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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
CHIM0081-1  Industrial Chemistry Processes, structure of chemical industry

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Chemical Engineering and Materrial Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Chemical and Material Sciences, specialized approach, 1st yearToute l'année3
Master in Chemical Sciences, in-depth approach, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Chemical Sciences, didactic approach, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Chemical Sciences, specialized approach, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Chemical SciencesFirst semester4
Lecturer :  Angélique Léonard
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
At first, this course deals with the structure and the characteristics of the chemical sector at the Belgian and European level. Secondly, a description of the major processes of the chemical industry is realized, going from petrochemistry to recent processes using the biomass as raw material.
The course is structured in 8 chapters.
  • Structure of the chemical industry
  • Raw materials and energy
  • The oil refining
  • The petrochemistry
  • The major organic chemicals
  • The major mineral chemicals
  • Use of biomass
  • The concept "green chemistry"
Learning outcomes of the course :  
At the end of the course, the student will be able:
- to know the major characteristics of the Belgian and European chemical industry
- to discuss the resources in raw materials and in energy used by the chemical sector
- to explain how are industrially obtained the main products in the chemical sector via the traditional processes based on oil resources or more recent processes based on the biomass
- to explain and illustrate the concept of green chemistry
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
The course relies on basic knowledge in chemistry, as taught in the course of the bachelor in civil engineering or chemical sciences.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
The course is based on 'ex-cathedra' lectures and one visit of an industrial site. Some lectures will be given by specialists coming both from academia and industry:
- Oil refining and petrochemistry: Mr Jacques Legrand, Total Professeurs Associés - October 21
- Chlor-alkali process: Mrs Ines Hurtado, Solvay - October 28
- Ammonia production: Prof. Georges Heyen

Visit of Prayon - Engis: November 25 (whole day)
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face lectures.
Recommended or required readings :  
Slides used during the lectures may be downloaded from eCampus.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
1st master in chemical engineering: oral exam (January and September).
1st Master in chemical sciences: written exam (January and September). It contains 5 opened questions on the contents of the theoretical course.
Organizational remarks :  
The course is organised on Friday morning during the first quadrimester (9h - 12h30).
16/09/2011 S.32 (B5b)
23/09/2011 S.32 (B5b)
30/09/2011 S.30 (B5b)
07/10/2011 S.32 (B5b)
14/10/2011 S.32 (B5b)
21/10/2011 A.2 (B7a)
28/10/2011 S.30 (B5b)
04/11/2011 R.46 (B6a)
Contacts :  
Prof. Angélique LEONARD Génie chimique - Procédés et développement durable
Institut de Physique, B5a, Bureau 1/51 Tél. 04/366.44.36 A.Leonard@ulg.ac.be


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