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FACULTY OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

LIST OF COURSES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/2018

If you have any questions regarding courses please contact person responsible for the course or faculty

coordinator directly.

Course title Person responsible for

the course

Semester

(winter/summer)

ECTS

points

AGITATION AND AGITATED VESSELS Joanna Karcz, Professor winter/summer 4

ANALYSIS OF FOOD CONTAMINANTS Alicja Wodnicka,

PhD winter/summer 2

ANALYSIS OF WATER AND EFFLUENTS Sylwia Mozia, Professor summer 4

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND MODELING FOR CHEMICAL

ENGINEERS

Józef Nastaj, Professor

Konrad Witkiewicz, PhD winter/summer 4

APPLIED METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS FOR

CHEMISTS

Dariusz Moszyński,

Assistant Professor winter 3

APPLIED PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING Józef Nastaj, Professor winter/summer 4

BASIC PRINCIPLES AND CALCULATIONS IN CHEMICAL

ENGINEERING



BIOCHEMISTRY Elwira Wróblewska, PhD winter/summer 4

BIOENVIRONMENTAL HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER Józef Nastaj, Professor winter/summer 4

BIOMATERIALS Piotr Sobolewski, PhD winter/summer 4

BIOPOLYMERS Piotr Sobolewski, PhD winter/summer 4

BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING Piotr Sobolewski, PhD winter/summer 4

BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING Joanna Karcz, Professor winter/summer 4

CHARACTERIZATION METHODS AND PROPERTIES OF

POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Agnieszka Piegat,

PhD winter 3

CHEMICAL AND MOLECULR THERMODYNAMICS Józef Nastaj, Professor


CHEMICAL AND PROCESS THERMODYNAMICS Józef Nastaj, Professor


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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS Joanna Karcz, Professor winter/summer 4

CHEMICAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT Bogdan Ambrożek,

Assistant Professor winter/summer 4

CHEMICAL PROCESSES IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY AND

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Sylwia Mozia, Professor summer 4

CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING Bogdan Ambrożek,


CHEMICAL REACTORS ENGINEERING Paulina Pianko-Oprych,

Assistant Professor summer 5

CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF DYES Halina Kwiecień, Associate

Professor winter/summer 4

CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEDICINES Halina Kwiecień, Associate


CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS Małgorzata Dzięcioł, PhD winter/summer 4

COMPUTER AIDED PROBLEMS IN CHEMICAL

ENGINEERING



ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR CHEMISTS Dariusz Moszyński,


ELEMENTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Agata Markowska-

Szczupak, Assistant

Professor

summer 5

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT Paulina Pianko-Oprych,


ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL Bogdan Ambrożek,


FUNDAMENTALS OF RESERVOIR FLUID BEHAVIOR AND ITS

PROPERTIES Józef Nastaj, Professor winter/summer 4

HEAT TRANSFER Bogdan Ambrożek,


HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS IN INDUSTRY Dariusz Moszyński,


HYBRID SOURCES OF ENERGY Paulina Pianko-Oprych,


HYDROGEN AS A FUTURE ENERGY CARRIER Józef Nastaj, Professor winter/summer 4

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND PROCESS CONTROL FOR

CHEMISTS

Dariusz Moszyński,


INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS Elwira Wróblewska, PhD winter/summer 4

INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF NANOMATERIALS Dariusz Moszyński,


INTRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS OF IRREVERSIBLE

PROCESSES Józef Nastaj, Professor winter/summer 4

METHODS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IDENTIFICATION Marta Sawicka,

PhD winter/summer 3

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MODELING AND SIMULATION IN CHEMICAL

ENGINEERING

Bogdan Ambrożek,


MODERN DRYING TECHNIQUES – THEORY AND PRACTICE Józef Nastaj, Professor


MULTIPHASE FLOWS Joanna Karcz, Professor winter/summer 4

NANOFILLERS AND NANOCOMPOSITES Mirosława El Fray,


NANOLAYERS AND THIN FILMS Dariusz Moszyński,


NANOTOXICOLOGY

Agata Markowska-

Szczupak,

Assistant Professor

summer 3

PAINT AND ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY Krzysztof Kowalczyk,


PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGY Bogdan Ambrożek,


PETROLEUM PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Józef Nastaj, Professor winter/summer 4

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES Dariusz Moszyński,


POLYMATH, MATHAD AND MATLAB FOR CHEMICAL

ENGINEERS



POLYMER CHEMISTRY Mirosława El Fray,


POLYMERS IN MEDICINE Mirosława El Fray,


PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Agata Markowska-

Szczupak,

Assistant Professor

winter 4

PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Piotr Sobolewski, PhD winter/summer 4

PROCESS DESIGN Paulina Pianko-Oprych,


PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL Bogdan Ambrożek, PhD winter/summer 4

PROCESS KINETICS Józef Nastaj, Professor


QUALITY ENGINEERING Jolanta Szoplik,

PhD winter/summer 3

RESEARCH PROJECT Małgorzata Dzięcioł, PhD summer 8

RESEARCH PROJECT ON MIXING OF MULTIPHASE

SYSTEMS Joanna Karcz, Professor winter/summer 20

SEPARATION PROCESSES Bogdan Ambrożek,


SIMULATION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROCESSES

USING MATHAD AND MATLAB



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SPECIAL METHODS OF SEPARATION Anna Kiełbus-Rąpała, PhD winter/summer 3

SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS Marta Sawicka,

PhD winter/summer 4

SURFACTANTS CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS Paula Ossowicz,

PhD winter/summer 4

TECHNICAL THERMODYNAMICS Paulina Pianko-Oprych,


TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION I Elżbieta Huzar,

PhD winter/summer 2

TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION II Elżbieta Huzar,

PhD winter/summer 2

TESTING METHODS OF BIO- AND NANOMATERIALS Mirosława El Fray,

Professor summer 2

TESTING METHODS OF INORGANIC PRODUCTS Dariusz Moszyński,


THE PREDICTION OF PROPERTIES OF GASES AND LIQUIDS Józef Nastaj, Professor


THERMODYNAMICS WITH CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

APPLICATIONS



TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL GAS Jolanta Szoplik,

PhD winter/summer 4

TRANSPORT PHENOMENA Bogdan Ambrożek,


VACUUM TECHNOLOGY Dariusz Moszyński,


RESEARCH PROJECT CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 1 Barbara Zakrzewska Summer 6

RESEARCH PROJECT CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2 Halina Murasiewicz Summer 6

GAS TRANSPORTATION IN PIPELINE NETWORK Joanna Szoplik Winter/summer 12

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Course title AGITATION AND AGITATED VESSELS

Field of study Chemical Engineering

Teaching method Lecture, Laboratory, Project

Person responsible

for the course Joanna Karcz, Professor

E-mail address to the person

responsible for the course [email protected]

Course code

(if applicable) ECTS points 4

Type of course Obligatory Level of course Bachelor/master

Semester Winter/Summer Language of instruction 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 /

prerequisites Chemical engineering fundamentals

Course contents

Agitation of fluids as important unit operation (homogenization of fluids; intensification of heat

transfer process; intensification of mass transfer process; mixing with chemical reaction); Mixing

equipment (vessels; impellers; baffles; geometry of the agitated vessel; standard geometrical

parameters of the agitated vessel; types of the impellers; location of the impeller shaft in the

vessel (central, eccentric, side-entering); types of the baffles (planar of full length, short baffles,

tubular baffles); types of the heating surfaces areas (jackets, helical coils, tubular vertical coils);

static mixers; Rules used for the project of the agitated vessels step by step (vessel shape,

vessel bottom, heating/cooling surfaces, insulation, impellers, baffles, legs, platforms, seals,

shaft bearing, lids, drives, metering ports, sensors and probes, gas supply (gas spargers); Power

consumption (power characteristics Ne = f(Re) for laminar, transitional and turbulent regime of

the fluid flow; definition of power number Ne; definition of Reynolds number Re for mixing

process; an effect of the baffles on the power characteristics; values of the Ne number for

different impellers and turbulent range of the fluid flow); Liquid homogenization; mixing time

(definition; mixing time measurement; experimental techniques; comparing of mixing time at

equal power consumption); Heat transfer in agitated vessels (methods for measuring of mean

and local heat transfer coefficients (thermal and electrochemical methods); Nusselt equation

(definition of Nusselt number Nu, Prandtl number Pr, coefficient C); an effect of the agitated

vessel geometry and impeller type on the heat transfer coefficient; efficiency of heat transfer

process (modified Re number, coefficient K); idea of mathematical modeling of local heat

transfer coefficient; idea of numerical modeling of heat transfer process; Mass transfer in

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agitated vessels (methods of mass transfer coefficient measurements; correlations for mass

transfer coefficient); Mechanically agitated gas – liquid, solid – liquid, liquid – liquid and gas –

solid – liquid systems (dispersions; suspensions; emulsions); maps of the gas – liquid

dispersions; suspension of floating particles; minimum (critical) agitator speeds; an effect of the

impeller type, baffles type and geometrical parameters of the agitated vessel on the producing

of the heterogeneous systems; gas hold-up; superficial gas velocity, interfacial area; Sauter

mean diameter; Mixing with chemical re action; Mixing of particulate solids

Assessment methods Lecture: Written test; Laboratory: laboratory work; Project: project work

Learning outcomes to provide a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge within the framework of the mixing

processes

Required readings

1. Harnby N., Edwards M.F., Nienow A.W., Mixing in the Process Industries, Butterworth-

Heinemann, Oxford, 1997

2. Mixing Equipment (Impeller Type), AIChE Equipment Testing Procedure, 3rd Edition, New

York, 2001, ISBN 0-8169-0836-2

3. Nagata S., Mixing. Principles and Applications, Halsted Press, New York, 1975

4. Paul E.L., Atiemo-Obeng V.A, Kresta S.M; (Ed.), Handbook of Industrial Mixing, John Wiley

& Sons, Inc., New York, 2004

5. Tatterson G.B., Fluid Mixing and Gas Dispersion in Agitated Tanks, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New

York, 1991

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title ANALYSIS OF FOOD CONTAMINANTS

Field of study Chemical engineering, Chemical technology, Environmental protection, Chemistry

Teaching method Laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Alicja Wodnicka, PhD



Course code


Type of course optional Level of course Master of bachelor

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week 3 (Lab-3) Hours per semester 45 (Lab-45)

Objectives of the

course

Knowledge about typical contaminants generated naturally in food and brought from

environment, and practical skills in the range of their analysis


prerequisites Basics of analytical chemistry

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Course contents

Natural contaminations present in foods. Natural toxicants generated in food during spoilage

processes. Examination of ethanol and methanol content in beverages. Changes in plant oils at

high temperature. Products of fats oxidation. Environmental toxicants (pesticides,

pharmaceuticals, industrial contaminants). Pesticide residues in food. Pharmaceutical residues

in drinking water. Examination of adulterated food.

Assessment methods Evaluation of written reports, evaluation of essay, test

Learning outcomes

Student will be able to: explain sources of different food contaminants; perform analysis of

selected food contaminants and examine adulteration of food; collect and organize data from

literature. Student will be aware of the impact of contaminants on consumer health.

Required readings

1. Toxins in Food, W.M. Dąbrowski and Z.E. Sikorski (eds.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida

2005.

2. Coultate T.P., Food: the Chemistry of its Components, RSC, Cambridge 2009.

3. Organic pollutants in the water cycle, T. Reemtsma and M. Jekel (eds.), Wiley-VCH,

Weinheim 2006.

Supplementary

readings 1. Food Safety: Contaminants and Toxins, J.P.F. D'Mello (ed.), CABI, Trowbrige 2003.

Additional

information

Course title ANALYSIS OF WATER AND EFFLUENTS

Field of study Chemical technology

Teaching method Lecture (L), workshop (theoretical exercises, W) and laboratory (Lab)

Person responsible

for the course Sylwia Mozia, Professor



Course code


Type of course Optional Level of course Bachelor

Semester summer Language of instruction 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.


prerequisites Water and wastewater treatment, analytical chemistry

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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.

Required readings

1. Handbook of Water Analysis, Second Edition, Ed. Leo M.L. Nollet, CRC Press LLC, USA,

2007.

2. K. Kaur, Handbook of water and wastewater analysis, Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P)

Ltd., 2007.

Supplementary

readings

1. Kirk-Othmer, Chemical Technology and the Environment, Vol. 1 and 2, 2007

2. Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, ed. O. Hutzinger, Vol.5, part A, Water Pollution,

Springer-Verlag 1991

3. B.J. Alloway, D.C. Ayres Chemical Principles of Environmental pollution, Blackie Academic &

Professional 1993

4. Water treatment, Plant Design, 3th Edition, American Water Works Association, McGraw

1998

5. W.J. Masschelein, Unit Processes in Drinking Water Treatment, Marcel Dekker Inc. 1992

Additional

information

Course title APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND MODELING FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

Field of study Chemical engineering

Teaching method Lecture, computer laboratory

Person responsible

for the course


Konrad Witkiewicz, PhD



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Course code


Type of course compulsory Level of course Bachelor

Semester winter / summer Language of instruction 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 Chemical engineering, mathematics, numerical methods

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

Computer laboratory: grade

Learning outcomes

The student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic knowledge of Mathcad and Matlab functions and instructions.

2. Identify the various types of numerical methods (computational techniques).

3. Demonstrate ability of using Mathcad and Matlab to solve basic and advanced problems

associated with chemical and process engineering.

Required readings

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. H. Moore, Matlab for engineers, 2nd ed., Pearson Education International, New York, 2007.

4. L. Fausett, Numerical methods using Mathcad, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Ltd.,

London, 2002.

5. L. Fausett, Numerical methods using Matlab, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Ltd., 2nd ed.,

London, 2007

Supplementary

readings

1. R.G. Rice, D.D. Do, Applied mathematics and modeling for chemical engineers, John Wiley

& Sons, Inc., New York, 1995.

Additional

information

Course title APPLIED METROLOGY AND MEASUREMENTS FOR CHEMISTS

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Teaching method lecture, laboratory

Person responsible

for the course

Dariusz Moszyński, Assistant

Professor


responsible for the course

[email protected]

Course code


Type of course compulsory Level of course bachelor

Semester winter Language of instruction 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.


prerequisites 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

Student knows the principles of experimental data assessment. Student knows the

fundamental methods of measurement applied in chemical engineering. Student is able to

chose and perform the basic measurement experiments.

Required readings 1. D.M. Anthony: Engineering metrology. Pergamon, Oxford 1986.

2. James Ronald Leigh: Temperature measurement and control. P.Peregrinus, London 1988.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title APPLIED PETROLEUM RESERVOIR ENGINEERING



Person responsible

for the course Józef Nastaj, Professor



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Course code





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.



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.

Required readings

1. B.G. Kyle, Chemical and Process Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1999.

2. B.C. Craft, M.F. Hawkins, Applied Petroleum Reservoir Engineering, Prentice Hall PTR, New

Jersey 1991.

Supplementary

readings

1. B.E. Poling, J.M. Prausnitz, J.P. O’Connel, The Properties of Gases and Liquids, McGraw-Hill,

New York 2001.

Additional

information

Course title BASIC PRINCIPLES AND CALCULATIONS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING



Person responsible

for the course





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Course code





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

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, vapor-liquid 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.



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.

Required readings

1. D.M. Himmelblau, Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Prentice Hall

International (UK) Limited, London, 1996

2. 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

3. E.I., Shaheen, Basic Practice of Chemical Engineering, 2nd ed. Boston, Houghton Mifflin,

1984

4. J.B. Riggs, An Introduction to Numerical Methods, 2nd ed., Lubbock, TX,Texas Tech.

University Press, 1994

Supplementary

readings


New York 2001.

Additional

information

Course title BIOCHEMISTRY

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Field of study Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Protection,

Biotechnology;

Teaching method Lecture , Classes, Laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Elwira Wróblewska, PhD



Course code

(if applicable) CH_1A_S_C06 ECTS points 4

Type of course obligatory Level of course Bachelor/master

Semester winter/summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week Lecture - 1, Classes - 1,

Laboratory - 3 Hours per semester

Lecture - 15, Classes - 15,

Laboratory - 45

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 grade

Learning outcomes

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.

Recommended

readings

1. Biochemistry, Donald Voet, Judith G.Voet; NJ : John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2011.

2. Biochemistry: International Edition, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Lubert Stryer; W. H.

Freeman.

3. Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry by Robert K. Murray, Darryl K. Granner, Peter A. Mayes;

Supplementary

readings

1. Physical biochemistry : principles and applications. David Sheehan, 2000.

2. Chemistry and biochemistry in the agricultural production, environment protection, humen

and animal health. Ed. by Henryk Górecki, Zbigniew Dobrzański, Paweł Kafarski. Prague ;

Brussels : Czech-Pol Trade, 2006.

Additional

information

Course title BIOENVIRONMENTAL HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER


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http://www.amazon.co.uk/John-L.-Tymoczko/e/B001H6MY8M/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lubert-Stryer/e/B001H6MW7K/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_3

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74561.Robert_K_Murray

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74558.Darryl_K_Granner

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/74559.Peter_A_Mayes

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Person responsible




Course code





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.



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.

Required readings

1. A.K. Datta, Biological and bioenvironmental heat and mass transfer, Marcel Dekker Inc.,

New York 2002.

2. J.C. Slattery, Advanced transport phenomena, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,

1999.

3. S.A. Berger, W. Goldsmith, E.R. Lewis, Introduction to bioengineering, Oxford University

Press, Oxford, 1999.

Supplementary

readings

1. C.J. Geankoplis, Transport processes and unit operations, Prentice-Hall International Ltd,

New Jersey, 1993.

Additional

information

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Course title BIOMATERIALS

Field of study Biomaterials

Teaching method Lecture plus literature project

Person responsible

for the course Piotr Sobolewski, PhD



Course code


Type of course Level of course Undergraduate


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


prerequisites none

Course contents Introduction and definitions; biomaterial-blood contact; host response; surface modification;

selected topics/case studies

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

Required readings Articles that are provided

Supplementary

readings Ratner et al. Biomaterials Science

Additional

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Course title BIOPOLYMERS

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Field of study Biomaterials, Polymer Science


Person responsible




Course code


Type of course Level of course undergraduate



Objectives of the

course

Provide an introduction to biopolymers, as a class of materials, including a background in

microbiology and cell biology.


prerequisites none

Course contents Introduction and definitions; proteins; polysaccharides; polyhydroxyalkanoates; latex; select

topics/case studies


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


Supplementary

readings Kaplan, Biopolymers from Renewable Resources

Additional

information

Course title BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING

Field of study Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering


Person responsible




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Course code


Type of course Level of course Undergraduate



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.


prerequisites Principles of Biotechnology at the undergraduate level

Course contents bioreactors; immobilization; enzymes; separations theory; GMP; select topics and practical

considerations


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


Supplementary

readings Shuler & Kargi, Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts.

Additional

information

Course title BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING


Bioprocess Engineering

Teaching method Lecture, project

Person responsible




Course code


Type of course Obligatory Level of course Bachelor/ master


Hours per week 2 – lecture 1 - project Hours per semester Lecture: 30

Project: 15

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Objectives of the

course The course aims to give a general introduction to the theory of bioprocess engineering


prerequisites Introduction to the chemical and process engineering

Course contents

Lecture: Introductory Remarks: Biotechnology and bioprocess engineering; Up-stream

engineering; Bioreactor engineering; Down-stream engineering. An overview of biological

basics of bioprocess engineering: Enzymes; Cells; Major metabolic pathways; The grow of cells.

Traditional industrial bioprocesses; Bioethanol; Biogas; Wine production; Manufacture of yeast;

Single cell proteins; Copper bioleaching; Penicilin production. Sterilization of process fluids.

Engineering principles for bioprocesses; Momentum, mass and heat transfer in bioreactors.

Operating considerations for bioreactors; Types of bioreactors; Selection, scale-up; operations

and control of bioreactors. Recovery and purification of bioproducts; Finishing steps of

purification; Integration of reaction and separation. Instrumentation and control.

Nonconventional bioprocesses.

Project: Project calculations for the bioprocess occuring in a given type of multiphase

bioreactor (multistage slurry reactor, immobilized biocatylytic reactor, enzymatic membrane

reactor, biofilm reactor or flocculation bioreactor

Assessment methods Lecture: written test; Project work: completion of the project based on the correctly performed

project computations

Learning outcomes to provide a detailed knowledge within the framework of the bioprocesses

Required readings

1. Cabral J.M.S., Mota M., Tramper J. (Eds), Multiphase Bioreactor Design, Taylor and Francis,

London, New York, 2001

2. Doran P.M., Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Academic Press, London 1995.

3. Dutta R., Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering, Springer, Berlin 2008.

4. Flickinger M.C., Drew S.W., Encyclopedia of Bioprocess Technology: Fermentation,

Biocatalysis, and Bioseparation, Wiley, New York 1999.

5. Lydersen B.K., D’Elia N.A., Nelson K.L., Bioprocess Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,

New York, 1994.

6. Shuler M.L., Kargi F., Bioprocess Engineering: Basic Concepts, Prentice Hall, New Jersey

2002.

7. Simpson R., Sastry S.K., Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering. Fundamental Concepts for

First-Year Students, Springer, New York, 2013

8. Van’t Riet K., Tramper J., Basic Bioreactor Design, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 1991.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title CHARACTERIZATION METHODS AND PROPERTIES OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Teaching method lectures and laboratory

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Person responsible

for the course Agnieszka Piegat, PhD



Course code

(if applicable) TCH_2A_S_D01_09 ECTS points 3

Type of course obligatory Level of course bachelor

Semester winter Language of instruction 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); influence

of different additives on selected properties; spectroscopy techniques in polymer science;

degradation of polymeric materials.

Laboratory: Synthesis of poly(ethylene terephthalate). Synthesis of polyurethane. Analysis of

thermal properties of obtained materials. FTIR analysis of obtained materials.

Assessment methods written exam and grade

Learning outcomes

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.

Recommended

readings

1. Z. Guo, L. Tan, Fundamentals and Applications of Nanomaterials, Artech House, 2009

2. David D.J., Misra A., Relating materials properties to structure. Handbook and software for

polymer calculations and materials properties, Technomic Publishing Co., 1999

3. Available research papers and other sources

Additional

information

Course title CHEMICAL AND MOLECULR THERMODYNAMICS




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Person responsible

for the course





Course code





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’.


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.



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.

Required readings


2. J.M. Prausnitz, R.N. Lichtenthaler, E.G. de Azevedo, Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid

Phase Equilibria, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 2001.

Supplementary

readings 1. H.D.B. Jenkins, Chemical Thermodynamics at Glance, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford 2008.

Additional

information

Course title CHEMICAL AND PROCESS THERMODYNAMICS



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Person responsible

for the course





Course code





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


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.



Learning outcomes


Demonstrate basic knowledge of chemical and process thermodynamics.


Solve typical and complex problems associated with philosophy and practice of modeling

thermodynamic systems.

Required readings


2. 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, 2008.

3. H.S. Fogler, Elements of chemical reaction engineering, 4th ed., Prentice Hall International

Series in the Physical and Chemical Engineering Sciences, New Jersey, 2006.

4. D. Kondepudi, Introduction to modern thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,

Chichester, UK, 2008.

Supplementary


Additional

information

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Course title CHEMICAL ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS


Teaching method Lecture, tutorials, laboratory

Person responsible




Course code



Semester Winter/summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week

Lecture: 2

Tutorials: 1

Laboratory: 1

Hours per semester

Lecture: 30

Tutorials: 15

Laboratory: 15

Objectives of the

course The course aims to give a general introduction to the chemical engineering.


prerequisites Fundamentals of physics

Course contents

Introduction. Units and dimensions. International System of Units. Flow of fluids. Energy and

momentum balance. The boundary layer theory. Flow in pipes and chanels. Flow of

compressible fluids. Flow of multiphase mixtures. Pumping of fluids. Flow measurement.

Pressure measurement. Pressure and flow measuring devices. Unit operations of chemical and

process engineering. Mixing of liquids. Motion of particles in a fluid. Sedimentation of particles.

Filtration of liquid. Separation. Fluidization. Heat transfer. Rate of heat transfer. Heat transfer

coefficient. Overall heat transfer coefficient. Temperature profiles. Heat transfer area. Types of

the heat exchangers. Mass transfer. The mechanism of absorption. Concentration profile for

absorbed component A. Rate of absorption. Driving forces in the gas and liquid phase. film

coefficient of mass transfer in absorption process. Overall coefficient of mass transfer.

Absorption of gases. Packed columns. Distillation. Vapour-liquid equilibrium. Temperature

compositions diagrams. Vapour composition as a function of liquid composition at constant

pressure. Partial pressures and Dalton's, Raoult's and Henry's laws. The fractionating column.

The fractionating process. Mass and heat balances. Calculation of plates number for a

distillation column. The methods used to determinate of plates number. Liquid-liquid extraction

Assessment methods Lecture: written test; Tutorials: written test: Laboratory: laboratory exercises

Learning outcomes to provide a detailed knowledge within the framework of the unit operations and processes of

chemical engineering

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Required readings

1. 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

2. 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-


3. Richardson J.F., Peacock D.G., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 3:

Chemical & Biochemical Reactors & Process Control, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford,

2007

4. 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

5. 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

6. Sinnott R.K., Coulson & Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 6: Chemical Engineering

Design, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 2003

7. Denn M.M., Chemical Engineering. An introduction,, Cambridge University Press, New York,

2012

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title CHEMICAL PROCESS EQUIPMENT

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering

Teaching method Lecture, Classes

Person responsible

for the course

Bogdan Ambrożek, Assistant

Professor



Course code


Type of course Obligatory Level of course Bachelor/Master


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.

Entry requirements Chemical engineering fundamentals

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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 Lecture - oral exam.

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

Required readings

1. Thomas Ch. E., Process technology equipment and systems, Cengage Learning, Stamford

2015.

2. Walas S. M., Chemical process equipment, Butterworth-Heinemann, Newton 1990.

3. Cheremisinoff N. P., Handbook of chemical processing equipment, Butterworth-

Heinemann, Boston 2000.

Supplementary

readings

1. Lieberman N. P., Lieberman E.T., A Working guide to process equipment, McGraw-Hill

2008.

Additional

information

Course title CHEMICAL PROCESSES IN INORGANIC INDUSTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERING


Teaching method Lecture (L)

Person responsible

for the course Sylwia Mozia, Professor



Course code

(if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-7 ECTS points 4

Type of course Obligatory Level of course Master


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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.


prerequisites Fundamentals of chemistry and chemical technology

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 Written exam

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

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.

Required readings

1. Ron Zevenhoven, Pia Kilpinen, Control of pollutants in flue gases and fuel gases, ISBN 951-

22-5527-8 (available on line)

2. Boynton R.S., Chemistry and technology of lime and limestone, John Wiley, New York 1980.

3. Cement, Concrete, and Aggregates (ed. R.D. Hooton), ASTM International, West Consh., PA

2003.

4. Volf M.B., Chemical approach to glass, Elsevier, Amsterdam 1984.

5. Hocking M.B., Modern Chemical Technology and Emission Control, Springer-Verlag, Berlin

1985

6. Pletcher D., Walsh F. C., Industrial Electrochemistry, Springer-Verlag GmbH, 2007

7. Wendt H., Kreysa G., Electrochemical Engineering: Science and Technology in Chemical and

Other Industries, Springer Science & Business Media, 1999

Supplementary

readings

1. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry, 6th edition (2002)

2. Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th edition

3. Loewenstein K.L., The manufacturing technology of continuous glass fibres, Elsevier

Scientific Publ.Co., Amsterdam 1973.

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4. Landau U., Electrochemistry in Industry New Directions. Springer Verlag 2013

Additional

information

Course title CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering

Teaching method Lecture; Classes.

Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code


Type of course Obligatory

Level of course Bachelor/Master



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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 Lecture - oral exam

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.

Required readings

1. Fogler H.S., Elements of chemical reaction engineering, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey 1999.

2. Levenspiel O., Chemical reaction engineering, Wiley, New York 1999.

3. Davis M.E., Davis R.J., Fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering, McGraw-Hili, New

York 2003.

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Supplementary

readings 1. Luyben W.L., Chemical reactor design and control, Wiley, New York 2007.

Additional

information

Course title CHEMICAL REACTORS ENGINEERING

Field of study Chemical engineering and processing

Teaching method Lecture, workshop

Person responsible

for the course

Paulina Pianko-Oprych,

Assistant Professor



Course code




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.


prerequisites Mathematics, Chemistry, Physical chemistry, Transfer of momentum, heat and mass

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.

Required readings

1. DOE fundamentals Handbook Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow, Washington,

1992.

2. D.H.F. Liu, B.G. Liptak Environmental Engineers’ Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New York,

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1997.

3. R. W. Missen, C. A. Mims, B. A. Saville, Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering and

Kinetics, Wiley, New York 1999.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF DYES

Field of study Chemical technology, Chemical engineering, Chemistry

Teaching method Lecture and laboratory

Person responsible

for the course

Halina Kwiecień,

Associate Professor



Course code


Type of course Optional Level of course Master or bachelor

Semester Winter or Summer Language of instruction 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


prerequisites 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.

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


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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.

Required readings

1. 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.

3. 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.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEDICINES



Person responsible

for the course

Halina Kwiecień, Associate

Professor



Course code



Semester Winter or Summer Language of instruction English


Objectives of the

course

Come to know about chemistry and technology of medicines, methods of drug discovery and

development of pharmaceutical industry


prerequisites 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.


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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

Required readings

1. Lednicer D., „The Organic Chemistry of Drug Synthesis”, Willey, New York, 1995

2. Kleemann A., Engel J „Pharmaceutical Substances. Syntheses, Patents, Applications”,

Thieme, Stuttgard, 4th Edition, 2001

3. 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.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title CHROMATOGRAPHIC METHODS

Field of study Chemical engineering, Chemical technology, Environmental protection, Chemistry


Person responsible

for the course Małgorzata Dzięcioł, PhD



Course code



Semester winter or summer Language of instruction English


Objectives of the

course Knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of chromatographic methods


prerequisites Basic knowledge of organic chemistry


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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 – evaluation of written reports

Learning outcomes

Student will be able to:

classify chromatographic methods and describe different chromatographic separation

processes

describe instrumentation used in chromatography,

apply chromatographic methods in order to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis

of organic compounds.

Student will be aware of the responsibility for the results of analyses.

Required readings

1. Braithwaite A., Smith F.J., Chromatographic Methods, Springer 1996.

2. McNair H.M., Miller J.M., Basic Gas Chromatography (Second Edition), Wiley 2009.

3. Snyder L.R., Kirkland J.L., Dolan J.W., Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography, Wiley

2010.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title COMPUTER AIDED PROBLEMS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING



Person responsible

for the course





Course code




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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

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.



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)

Required readings

1. B. Raphael, I.A.C. Smith, Fundamentals of computer-aided engineering, John Wiley & Sons

Ltd., Chichester, 2003.

2. M.B. Cutlib, M. Shacham, Problem Solving in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering with

POLYMATH, Excel, and MATLAB, Prentice Hall, Boston 2008.

Supplementary

readings




Additional

information

Course title ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING FOR CHEMISTS



Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code

(if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/ ECTS points 3



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Objectives of the

course Come to know the basic laws of electrical engineering, electrical circuits and appliances


prerequisites Mathematics, physics

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


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.

Required readings

1. William H. Roadstrum, Dan H. Wolaver: Electrical engineering for all engineers. Wiley, New

York 1987.

2. D.F. Warne: Newnes Electrical Engineer’s Handbook. Newnes, Oxford 2000.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title ELEMENTS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Field of study Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental

Protection, Biotechnology;


Person responsible

for the course

Agata Markowska-Szczupak,

Assistant Professor



Course code


Type of course obligatory Level of course master


Hours per week lecture (2h), laboratory (2) Hours per semester 30

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Objectives of the

course

The program focuses on broadening student’s knowledge and understanding of the current

technologies and processes in the biotechnology industry, including approaches being applied

to further advance the discovery and design of new and highly innovative biotechnology

products.


prerequisites Principles of biology (college or higher)

Course contents

Lectures: What is biotechnology? Short history of biotechnology. Analytical technologies in

biotechnology. GMO plants and animals. Cloning. Drugs and vaccines obtained by

biotechnology processing. Gene therapy. The potential application of steam cells.

Biotechnology process design.

Laboratory: Industrial biotechnology and microbiology: techniques and biochemistry of

fermentation, production of microbial biomass. Isolation of nucleic acid. Gel electrophoresis.

Use of PCR reaction protocols.

Assessment methods exam (written or oral) project work

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological processes from the molecular

and cellular perspectives, perform techniques used in biotechnology and solve technical

problems. Students should be able to provide examples of current applications of

biotechnology and advances in the different areas like medical, microbial, environmental,

bioremediation, agricultural, plant and animal. Student will be able to discuss and critically

interpret biotechnology data.

Required readings

1. Ratledge C., Kristiansen B., Basic Biotechnology (2nd edition), Cambridge University Press,

2006.

2. Evans G. M., Furlong J. C., Environmental Biotechnology : Theory and Application, Wiley,

2003.

3. Altman A., Hasegawa P.M., Plant Biotechnology and Agriculture, Prospects for the 21st

Century, Elsevier Inc., 2012.

4. Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Vol 1 &2, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH&Co, 2007.

Supplementary

readings

1. Volmar B., Götz F., Microbial Fundamentals of Biotechnology, Wiley-VCH Verlag

GmbH&Co, 2001.

2. Biotechnology Journals Published by Elsevier

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Course title ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT



Person responsible

for the course


Assistant Professor



Course code


35

Type of course Elective Level of course Bachelor

Semester Summer Language of instruction English



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.


prerequisites 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. Exergy: global exergy balance, the calculation of exergy losses and efficiency.


Workshop: class test

Learning outcomes The student has knowledge of the energy with respect to the protection of the environment.

Required readings

1. DOE fundamentals Handbook Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow,

Washington, 1992.

2. D.H.F. Liu, B.G. Liptak, Environmental Engineers’ Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New York,

1997.

3. W. P. Cunningham, B.W. Saigo, Environmental science: a global concern, 5 Edition,

McGraw-Hill, Boston, 1999.

4. G. Miller, G. Tyler, Living in the environment: Principles, connections and solutions., Brooks

Cole Publishing Company, Pacific Grove, CA, 2002.

Supplementary

readings

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Course title ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code




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, and soil pollution 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 anerobic digesters,

activated sludge process. Soil pollution: types of soil pollution, sources of soil pollution, effects

of soil pollution. Monitoring and control of soil pollution.


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.

Required readings

1. Peirce J.J., Vesilind P.A., Weiner R.F., Environmental Pollution and Control, Elsevier,

Amsterdam 1997.

2. Flagan R.C., Fundamentals of air pollution engineering, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey 1988.

3. Mirsal I.A., Soil Pollution: Origin, Monitoring and Remediation, Springer, Berlin 2004.

Supplementary

readings

1. Hill M.K., Understanding Environmental Pollution. A Primer, Cambridge University Press,

Cambridge 2004.

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information

Course title FUNDAMENTALS OF RESERVOIR FLUID BEHAVIOR AND ITS PROPERTIES



Person responsible




Course code





Objectives of the



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.



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.

Required readings

1. T. Ahmed, Reservoir engineering, 2nd ed.,Gulf Professional Publishing (Butterworth-

Heinemann), Boston, 2001.


Supplementary

readings


New York 2001.

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information

Course title HEAT TRANSFER

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code





15

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.


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.

Required readings

1. InIncropera F.P., Lavine A.S., DeWitt D.P., Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, Wiley,

New York 2011.

2. Rathore M.M., Kapuno R.R., Engineering Heat Transfer, Jones & Bartlett Learning, Sudbury

2011.

Supplementary

readings 1. Geankoplis J.S., Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey 1993.

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information

Course title HETEROGENEOUS CATALYSIS IN INDUSTRY

Field of study Chemical Technology


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code




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


prerequisites Inorganic and organic chemistry, Physical chemistry

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.


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.

Required readings

1. G.A. Somorjai: Introduction to surface chemistry and catalysis. Wiley, New York 1994.

2. Catalysis: an integrated approach. Elsevier, Amsterdam 2000.

3. Encyclopedia of catalysis. Wiley, Hoboken 2003.

Supplementary

readings

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information

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Course title HYBRID SOURCES OF ENERGY



Person responsible

for the course

Paulina Pianko-Oprych

Assistant Professor



Course code


Type of course elective Level of course master




Lecture: 15h

workshop: 15h

Objectives of the

course

Familiarize students with the basic concepts of integrated ways of using available renewable

energy sources.


prerequisites Mathematics, Physics, Technical Thermodynamics

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.


workshop: class test

Learning outcomes The student has knowledge of the energy with respect to the protection of the environment.

Required readings

1. DOE fundamentals Handbook Thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow,

Washington, 1992.

2. D.H.F. Liu, B.G. Liptak, Environmental Engineers’ Handbook, Lewis Publishers, New York,

1997.

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3. W. P. Cunningham, B.W. Saigo, Environmental science: a global concern, 5 Edition, McGraw-

Hill, Boston, 1999.

4. G. Miller, G. Tyler, Living in the environment: Principles, connections and solutions., Brooks

Cole Publishing Company, Pacific Grove, CA, 2002.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title HYDROGEN AS A FUTURE ENERGY CARRIER


Teaching method Lecture, laboratory

Person responsible




Course code





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.



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.

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Required readings

1. A. Züttel, A. Borgschulte, L. Schlapbach eds., Hydrogen as a future energy carrier, Viley-

VCH, Weincheim, 2008.

2. B. Elvers ed., Handbook of fuels. Energy sources fortransportation, 2007.

3. G.A. Olah, A. Goeppert, G.K.S. Prakash, Beyond oil and gas: The methanol economy, Viley-

VCH, Weincheim, 2006.

4. K. Sundmacher, A. Kienle, H.J. Pesch, J.F. Berndt, G. Huppmannn eds., Molten carbonate

fuel cells, Viley-VCH, Weincheim, 2007.

Supplementary

readings 1. B.G. Kyle, Chemical and Process Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1999.

Additional

information

Course title INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND PROCESS CONTROL FOR CHEMISTS



Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code





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.


prerequisites 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.


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.

Required readings

1. 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.

2. Encyclopedia of chemical processing and design. Ed. John J. Mcketta. -- Vol. 43, Process

control, feedback simulation to Process optimization, Marcel Dekker, 1993

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readings

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information

Course title INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS


Biotechnology;

Teaching method lecture, laboratory, classes

Person responsible

for the course Elwira Wróblewska, PhD



Course code

(if applicable) WtiICh/ISt/OŚ ECTS points 4


Semester Summer/winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week 1- lecture, 3 -laboratory, 1-

classes Hours per semester

75 (15-lecture, 15-classes, 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

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), X-ray 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.


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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

1. J. M. Hollas, Modern spectroscopy, John Wiley, 2004.

2. L.D. Field, S. Sternhall, J.R. Kalman, Organic structures from spectra, 3rd 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.

Supplementary

readings

1. Ch. Reichardt, Solvents and solvent effects in organic chemistry, 2nd 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 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS OF NANOMATERIALS

Field of study Nanotechnology


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code


Type of course compulsory Level of course master



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Objectives of the

course

Come to know the theory and techniques of instrumental analytical methods applied to the

characterization of nanomaterials


prerequisites 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 Electro-

spectroscopy. 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.


Learning outcomes

Student knows the most important analytical methods utilized for testing nanomaterials.

Student is able to chose 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.

Required readings

1. John A. Dean, Analytical Chemistry Handbook, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000

2. Helmut Günzler, Alex Williams, Handbook of Analytical Techniques, Wiley-VCH, 2001.

3. Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology. editor Hari Singh Nalwa, American

Scientific Publishers, 2004.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title INTRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS OF IRREVERSIBLE PROCESSES



Person responsible




Course code




46


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.


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.



Learning outcomes


Demonstrate basic knowledge of irreversible thermodynamics.

Identify the various methods of thermodynamic problems solving.

Solve typical problems associated with modern thermodynamics.

Required readings


2. D. Kondepudi, Introduction to modern thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons Inc.,

Chichester, UK, New York 2008.

3. J.M. Prausnitz, R.N. Lichtenthaler, E.G. de Azevedo, Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid

Phase Equilibria, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey 1999.

Supplementary


Additional

information

Course title METHODS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IDENTIFICATION


Biotechnology;

Teaching method Lecture, Laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Marta Sawicka, PhD



Course code



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Hours per week Lecture- 1, Laboratory-3 Hours per semester Lecture – 15, Laboratory - 45

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.


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.

Recommended

readings

1. Field, L. D, Strnhell, S, Kalman, J.R, Organic structures from spectra, Chichester : John Wiley

and Sons, 2002.

2. Bartecki, A. , Lang, L. Absorption spectra in the ultraviolet and visible region. Budapest :

House of the Hungarian. Academy of Sciences, 1982.

3. Láng, L., Holly, S, Sohár, P, Absorption spectra in the infrared region. Budapest : Akadémiai

Kiadó, 1980.

4. Strobel, Howard A., Chemical instrumentation : a systematic approach to instrumental

analysis, Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, 1960.

5. Perkampus, Heinz-Helmut, Encyclopedia of spectroscopy, Weinheim : VCH, 1995.

6. Hollas, J. Michael , Modern spectroscopy, Chichester : John Wiley, 1992.

7. Evans, Myron Wyn, The photon’s magnetic field : optical NMR spectroscopy, Singapore :

World Scientific, 1992

8. Rahman, Atta-ur, One and two dimensional NMR spectroscopy, Amsterdam : Elsevier,

1989.

Supplementary

readings

1. Parker, Sybil P. Red, Spectroscopy source book, New York : McGraw Hill, 1988.

2. Ch. Reichardt, Solvents and solvent effects in organic chemistry, 2nd rev. and enl. ed.,

Weinheim, VCH, 1990.

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Course title MODELING AND SIMULATION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code


Type of course

Obligatory

Level of course Bachelor/Master

Semester Winter / Summer Language of instruction 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.

Required readings

1. Hangos K.M., Cameron L.T., Process modelling and model analysis, Academic Press, San

Diego 2001.

2. Rice R.G., Do D.D., Applied mathematics and modeling for chemical engineers, Wiley, New

York 2012.

3. Finlayson B.A., Introduction to chemical engineering computing, Wiley, New York 2005.

Supplementary

readings

1. Ingham J., Dunn I.J., Heinzle E., Prenosil J.E., Snape J.B., Chemical engineering dynamics,

Wiley, Weinheim 2007.

2. Dobre T.G., Marcano J.G.S., Chemical engineering. Modelling, simulation and similitude,

Wiley, Weinheim 2007.

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Course title MODERN DRYING TECHNIQUES – THEORY AND PRACTICE



Person responsible

for the course

Józef Nastaj, professor




Course code





Objectives of the

course

Presentation of the theory and practice of drying process. Presentation of novel techniques and

apparatuses for drying of various materials


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 scraped-surface 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.



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.

Required readings

1. C. Strumiłło, T. Kudra, Drying: Principles, Applications and Design, Gordon and Breach Sci.

Publ., New York 1986.

2. C.M. Van ’t Land, Drying in the Process Industry, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York 2012.


Supplementary


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information

Course title MULTIPHASE FLOWS


Teaching method Lecture; Project

Person responsible




Course code




Hours per week Lecture: 2

Project: 1 Hours per semester

Lecture: 30

Project: 15

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.


prerequisites Introduction to physical chemistry

Course contents

Introduction to multiphase flows (classifications of multiphase systems, review of fundamentals

of transport phenomena, vectors and tensors, equations of motion, interaction with

turbulence); Two-phase flow (definitions, flow patterns in vertical and horizontal tubes, two-

phase flow models); Distribution of particle and droplets sizes (discrete and continuous size

distributions, statistical parameters, interactions of fluids with particles, drops and bubbles);

Cavitation. Boiling and condensation. Aerosol flows. Spray system. Dry powder flows. Granular

floks; Multiphase flows in pipes: flow regime maps, concentration distributions and pressure

drop; Multiphase flows in agitated vessels (gas-liquid systems, solid – liquid systems, gas-solid-

liquid systems); Equipment for multiphase flows in agitated vessels and static mixers; Fluidized

beds (hydrodynamics of fluidization, flow regimes and their transitions, particulate and

bubblefree fluidization, slugging fluidization, turbulent fluidization); Particle separation systems

(separation efficiency and grade efficiency, classification of particle separation systems, flow-

through type separator, gravitational collectors, centrifugal separation); Pneumatic conveying

(background, flow patterns in gas-solid systems, classification of bulk solids (Geldart

classification)); Slurry flows (basic concepts of slurry flows, slurry flow regimes, homogeneous

flow of non-settling slurries (rheological models for Newtonian and non-Newtonian slurries),

pressure loss through straight circular pipe; Micro-scale flows (gas-liquid two-phase flow in

micro-channels, two-phase flow patterns, mini-channels, micro-channels, effect of surface

contamination, void fraction pressure drop)

Assessment methods Lecture: Written test; Project: project work

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Learning outcomes to provide a detailed knowledge within the framework of the multiphase flows and associated

problems

Required readings

1. Brennen Ch.E., Fundamentals of Multiphase Flow, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge,

2005

2. Crowe C.T. (Ed.), Multiphase flow handbook, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2006

3. Faghri A., Zhang Y., Transport Phenomena in Multiphase Systems, Elsevier Academic,

Boston, 2006

4. Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook, McGraw-Hill, New York 2007., McGraw-Hill, New

York, 2007

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title NANOFILLERS AND NANOCOMPOSITES

Field of study Chemical technology, Materials Science

Teaching method lecture

Person responsible

for the course Mirosława El Fray, Professor



Course code


Type of course Level of course master



Objectives of the

course

This course is aimed at giving an introduction to different nanofillers used for preparation of

polymeric nanocomposites. Student will be able to define basic terms related to classification of

nanomaterials and their characterization, and application for nanocomposites preparation.

Student 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

Synthetic and application of nanomaterials; creation of nanostructured materials based on

chemical reactions; introduction to carbon nanotubes and graphene; aluminosilicates: their

structure and properties; other nanoparticles: titana, ceria and silica oxides; dispersions of

nanoparticles and their characterization; preparation methods of polymeric nanocomposites;

synthesis of nanocomposites via in situ polymerization

Assessment methods examination

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Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course, the successful student will be able to: characterize

nanomaterials, including preparation methods and their properties, classify nanomaterials and

design polymeric nanocomposites.

Required readings

1. Kelsall R.W., Hamley I.W., Geoghegan M., Nanotechnologie, PWN, Warszawa, 2008

2. C. R. Martin, Nanomaterials: A membrane-based synthetic approach, Science 266, 1961–

1966, 2008

3. Koo J.H., Polymer nanocomposites, The McGraw-Hill Comp., 2006

Supplementary

readings Available research papers and other sources

Additional

information

Course title NANOLAYERS AND THIN FILMS



Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code



Semester summer Language of instruction english


Objectives of the

course

Come to know the structure, composition and properties of nanolayers and thin films; their

preparation techniques and testing methods.



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.


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Learning outcomes

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.

Required readings 1. Encyclopedia of nanoscience and nanotechnology. editor Hari Singh Nalwa, American

Scientific Publishers, 2004.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title NANOTOXICOLOGY

Field of study Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental



Person responsible

for the course

Agata Markowska-Szczupak,

Assistant Professor



Course code




Hours per week lecture (2h), Hours per semester 15

Objectives of the

course

Introduce students to commonly used terms in toxicology that will required to appreciate the

biological interactions and potential impact of nanomaterials. Relate properties of engineered

nanomaterials to their potential for toxicity in natural environments and in the cells.


prerequisites Principles of biology and organic chemistry (college or higher)

Course contents

Principles of toxicology. Risk and exposure assessment. Impact of nanomaterials on

ecosystems.Use of a mechanism of cellular injury (oxidative stress) to build a predictive

toxicological paradigm for safety assessment. In vitro and in vivo cytotoxicity assays of

nanoparticles. Genotoxicity of nanomaterials. Toxicity of Nanomaterials to microorganisms:

mechanisms, methods, and new perspectives.

Assessment methods exam (written or oral)

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Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course program, students will be able to critically evaluate and

interpret scientific data, information, and laboratory results, clearly present key aspects of

fundamental nanotoxicology, utilize scientific literature and databases to identify information

needed to understand and effectively communicate aspects of toxicology. Additionally students

will be able to demonstrate an understanding of legal, regulatory, and ethical considerations

relating to toxicology within the broader societal context.

Required readings

1. Durán N., Guterres S.S., Alves O.L., Nanotoxicology, Materials, Methodologies, and

Assessments, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-4614-8992-4 (Print) 978-1-4614-8993-1(Published Online)

2. Monteiro-Riviere N.A.,Tran C.L., Nanotoxicology: Progress toward Nanomedicine, 2nd

Edition, 2014, CRC Press Taylor&Francis Group.

3. Sahu S.C., Casciano D.A., Handbook of Nanotoxicology, Nanomedicine and Stem Cell Use

in Toxicology, 2014, DOI: 10.1002/9781118856017 (Published Online).

4. Nanotoxicology Journals

Supplementary

readings Attendance at all lectures is preferred but is not essential.

Additional


Course title PAINT AND ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGY


Teaching method Lecture, laboratory

Person responsible

for the course

Krzysztof Kowalczyk,

Assistant Professor



Course code


Type of course Level of course Bachelor, master



Objectives of the

course

To gain the knowledge of 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, coats and adhesives.

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Assessment methods written exam (L) and grade (Lab.)

Learning outcomes Skills of preparation, characterization and application of coating compositions and adhesives

Required readings 1. J. Koleske: Paint and coating testing manual, ASTM, Philadelphia, 1995.

Supplementary

readings

1. Z. Wicks, F. Jones: Organic, John Wiley&Sons, Hoboken 2007;

2. M. Xanthos: Functional fillers for plastics, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2005;

3. J. Bieleman: Additives for coatings, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2000;

Additional

information

Course title PARTICULATE TECHNOLOGY

Field of study Chemical Engineeing


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code


Type of course

Obligatory

Level of course Bachelor /Master


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.


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.

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Required readings

1. Rhodes M., Introduction to Particle Technology, Wiley, Chichester 2008.

2. Particles, bubbles and drops-their motion, heat and mass transfer, World Scientific

Publishing, London 2006.

Supplementary

readings

1. Aste T., Tordesillas A., Di Matteo T. (Editors), Granular and complex materials, World

Scientific Publishing, London 2007.

2. Gregory J., Particles in Water. Properties and Processes, CRC, Boca Raton 2006

Additional

information

Course title PETROLEUM PRODUCTION SYSTEMS



Person responsible




Course code





Objectives of the



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-

condensate 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.



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

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engineering.

Required readings


2. M.J. Economides, A.D. Hill, C. Ehling-Economides, Petroleum Production Systems, Prentice

Hall PTR, New Jersey 1994.

Supplementary

readings


New York 2001.

Additional

information

Course title PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES



Person responsible

for the course

Dariusz Moszyński,

Assistant Professor



Course code





Objectives of the

course

Come to know the processes taking place on the surface of solids, the mechanisms and laws

ruling them


prerequisites 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.


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.

Required readings

1. G.A. Somorjai: Introduction to surface chemistry and catalysis. Wiley, New York 1994.

2. John C. Vickerman, Ian S. Gilmore: Surface analysis: the principal techniques. Wiley, New

York 2009.

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Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title POLYMATH, MATHAD AND MATLAB FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS



Person responsible

for the course





Course code





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


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.



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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Required readings








London, 2002.


London, 2007.

Supplementary

readings



Additional

information

Course title POLYMER CHEMISTRY

Field of study Chemical technology, Chemistry, Materials Science


Person responsible




Course code





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


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

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Required readings 1. F.J. Davis, Polymer chemistry, Oxford University Press, 2004

2. N. P. Cheremisinoff, Polymer characterization, Noyes Pub., 1996

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title POLYMERS IN MEDICINE

Field of study Chemical technology, Chemistry, Materials Science


Person responsible




Course code





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 Passed examination on chemistry or polymer chemistry, materials science

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.


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

Required readings

1. Black J., Bilogical Performance of Materials, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1999

2. Wise D.L., Biomaterials and Bioengineering Handbook, Marcel Dekker, New York, 2000

3. Ratner B.D., Biomaterials Science, Elsevier, New York 2004

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Supplementary

readings Available research papers

Additional

information

Course title PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Field of study Chemical Technology, Chemistry, Nanotechnlogy, Chemical Engineering, Environmental



Person responsible

for the course

Agata Markowska-Szczupak

Assistant Professor / Joanna

Grzechulska-Damszel

Assistant Professor



Course code



Semester winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week lecture (2h), laboratory (2) Hours per semester 30

Objectives of the

course

To understand: basic chemical properties of molecules that make life possible, and how these

properties relate to specific macromolecular structures and functions. Structural proteins,

enzymes and macromolecular complexes as lipids and carbohydrates will be understood. An

introduction to biochemical methods to analyze and evaluate the most common compound

will be given.


prerequisites Principles of biology and organic chemistry (college or higher)

Course contents

Protein function, including enzyme catalyzed reactions. Structure and function of carbohydrates

and their importance in central metabolism. Lipids and biological membranes. Central aspects

of metabolism and metabolic control. Nucleic acid biochemistry.

Assessment methods exam (written or oral) project work

Learning outcomes

Students will be able to use biochemical knowledge for experimental design, data analysis and

interpretation, scientific reports and presentations, and exposure to the research literature.

Through their laboratory coursework, biochemistry majors will acquire extensive experience in

the practice of science.

Required readings

1. Murray R.K. et al, Illustrated Biochemistry (Lange Medical Book) 29th Edition, McGraw-Hill

Medical, 2009.

2. Berg J.M., Tymoczko J.L, Stryer L., Biochemistry, 5th edition, New York: W H Freeman; 2002.

Supplementary

readings 1. Horton R. et al, Principles of Biochemistry (4th edition). Prentice Hal, 2006.

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Additional


Course title

PRINCIPLES OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Field of study Biotechnology, Bioengineering


Person responsible




Course code


Type of course Level of course undergraduate



Objectives of the

course

Provide an understanding of the principles of biotechnology. Establish a background in

microbiology, genetics, cellular metabolism, and enzyme kinetics.


prerequisites None

Course contents Principles of microbiology; overview of genetics; fermentation; GMO; enzymes; practical

applications


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


Supplementary

readings Ratledge & Kristiansen, Basic Biotechnology

Additional

information

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Course title PROCESS DESIGN


Teaching method

Lecture, workshop

Person responsible

for the course


Assistant Professor



Course code





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.


prerequisites 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.


workshop: written report

Learning outcomes The student can explain the industrial system design methodology in accordance with current

legislation and based on modern computer-aided design tools

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Required readings

1. Himmelblau, Basic principles and calculation in chemical engineering, New York, 1986.

2. G.I. Wells, L.M. Rose, The art of chemical process design, Elsevier, 1986.

3. W. D. Seider, Process design principles, J.W.& S., 1999.

4. J. B. Riggs, An Introduction to Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers, Texas Tech

University Press, Lubbock, Texas, 1982.

5. O. T. Hanna, O.C. Sandal, Computation Methods in Chemical Engineering, Prenti-Hall,

Englewood Cliff, New Jersey, 1997.

6. W. D. Baasel, Preliminary Chemical Engineering Plant Design, 2 Edition, van

Nostrand, New York, 1990.

7. M. S. Peters, K.D. Timmerhaus, Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers,

McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., New York, 1991.

8. R. K. Sinnott, Coulson-Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, vol. 6, An Introduction to

Chemical Engineering Design, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1985.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code


Type of course

Obligatory

Level of course Bachelor / Master


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.

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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. Behaviour of controlled processes. Control of selected processes.


Classes - grade

Learning outcomes


Analyze the transient behavior of chemical engineering processes.

Understand the behavior of control systems.

Required readings

1. Roffel B., Betlem B., Process Dynamics and Control. Modeling for Control and Prediction,

Wiley, Chichester 2006.

2. Ingham J., Dunn I.J., Heinzle E., Pfenosi1 J.E., Chemical Engineering Dynamics, VCH,

Weinheim 1994.

3. Luyben M.L., Luyben W.L., Essentials of Process Control, MCGraw-Hill 1997.

Supplementary

readings

1. Gray M.A., Introduction to the Simulation of Dynamics Using Simulink, CRC, Boca Raton

2011.

Additional

information

Course title PROCESS KINETICS



Person responsible

for the course





Course code





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

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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.



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.

Required readings

1. R.B. Bird, W.E. Stewart, E.N. Lightfoot, Transport phenomena, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New

York, 2007.



3. D.M. Himmelblau, Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Prentice Hall

International (UK) Limited, London, 1996.

Supplementary

readings

1. E.I., Shaheen, Basic Practice of Chemical Engineering, 2nd ed. Boston, Houghton Mifflin,

1984

Additional

information

Course title QUALITY ENGINEERING

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Product or Production Engineering


Person responsible

for the course Jolanta Szoplik, PhD



Course code


Type of course Compulsory Level of course Bachelor

Semester Summer / winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week Lecture (1h), workshop (2h) Hours per semester L (15h), W (30h)

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.


prerequisites Mathematics, statistics – basic courses

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Course contents

The meaning of quality and quality improvement, quality engineering terminology, statistical

methods for quality control and improvement. The use of probability distributions: binomial

distribution, Poisson distribution, normal distribution. Calculating the probability of finding (z)

defects in the sample. Calculating the probability that product is conform or is not conform the

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. Designing the normal, tightened and reduced single or double

sampling plans. The differences between the various sampling plans. Acceptance sampling

plans for variables. Designing plans using methods s and a, the normal, tightened or reduced

plans. Description of the differences between plans.


Learning outcomes

Student has the knowledge about the methods and tools used to control the process and

product quality.

Student has the skill to choose the methods and the calculation of the parameters

characterizing the quality of process and product.

Required readings

1. Montgomery D.C.: Introduction to Statistical Quality Control. Fifth edition. John Wiley &

Sons, Inc. 2005.

2. Montgomery D.C.: Statistical Quality Control. A modern introduction. Six edition. John

Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2009.

Supplementary

readings 1. Doty L.A.: Statistical Process Control. Second edition. Industrial Press Inc. New York, 1996

Additional

information

Course title RESEARCH PROJECT


Teaching method Laboratory and workshop (seminar)

Person responsible

for the course Małgorzata Dzięcioł, PhD



Course code




Hours per week 9 (Lab-8, W-1) Hours per semester 135 (Lab-120, W-15)

Objectives of the

course Applying of knowledge and skills learned during studies to solving a practical research problem


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prerequisites Fundamentals of chemistry, mathematics and analytical methods

Course contents

The students accomplish the research project concerning a given subject. It consists 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

assessment of progress of the work (presentations during seminar)

assessment of the quality of written project report

assessment of final presentation

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

teacher.

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 report and to prepare oral presentation using

audiovisual ways.

Required readings Literature connected with the research subject, including books, articles and patents

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information Research project is not equal to final project of studies.

Course title RESEARCH PROJECT ON MIXING OF MULTIPHASE SYSTEMS


Teaching method Laboratory, Project

Person responsible




Course code




Hours per week Laboratory: 8

Project: 12 Hours per semester

Laboratory: 120

Project: 180

Objectives of the

course The research project aims to give the material needed to prepare diploma work.

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prerequisites

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals

This research project is dedicated to the chemical engineering students

Simultaneously with the realization of the research project we recommend the course

“Agitation and agitated vessel” (4 ECTS points)

Course contents

Literature survey on mechanically agitated multiphase systems (under supervision of Prof.

Joanna Karcz)

Experimental study (under supervision of Dr Anna Kiełbus-Rąpała)

Computations of the measurements results (under supervision of Dr Anna Kiełbus-Rąpała)

Analysis of the results (under supervision of Prof. Joanna Karcz)

Preparation of the final research report (under supervision of Prof. Joanna Karcz)

Assessment methods Laboratory: laboratory work; Project: project work; Research report

Learning outcomes to provide a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge within the framework of the mixing

processes

Required readings

1. Harnby N., Edwards M.F., Nienow A.W., Mixing in the Process Industries, Butterworth-


2. Mixing Equipment (Impeller Type), AIChE Equipment Testing Procedure, 3rd Edition, New

York, 2001, ISBN 0-8169-0836-2

3. Nagata S., Mixing. Principles and Applications, Halsted Press, New York, 1975

4. Paul E.L., Atiemo-Obeng V.A, Kresta S.M; (Ed.), Handbook of Industrial Mixing, John Wiley

& Sons, Inc., New York, 2004

5. Tatterson G.B., Fluid Mixing and Gas Dispersion in Agitated Tanks, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New

York, 1991

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title SEPARATION PROCESSES

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Protection


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code




Hours per week Lecture -2. Classes - 2 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 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.


Project - project work

Learning outcomes


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.

Required readings

1. Seader J.D., Henley E.J., Separation process principles, Wiley, New York 2006.

2. Seader J. D., Henley E.J., Roper D.K., Martin R.E., Separation process principles. Chemical

and biochemical operations, Wiley, New York 2011.

3. Wankat P.C., Separation Process Engineering, Prentice Hall, New Jersey 2012.

Supplementary

readings

1. 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



Person responsible

for the course





Course code





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Objectives of the

course

Presentation of the selected chemical and process engineering problems and their solution

using Mathcad or Matlab.


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.



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.

Required readings


London, 2002.


London, 2007.




Supplementary

readings




Additional

information

Course title SPECIAL METHODS OF SEPARATION

Field of study


Person responsible

for the course

Anna Kiełbus-Rąpała,

PhD



Course code


Type of course Compulsory Level of course Master

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Hours per week Lecture (2h), Workshop

(1h) Hours per semester L(30h), 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.


prerequisites 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.


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.

Required readings

1. Bitter J.G.A. Transport Mechanisms in Membrane Separation Processes, 1991

2. Patnaik, P. Dean's Analytical Chemistry Handbook, 2nd Ed. McGraw-Hill, 2004.

3. Henley, E.J., Seader, J.D., Roper D.K., Separation Process Principles, 3rd Ed., Wiley, 2013

4. Reiner Westermeier, Electrophoresis in practice, 3rd ed., Wiley, 2005.

5. Rickwood D., Ford T., Steensgaard J., Centrifugation: Essential Data, John Wiley & Son Ltd.,

1994.

Supplementary

readings

1. Henley, E.J., Seader, J.D., Roper D.K., Separation Process Principles, 3rd Edition

International Student Version, Wiley, 2012

Additional

information

Course title SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS


Biotechnology;

Teaching method Lecture, Classes, Laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Marta Sawicka, PhD



Course code

(if applicable) CH_1A_S_D01_15 ECTS points 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microfiltration

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultrafiltration

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanofiltration

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_osmosis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialysis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrodialysis

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pervaporation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Distillation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultracentrifuge

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic_separation

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302479.html?query=Ernest+J.+Henley

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302479.html?query=J.+D.+Seader

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302479.html?query=D.+Keith+Roper

https://www.google.pl/search?hl=pl&tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Reiner+Westermeier%22

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302479.html?query=Ernest+J.+Henley

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302479.html?query=J.+D.+Seader

http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-302479.html?query=D.+Keith+Roper

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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.


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.

Recommended

readings

1. Field, L. D, Strnhell, S, Kalman, J.R, Organic structures from spectra, Chichester : John Wiley

and Sons, 2002.

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.

Supplementary

readings

1. Parker, Sybil P. Red, Spectroscopy source book, New York : McGraw Hill, 1988.

2. 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 SURFACTANTS CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS


Teaching method Laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Paula Ossowicz, PhD



Course code

(if applicable) WTiICh-2-95-Z ECTS points 4

Type of course optional Level of course master


Hours per week 2 h (Lab) Hours per semester 30 h (Lab)

Objectives of the

course

Student has knowledge about physical properties of surfactants and their solutions (solubility,

Kraft point, cloud point, adsorption at interfacial surface, interfacial tension); colloids with

surfactants - micelles, emulsions and microemulsions, liquid crystals; effects delivered by

surfactants - including wetting, foaming, detergency, emulsification, solubilisation. Student has

skills of determination of surfactants and their properties in different commercial products.


prerequisites organic and inorganic chemistry

Course contents

Determination of cloud points of nonionc surfactants. Effect of chemical structure on the cloud

point. Determination of the surface tension of surfactant solutions – effect of structure and

additives. Critical micelle concentration – methods of determination. Determination of Krafft

point and solubility of surfactants. Analysis of anionic and cationic surfactants in different

commercial products. Chemical and thermal stability of surfactants.

Assessment methods Laboratory - project work + continuous assessment

Learning outcomes After completion of this course, student will have knowledge of surfactant properties, their

interaction with substrates and analysis methods.

Required readings

1. Richard J. Farn (Ed.), Chemistry and Technology of Surfactants, Blackwell Publishing, 2006

2. M. R. Potter, Handbook of surfactants, Springer Science + Business Media, LLC, 1993.

Chapter 4

3. European standards

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

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Course title TECHNICAL THERMODYNAMICS



Person responsible

for the course

Paulina Pianko-Oprych

Assistant Professor



Course code





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.


prerequisites Mathematics

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.


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.

Required readings

1. J.M. Smith, H.C. Van Ness, M.M. Abbott: Introduction to Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics. McGraw Hill, Boston, 2001.

2. J. Gmehling, B. Kolbe: Thermodynamik. Georg Thieme, Stuttgart, 1988.

3. D.P. Tassios: Applied Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. Springer, Berlin, 1993.

4. I. Sandler, Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 2 Edition, John Wiley& Sons, New

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York, 1989.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title TECHNOLOGIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION I AND II

Field of study Chemical technology, Chemical engineering, Environmental protection, Chemistry

Teaching method Lecture, workshop (seminar), laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Elżbieta Huzar, PhD



Course code

(if applicable) ECTS points

I: 2

II: 2

Type of course Optional Level of course Bachelor or master

Semester Winter or summer Language of instruction English

Hours per week I: 2 (L-1, W-1)

II: 2 (Lab-2) Hours per semester

I: 30 (L-15, W-15)

II: 30 (Lab-30)

Objectives of the

course

I: Knowledge about contaminations in air and water. Knowledge about the technology used in

contaminants removal from air, water and wastewater.

II: Knowledge and skills associated with the technology used in contaminants removal from air,

water and wastewater.


prerequisites Basics of inorganic and organic chemistry

Course contents

Lectures: Air and water pollutants. Sources of emission of air pollutants. Global problems of air

protection. Systems of monitoring of air pollutants. Methods of dust extraction and types of

dust collectors (settling chambers, inertial dust collectors, wet scrubbers, fabric filters,

electrostatic precipitators). Methods of gas emission control (absorption, adsorption, thermal

and catalytic combustion). Sources of water contaminants. Characteristic, classification and

composition of effluents. Technologies for removal of contaminants from water (conventional

treatment systems: primary and secondary treatment, advanced treatment processes).

Workshop (seminar): Methods of emission control. Removal of sulfur and nitrogen oxides from

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.

Assessment methods

Lecture - written exam

Workshop (seminar) – evaluation of presentation

laboratory – evaluation of written reports


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Learning outcomes

Student will be able to: characterize popular environmental pollutants and indicate sources of

its emission; explain principles of operation of devices and technologies used in environment

protection; collect, organize and present data from literature; perform analysis of selected

pollutants; evaluate the treatment processes efficiency.

Student will be aware of the harmful influence of pollution on the environment.

Required readings

1. Manahan S. E., Environmental science and technology, CRC Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton,

London, New York 2007.

2. Baumbach G., Air quality control, Springer, Berlin 1996.

3. Gierczycki A.T., Kurowski Ł., Thullie J., Gas cleaning and wastewater treatment for industrial

and engineering chemistry students, Politechnika Śląska, Gliwice 2011.

4. Franek W., DeRose L., Principles and practices of air pollution control, United States

Environmental Protection Agency, 2003, Third edition.

Supplementary

readings

1. Tarr M. A., Chemical Degradation Methods for Wastes and Pollutants - Environmental and

Industrial Applications, Marcel Dekker, New York 2003.

Additional

information

Student is able to choose the course I, II or both. The course I includes lecture and seminar.

Laboratory is realized in the course II.

Course title TESTING METHODS OF BIO- AND NANOMATERIALS

Field of study Chemical technology, Materials Science


Person responsible




Course code





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.


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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

Required readings 1. N. P. Cheremisinoff, Polymer characterization, Noyes Pub., 1996

2. Koo J.H., Polymer nanocomposites, The McGraw-Hill Comp., 2006

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title TESTING METHODS OF INORGANIC PRODUCTS



Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code

(if applicable) WTiICh/IISt/TCh/D12-3 ECTS points 5




Objectives of the

course

Come to know the theory and techniques of instrumental methods for materials

characterization



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 Electro-spectroscopy

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

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Spectroscopy. Scanning Electron Microscopy, SEM, and Transmission Electron Microscopy, TEM,

Atomic Force Microscopy, AFM.


Learning outcomes

Student knows the most important analytical methods utilized for testing inorganic samples.

Student is able to chose 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.

Required readings 1. John A. Dean, Analytical Chemistry Handbook, McGraw-Hill Companies, 2000

2. Helmut Günzler, Alex Williams, Handbook of Analytical Techniques, Wiley-VCH, 2001.

Supplementary

readings

Additional

information

Course title THE PREDICTION OF PROPERTIES OF GASES AND LIQUIDS



Person responsible

for the course





Course code





Objectives of the

course The prediction methods presentation of various gases and liquids properties data.


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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. Pure-liquid surface tension evaluation methods.

Variation of pure-liquid surface tension with temperature. Surface tension of mixtures.



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.

Required readings

1. C.L. Yaws, Chemical Properties Handbook, McGraw Hill, New York 1999.


3. H.D.B. Jenkins, Chemical Thermodynamics at Glance, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford 2008.

Supplementary

readings


New York 2001.

Additional

information

Course title THERMODYNAMICS WITH CHEMICAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS



Person responsible

for the course





Course code





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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


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.



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.

Required readings







4. E.I. Franses, Thermodynamics with Chemical Engineering Applications, Cambridge

University Press, Cambridge, 2014.

Supplementary


Additional

information

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Course title TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL GAS

Teaching method Lecture, workshop, laboratory

Person responsible

for the course Jolanta Szoplik, PhD



Course code


Type of course Compulsory Level of course Bachelor or Master

Semester Summer / winter Language of instruction 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 for 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 skill 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. Osiadacz A.J.: Simulation and analysis of gas network. E&FN Spon., London, 1987.

2. Kralik J., Stiegler P., Vostry Z., Zavorka J.: Dynamic Modeling of Large-Scale Networks with

Application to Gas Distribution. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1988.

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Additional

information

Course title TRANSPORT PHENOMENA

Field of study Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering


Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code




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.


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.

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Required readings

1. Welty J.R., Wicks Ch.E., Wilson R.E., Rorrer G.L., Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and

Mass Transfer, Wiley, New York 2008.

2. Brodkey R.S., Hershey H.C., Transport phenomena. A unified approach, McGraw-Hill, New

York 1988.

3. Kessler D.P., Greenkorn R.A., Momentum, heat, and mass transfer fundamentals, Marcel

Dekker, Basel 1999.

Supplementary

readings 1. Bird R.B., Stewart W.E., Lightfoot E.N., Transport Phenomena, Wiley, New York 2007.

Additional

information

Course title VACUUM TECHNOLOGY



Person responsible

for the course


Professor



Course code



Semester summer Language of instruction english


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.


prerequisites 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.


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.

Required readings 1. Handbook of vacuum technology , ed. by Karl Jousten, Wiley-VCH Verlag, 2008

Supplementary

readings

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Additional

information

Course title Research project Chemical Engineering 1


Teaching method Project

Person responsible

for the course Barbara Zakrzewska



Course code




Hours per week 5h P Hours per semester 75 h

Objectives of the

course

The aim of a research project is select and collect materials/data required for preparing

bachelor or master thesis of a field of chemical engineering.


prerequisites

Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering, chemical engineering reaction, physics, mathematics;

Numerical or process simulation tools: CFD, Aspen Plus, Matlab

Course contents

Literature review on selected subject

Numerical/simulation study

Computations of the results

Analysis of the results including discussion and conclusions

Preparation of the final research report (written)

Assessment methods assessment of progress of the work


Learning outcomes

Student will be

conduct the case study based on literature

demonstrate the ability to analyse research problems and to recommend the solution

demonstrate the ability to perform and interpret obtained data from its research and

do a quantity and comparable analyses

prepare the written report

Required readings Literature linked with the research subject, including books, papers.

Supplementary

readings

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Additional

information

Course title Research project Chemical Engineering 2


Teaching method Project

Person responsible

for the course Halina Murasiewicz



Course code




Hours per week 5 h P Hours per semester 75 h

Objectives of the

course

The aim of a research project is select and collect materials/data required for preparing bachelor

or master thesis of a field of chemical engineering.


prerequisites

Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering, chemical engineering reaction, physics, mathematics;

Numerical or process simulation tools: CFD, Aspen Plus, Matlab

Course contents

Literature review on selected subject

Numerical/simulation study

Computations of the results

Analysis of the results including discussion and conclusions

Preparation of the final research report (written)

Assessment methods assessment of progress of the work


Learning outcomes

Student will be

conduct the case study based on literature

demonstrate the ability to analyse research problems and to recommend the solution

demonstrate the ability to perform and interpret obtained data from its research and

do a quantity and comparable analyses

prepare the written report

Required readings Literature linked with the research subject, including books, papers.

Supplementary

readings

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Additional

information

Course title GAS TRANSPORTATION IN PIPELINE NETWORK


Teaching method Practice

Person responsible

for the course Jolanta Szoplik, dr eng



Course code


Type of course Compulsory Level of course Bachelor or master

Semester Summer/winter Language of instruction English

Hours per week 12 h Hours per semester 180 h

Objectives of the

course

The aim of the course is to analyze the impact of changing selected parameters on the

hydrodynamics of gas flow in the pipeline network.


prerequisites Chemical Engineering

Course contents

The simulation of gas flow in selected part of gas network with different structures of pipelines

or different overpressure of gas stream.

On the basis of simulation calculations performed in GasNet software, the size of minimum and

maximum overpressure of gas stream feeding the low pressure pipeline network will be

selected empirically depending on pipelines inclination in the network and for different

volumetric gas stream with different heat of combustion values.

Assessment methods Report

Learning outcomes

Student has the skill of the simulation basic parameters characterizing gas flow in the pipeline

network and is able to estimate the influence of the changing some parameters on gas

overpressure in network and gas velocity in pipeline.

Required readings

1. Osiadacz A.J.: Simulation and analysis of gas network. E&FN Spon., London, 1987

2. Kralik J., Stiegler P., Vostry Z., Zavorka J.: Dynamic Modeling of Large-Scale Networks with

Application to Gas Distribution. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1988.

Supplementary

readings

1. Szoplik J.: The gas transportation in a pipeline network. “Advances in natural gas

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