Workshop:
Solutions of problems connected with thermodynamic changes of ideal gases. Problems with
equations of state. Determination of thermodynamic properties of pure substances.
Problems about solutions. Problems concerning of phase equilibria in multicomponent
systems.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: class test
workshop: class test
Learning outcomes
The student has general knowledge in the field of technical thermodynamics; should be able
to define the basic concepts of thermodynamics and to identify and describe the
thermodynamic processes.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
J.M. Smith, H.C. Van Ness, M.M. Abbott: Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics. McGraw Hill, Boston, 2001.
J. Gmehling, B. Kolbe: Thermodynamik. Georg Thieme, Stuttgart, 1988.
D.P. Tassios: Applied Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. Springer, Berlin, 1993.
S. I. Sandler, Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 2 Edition, John Wiley& Sons,
New York, 1989.
Additional
information
Course title
THE PREDICTION OF PROPERTIES OF GASES AND LIQUIDS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
The prediction methods presentation of various gases and liquids properties data.
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Entry requirements
Course contents
The estimation of physical properties. Pure component constants. Thermodynamic
properties of ideal gases. Pressure-Volume-Temperature relationships of pure gases and
liquids. Pressure-Volume-Temperature relationships of mixtures. Thermodynamic
properties of pure components and mixtures. Fluid phase equilibria in multicomponent
systems. Solubilities of solids in liquids. Viscosity evaluation methods of gases and liquids.
Viscosities of gas mixtures at low and high pressures. Effect of high pressure and
temperature on liquid viscosity. Thermal conductivity evaluation methods of gases, liquids
and their mixtures. Effect of temperature on the low-pressure thermal conductivity of gases.
Effect of pressure on the thermal conductivity of gases. Diffusion coefficient evaluation
methods of gases and liquids. Diffusion in multicomponent gas and liquid mixtures. Pureliquid surface tension evaluation methods. Variation of pure-liquid surface tension with
temperature. Surface tension of mixtures.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of gasses and liquids properties.

Identify the various types of methods in physical properties estimation and data
analysis.

Solve typical problems associated with fluids physical properties calculations.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
C.L. Yaws, Chemical Properties Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York 1999.
2008.
Additional
information
Course title
THERMODYNAMICS
APPLICATIONS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
WITH
CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L), 30 (Lab)
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Objectives of the
course
The principles of thermodynamics, carefully developed to provide students of chemical
engineering with a deep and intuitive understanding of the practical applications of these
fundamental ideas and principles. Logical explanations introduce core thermodynamic
concepts in the context of their measurement and experimental origin, giving students a
thorough understanding of how theoretical concepts apply to practical situations. An
attempt to produce thermodynamics lecture and laboratory suitable for the age of the
personal computers. Computer-aided calculations, using a general purpose numerical
analysis program - Polymath
Entry requirements
Course contents
Macroscopic, microscopic, and molecular aspects of thermodynamics. Problems and
concepts at the interface of mechanics and thermodynamics. Phases, interfaces,
dispersions, and the first three principles of thermodynamics. Internal energy, the First Law,
heat, conservation of total energy, mass and energy balances, enthalpy, and heat
capacities. Equations of state for one-component and multicomponent systems.
Applications of the mass and energy balances and the equations of state to several classes
of thermodynamic problems. The Second Law, absolute temperature, entropy definition and
calculation, and entropy inequality. Further implications of the Second Law. Introduction of
the Helmholtz free energy, Gibbs free energy, chemical potential, and applications to phase
equilibria, heat transfer, and mass transfer. Thermodynamic fugacity, thermodynamic
activity, and other thermodynamic functions (U, H, S, A, G, μi) of ideal and nonideal
solutions. Vapor–liquid equilibria with applications to distillation. Gas–liquid equilibria and
applications to gas absorption or desorption. Applications to liquid–liquid equilibria and
liquid–liquid extraction. Osmosis, osmotic pressure, osmotic equilibrium, and reverse
osmosis. The Third Law and the molecular basis of the Second and Third Laws. Chemical
reaction equilibria. One reaction. Chemical reaction equilibria. Two or more reactions
occurring simultaneously. Applications of thermodynamics to energy engineering and
environmental engineering.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: oral exam
Learning outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of thermodynamics.

Identify the various types of thermodynamic equilibria.

Understand mass and energy balances.


Solve typical calculation problems associated with thermodynamics.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
2008.
2006.
E.I. Franses, Thermodynamics with Chemical Engineering Applications, Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, 2014.
Additional
information
Course title
TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL GAS
Teaching method
Lecture, workshop, laboratory
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Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Master
Semester
Winter/Summer
English
Hours per week
L (1h), W (1h), Lab (1h)
Hours per semester
L(15h), W(15h), Lab(15h)
Objectives of the
course
The course aim is to know the methods of the calculations of parameters characterizing gas
flow in high, middle and low pressure pipeline networks, such as: diameter of the pipeline,
the volumetric gas flow streams, speed of gas in pipelines and the pressure drop of gas in
each pipeline of the network.
Entry requirements
Process Engineering – general information
Course contents
The property of the natural gas – the requirements concerning the quality and the
classification of natural gas distributed by pipeline network. Construction and main types of
gas pipeline networks and the characteristics of the basic elements of the network. High
pressure pipelines – construction, materials. The structure and characteristics of gas pipeline
network. The compressor station (construction, compression of the gas, the cooling of the
gas). High pressure reduction station (construction, the reduction pressure of gas, the
heating of the gas). Middle pressure gas reduction station (construction, maintenance). Gas
terminal and gas reduction point. Middle and low pressure gas pipeline network –
construction, materials. The calculations of the gas pressure drops during gas
transportation, based on the equations and nomographs and the calculations of the pipeline
diameter. The underground natural gas storages. The variety of the gas consumption in
time. The forecasting of gas demand and workloads of gas pipeline network. Equipment for
measuring the flow and quality of natural gas – the types and characteristics of the
equipment. The gas flow simulation (steady-state or dynamic). The methods of perform the
structure of gas pipeline network. The computer programs used to simulate of gas flow in a
pipeline network.
The simulation of gas flow in selected part of gas networks with different structures of
pipelines or different overpressure of a gas stream.
Assessment
methods
written exam, project work
Learning outcomes
Student has the ability of the calculations of basic parameters characterizing gas flow in
pipeline networks.
Student has the skill of the calculations and choice main equipment including in the device
which support the transport and distribution of the natural gas.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Osiadacz A.J.: Simulation and analysis of gas network. E&FN Spon., London, 1987.
Kralik J., Stiegler P., Vostry Z., Zavorka J.: Dynamic Modeling of Large-Scale Networks
with Application to Gas Distribution. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1988.
Additional
information
Course title
TRANSPORT PHENOMENA
Teaching method
Lecture; Classes
63
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Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTICH_ICHP_1A_S_21
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
Lecture – 2
Classes - 2
Hours per semester
Lecture – 30
Classes - 30
Objectives of the
course
The course aims to familiarize students with the basic of transport phenomena with
emphasis on chemical engineering applications.
Entry requirements
Mathematics; Physics;
Course contents
Momentum Transport: Viscosity; Mechanisms of momentum transport; Momentum
balances; Velocity distributions in laminar and turbulent flow; Interphase transport of
momentum in isothermal systems; Macroscopic balances for isothermal flow systems.
Energy Transport: Mechanisms of energy transport; Thermal conductivity; Energy balances;
Temperature distributions in solids; The equations of change for nonisothermal systems;
Temperature distributions in turbulent flow; Interphase transport in nonisothermal
systems; Macroscopic balances for nonisothermal systems.
Mass transport: Mechanisms of mass transport; Diffusivity; Mass balances; Concentration
distributions in solids. Equations of change for multicomponent systems; Concentration
distributions in turbulent flow, Interphase transport; Macroscopic mass balances for
multicomponent systems.
Assessment
methods
Classes – grade
Learning outcomes

Formulate governing equation for momentum, mass, and heat transfer.

Identify the terms describing storage, convection, diffusion, dispersion, and

generation in the general governing equation for momentum, mass, and heat transfer.

Understand the various components needed for setting up conservation equations.

Utilize information obtained from solutions of the balance equations to solve chemical
engineering problems.

Appreciate relevance of transport phenomena in chemical engineering.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Bird R.B., Stewart W.E., Lightfoot E.N., Transport Phenomena, Wiley, New York 2007.
Brodkey R.S., Hershey H.C., Transport phenomena. A unified approach, McGraw-Hill,
New York 1988.
Kessler, David P. Greenkorn. Kessler D.P., Greenkorn R.A., Momentum, heat, and mass
transfer fundamentals, Marcel Dekker, Basel 1999.
Additional
information
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TECHNOLOGY
Course title
ANALYSIS OF AIR POLLUTION
Teaching method
Lecture and laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/OSr/C-7
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Master or bachelor
Semester
Winter or summer
English
Hours per week
5 (L-1, Lab-4)
Hours per semester
75 (L-15, Lab-60)
Objectives of the
course
Methods of samples collection and analysis of common air pollutants
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
Course contents
Lecture: Problems in trace analysis. Collection and pretreatment of samples. Isolation and
aspiration techniques. Enrichment of analytes. Passive, dynamic and denuder methods. Use
of glass scrubbers, solid adsorbents and cryogenic traps. Preparation of gas standard
mixtures. Sampling of aerosols. Air monitoring.
Laboratory: Collection of air samples by isolation and aspiration techniques. Determination
of organic and inorganic air pollutants (acetone, diethyl ether, phenol, aromatic
hydrocarbons, hydrochloride, carbon disulfide) by spectrophotometric and chromatographic
methods. Validation of applied methods.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: written exam
Laboratory: written reports, grade
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to describe and apply different techniques of air sampling.
Student will be able to perform analysis of popular air pollutants by Spectrophotometric
and chromatographic methods.
Student will be able to perform validation of analytical procedure.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
Mudakavi J.R., Principles and Practices of Air Pollution Control and Analysis, I.K.
International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2010.
Berezkin V.G., Drugov Y.S., Gas chromatography in air pollution analysis, Journal of
Chromatography Library, Volume 49, Elsevier 1991.
Mullins E., Statistics for the quality control chemistry laboratory, RSC, Cambridge 2003.
New horizons and challenges in environmental analysis and monitoring, ed. J.
Namieśnik,
W.
Chrzanowski,
P.
Żmijewska,
CEEAM,
Gdańsk
2003.
(http://www.pg.gda.pl/chem/CEEAM/Dokumenty/CEEAM_ksiazka/New_ANG.htm
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Course title
ANALYSIS OF FOOD CONTAMINANTS
Teaching method
Laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Alicja Wodnicka, PhD
alicja.wodnicka@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/OSr/D-3b
ECTS points
2
Type of course
optional
Level of course
Master of bachelor
Semester
winter or summer
English
Hours per week
3 (Lab-3)
Hours per semester
45 (Lab-45)
Objectives of the
course
Analysis of typical contaminants naturally generated in food and brought from environment
Entry requirements
Basics of analytical chemistry
Course contents
Natural contaminations present in foods. Natural toxicants generated in food during
spoilage processes. Examination of ethanol content in beverages. Changes in plant oils at
high temperature. Products of fats oxidation. Environmental toxicants (pesticides,
pharmaceuticals, industrial contaminants). Pesticide residues in food. Examination of
adulterated food.
Assessment
methods
Laboratory written reports, essay and test (grade)
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to collect and organize data from literature.
Student will be able to explain sources of different food contaminants.
Student will be able to perform analysis of selected food contaminants and examine
adulteration of food.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins, ed. J.P.F. D'Mello, CABI, Trowbrige 2003.
Toxins in Food, ed. W.M. Dąbrowski, Z.E. Sikorski, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida
2005.
Coultate T.P., Food: the Chemistry of its Components, RSC, Cambridge 2009.
Additional
information
Course title
ANALYSIS OF WATER AND EFFLUENTS
Teaching method
Lecture (L), workshop (theoretical exercises, W) and laboratory (Lab)
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
Type of course
Optional
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Level of course
Bachelor
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Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
L: 2h
W: 1h
Lab: 4h
Hours per semester
L: 30h
W: 15h
Lab: 60h
Objectives of the
course
Student will get theoretical knowledge on chemical composition of natural waters, water
and wastewater treatment processes, drinking water quality standards and wastewater
quality standards, methods of preservation and analysis of water and wastewater
samples.
Student will get practical skills in the area of analysis of water and wastewater parameters.
Entry requirements
Water and wastewater treatment, analytical chemistry
Course contents
Lecture: Characteristics of surface water and groundwater. Classification of waters.
Regulations concerning drinking water quality. Characteristics of municipal wastewater
and selected industrial effluents. Wastewater quality standards. Aims and ranges of water
and wastewater analysis.
Fundamentals of analysis of water and wastewater. Background of sampling. Sample
stabilization and safe keeping. Physical and chemical indicators of water and wastewater
contamination. Indicators of bacteriological contamination of water. Methods of analysis
of water and wastewater.
Laboratory: Determination of PO43-, N-NO3-, N-NH4+ and dissolved oxygen concentrations,
determination of COD-Cr, COD-Mn, TOC, alkalinity, acidity, hardness, color, turbidity and
pH of water, evaluation of water corrosivity.
Workshop: Calculation of solutions concentrations, pH, hardness, alkalinity and acidity of
natural waters, corrosivity, BOD. Regulations concerning drinking water quality.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: written exam
Workshop: class test/grade
Laboratory: class test/grade
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand fundamental water chemistry.

Learn the parameters that characterize the constituents found in potable water and
wastewater.

Comprehend water/wastewater quality data.

Characterize water and wastewater.

Plan and carry out experiments for analysis of water and wastewater quality, collect
experimental data, analyze and interpret results, write technical reports
and give presentations.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Handbook of Water Analysis, Second Edition, Ed. Leo M.L. Nollet, CRC Press LLC,
USA, 2007.
K. Kaur, Handbook of water and wastewater analysis, Atlantic Publishers &
Distributors (P) Ltd., 2007.
Kirk-Othmer, Chemical Technology and the Environment, Vol. 1 and 2, 2007
Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, ed. O. Hutzinger, Vol.5, part A, Water
Pollution, Springer-Verlag 1991
B.J. Alloway, D.C. Ayres Chemical Principles of Environmental pollution, Blackie
Academic & Professional 1993
Water treatment, Plant Design, 3th Edition, American Water Works Association,
McGraw 1998
W.J. Masschelein, Unit Processes in Drinking Water Treatment, Marcel Dekker Inc.
1992
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information
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Course title
APPLIED METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS FOR CHEMISTS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
2 (L) + 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L) + 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the theory of metrology, the techniques of measurement applied in chemistry
and chemical engineering.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, analytical chemistry
Course contents
The basics of metrology, techniques of measurements: mass, temperature, pressure, flow,
electrical properties, chemical composition of gas mixtures. Sample preparation,
experiment planning and data assessment. Practical rules for experiment performance.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Recommended
readings
Student knows the principles of experimental data assessment. Student knows the
fundamental methods of measurement applied in chemical engineering. Student is able to
choose and perform the basic measurement experiments.
1.
2.
D.M. Anthony: Engineering metrology. Pergamon, Oxford 1986.
James Ronald Leigh: Temperature measurement and control. P. Peregrinus, London
1988.
Additional
information
Course title
BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS
Teaching method
lecture and laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Katarzyna Wilpiszewska, PhD
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
2
Type of course
optional
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter/summer
English
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Hours per week
1L
2Lab
Objectives of the
course
To gain the knowledge on biodegradable polymers: natural and biotechnological polymers,
their structure, properties, modification and (novel) application.
Entry requirements
Chemical technology, organic chemistry
Course contents
Lectures: Definition of biodegradability and methods of its determination. The most
important groups of biopolymers: polysaccharides (cellulose, starch, chitosan, alginates),
proteins, and latex – structure, properties, modification, and application (including
nanostructures). Polymers prepared via biochemical synthesis – properties, and application.
Lab classes: Modification of polysaccharides (i.e. starch, cellulose) and using titration as
well as spectrometric methods for polysaccharide characterisation, thermal properties of
biopolymers, biopolymers as fillers. Applying biopolymers (microcapsules, paper glues,
flocculants, etc).
Assessment
methods
Written examination, an laboratory exams
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: classify polymer
according to their origin and chemical structure, determine the physicochemical properties
as well as biodegradability of biodegradable polymers, predict and explain material behavior
in various conditions, indicate common, conventional and novel application of biodegradable
polymers.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Hours per semester
45
M. Stevens, Polymer chemistry, 1999, Oxford University Press
C. Bastioli (Ed.), Handbook of biodegradable polymers, 2005, Rapra Technology Ltd.
R. Smith, Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications, 2005, Woodhead
Publishing Ltd.
Additional
information
Course title
BIOMATERIALS
Teaching method
Lecture plus literature project
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter/summer
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
Provide an understanding of the principles of biomaterials science, including a background
in human physiology and cell biology
Entry requirements
none
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Course contents
Introduction and definitions; biomaterial-blood
modification; selected topics/case studies
contact;
host
response;
surface
Assessment
methods
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, the successful student will be able to 1) define important
keywords, 2) describe the interactions between materials and blood, 3) describe the steps
of the host response to a material, and 4) discuss important material-related design
considerations for medical devices/implants
Recommended
readings
1.
Ratner et al. Biomaterials Science
Additional
information
Course title
BIOMATERIALS AND IMPLANTS
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymeric biomaterials and implants used
in medicine. Student will be able to define basic terms related with biomaterials and
implants, will be able to select materials for particular application according the application
requirements, will be able to work in a group, and will be able to broaden her/his knowledge
in the field.
Entry requirements
Passed examination on chemistry or polymer chemistry
Course contents
Polymeric biomaterials: basic concepts of biocompatibility; synthetic polymers and
composites as implants; biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering; stimuli responsive
polymers for drug delivery; metals and ceramic in biomedical applications; environmental
management of biodegradable polymers.
Assessment
methods
examination
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: compare and
contrast different polymeric biomaterials, predict and explain material behavior in living
environment, classify implants according time of implantation and their function
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Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1999
Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2000
Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Elsevier, New York 2004
Additional
information
Course title
BIOMIMETICS
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to the field of designing of modern material
using inspirations from nature. Student will be able to define basic terms related
biomimetics, will be able to work in a group, and will be able to broaden her/his knowledge
in the field.
Entry requirements
Passed examination on chemistry or polymer chemistry, materials science
Course contents
Inspirations from the nature towards developments of functional surfaces; hybrid and tough
material inspired by bone structure; self-healing materials
Assessment
methods
examination
Learning outcomes
contrast different biological structures, predict and explain material behavior when
mimicking natural environment, formulate and test hypothesis
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Y. Bar-Cohen, Biomimetics Biologically Inspired Technologies, CRC Taylor&Francis, New
York, 2006
Additional
information
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Course title
BIOPOLYMERS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter/summer
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
Provide an introduction to biopolymers, as a class of materials, including a background in
microbiology and cell biology.
Entry requirements
none
Course contents
Introduction and definitions; proteins; polysaccharides; polyhydroxyalkanoates; latex;
select topics/case studies
Assessment
methods
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, the successful student will be able to 1) explain the
difference between biopolymers and bio-based polymers, 2) describe the chemistry of each
of the main classes of biopolymers, 3) discuss example applications of biopolymers, as
possible replacements for petroleum-based polymers
Recommended
readings
1.
Kaplan Biopolymers from Renewable Resources
Additional
information
Course title
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Level of course
Bechelor/master
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Semester
winter/summer
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
Provide an understanding of the principles of bioprocess engineering, Introduce bioreactor
and separations theory, as well as practical considerations, including GMP
Entry requirements
Principles of Biotechnology at the undergraduate level
Course contents
bioreactors; immobilization; enzymes; separations theory; GMP; select topics and practical
considerations
Assessment
methods
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: 1) describe the
necessary steps involved in developing a bioprocess in order to obtain a bioproduct 2)
describe the pros and cons of various bioreactor types 3) describe the pros and cons of
immobilization
Recommended
readings
1.
Shuler & Kargi, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts.
Additional
information
Course title
CHARACTERIZATION METHODS AND PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC
MATERIALS
Teaching method
lectures and laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Agnieszka Piegat, PhD
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
TCH_2A_S_D01_09
ECTS points
3
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1 lecture, 1 laboratory
Hours per semester
15 lecture, 15
laboratory
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving knowledge on fundamental methods for characterization
polymeric materials
Entry requirements
Polymer chemistry, chemical technology, instrumental analysis
Course contents
Lectures: Classification of polymers properties ; microscopic techniques in evaluation of
polymers morphology (transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy,
light microscopy); mechanical properties; thermal analysis of polymers (DSC, DMTA, TGA);
liquid crystal polymers; influence of different additives on selected properties.
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Assessment
methods
written exam and grade

Learning outcomes


Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Students will be able to develop a knowledge about the techniques used for polymers
characterization.
Students will be able to use presented techniques effectively in the delivery of
instruction, assessment, and professional development.
Students will be able to use to identify, formulate, and solve problems at the area of
polymer characterization.
Z. Guo, L. Tan, Fundamentals and Applications of Nanomaterials, Artech House, 2009
David D.J., Misra A., Relating materials properties to structure. Handbook and software
for polymer calculations and materials properties, Technomic Publishing Co., 1999
Available research papers and other sources
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL
PROCESSES
IN
INORGANIC
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
INDUSTRY
AND
Teaching method
Lecture (L)
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-7
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Master
Semester
Summer
English
Hours per week
L: 3h
Hours per semester
L: 45h
Objectives of the
course
Student will get theoretical knowledge on chemical processes in inorganic industry and
environmental engineering, including technologies of flue gas desulfurization and NOx
removal, purification of air, production of building and construction materials, as well as
electrochemical methods of synthesis of inorganic compounds and treatment of metal
surfaces.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of chemistry and chemical technology
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Course contents
Part I:
Technologies of flue gas desulfurization and NOx removal, purification of air: general
information concerning pollution with SOx and NOx, EU regulations, sources of sulfur and
formation of SOx, wet and dry methods applied for desulfurization of flue gases, modern
regenerative methods, formation of NOx during combustion of fuels, removal of NOx from
flue gases including catalytic methods, preparation of pure air.
Part II:
Building materials. Lime, gypsum, cement, concrete, prefabricated products.
Ceramics: ceramic building materials, electroceramics, metal ceramics, ceramic whiteware.
Glass and glassware. Different sorts of glass, glass wool, ceramic and glass fibres, frits.
Part III:
Industrial electrochemistry: electrolysis of aqueous solutions; electrolysers; factors
influencing electrolysis; electrolysis of aqueous solutions of NaCl; electrolysis of spent HCl;
electrochemical treatment of metal surfaces – electroplating; hydroelectrometallurgy;
electrochemical synthesis of inorganic compounds
Assessment
methods
Exam
Learning outcomes

Understand fundamentals of chemical processes applied in industry, including
processes of flue gas desulfurization, NOx removal, and purification of air, processes
and methods applied in building and construction industry and well as electrochemical
processes utilized for production of organic and inorganic compounds, in electroplating
and hydroelectrometallurgy.

Analyze and propose methods of manufacturing of numerous products using chemical
processes.

Analyze and propose methods of purification of flue gases emitted by chemical industry.

Describe the properties of materials and the engineering aspects for various chemical
processes applied in inorganic industry.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 6th edition (2002)
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th edition
Ron Zevenhoven, Pia Kilpinen, Control of pollutants in flue gases and fuel gases, ISBN
951-22-5527-8 (available on line)
4. Boynton R.S., Chemistry and technology of lime and limestone, John Wiley, New York
1980.
5. Cement, Concrete, and Aggregates (ed. R.D. Hooton), ASTM International, West
Consh., PA 2003.
6. Volf M.B., Chemical approach to glass, Elsevier, Amsterdam 1984.
7. Loewenstein K.L., The manufacturing technology of continuous glass fibres, Elsevier
Scientific Publ.Co., Amsterdam 1973.
8. Hocking M.B., Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control, Springer-Verlag,
Berlin 1985
9. Pletcher D., Walsh F. C., Industrial Electrochemistry, Springer-Verlag GmbH, 2007
10. Wendt H., Kreysa G., Electrochemical Engineering: Science and Technology in Chemical
and Other Industries, Springer Science & Business Media, 1999
11. Landau U., Electrochemistry in Industry New Directions. Springer Verlag 2013
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMICAL REACTORS
Teaching method
lecture/laboratory/classes
Person responsible
for the course
Beata Michalkiewicz,
professor
beata.michalkiewicz@
zut.edu.pl
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Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1 lecture, 1 laboratory,
1 classes
Hours per semester
15 lecture, 15
laboratory,
15 classes
Objectives of the
course
chemical reactors design
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
Course contents
Definition of the reaction rate. Independence of the reactions. Kinetics and
thermochemistry of the reactions. Rate of homogenous and heterogeneous reactions.
Variables affecting the rate of reaction. Reaction in series and in parallel. Collection and
analysis of rate data. Differential and integral method of analysis. Testing kinetic models.
Design of continuous stirred tank reactor, tubular flow reactor, batch reactor, packed bed
reactor and reactors in series.
Assessment methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Recommended
readings
1. H. Scott Fogler, Elements of chemical Reaction Engineering, Pearson Education
International, 2006
2. R. Aris, Introduction to the analysis of chemical reactors, Prentice-Hall Inc. 1969
3. R. Aris, Elementary chemical reactor analysis, Prentice-Hall Inc. 1965
4. K. R. Westerterp at al. Chemical reactor design and operation, John Wiley & Sons,
1984P.N. Cheremisinoff, L.M. Ferrante, Waste Reduction for Pollution Prevention,
Butterworth-Heinemenn Ltd, Linacre House, Jordan Hil, Oxford OX2 8DP, 1992.
5. Publications from the internet site: www.envirowise.gov.uk
Additional
information
Course title
CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEDICINES
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
halina.kwiecien@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Master or bachelor
Semester
Winter or summer
English
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Hours per week
5 (L-2, Lab-3)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about chemistry and technology of medicines, methods of drug discovery
and development of pharmaceutical industry
Entry requirements
Basics of organic chemistry, biochemistry, chemical technology, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Nomenclature and classification of medicines. Biologics, derived from natural
product source, semisynthetics and synthetics drugs. Mechanism of action and
biotransformation. Methods of new drug discovery, combinatorial chemistry. Processes and
apparatus in pharmaceutical industry. Wastes and “green” pharmaceutical technology.
Chemistry and technology of following groups of drugs: analgesic, sulfonamides,
cardiovascular, anticancer antihistaminic, psychotropic, antifungal. Biotechnology, natural
and synthetic antibiotics.
Laboratory: synthesis of 1-2 products by standard processes in pharmaceutical chemistry.
Purification, chromatographic and spectral analyses of the products.
Assessment methods
Lectures: written exam
Laboratory: written report, grade
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to describe the basic aspects of the chemistry and technology of
medicines
Student will be able to characterize the main unit operation and process applied in
pharmaceutical industry
Student will be able to indicate the environmental pharmaceutical persistent pollutants
from pharmaceutical industry
Student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in the synthesis and analysis of
selected medicines
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Hours per semester
75 (L-30, Lab-45)
Lednicer D., „The Organic Chemistry of Drug Synthesis”, Willey, New York, 1995
Kleemann A., Engel J „Pharmaceutical Substances. Syntheses, Patents, Applications”,
Thieme, Stuttgard, 4th Edition, 2001
Furniss B.S., Hannaford A.J., Smith, P.W.G., Tatchell A.R. “Vogel’s Textbook of
Practical Organic chemistry”. Fifth Ed., The School of Chemistry, Thames Polytechnic,
London, 1989.
Additional
information
Course title
CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
malgorzata.dzieciol@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/OSr/C-1
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Master or bachelor
Semester
winter or summer
English
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Hours per week
6 (L-2, Lab-4)
Objectives of the
course
Theoretical and practical aspects of chromatographic methods
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge of organic chemistry
Course contents
Lecture: General theory of chromatography. Classification of chromatographic methods.
Retention parameters. Resolution. Separation efficiency of column. Identification and
quantification methods in chromatography. Gas chromatography (GC) – principles,
instrumentation, carrier gas, columns and stationary phases, sampling, detectors,
applications. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) – instrumentation, eluents,
stationary phases, normal and reversed-phase chromatography, isocratic and gradient
elution, detectors, applications. Thin layer chromatography (TLC) – principles, adsorbents
and plates, chambers, development techniques, densitometry.
Laboratory: Maintenance and method development in gas chromatography. Evaluation of
separation efficiency. Qualitative and quantitative analysis in gas chromatography.
Application of GC/MS method in identification of compounds. Qualitative and quantitative
analysis in HPLC method.
Assessment methods
Lecture - written exam
Laboratory – written reports, grade
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to classify chromatographic methods and describe different
chromatographic separation processes.
Student will be able to describe basic instrumentation used in chromatography.
Student will be able to apply chromatographic methods in order to perform qualitative and
quantitative analysis of organic compounds.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Hours per semester
90 (L-30, Lab-60)
Braithwaite A., Smith F.J., Chromatographic Methods, Springer 1996
McNair H.M., Miller J.M., Basic Gas Chromatography (Second Edition), Wiley 2009
Snyder L.R., Kirkland J.L., Dolan J.W., Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography,
Wiley 2010
Additional
information
Course title
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
Teaching method
lecture, practice
Person responsible
for the course
Ryszard J. Kaleńczuk,
professor
ryszard.kalenczuk@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Level of course
Master
Type of course
obligatory
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1 lecture, 3 practice
Hours per semester
15 lecture, 45
practice
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Objectives of the
course
Knowledge of the using of modern computer tools for industrial plant simulation and
optimization
Entry requirements
Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Physics, Computer Science, Physical Chemistry I, Physical
Chemistry II, Basis of Chemical Engineering I, Basis of Chemical Engineering II, Modelling
of chemical processes, Chemical engineering- industrial processes of synthetic chemistry
Course contents
Description of the computer program for the modelling and simulation of the chemical
process e.g. industrial production of sulphuric acid. Structure of the program, modes of
the program, Presentation of the process simulation basing on the chosen example.
Laboratory exercise with the program which simulates the industrial production of the
chemical compounds. Modelling of its own industrial process. Optimization of the process
parameters to get the highest product yield.
Assessment methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
The student has broad knowlegde in the field of investigation of computer-aided design
tools in chemical industry.
The student can used knowlegde in the field of investigation of computer-aided design
tools in chemical industry.
Happy accede to supplement their knowledge related to the thesis
Recommended
readings
Description of computer programme for processes simulation
Additional
information
Limit of number of students>=5
Course title
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR CHEMISTS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter
english
Hours per week
2 (L) + 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L) + 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the basic laws of electrical engineering, electrical circuits and appliances
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics
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Course contents
Basic concepts of electricity. Ohm’s law. Electrical safety. Series and parallel circuits.
Kirchhoff’s law. DC network analysis. Batteries and power systems. Conductors and
insulators. Capacitors. Magnetism and electromagnetism. Basic AC Theory. Reactance and
impedance. Transformers, Generators, Motors. Polyphase AC circuits. DC and AC metering
circuits. Basic semiconductor theory
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student knows the principal laws of electrical engineering. Student knows basic electrical
appliances and is able to apply them properly. Student is able to build simple electric circuits
and to measure electrical properties.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
William H. Roadstrum, Dan H. Wolaver: Electrical engineering for all engineers. Wiley,
New York 1987.
D.F. Warne: Newnes Electrical Engineer’s Handbook. Newnes, Oxford 2000.
Additional
information
Course title
ELEMENTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Teaching method
Lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Agata Markowska-Szczupak,
PhD,DSc
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
lectures (L - 1), laboratory
(Lab-1)
Hours per semester
15 (L) +15 (Lab.)
Objectives of the
course
The course will offer a methods of biotechnology, application of microorganisms and
enzymes in bioremediation and technology including examples of real-world applications.
Entry requirements
Biology (college or higher) taken within the last 5 years.
Course contents
Different approaches to the term of biotechnology (white, green, red, etc.). GMOs plants
and animals. Production of microbial biomass. Applications of fermentation techniques in
biotechnology. Types of bioreactors.
An introduction to biocatalysis. Kinetics and
characteristics of enzymes.
Assessment
methods
Written exam (Lecture)
Project work (Laboratory)
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Learning outcomes
On
1.
2.
3.
successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Provide a detailed overview of biotechnology method and technologies.
Outline and explain current advances biotechnology.
Identify and consider the methodologies and ethical considerations of
engineered (transgenic) plants and animals.
genetically
1.
Recommended
readings
Alexander M., Biodegradation and Bioremediation (2nd edition), Academic Press, Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York, 1999.
2. Evans G. M., Furlong J. C., Environmental Biotechnology: Theory and Application,
Wiley, New York, 2003.
3. Vogel H. C., Todaro C. L., Fermentation and Biochemical Engineering Handbook:
Principles, Process Design, and Equipment (2nd edition), William Andrew Pub, New York,
1996.
Additional/optional
4. Ratledge C., Kristiansen B., Basic Biotechnology (2nd edition), Cambridge University
Press, Cambridge, 2006.
5. Volmar B., Götz F., Microbial Fundamentals of Biotechnology, Wiley-VCH , New York,
2001.
Additional
information
Course title
FUNDAMENTALS
SCIENCE
OF
INORGANIC
CHEMICALS
COMMODITY
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
krzysztof.lubkowski@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/TCh-D12-4
ECTS points
2
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about the inorganic chemicals commodity science
Entry requirements
Bases of economy, management and marketing, Management of quality and chemical
products, Production management, Unit processes in chemical technology, Chemical
technology – raw materials, Chemical technology – chemical industry processes, Nitrogen
industry, Mineral fertilizers.
Course contents
Basic concepts in commodity science. Characteristics of raw materials and products of
inorganic chemistry with regard to their physicochemical and commercial properties,
obtaining and processing technology. Quality evaluation of raw materials and inorganic
products in terms of their compliance with the law. Standards and laws governing the
quality of inorganic products and their designation. Packing and its influence on the quality
of inorganic products. Storage and transport conditions of inorganic products. Inorganic
product market.
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Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
After the course, students will be able to understand fundamentals of commodity science
related to chemical industry products.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
Hocking M.B., Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control,
SpringerVerlag, Berlin 1985.
Budde F., Farha G.A., Frankemolle H., Value Creation: Strategies for the Chemical
Industry, Wiley-VCH, New York 2001.
The Chemical Industry at the Millennium: Maturity, Restructuring, and Globalization,
Peter H. Spitz (ed.), Chemical Heritage Foundation, New York 2003.
Industrial Minerals & Rocks: Commodities, Markets, and Uses, J.E. Kogel, N.C. Trivedi,
J.M. Barker, S.T. Krukowski (Eds), Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration, New
York 2006.
Feingenbaum A.V., Total Quality Control – Engineering and Management, Mc Graw-Hill
Book, New York 1961.
Additional
information
Course title
HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS IN INDUSTRY
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Dariusz Moszyński, PhD
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
4
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
2 (L) + 1 (W) + 1 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L) + 15 (W) + 15
(Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the catalytic action of solids, physicochemical background of these processes
and their applications in chemical industry
Entry requirements
Inorganic and organic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Physical chemistry of surfaces
Course contents
Catalyst and catalysis in heterogeneous systems. Catalytic action. Catalyst preparation,
deactivation, regeneration. The experimental methods for catalysts’ examination. Most
frequently used catalytic materials. Industrial catalytic processes in inorganic, organic and
polymer industries.
Assessment
methods
written exam
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Learning outcomes
Student knows the principles of heterogeneous catalysis. Student knows the fundamental
structure and composition of catalysts as well as the processes leading to the preparation
of industrial catalysts. Student knows the most important industrial processes where
heterogeneous catalysis play the major role. Student is able to prepare samples of catalysts
and evaluate their properties.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
G.A. Somorjai: Introduction to surface chemistry and catalysis. Wiley, New York 1994.
Catalysis: an integrated approach. Elsevier, Amsterdam 2000.
Encyclopedia of catalysis. Wiley, Hoboken 2003.
Additional
information
Course title
INDUSTRIAL
CHEMISTS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Dariusz Moszyński, PhD,DSc.
Course code
(if applicable)
AUTOMATION
AND
PROCESS
CONTROL
FOR
[email protected]
ECTS points
2
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1 (L) + 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
15 (L) + 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the theory of automation and process control, the techniques of regulation
as well as equipment used for these purposes.
Entry requirements
Mathematics, physics, electrical engineering, analytical chemistry
Course contents
Theory of regulation. Regulators, actuators. The techniques of regulation: temperature,
pressure, flow, concentration. Industrial equipment of automation.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student knows the principles of regulation and automation. Student knows the fundamental
methods of process control applied in chemical engineering. Student is able to chose a basic
process control equipment and set proper parameters of its work.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Peter G. Martin and Gregory Hale : Automation made easy : everything you wanted to
know about automation and need to ask, International Society of Automation, 2010.
Encyclopedia of chemical processing and design. Ed. John J. Mcketta. -- Vol.
43, Process control, feedback simulation to Process optimization, Marcel Dekker, 1993
Additional
information
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Course title
INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
2
Type of course
optional
Level of course
bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about the production methods of industrial chemicals
Entry requirements
Unit processes and operations in chemical technology, Chemical technology – raw
materials, Chemical engineering.
Course contents
Natural and derived sodium and potassium salt, industrial bases (calcium and sodium
carbonate, calcium oxide), sulfur and sulfuric acid, phosphorus and phosphoric acid,
ammonia, nitric acid, mineral fertilizers, glass, construction materials – lime, cement,
gypsum, pigments, aluminium and its compounds.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
After the course, students will be able to understand fundamentals of chemical processes
applied in industry.
1.
2.
3.
Recommended
readings
4.
5.
6.
7.
Büchner W., Schliebs R., Winter G., Büchel K.H., Industrial Inorganic Chemistry, VCH,
Weinheim 1989.
White H.L., Introduction to Industrial Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons, New York 1986.
The Chemical Industry, Edited by C.A. Heaton, Blackie, London 1982.
R. Norris Shrere, J.A. Brink, Chemical Process Industries, McGraw-Hill Book Company,
New York 1977.
Riegel’s Handbook of Industrial Chemistry, 7th edition, Edited by James K. Kent, Van
Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York 1974.
K.K. Kobe, Inorganic Process Industries, The Macmillan Company, New York 1948.
Additional
information
Course title
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF NANOMATERIALS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Dariusz Moszyński, PhD,DSc.
[email protected]
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Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
5
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
3 (L) + 4 (Lab)
Hours per semester
45 (L) + 60 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the theory and techniques of instrumental analytical methods applied to the
characterization of nanomaterials
Entry requirements
Inorganic chemistry, Physical chemistry, Physics
Course contents
Instrumental methods of chemical composition analysis. Selecting of a proper analytical
methods. Theoretical basics of atomic spectroscopy. Inductively Coupled Plasma, ICP.
Infrared Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence, X-Ray Microanalysis.
Chemical analysis of the surface structures and properties. Fundamentals of Electrospectroscopy. X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet Photoemission Spectroscopy,
Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy.
Adsorption/desorption
methods
and
temperature
programmed
techniques.
Thermogravimetry, Temperature Programmed Desorption, Temperature Programmed
Oxidation, Temperature Programmed Reduction, Temperature Programmed Surface
Reaction.
Analysis of phase composition, structure and topography. X-Ray Diffraction, Reflection High
Energy Electron Diffraction, Low Energy Electron Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy,
Transmission Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, AFM.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student knows the most important analytical methods utilized for testing nanomaterials.
Student is able to choose a proper group of analytical methods to assess given set of
properties. Student knows how to prepare samples for analytical methods and is able to
carry out simple analysis.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
John A. Dean, Analytical Chemistry Handbook, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000
Helmut Günzler, Alex Williams, Handbook of Analytical Techniques, Wiley-VCH, 2001.
Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology. editor Hari Singh Nalwa, American
Scientific Publishers, 2004.
Additional
information
Course title
INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
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Type of course
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to materials engineering, including polymers
and (nano)composites. Student will be able to define basic terms related to polymers and
(nano)composites, will be able to select materials for particular application according the
application requirements, will be able to work in a group, and will be able to broaden her/his
knowledge in the field
Entry requirements
Course contents
Basic material structures with elements of crystallography, production methods of metals,
ceramics and polymers; modern engineering materials: light weight composites,
nanocomposites; characterization methods of materials
Assessment
methods
examination
Learning outcomes
contrast different materials, predict and explain structure=properties relationship,
determine material properties for engineering applications
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
N. P. Cheremisinoff, Polymer characterization, Noyes Pub., 1996
I.M. Ward, J. Sweeney, The mechanical properties of solid polymers, Wiley, 2004
Additional
information
Course title
IT TECHNOLOGIES FOR CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Rafał J. Wróbel, PhD,DSc
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
2
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1 lecture
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Ability of solving physical and chemical problems by numerical methods. Ability of publishing
data in web. Ability of creation of online tools for chemical applications.
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Entry requirements
Basics of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Course contents
Short introduction to MS Windows system and file managers. Numerical methods in MS
Excel. Basic of programming in c++, js, python for solving physical and chemical problems.
Basics of html, css and php MySQL for web applications
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to apply popular IT tool for solving various chemical engineering
problems
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
http://html.net/
www.php.net/tut.php
Additional
information
Course title
MEMBRAN SEPARATION PROCESSES
Teaching method
lecture and laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Maria Tomaszewska, professor
E-mail address to the
person responsible for the
course
maria.tomaszewska@
zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
4
Course code
(if applicable)
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
2 lecture
3 laboratory
Hours per semester
30 lecture
45 laboratory
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about techniques of membrane separation, methods of membrane
preparation, and application of membrane techniques in chemical engineering and
biotechnology
Entry requirements
Chemical technology, chemical engineering, environmental engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Introduction to membrane processes. Definition of a membrane. Membrane
processes. Preparation of polymeric and inorganic membranes. Characteristics of
membranes. Driving forces of mass transfer. Polarisation phenomena and membrane
fouling. Membrane modules and their characteristics. Pressure driven membrane processes
– microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis. Techniques with a
concentration difference as a driven force – gas and vapour separation, pervaporation,
dialysis, membrane distillation. Electrically driven membrane processes – electrodialysis.
Bi-polar membranes. Liquid membranes. Contactors. Membrane reactors and bioreactors.
Examples of membrane processes application in chemical engineering, biotechnology and
environment engineering
Laboratory: water and wastewater treatment using membrane processes: RO, NF, UF and
MD
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Assessment
methods
Learning outcomes
Student should have a knowledge on membrane and membrane processes and membrane
processes application in chemical engineering, inorganic industry and environment
engineering
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
4.
M.Mulder, Basic Principles of Membranes Technology, Kluwer Academic Publishers,
1991, 2003
N.N.Li, A.G.Fane, W.S.Winston Ho, T.Matsuura, Advanced Membrane Technology and
Application, Wiley 2008
M.K.Turner, Effective Industrial Membrane Processes: Benefits and Opportunities,
Elsevier Applied Science, 1991
Handbook of Industrial Membranes, ed. K.Scott, Elsevier Advanced Technology, 1997
Additional
information
Course title
NANOLAYERS AND THIN FILMS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
2 (L) + 1 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L) + 15 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the structure, composition and properties of nanolayers and thin films; their
preparation techniques and testing methods.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Common examples of nanolayers and thin films. Preparation techniques: Vacuum
evaporation, electron beam evaporation, magnetron sputtering, reactive sputtering,
chemical vapor deposition, electroplating, spray-on techniques, liquid phase epitaxy.
Principles of industrial processes utilizing thin film deposition, e.g. photolithography.
Applications of nanolayers and thin films in science and technology. Principal analytical
techniques for nanolayers and thin films testing: X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Auger
Electron Spectroscopy, Reflection High Energy Electron Diffraction, Low Energy Electron
Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force
Microscopy.
Assessment
methods
written exam
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Learning outcomes
Recommended
readings
Student knows the structure and composition of commonly used nanolayers and thin films.
Student knows most important preparation techniques used to the formation of these
structures. Student knows most important analytical methods utilized for testing these
structures. Student is able to prepare and test simple examples of nanolayers and thin
films.
1.
Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology. editor Hari Singh Nalwa, American
Scientific Publishers, 2004.
Additional
information
Course title
NANOPARTICLES AND ENVIRONMENT
Teaching method
Lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Beata Tryba, PhD,DSc
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
2
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about the influence of nanotechnology and nanoparticles on the human life
and environment; regulations about management of the nanomaterials; risk assesment of
the nanoparticles effect on the human body.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of nanotechnology, Characterization techniques of nanomaterials.
Course contents
Introduction to nanotechnology and nanoparticles. Characteristics of nanoparticles in the
environment. Risk assesment of the nanoparticles effect on the human body and
environment – regulations, law, ethics. Assesment of nanoparticles toxicology - in vitro and
in vivo as well as simulation computer methods - QSAR.
Assessment
methods
class test
Learning outcomes
Participant of this course will get knowledge and wide awarness on the presence of
nanoparticles in the commercial products and their distribution pathway to environment.
This knowledge will involve also the impact of the nanoparticles on the animals and humans
health, their toxicity and way of safety handling. The student would be able to easy
recognize products obtained though the nanotechnology and will be aware the risk of using
it and deposition in the environment according to the estimation of whole cycle of life.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
J.C. Miller, R. Serrato, J. M. Represas-Cardenas, G. Kundahl “The Handbook of
Nanotechnology, Business, Policy, and Intellectual property Law”, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.
G. Hunt, M. Mehta, „Nanotechnology, Risk, Ethics and Law”.
Ecotoxicology, 17(1-8) (2008), Springer
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Additional
information
Course title
NANOTECHNOLOGY AND CRYSTALLINE NANOMATERIALS
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Ewa Mijowska, professor
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
Master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1 lecture
Hours per semester
15 lectures
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about the fundamental knowledge about nanotechnology and nanosize effect
in nanocrystalline materials
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of chemical engineering, Characterization techniques of materials
Course contents
Introduction to nanotechnology. Morphology of different carbon nanostructures and
crystalline nanomaterials. Preperation techniques of nano—sized materials. Size effect in
properties of materials. Characterization of nanomaterials. Examples of application of
nanomaterials in industry
Assessment
methods
oral exam
Learning outcomes
The student has broad knowledge in the field of nanotechnology of nanocrystalline
materials, can specific knowledge in the field of inorgannic nanomaterials, theoretically
based knowledge in technology and characterisation of the crystalline nanomaterials and
has knowledge about the current trend of developments on the field of nanotechnology.
Used the knowledge to analyse the data and is able to estimate the methods of carbon and
inorganic nanomaterials preparation.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
M.D. Ventra, S. Evoy, J.R. Heflin, “Introduction to nanoscale science and technology”,
Springer 2004.
W.A. Goddard, D.W. Brenner, S.E. Lyshevski, G. J. Lafrate, „Handbook of nanoscience,
engineering and technology”, CRC Press LLC 2003.
Additional
information
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Course title
PAINTS AND ADHESIVES TECHNOLOGY
Teaching method
Lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Krzysztof Kowalczyk, PhD
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Level of course
Bachelor, master
Semester
winter/summer
English
Hours per week
1 (L), 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
15 (L), 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
To gain the knowledge about technology and application of organic varnishes (decorative,
protective) paints as well as adhesives
Entry requirements
Chemical technology, chemical engineering, polymer technology
Course contents
Lectures: Definitions of a varnish, paint, adhesive, binder, film forming substance, pigment,
filler, solvent, diluent. Characterization of the most popular binders, fillers, pigments
(decorative, anticorrosive), solvents, additives. Preparation of solventless, solventborne,
powder as well as waterborne coating compositions. Preparation of liquid and solid
adhesives. Application of coating compositions. Testing methods of liquid and dry/cured
coating compositions. Testing methods of adhesives and joints.
Laboratory: Preparation of coating compositions and adhesives, application and testing of
coating compositions and adhesives.
Assessment
methods
Learning outcomes
Skills of preparation, characterization and application of coating compositions and adhesives
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
4.
Z. Wicks, F. Jones: Organic, John Wiley&Sons, Hoboken 2007;
M. Xanthos: Functional fillers for plastics, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2005;
J. Bieleman: Additives for coatings, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2000;
J. Koleske: Paint and coating testing manual, ASTM, Philadelphia, 1995.
Additional
information
Course title
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
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Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
2 (L) + 1 (Lab)
Hours per semester
30 (L) + 15 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the processes taking place on the surface of solids, the mechanisms and
laws ruling them
Entry requirements
Inorganic and organic chemistry, Physical chemistry
Course contents
Materials of developed surface. Surfaces and interfaces. The techniques of surface science.
Electrical, mechanical and optical properties of surfaces. Thermodynamics on surfaces.
Surface phenomena. Sorption processes. Adsorption and desorption. Lubrication, wetting,
adhesion. Macromolecular surface films. Chemical reactions on surfaces. Solid – gas
reactions. Oxidation, passivation and structure of thin films.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student knows the structure of surfaces and interfaces. Student knows fundamental laws
applicable to the processes performed on the surfaces of solids. Student knows the basic
experimental methods applied to evaluate the properties of solid surfaces and is able to
perform respective experiments.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
G.A. Somorjai: Introduction to surface chemistry and catalysis. Wiley, New York 1994.
John C. Vickerman, Ian S. Gilmore: Surface analysis: the principal techniques. Wiley,
New York 2009.
Additional
information
Course title
POLYMER COMPOSITES
Teaching method
Lecture/laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
Type of course
optional
Level of course
Semester
winter/summer
English, German
Hours per week
1 Lecture, 3 Lab
Hours per semester
60
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Objectives of the
course
Properties of Polymer Composites, Technologies of Manufacturing
Entry requirements
Basics of plastics
Polymer properties
Course contents
Materials used in Polymer Composites (Fibers and Polymers), Properties of Polymer
Composites, Methods of Investigations, Technologies for Manufacturing of Composites.
Practical meaning of Composites
Assessment
methods
Grade
Learning outcomes
Student should know and explain of polymer technology and polymer chemistry.
Student is able to describe and explain the differences between the various resins and their
properties, and indicate the method processing and areas of applications.
Student is able to interpret and describe physicochemical, mechanical and thermal
properties of polymers depending on thermosets kind. Student is able to top up the
information obtained by the content of the lectures in literature object.
Recommended
readings
1.
Ronald F. Gibson – Principles of Composite Material Mechanics
Additional
information
Course title
POLYMER CHEMISTRY
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Level of course
MSc
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymer chemistry. Student will be able to
define basic terms related with polymers synthesis and properties, will be able to select
materials for particular application according the application requirements, will be able to
work in a group, and will be able to broaden her/his knowledge in the field.
Entry requirements
Passed examination on organic chemistry, materials science
Course contents
Basic definitions: monomer, polymer, molecular mass; conformation of macromolecules;
basic mechanisms of polymer reactions, synthesis methods of polymers
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Assessment
methods
examination
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: predict and explain
molecular structure of polymeric materials, classify polymers according their synthesis
methods and intrinsic properties
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
F.J. Davis, Polymer chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2004
Additional
information
Course title
POLYMERS IN MEDICINE
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to polymeric biomaterials used in medicine.
Student will be able to define basic terms related to polymers used in medicine, will be able
to select suitable polymers for particular application according the application requirements,
will be able to work in a group, and will be able to broaden her/his knowledge in the field.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Polymeric biomaterials: basic concepts of biocompatibility; synthetic polymers and
composites; biodegradable polymers for tissue engineering; stimuli responsive polymers for
drug delivery; metals and ceramic in biomedical applications; environmental management
of biodegradable polymers.
Assessment
methods
examination
Learning outcomes
contrast different polymeric biomaterials, predict and explain material behavior in living
environment, classify implants according time of implantation and their function
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Black J., Biological Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1999
Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2000
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Additional
information
Course title
POWER ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Jacek Przepiórski, PhD,DSc
Course code
(if applicable)
jacek.przepiorski@
zut.edu.pl
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Bachelor
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
L:1
Hours per semester
L:15
Objectives of the
course
Student will get theoretical knowledge on elements of power engineering in chemical
industry, will understand how the power is generated, managed and distributed.
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of chemical technology and engineering
Course contents
Natural resources of raw materials used by chemical industry. Elements of fuel combustion.
Characterization of the types of energy used in chemical industry. Characteristics of basic
methods of heat generation and energy transfer. Power demand of the major unit
operation. Heat transfer media in chemical industry: low and high pressure steam, organic
liquids, silicone oils, air, water, brines. Water for steam boilers and coolant circuit. Solid
and liquid wastes, pollution emission. Heat exchangers. Heat of reactions. Heat exchange
in an exemplary technological process. Search for new sources of energy. Non-conventional
sources of energy.
Assessment methods
Oral exam, continuous assessment
Learning outcomes
Understand fundamentals power and heat generation applied in chemical industry and use
of energy in sense of distribution and consumption in specific processes.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
3.
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 6th edition (2002)
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th edition
Ron Zevenhoven, Pia Kilpinen, Control of pollutants in flue gases and fuel gases, ISBN
951-22-5527-8,
Additional
information
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Course title
PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
Winter/summer
English
Hours per week
2
Hours per semester
30
Objectives of the
course
Provide an understanding of the principles of biotechnology. Establish a background in
microbiology, genetics, cellular metabolism, and enzyme kinetics.
Entry requirements
none
Course contents
Principles of microbiology; overview of genetics; fermentation; GMO; enzymes; practical
applications
Assessment
methods
Oral presentation
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: 1) compare and
contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms, 2) describe the steps involved in cellular
protein synthesis, 3) explain the function of enzymes in biology and biotechnology, 4)
discuss the pros and cons of GMO
Recommended
readings
1.
Ratledge & Kristiansen, Basic Biotechnology
Additional
information
Course title
QUALITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Krzysztof Karakulski, PhD,DSc
krzysztof.karakulski@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
compulsory/optional
Level of course
master
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Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Presentation of procedures of product control in chemical industry in compliance with ISO
standards and risk assessment associated with utilization of installations in chemical
industry
Entry requirements
Chemical technology, Unit operations in chemical technology, ISO standards, European
regulations on industrial safety
Course contents
European regulations concerning quality management according to ISO standards.
Techniques of products control. Systems of environment management and industry safety.
Operation with dangerous liquids, internal transport, electric energy versus industrial
safety. Problems of ventilation. Storage and transport of chemicals and dangerous
substances. Protection of machines and devices, explosive limits of gaseous mixtures,
evaluation of fire hazard of constructional materials, self-igniting substances. Case studies
– examples from industry.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
The students will be able to identify high-risk industrial sites, will be familiar with the
general obligations of the operator, details contained in notification, the requirements of
the operator to produce a safety report and the methods of classification of the chemical
plants in accordance with risk associated with major-accident hazards involving dangerous
substances
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
R.L. Hoover, R.L. Hancock, Health, Safety and Environment Control, Van
Nostrand,
New York, 1989.
N.I. Sax, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 7 th ed., Van Nostrand, New
York, 1989.
L.N. Moses, D. Lindstrom, Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Kluwer Academic
Publishers, Boston, 1993.
Publications from the internet site: www.envirowise.gov.uk
Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident
hazards involving dangerous substances.
Additional
information
Course title
RESEARCH PROJECT
Teaching method
Laboratory and seminar
Person responsible
for the course
halina.kwiecien@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/ISt/TCh/D2-3
WTiICh/ISt/TCh/D2-4
WTiICh/ISt/TCh/D2-5
ECTS points
12
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Master or bachelor
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Semester
Winter or summer
English
Hours per week
9 (L-7, S-2)
Hours per semester
135 (L-105, S-30)
Objectives of the
course
Applying of knowledge and skills learned during studies to solving a practical research
problem
Entry requirements
Fundamentals of chemistry, mathematics and analytical methods
Course contents
The students accomplish the research project concerning a given subject. It consist of
literature studies, concept of project realization, selection of used materials, performing
the selected process, characteristic of obtained products, control measurements using
proper methods and instruments, calculations, discussion of the results, conclusions.
Description of all this aspects should be given in the written project report.
Assessment
methods
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

Learning outcomes
Student will be able to analyze new research problems and to propose strategies to solve
them.
Student will be able to elaborate and to execute research project under the supervision of
the tutor.
Student will be able to perform evaluation and interpretation of data from the literature
and from the experimental work.
Student will be able to prepare of written scientific report and to prepare oral presentation
using audiovisual ways.
Recommended
readings
Literature connected with the research subject, including books, articles and patents
assessment of progress of the work (presentations during seminar)
assessment of the quality of written project report
oral exam, including final presentation
Additional
information
Course title
SMALL SCALE PRODUCTS IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Krzysztof Lubkowski, Ph.D.
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/TCh-D12-9
ECTS points
2
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about the production methods of small scale inorganic chemicals
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Entry requirements
Unit processes and operations in chemical technology, Chemical technology – raw
materials, Chemical technology – chemical industry processes, Chemical engineering.
Course contents
Inorganic pigments, sorbents, fillers, coagulants, silicon emulsions, silicon pastes, inorganic
phosphorous compounds - characteristics, properties, methods of production, application.
Assessment methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
After the course, students will be able to understand fundamentals of small scale products
production in chemical industry.
1.
Recommended
readings
2. The Chemistry of synthetic dyes and pigments, H.E. Lubs (ed), Reinhold, New York
1955.
3. Pigment Handbook, P.A. Lewis (ed.), John Wiley & Sons, New York 1988.
4. Winkler, J., Titanium Dioxide, Vincentz Network, Hannover, 2003.
5. Industrial Inorganic Pigments, G. Buxbaum, G. Pfaff (eds.), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim
2005.
6. High performance pigments, H.M. Smith (ed), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2001.
7. Wypych G., Handbook of Fillers, The Definitive User's Guide and Databook of
Properties, Effects and Uses, Plastics Design Library, 1998.
8. Jancar J., Mineral fillers in thermoplastics: raw materials and processing, SpringerVerlag, Berlin - Heidelberg 1999.
9. Corbridge D.E.C., Phosphorus: an outline of its chemistry, biochemistry and
technology, Elsevier Scientific Publ. Co., Amsterdam 1978.
10. Yang R.T., Adsorbents: fundamentals and applications, John Wiley and Sons,
Hoboken, 2003.
Additional
information
Course title
SURFACE PHENOMENA AND INDUSTRIAL CATALYTIC PROCESSES
Teaching method
lecture/laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Rafał J. Wróbel, PhD,DSc
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/TCh/C01
ECTS points
3
Type of course
obligatory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
1 lecture
2 laboratory
1 classes
Hours per semester
15 lecture
30 laboratory
15 classes
Objectives of the
course
Understanding of the catalytic processes and surface methods required for investigation of
catalytic phenomena
Entry requirements
Mathematics, Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
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Course contents
Introduction to surface phenomena. Elementary steps in heterogeneous reactions. Surface
reactions. Structure and production of catalysts. Industrial application of catalysts. Basics
of XPS, AES, MS, EDX, SEM, TEM, STM, AFM, FIM, FEM etc. techniques.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student will learn principles of surface science methods, catalytic processes and basics of
vacuum technologies.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Handbook
of
heterogeneous
Catalysis,
John
Wiley
and
Sons,
2014,
ISBN: 9783527610044
J. C. Riviere, S. Myhra, Handbook of Surface and Interface Analysis, CRC Press, 2009
Additional
information
Course title
TECHNOLOGICAL PROJECT
Teaching method
Lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Marek Gryta, professor
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
compulsory / obligatory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter / summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Capacity of evaluation, interpretation and synthesis of the chemical data and information;
elaborate and execute projects in the ambit of chemistry; recognize and analyze new
problems and to plan strategies to solve them.
Analyzing an influence that has impact on the project.
Entry requirements
Chemical technology, Unit operations in chemical engineering.
Course contents
The students accomplish the technological project concerning a given subject: a description
of technological concept, a block diagram of assumed manner of its realization, selection
and description of used raw materials, characteristic of obtained products, description of
wastes and a proposal of their management, flow diagram with description of control
measurement instruments, fundamental project calculations, mass balance calculations and
Sankey’s diagram.
Assessment
methods
oral exam
and/or project work
Learning outcomes
Strategically and operative decisions that are taken in the matrix of the company to reach
the project objectives. Taking decisions about the best way to manage a project assuming
prefixed data and costs.
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Recommended
readings
Obligatory
1. C.A. Heaton, Industrial Chemistry, Blackie and Sons, Glasgow 1991
2. Lees’ Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, Vol.1-3 (3rd Ed.)ed. By Mannau S.,
Elsevier 2005
3. D.L. Wise, D. Trantdo, Process engineering for pollution control and waste minimization,
Marcel Dekker, New York 1994
Additional/optional
1. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87 th ed., 2006-2007, Taylor & Francis 2006
2. KIRK-OTHMER Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2004
3. Hewitt G.F., Handbook of Heat Exchanger Design, Hemisphere Pub., Washington DC
1990
Additional
information
Course title
TECHNOLOGIES FOR WASTE AND POLLUTANTS MINIMIZATION
IN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Teaching method
Lecture
Person responsible
for the course
Joanna Grzechulska –
Damszel, PhD,DSc
joanna.grzechulska@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Obligatory
Level of course
Master
Semester
Winter
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about the legal regulations and technologies concerning waste and pollutants
minimization in chemical industry
Entry requirements
Chemical technology, Unit operations in water and wastewater treatment, Technology of
water and wastewater
Course contents
European regulations concerning waste management. Environmental impact assessment.
Life cycle analysis. Responsible Care Program. The concept of cleaner production.
Techniques of waste and pollutants minimization. Case studies – examples from industry.
Assessment
methods
Exam
Learning outcomes
Student knows the present state of environment. Student knows the law regulations
concerning the waste management. Student knows the methods of wastes and pollutants
minimization. Student knows technologies applied to wastes and pollutants minimization.
Student can assess the negative effect of wastes to the environment and is aware of
possibilities to minimize it. Student can assess the negative effect of wastes introduced to
the environment and can select adequate methods and technologies to minimize it.
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Recommended
readings
Obligatory
1. N. P. Cheremisinoff, Handbook of Solid Waste Management and Waste Minimization
Technologies, Elsevier, 2003.
2. B. Crittenden, S. Kolaczkowski, Waste minimization guide, Institute of Chemical
Engineers, UK, 1995.
3. Process engineering for pollution control and waste minimization / edited by Donald L.
Wise, Debra J. Trantolo, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1994.
Additional/optional
1. P.N. Cheremisinoff, L.M. Ferrante, Waste Reduction for Pollution Prevention,
Butterworth-Heinemenn Ltd, Linacre House, Jordan Hil, Oxford OX2 8DP, 1992.
2. Publications from the internet site: www.envirowise.gov.uk
Additional
information
Course title
TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION I AND II
Teaching method
Lecture, seminar, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/ISt/OSr/B-6-1
WTiICh/ISt/OSr/B-6-2
ECTS points
I: 2
II: 2
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Bachelor or master
Semester
Winter or summer
English
Hours per week
I: 2 (L-1, S-1)
II: 2 (Lab-2)
Hours per semester
I: 30 (L-15, S-15)
II: 30 (Lab-30)
Objectives of the
course
Knowledge about contaminations in air and
contaminations from air, water and wastewater.
Entry requirements
Inorganic and organic chemistry
Course contents
Lectures: Contaminants in air and water. Sources of emission of air pollutants. Global
problems of air protection. Methods of dust extraction and types of dust collectors: inertial
separators, fabric filters, wet scrubbers, electrostatic precipitators, unit collectors. Systems
of monitoring of air pollutants. Alternative sources of energy. Sources of water pollutants.
Characteristic, classification, composition and specificity of effluents. Technologies for
removing of contaminants from water. Conventional treatment systems: primary
treatment, secondary treatment. Advanced treatment processes: filtration systems,
oxidation processes, ultraviolet treatment, electrolysis.
Seminar: methods of emission control, methods of desulphuration of combustion gases,
methods of clean-up of municipal and industrial effluents.
Laboratory: elimination of iron from water, the use of activated carbon for the removal of
oxidizable compounds from water, elimination of phosphorus from water by precipitation
method, determination of nitrogen dioxide in air by spectrophotometric method, adsorption
of toluene on granular activated carbon, study of paracetamol adsorption – verification of
Freundlich adsorption isotherm
water.
Technologies
for
removing
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Assessment
methods
Lecture - written exam
Seminar – essays and presentations, grade
laboratory – written reports, grade
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to characterize popular environmental pollutants and indicate sources
of its emission.
Student will be able to explain principles of operation of devices and technologies used in
environment protection.
Student will be able to collect, organize and present data from literature.
Student will be able to perform analysis of selected pollutants and evaluate the treatment
processes efficiency.
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
Wilhelm Batel, Dust Extraction Technology: Principles, Methods, Measurement
Technique, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1973
Horan, N. J., Biological wastewater treatment systems: theory and operation. John
Wiley & Sons Ltd, 1989
Matthew A. Tarr, Chemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants Environmental and Industrial Applications, Marcel Dekker, 2003
A.T. Gireczycki, Ł. Kurowski, J. Thullie, Gas clearing and wastewater treatment fo
industrial and engineering chemistry students, Politechnika Śląska, Gliwice 2011.
Additional
information
Course title
TECHNOLOGY OF DYES AND INTERMEDIATES I AND II
Teaching method
Person responsible
for the course
halina.kwiecien@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
I: 2
II: 2
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Master or bachelor
Semester
winter or summer
English
Hours per week
4 (L-2, Lab-2)
Hours per semester
60 (L-30, Lab-30)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know about chemistry and applications of dyes, technology of dyes and
development in dyes industry
Entry requirements
Basics of organic chemistry and technology, chemical engineering
Course contents
Lectures: Introduction: historical development of synthetic dyes, development of colour
and constitution theory. Classification of colorants by chemical structures and by
application. Azo dyes, structure, synthesis and properties. Carbocyclic and heterocyclic
mono-and poly- azo dyes. Basic structure, synthesis and properties following dyes:
anthraquinone, triarylmethane and their heterocyclic analogues, polycyclic aromatic
carbonyl, indigoid, dyes, polimethine and phthalocyanine. Production of dyes, “green
processes” in dyes industry. Application of colorants. Dyeing of wool, cellulosic, acetate
polyester, polyamide and acrylic fibres. Dyes for nontextile applications. Dyes in the new
technology industries: for displays, for optical data storage, laser dyes.
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Laboratory: synthesis of dyes (acid, basic, direct or reactive dyes), purification,
chromatographic and UV-VIS analysis of the products. Dyeing of wool or cellulosic fibres.
Assessment
methods
Lecture: essay, grade
Laboratory: written report, grade
Learning outcomes
Student will be able to characterize the main groups of dyes.
Student will be able to describe technology of the main groups of dyes.
Student will be able to indicate the environmental pollutants of dyes industry and ways of
waste disposal.
Student will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in the synthesis, analysis and
application of selected dyes.
1.
Recommended
readings
2.
3.
Waring D.R., Hallas G., „The Chemistry and Application of Dyes”, Plenum Press, New
York, 1994
2. Hunger K., “Industrial Dyes. Chemistry Properties , Applications”, Wiley-VCH Verlag
GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, 2003.
Furniss B.S., Hannaford A.J., Smith, P.W.G., Tatchell A.R. “Vogel’s Textbook of Practical
Organic chemistry”. Fifth Ed., The School of Chemistry, Thames Polytechnic, London,
1989.
Additional
information
Course title
TESTING METHODS OF BIO- AND NANOMATERIALS
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
2
Type of course
Level of course
MSc
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to basic testing methods of bio- and
nanomaterials. Student will be able to define basic terms related testing methods and
equipment, will be able to select materials for particular application according their
properties, will be able to work in a group, and will be able to broaden her/his knowledge
in the field.
Entry requirements
Passed examination on chemistry, materials science, physics
Course contents
Interphase phenomena (contact angle, surface energy); microscopic techniques (optical
microscopy, scanning electron microscopy); thermal analysis of bio- and nanomaterials;
chemical structure (IR, NMR, UV-VIS), mechanical properties of bio- and nanomaterials
Assessment
methods
examination
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Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: predict and explain
material chemical, thermal and surface properties, classify materials according their
structure and properties
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
Koo J.H., Polymer nanocomposites, The McGraw-Hill Comp., 2006
Additional
information
Course title
TESTING METHODS OF INORGANIC PRODUCTS
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Dariusz Moszyński,
PhD,DSc
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
5
Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
winter
English
Hours per week
3 (L) + 4 (Lab)
Hours per semester
45 (L) + 60 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the theory and techniques of instrumental methods for materials
characterization
Entry requirements
Course contents
Instrumental methods of chemical composition analysis. Selecting of a proper analytical
methods. Theoretical basics of atomic spectroscopy. Inductively Coupled Plasma, ICP.
Atomic absorption spectroscopy, AAS. Molecular spectra method. Infrared Spectroscopy,
IR, Raman Spectroscopy RS. X-ray methods. X-Ray Fluorescence, XRF. X-Ray
Microanalysis).
Chemical analysis of the surface of solid state. Physicochemical basics of Electrospectroscopy methods. Methods: Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis, ESCA,
including X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, XPS, and Ultraviolet Photoemission
Spectroscopy, UPS; Auger Electron Spectroscopy, AES, Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy.
Adsorption/desorption
methods
and
temperature
programmed
techniques.
Thermogravimetry, TG, Temperature Programmed Desorption, TPD, Temperature
Programmed Oxidation, TPO, Temperature Programmed Reduction, TPR, Temperature
Programmed Surface Reaction, TPSR. Mass spectrometry.
Analysis of phase composition, structure and topography. X-Ray Diffraction, XRD,
Reflection High Energy Electron Diffraction, RHEED, Low Energy Electron Diffraction, LEED.
Mössbauer Spectroscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy, SEM, and Transmission Electron
Microscopy, TEM, Atomic Force Microscopy, AFM.
Assessment
methods
written exam
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Learning outcomes
Student knows the most important analytical methods utilized for testing inorganic
samples. Student is able to choose a proper group of analytical methods to assess given
set of properties. Student knows how to prepare samples for analytical methods and is able
to carry out simple analysis.
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
John A. Dean, Analytical Chemistry Handbook, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000
Helmut Günzler, Alex Williams, Handbook of Analytical Techniques, Wiley-VCH, 2001.
Additional
information
Course title
THERMAL ANALYSIS OF PLASTICS
Teaching method
Lecture/laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
Type of course
compulsory/obligatory
Level of course
Bachelor/master
Semester
winter/summer
English, German
Hours per week
1 Lecture, 3 Lab
Hours per semester
60
Objectives of the
course
The aim of thermal analysis, equipment, practice of thermal analysis
Entry requirements
Basics of plastics
Polymer properties
Course contents
Methods of thermal analysis, physical principles of thermal analysis, instrument operation.
Practical evaluation of results.
Assessment
methods
Grade
Learning outcomes
Student should know and explain of polymer technology and polymer chemistry.
Student is able to describe and explain the dependence between construction of polymers
and their properties, and indicate the method processing and areas of applications.
Student is able to interpret and describe physicochemical properties of polymers depending
on their construction chemical and molecular. Student is able to top up the information
obtained by the content of the lectures in literature object.
Recommended
readings
1.
G.W Ehrenstein, G. Riedel, P. Trawiel; Thermal Analysis Of Plastics: Theory and Practice
Additional
information
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Course title
TISSUE ENGINEERING
Teaching method
lecture
Person responsible
for the course
[email protected]
Course code
(if applicable)
ECTS points
3
Type of course
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1
Hours per semester
15
Objectives of the
course
This course is aimed at giving an introduction to tissue engineering concepts. Student will
be able to define basic terms related to tissue engineering, will be able to select materials
for particular tissue reconstruction/regeneration, will be able to work in a group, and will be
able to broaden her/his knowledge in the field.
Entry requirements
Course contents
Natural tissue structure and function, cell growth and proliferation, biodegradable
materials, including polymers and ceramic for tissue engineering, preparation methods of
3D scaffolds; regulatory aspects
Assessment
methods
examination
Learning outcomes
contrast different biodegradable materials, predict and explain cell behavior in scaffolding
system, determine material properties for tissue engineering approach
Recommended
readings
1.
2.
R.L. Reis, J. San Roman, Biodegradable Systems in Tissue Engineering and
Regenerative Medicine, CRC Press, 2004
Additional
information
Course title
TOXICOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
Teaching method
Lecture, seminar and laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
malgorzata.dzieciol@
zut.edu.pl
Course code
(if applicable)
WTiICh/IISt/OSr/C-10
ECTS points
4
Type of course
Optional
Level of course
Master or bachelor
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Semester
winter or summer
English
Hours per week
5 (L-1, S-1, Lab-3)
Hours per semester
75 (L-15, S-15, Lab45)
Objectives of the
course
Toxicological aspects of raw materials and industrial products daily use. Methods of
studies in quality control of products.
Entry requirements
Basic knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry
Course contents
Lecture and seminar: Sources of toxic substances in environment. Toxic effects of chemical
substances. Factors influencing toxicity. Health risk assessment of daily use products.
Toxicological aspects connected with polymeric materials. Emission of toxic compounds
from plastics during production, processing and fire. Methods of studies of emission from
plastics. Techniques of sample preparation: solvent extraction, static and dynamic
headspace technique. Migration testing of plastic materials intended to come into contact
with food. Overall and specific migration. Food simulants. Toxic substances in food. Food
contamination from environment. Toxic products of food processing. Food additives.
Natural harmful food components. Toxic ingredients of cosmetics.
Laboratory: Analysis of toxic components of products. Studies of emission of volatile
compounds from daily use products. Analysis of preservatives and toxic compounds in food
and cosmetics.
Assessment methods
Lecture - written test, grade
Seminar - essays and presentations, grade
Laboratory – written reports, grade
Learning outcomes
Student will
products.
Student will
Student will
Student will
1.
2.
Recommended
readings
3.
4.
5.
be able to explain sources of different toxic compounds in materials and
be able to collect, organize and present data from literature.
be able to describe and apply different techniques of sample preparation.
be able to perform analysis of selected toxic components of products.
Fundamental Toxicology, ed. Duffus J.H., Worth H.G.J., RSC Publishing 2006
Henneuse-Boxus C., Pacary T., Emissions from Plastics, Report 161, Rapra Review
Reports, 2003
Crompton T.R., Additive Migration from Plastics into Foods – a Guide for Analytical
Chemists, Smithers Rapra Technology Limited, 2007
Food Safety and Food Quality, ed. Hester R.E., Harrison R.M., The Royal Society of
Chemistry, 2001
Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins, ed. D’Mello J.P.F., CABI Publishing, 2003
Additional
information
Course title
VACUUM TECHNOLOGY
Teaching method
lecture, laboratory
Person responsible
for the course
Course code
(if applicable)
[email protected]
ECTS points
3
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Type of course
compulsory
Level of course
master
Semester
summer
English
Hours per week
1 (L) + 2 (Lab)
Hours per semester
15 (L) + 30 (Lab)
Objectives of the
course
Come to know the principles of low pressure conditions and vacuum, techniques to produce
and measure vacuum as well as the most common applications of vacuum.
Entry requirements
Physical chemistry, Physics
Course contents
Fundamentals of vacuum generation. Designing of vacuum systems. Vacuum pumps.
Outgassing. Phenomena Induced by Electron Irradiation. Vacuum Gauges. Emitters for
Electron Probes.
Assessment
methods
written exam
Learning outcomes
Student knows the physical laws applied to calculate properties concerned in vacuum
equipment. Student knows the most important vacuum equipment, vacuum pumps and
gauges. Student is able to design a simple vacuum system and maintain its operation.
Recommended
readings
1.
Handbook of vacuum technology , ed. by Karl Jousten, Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2008
Additional
information
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Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering 2015/2016

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