Disciplines list

Below, we present the disciplines of the current curricular structure of PPGEQ.

Information on the disciplines and their respective syllabus/programs can also be consulted on the CAPES Sucupira Platform, by searching for the name of the institution (UFMG) and the name of the Program (Chemical Engineering) at the following link: Plataforma Sucupira (portuguese only).

All of the disciplines are taught in portuguese.

  • Advanced Biochemical Engineering

    Code: EQM859 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Principles for chemical and enzyme kinetics. Cell and enzyme immobilization. Kinetics of fermentation processes. Introduction to bioreactors. Modes of operation of bioreactors – batch, fed-batch and continuous. Aeration, mixing, and hydrodynamics in industrial bioreactors. Systems and material balances in bioreactors (substrate, cell, and product). Separation and purification techniques in Biotechnology.

    Bibliography:

    Books:
    BAILEY, J.E. e OLLIS, D.F. Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals. 1° ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1986.
    BEROVIC, M. Bioprocess Engineering Course. 1° ed. National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, 2001.
    SHULER, M.L. e KARGI F. Bioprocess Engineering. 1° ed. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1992.
    FOGLER, H.S. Elementos de Engenharia das Reações Químicas. 4° ed. Livros Técnicos e Científicos, Rio de Janeiro, 2009.
    BADINO JR., A.C. e CRUZ, A.J.G. Fundamentos de Balanços de Massa e Energia. 1° ed. EdUFSCar, 2010.
    MCCABE, W.; SMITH, J. e HARRIOTT, P. Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. 7° ed. McGraw-Hill, New York, 2004.
    VITOLO, M. Biotecnologia Farmacêutica – Aspectos sobre Aplicação Industrial. 1° ed. Edgard Blücher, São Paulo, 2015.

  • Advanced Heat Transfer for Chemical Engineering

    Code: EQM876 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Mechanisms and Constitutive Equations for Heat Transfer. Dimensional analysis. Design of Isolated and Finned Systems and Heat Exchangers. Heat transfer in two-phase systems.

    Bibliography:

    BIRD,. BYRON / STEWART, WARREN, E. / LIGHTFOOT, ,E. N. Fenômenos de Transporte, 2a ed, LTC, 2004.
    BURMEISTER, L. C. Convective heat transfer, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1993.
    KERN, D. Q. Processos de transmissão de calor. Rio de Janeiro: 1987.

    Complementary bibliography:
    BEJAN, ADRIAN. Convection heat transfer. 2nd ed. New York: J. Wiley, 1995.
    INCROPERA, F.P. E DEWITT, D.P. Fundamentos de Transferência de Calor e Massa, 7a ed., LTC, 2014.
    KREITH, Frank. Princípios da transmissão de calor. São Paulo: Edgard Blücher: 1987. 641p.
    HOLMAN, J. P. Heat transfer. 9th. ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
    SCHMIDT, Frank W. Introdução às ciências térmicas: termodinâmica, mecânica dos fluidos e transferência de calor. São Paulo: Edgard Blücher, 1996.

     

     

     

  • Advanced Mass Transfer

    Code: EQM840 – Fundamental module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Mass transfer mechanisms and fundamental equations. Diffusivity. Mass transfer coefficient. Mass transfer with chemical reaction. Simultaneous mass and heat transfer.

    Bibliography:

    CUSSLER, E. L., Diffusion: Mass Transfer in Fluid Systems, Cambridge University Press, London, 1984.
    ASTARITA, G., Mass Transfer and Chemical Reaction, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1966.
    ARIS, R., The Mathematical Theory of Diffusion and Reaction in Permeable Catalysts, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1975.
    BECKER, H. A., Dimensionless Parameters – Theory and Methodology, Wiley, New York, 1976.
    BIRD, R.B.; STEWART, W.E. & LIGHTFOOT, E.N., Transport Phenomena, Wiley, New York, 1960.
    CRANK, J, The Mathematics of Diffusion, Claredon Press, Oxford, 1975.
    CUSSLER, E. L., Multicomponent Diffusion, Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1976.
    REID, R.C.; SHERWOOD, T.K. & PRAUSNITZ, J.M., Properties of Gases and Liquids, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1977.
    SCHLICHTING, H., Boundary Layer Theory, 7th ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1979.
    SHERWOOD, T.K.; PIGFORD, R.L.& WILKE, C.R., Mass Transfer, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1975.
    SKELLAND, A.H., Diffusional Mass Transfer, Wiley, New York, 1974.

    Technical magazines:
    AIChE Journal
    Japan Society of Mechanical Engineering
    Biochemical Engineering Journal
    Chemical Engineering Science
    Journal of Membrane Science
    Journal of the American Chemical Society
    Science

     

  • Advanced Theory of Polymers

    Code: EQM810 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Science and engineering of polymers. Synthesis and Processing. Structure and properties. Advanced materials.

    Bibliography:

    Books:
    RODRIGUEZ, F., Principles of Polymer Systems, 2 Ed., John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1982.
    FLORY, P. J., Principles of Polymer Chemistry, Cornell University Press, Ithaca, 1953.
    HIEMENZ, P. C., Polymer Chemistry – The Basic Concepts, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1984.
    BILLMEYER, F. W., Jr., Textbook of Polymer Science, 3 Ed. John Wiley & sons Inc., New York, 1984.
    TAGER, A , Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Mir Publishers, Moscow, 1978

    Technical magazines:
    Journal of Polymer Science
    Advances Polymer Science
    Polymer Macromolecules
    Polymer Bulletin

     

  • Advanced Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineering

    Code: EQM872 – Fundamental module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Conservation of energy; entropy balance and reversibility; thermodynamics equilibrium; thermodynamics analysis of chemical processes.

    Bibliography:

    CALLEN, H.B., Thermodynamics and an Introduction to Thermostatistics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 1989.
    SANDLER, S.I., Chemical, Biochemical, and Engineering Thermodynamics, 4ª edição, Wiley Series, N.Y., 2006.
    ELLIOT, J. R; LIRA, T. L., Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Prentice Hall, 2012.
    Scientific articles

  • Advanced Transport Phenomena for Chemical Engineering

    Code: EQM869 – Fundamental module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Conservation laws. Laminar flow. Boundary layer. Turbulence. Heat transfer by conduction. Heat transfer with laminar fluid motion. Diffusional mass transfer. Mass transfer in well-characterized flows. Heat and mass transfer in turbulence. Analogies. Topics in multiphase and multicomponent systems.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    BIRD, R. B., STEWART, W. E., LIGHTFOOT, E. N., Transport Phenomena., 2nd Ed., New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002, 885p.
    GLASGOW, L., Transport phenomena: An introduction to advanced topics, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, 2010, 269p.
    KUNDU, P., COHEN, I., Dowling, D. Fluid Mechanics, 6th Ed., New York: Academic Press (Elsevier), 2016, 928p.
    WESSELINGH, J. A., KRISHNA, R. Mass Transfer in Multicomponent Mixture, Delft: VSSD, 2000, 229p.

  • Corrosion of Materials

    Code: EQM847 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry of corrosion, forms of corrosion, prevention and corrosive environments. Electrochemical corrosion. Atmospheric corrosion. Corrosion evaluation methods.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    BABOIAN, R. (ed.) Corrosion Testing and Standards: Applications and Interpretations. Fredericksburg, VA, ASTM Manual Series – American Society for Testing and Materials Publication, 1995, 764p.
    CECCHINI, M. A. G. Meios Corrosivos – Anais do II Simpósio Sul-Americano de Corrosão Metálica – ABRACO – IBP, p. 318-327, Rio de Janeiro, 1971.
    EVANS, U. R. An Introduction to Metallic Corrosion. 3rd ed., Great Britain, Edward Arnold, 1981, 302p.
    FONTANA, M.G. Corrosion Engineering. 3 ed., New York, McGraw-Hill, 1986, 566p.
    GENTIL, V. Corrosão. 3a ed., Rio de Janeiro. LTC Livros Técnicos e Científicos Editora S.A., 1996, 345p.
    Metals Handbook; Volume13 - Corrosion. 9 ed. Metals Park, Ohio. ASM International, 1987, 1415p.
    TALBOT, D.; TALBOT, J. Corrosion Science and Technology. CRC Press, USA, 1998, 406p.
    TRETHEWEY, K. R.; CHAMBERLAIN, J. Corrosion for Student of Science and Engineering. 3rd ed., Harlow, England. Longman Scientific & Technical, 1992, 382p.
    UHLIG, H. H. Corrosion and Corrosion Control. 3rd ed. New York, John Wiley & Sons, 1985, 441p.

    Technical magazines:
    Corrosion Science
    Corrosion
    Surface & Coating Technology

     

  • Exegertic Analysis

    Code: EQM870 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Energy, availability, and exergy. Energetic and exergetic analysis of chemical process. Exergetic analysis of industrial processes.

    Bibliography:

    KOTAS T. J., The exergy method of thermal plant analysis. Krieger Pub. Company, 1995.
    WARK, K. Jr. Advanced Thermodynamics for Engineers. McGraw-Hill, 1995
    Scientific articles

     

     

     

  • Interfacial Phenomena

    Code: EQM877 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Liquid-liquid and liquid-gas interface: surface tension, adsorption, thermodynamics, molecules orientation, spreading, monomolecular films. Solid-gas interface: adsorption isotherms, electrical charge, electrokinetic phenomena, contact angle, wetting, flotation, coagulation, flocculation, clustering, detergency, nucleation. Solid-solid interface: friction, lubrification, adhesion. Colloids. Emulsion. Foam.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    ADAMSON, W. A , Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 3 Ed.., Interscience Publishers, New York, 1980.
    SHAW, D. J., Introdução à Química dos Colóides de Superfícies, Editora Edgard Blucher Ltda.., São Paulo, 1975.
    RABOCKAI, T., Físico-Química de Superfícies, Organização dos Estados Unidos, Washington D. C. , 1979.

  • Introduction to Materials Science

    Code: EQM835 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Atom structure and Interatomic bonds, Structure of crystalline solids, Imperfections in solids, Diffusion, Mechanical properties, Dislocations and Strengthening mechanisms, Fracture mechanisms, Phase diagrams, Iron-carbon system, Phase transformations, Non-equilibrium phase transformations, Ceramic, Polymeric and Composite Materials

    Bibliography:

    Books:
    CALISTER Jr. W.D., Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais: Uma Introdução, 7a ed., Rio de Janeiro: Livros Técnicos e Científicos, 2008.
    ASHBY M.F. e JONES D.R.H. Engenharia de Materiais - Volumes I e II - Uma Introdução a Propriedades, Aplicações e Projeto, Rio de Janeiro: Elsevier 2007.
    ASHBY M.F., SHERCLIFF H., CEBON D. Materiais, Rio de Janeiro: Elsevier 2012.
    VAN VLACK L.H., Princípios de Ciência e Tecnologia dos Materiais, Rio de Janeiro: Campus, 1994.

  • Kinetics and Reactor Design

    Code: EQM873 – Fundamental module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Principles of chemical kinetics, rate law, and stoichiometry, reaction mechanisms and pathways, homogeneous reactor, isothermal and nonisothermal ideal reactors, principles of heterogeneous reactors, diffusion effects in heterogeneous reactions, catalysis, and catalytic reactors, residence time distributions of chemical reactors, collection, and analysis of rate data.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    FOGLER, H.S. Elements of Chemical Engineering Reaction. Prentice Hall, 2005.
    LEVENSPIEL, O. Engenharia das reações Químicas. Edgard Blucher, 1999.
    FROMENT, G.F. Chemical reactor analysis and design. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1990.
    SMITH, H.M. Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 3 ed., McGrawHil, New York, 1981.

  • Materials Characterization Techniques

    Code: EQM871 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content:

    Part I - Chemical, structural, optical and morphological characterizations

    • Chemical characterization techniques: X-ray fluorescence and photoelectron spectroscopy;
    • Structural characterization techniques: X-ray diffraction - Rietveld refinement, analysis of the surface area and porosity with gas adsorption;
    • Optical Characterization: UV-Visible Absorption Spectroscopy and photoluminescence;
    • Morphological characterization: Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-ray microanalysis and transmission electron microscopy.

     

    Part II   - Electrochemical characterizations

    • Principles: Introduction, Electrolytic solutions, thermodynamic aspects of the electrochemical reaction, kinetic aspects of the electrochemical reaction, mass transport, current-potential curves in steady-state.
    • Methods: Equipment, electrochemical analysis techniques, stationary and transient methods. Electrochemical impedance
    • Applications: Batteries and accumulators, Corrosion, Organic electrochemistry, Inorganic electro-synthesis, Electrochemical sensors.

    Bibliography:

    Part I
    1. The Materials Science of Thin Films, Milton Ohring, Academic Press, 1992, UK.
    2. Engineering Materials Science, Milton Ohring, Academic Press, 1995, UK.
    3. Solid State Physics, Gerald Burns, Academic Press, UK, 1990.
    4. Surface Science Techniques, J. M. Walls and R. Smith, Pergamon, UK.
    5. Physical Structure, W. N. Unertl, Editors: N. V. Richardson and S. Holloway, Elsevier Science, The Netherlands, 1996.

    Part II
    1. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and its Applications, Andrzej Lasia, Département de chimie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke Québec, JIK 2Rl. (Arquivo PDF).
    2. Impedance Spectroscopy Emphasizing Solid Materials and Systems edited by J. Ross Macdonald, Department of Physics and Astronomy University of North Carolina. (Livro 1987).
    3. Electrochemistry, C..M. Brett and A.M. Oliveira Brett, Oxford University press, 1994.
    4. Electrochemical methods, A.J. Bard and L.R. Faulkner, John Wiley, 1980.

  • Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering I

    Code: EQM867 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Review of linear and non-linear ordinary differential equations. Power series method for solving ordinary differential equations. Laplace transform. Fourier series and Fourier integrals. Introduction to partial differential equations. Review methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations with physical applications.

    Bibliography:

    KREYSZIG, E., Matemática Superior para Engenharia, 9ª ed., vol. 1. Rio de Janeiro: LTC, 2013.
    KREYSZIG, E., Matemática Superior para Engenharia, 9ª ed., vol. 2. Rio de Janeiro: LTC, 2013.
    ZILL, D. G.; CULLEN, M. R., Matemática Avançada para Engenharia 1: equações diferencias elementares e transformada de Laplace, 3ª ed., Porto Alegre: Bookman, 2009.
    ZILL, D. G.; CULLEN, M. R., Equações Diferenciais, vol. 2, 3ª ed., São Paulo: Pearson Education do Brasil, 2001.
    WYLIE, C. R.; BARRET, L. C., Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 6ª ed., McGraw-Hill College, 1995.

  • Membranes Separation Processes

    Code: EQM817 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Classification. Obtention. Characterization. Mass transfer. Applications.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    BUGAY, P. M., Synthetic Membranas: Science, Engineering and Application, D. Reidel Publishing Co. , New York, 1983.
    FORLAND, K. S., FORLAND, T. and RATKJE, S. K., Irreversible Thermodynamics Theory and Applications, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1988.
    STRATHMANN, H., Trennung von Molekularen Mischungen mit Hilfe Synthetischer Membranen, D. Steinkopff Verlag, Darmstat, 1979.

    Technical magazines:
    AIChE Symposium Series

  • Modeling and Simulation Processes

    Code: EQM875 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Definition of mathematical modeling. Phenomenological and empirical modeling. Construction of mathematical models. Process simulation. Parameters estimation.

    Bibliography:

    BEQUETTE, B. W., Process Dynamics: Modeling, Analysis and Simulation, USA, Prentice-Hall PTR, 1998.
    HAYKIN, S., Redes Neurais: Princípios e prática. Porto Alegre: Editora Bookman, 2003.
    PINTO, J. C., LAGE, P. L. C., Métodos matemáticos em Problemas de Engenharia Química - Série Escola Piloto em Engenharia Química - COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Editora e-papers, 2001.
    Scientific articles

     

     

     

     

  • Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering

    Code: EQM868 – Fundamental module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Sources of computer errors and strategies to minimize them. Development of algorithms for computing nonlinear functions (review of programming logic and application of the concept of truncation error). Solution of systems of linear equations (analysis and minimization of the propagation of rounding errors). Polynomial interpolation using the solution of linear systems and the Lagrange formula. Numerical solution of non-linear equations and systems of non-linear equations. Numerical integration of ordinary differential equations and systems of ordinary differential equations (implicit and explicit methods, truncation errors, and stability). Finite Difference Method for the numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations (order of approximations, contour treatment strategies, mesh convergence). Solutions to Specific Problems linked to the Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Processes (projects).

    Bibliography:

    PINTO, J. C., LAGE, P. L. C., Métodos matemáticos em Problemas de Engenharia Química - Série Escola Piloto em Engenharia Química - COPPE/UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, Editora e-papers, 2001.
    CHAPRA, Steven C; CANALE, Raymond P. Numerical methods for engineers. 5th. ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
    CUTLIP, Michael B; SHACHAM, Mordechai. Problem solving in chemical engineering with numerical methods. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall PTR, 1999.
    SPERANDIO, D.; Mendes, J. T.; Silva, L. H. M.; Cálculo Numérico: características matemáticas e computacionais dos métodos numéricos. Ed. Prentice Hall, 2003.
    RICE, John R. Numerical methods, software and analysis. New York ; St. Louis: McGraw-Hill, 1983.

  • Polymeric Membranes

    Code: EQM846 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Classification. Obtention. Characterization. Mass transfer. Applications.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    MATSUURA, T., Synthetic Membranes and Membrane Separation Processes, 1st Ed., CRC Press, Florida, 1994.
    TURI, E.A, Thermal Characterization of Polymeric Materials, 2 nd Ed., Academic Press, San Diego, 1997.
    FOLKES, M.J., Polymer Blends and Alloys, 1rst Ed., Blackie Academic & Professional, Glasgow, 1993.
    MULDER, M. Basic Principles of Membrane Technology, Kluwe Acad. Pub., Dordrecht, 1991.
    HO, W.S.W., SIRKAR, K.K. (eds), Membrane Handbook, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1992.

    Technical magazines:
    Journal of Membrane Science
    Polymer
    Macromolecules
    Journal of Polymer Science
    Advances in Polymer Science
    Polmeros: Cincia e Tecnologia

  • Process Optimization

    Code: EQM874 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Optimization problem definition and formulation. Nonlinear optimization concepts. Unrestricted one-dimensional optimization. Unconstrained multidimensional optimization. Constrained multidimensional optimization. Formulation and resolution of optimization problems applied to equipment and processes.

    Bibliography:

    EDGAR, T. F.; HIMMELBLAU, D. M.; LASDON, L. S.; Optimization of Chemical Process. 2ed, Ed. McGraw Hill, 2001.
    FLETCHER, F. Practical Methods of Optimization, John Wiley & Sons, 1987.
    BAZARRA, M. S.; SHERALI, H. D.; Shetty, C. M.; Nonlinear Programming: Theory and Algorithms. 3ed, Ed. Wiley Interscience, 2006.
    Scientific articles

     

     

     

     

  • Seminar

    Code: EQM830 – Mandatory module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 15h

    Credits: 1

    Content: Proposal and / or topics for dissertation or thesis presented orally by the student in a seminar open to the public - Qualification Exam or Masters Proposal

    Bibliography: Specific for each case

  • Solids Drying

    Code: EQM838 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Heat and Mass Transfer between Phases. Drying Kinetics and Material Types. Drying Gas and Equilibrium Relations. Dryer types and Design Equations. Modeling and Simulation: Spray Dryer, Bed Dryer: Fixed, Fluidized, Spout, Fluidized glass.

    Bibliography:

    Books:

    ADAMSON, A. W. (1982). Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, New York: John Wiley and Sons, 4 ed., 664p.
    Freire, J. T. et al. Tópicos Especiais em Secagem (série). UFCar Press: São Carlos, 1998-2001 (tópicos específicos)
    MASTERS, K. Spray Drying Handbook, New York: John Wiley and Sons, 4 ed., 1985.
    MUJUNDAR, A. S. Handbook of Industrial Drying. 2 ed., New York: Marcel Dekker Inc., v.1 e v.2., 1994.
    MUJUNDAR, A. S. (eds.) Advances in Drying; New York: McGraw Hill, 1984.-1990 (tópicos espcíficos).
    MUJUNDAR, A. S. (eds.) Drying (Series); New York: Hemisphere Publ. Corp., 1984-1990 (tópicos específicos).
    STRUMILLO, C. & KUDRA, T. Topics in Chemical Engineering: Drying – Principles, Applications and Design. Londres: Gordon and Breach Science Publishers, v. 3, 448p., 1986.

    Technical magazines:

    Drying Technology
    Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
    Powder Technology Journal
    Chemical Engineering Science
    Anais do Congresso Brasileiro de Sistemas Particulados – ENEMP's "Softwares"
    "Softwares" desenvolvidos no Laboratório de Secagem em Meios Porosos DEQ/UFMG:
    Secagem em Leito de Jorro e Leito de Jorro Fluidizado
    Secagem em "Spray"

  • Special Seminars

    Code: EQM834 – Mandatory module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 30h

    Credits: 2

    Content: Cycle of lectures involving special topics in the area of ​​Chemical Engineering or related areas.

    Bibliography: Specific for each lecture given

  • Special Topics in Chemical Engineering I

    Code: EQM861 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Current topics in specific areas of Chemical Engineering.

    Bibliography: Defined by specific topic

  • Special Topics in Chemical Engineering II

    Code: EQM865 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 60h

    Credits: 4

    Content: Current topics in specific areas of Chemical Engineering.

    Bibliography: Defined by specific topic

  • Statistical Methods for Process Analysis

    Code: EST816 – Fundamental module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Statistics role. Types of studies. Types of variables; Descriptive statistics; Probabilistic models: Random variable, Probability, Probability distribution. Sampling distributions: Central Limit Theorem; Statistical inference (1 population): Confidence interval and hypothesis test; Statistical inference (2 populations): Confidence interval and hypothesis test; Regression analysis: Correlation, Model adequacy checking; Analysis of variance (ANOVA). One-factor-at-a-time method. Interaction concept. Design of experiments: ANOVA (2 factors), Factorial design 2k, Fractional factorial design, Central Composite Design, Response surface methodology; Control chart.

    Bibliography:

    HIMMELBLAU, D. M., Process Analysis by Statistical Methods, Sterling Swift Publishing Co., Austin, 1970.

  • Teaching Interniship A

    Code: EQM863 – Complementary module

    Audience: Master´s and Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 30h

    Practicing hours: 15h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Preparing the student for teaching.

    Bibliography:

    Specific bibliography of the discipline to which the student is assigned, within the Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering.

  • Teaching Intership B

    Code: EQM864 – Complementary module

    Audience: Doctoral degree

    Teaching hours: 45h

    Credits: 3

    Content: Preparing the student for teaching.

    Bibliography:

    Specific bibliography of the discipline to which the student is assigned, within the Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering.