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Industrial Technology
Dr.-Ing. George Power Porto

Introduction

Objectives and competences
 Understanding of industrial and processes and identification of unit operations and processeswithin them.  Representation in block and process (symbol) flow diagrams  Analysis of operating variables, process parameters and quality issues  Knowledge of processes of the industry and basicchemicals.
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Contents
         Introduction to industrial process technology Water and water treatment Industrial gases Energy and power generation Inorganicbulk chemicals Fertilizers: ammonium nitrate, urea Cement and concrete Soap and detergents Plastics and polymers
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Assessment
 Continuous assessment (50%)
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Graded tests (20%) Presentation of research work (30%)

 Mid-term exam (25%)  Final exam (25%)

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Information sources
 Books and Referenceworks:
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Moulijn at al, Chemical Process Technology Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries Kirk-Othmer, Encyclopedia and Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Process Technology Perry’s ChemicalEngineer Handbook

 Magazines:
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Chemical Engineering Internet (Wikipedia, YouTube) TV (Discovery, History, National Geographic Channel)
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 Other:
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Basics of industrial processes

Integrated industrial processes
 An integrated industrial process normally includes:
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Raw materials

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Unit operations for conditioning and purification raw materials One or more key chemical reactions (“unit processes”) Unit operations for separating and/or purification reaction products in orderto obtain the final product(s) and sub product(s) in the desired form

Conditioning/Purification

Chemical reactions

Separation/Purification

Products
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