Description

Laboratory
6

Instructors

Abel José Duarte

Contents

1 - Biochemistry and Microbiology (A)
1.1 - Preparation and Sterilization of material and culture media
1.2 - Aseptic technique, observation, isolation and purification of microorganisms
1.3 - Growth curve of microorganisms
1.4 - Bacteriological examination of water.

2 - Chemistry-Physics and Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (B)
2.1 - Study of heat transfer in a serpentine
2.2 - Vapor-liquid equilibrium in ideal solutions
2.3 - Surface tension
2.4 - vapor pressure

3 - Chemical Reaction and Mass Transfer (C)
3.1 - Measurement of thermal diffusivity of a vapor
3.2 - Vegetable oil extraction
3.3 - Kinetic study of reaction of the acetate with sodium hydroxide in a closed reactor
3.4 - Kinetic study of persulfate reaction with iodide.

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Apply experimental methods to analyse chemical engineering processes and associated variables.

OB2: Collect, process, and interpret experimental data using appropriate techniques.

OB3: Apply chemical engineering concepts and knowledge to analyse and understand process behaviour.

OB4: Use research and information gathering methods to support experimental studies and problem-solving.

OB5: Develop critical analysis skills for evaluating experimental results and drawing conclusions.