Ateneo - UPO

Thermodynamics and kinetics applied to industrial chemical processes.
Parallel and consecutive reactions. Definition of operating conditions in conducting a chemical reaction. Yield, conversion and selectivity. Mass and energy balances.
Batch and Continuous Reactors, Safety and Risk Minimization. Emerging and scale-up technologies of a production process
The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry and their Application. Innovative Solvents Online Process Monitoring. Introduction to LCA Legislation and Certification. Practical cases

Mike Lancaster, Green Chemistry- An introductory Text- 3rd edition, Royal Society of Chemistry

The course aims to provide solid knowledge through the theoretical treatment of the basic principles of industrial chemistry, ability to use the methods to understand and be able to manage the problems of industrial chemistry (prevention, monitoring, management), application of the theoretical concepts for the resolution of exercises. Communication skills: acquire and know how to use an appropriate chemical vocabulary in relation to the topics covered in the course, ability to relate in a precise, concise and clear on chemical-scientific topics used during the course in the discussion of the exercises performed and in the analysis of real problems and their resolution. Autonomy of judgment: the course aims to develop the critical sense that allows the student to draw conclusions on issues related to the topics covered and solve real cases. Ability to learn: the course aims to develop the ability to learn independently through the reasoned use of teaching materials provided, and not to solve real cases.

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The learning will be evaluated during the whole course because at the beginning of each lesson the concepts presented in the previous lesson will be recalled and discussed with a collegial discussion.

The learning will be evaluated through a written exam on all the topics covered in the lesson. The task will consist of two questions of theory to evaluate the acquired knowledge, a problem to be solved to evaluate the acquired skills and an open question asking to set up the resolution of a real problem to evaluate the critical sense, the autonomy of judgment and the candidate's ability to learn. The assessment of communication skills will take place through the evaluation of the technical-scientific vocabulary used by the student. Sufficiency will be obtained by demonstrating an elementary knowledge of the theoretical aspects and the ability to solve the problem; excellence will instead be obtained if the task is completely carried out in the three aspects (theory, real cases, problem solving) demonstrating solid knowledge, a critical sense and a strong ability to learn.

The learning will be evaluated through a written exam on all the topics covered in the lesson. The task will consist of two questions of theory to evaluate the acquired knowledge, a problem to be solved to evaluate the acquired skills and an open question asking to set up the resolution of a real problem to evaluate the critical sense, the autonomy of judgment and the candidate's ability to learn. The assessment of communication skills will take place through the evaluation of the technical-scientific vocabulary used by the student. Sufficiency will be obtained by demonstrating an elementary knowledge of the theoretical aspects and the ability to solve the problem; excellence will instead be obtained if the task is completely carried out in the three aspects (theory, real cases, problem solving) demonstrating solid knowledge, a critical sense and a strong ability to learn.

Introduction to the course with thermodynamic and kinetic approaches applied to industrial chemical processes.
Parallel and consecutive reactions. Definition of operating conditions (pressure, temperature, contact time) in conducting a chemical reaction with some examples of industrial processes. Concepts of yield, conversion and selectivity. Mass and energy balances applied to industrial chemical processes. Examples of recycling.
Batch and Continuous Reactors, Safety and Risk Minimization. Emerging technologies and alternative energy sources. Problems related to the scale-up of a production process from the laboratory to the industry.
The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry and their Application (solvent-free reactions, minimization of waste). Use of innovative solvent systems (supercritical fluids, water as solvent, ionic liquids) Online process monitoring Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Legislation and Certification An example of managing all of the above-mentioned issues from experience on a current industrial process. Using the materials provided and not provided for an independent investigation.

Knowledge and understanding. Knowledge of the methods to understand and be able to manage the problems of industrial chemistry: prevention, monitoring, management.Ability to apply knowledge and understanding. Ability to use the methods useful for understanding and managing the problems of industrial chemistry: prevention, monitoring, management; ability to address a real problem in industrial chemistry. Autonomy of judgment. Ability to critically analyze a real case by proposing solutions. Communication skills. Ability to report on chemical-scientific topics in a precise, concise and clear manner; acquisition of an appropriate scientific language. Learning ability. Ability to use the teaching material for a critical and reasoned study, to solve a case study and for a subsequent autonomous acquisition of superior knowledge in the perspective of continuous updating.