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| CHIM0668-1 | Stirring and mixing
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Dominique Toye |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| Presentation of mixing mechanisms and of their corresponding spatio-temporal scales.
Modelling of mixing in a vessel using macro-mising and micro-mixing theories (systemic models). Influence on (bio)reactor performances.
Description of mixing operations and of stiring techniques. Definition of global parameters (dissipated power, pumping number, ...) and of local parameters (fluid circulation, shear rate, flow regime, ...) relative to mechanically stirred systems. Presentation of experimental measuring techniques.
Presentation of a scale-up methodology from laboratory scale to industrial scale. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Modelling of hydrodynamics in real vessels by macro- and micro-mixing theory.
Methodology of design and scale-up of stirring devices |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| "Génie chimique - Opérations Physiques Unitaires" (CHIM0083-2)
"Génie chimique - Etude des Réacteurs" (CHIM0023-2) |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Numerical applications and experimental workshops. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Course notes are available |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Examination in January |
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Organizational remarks :
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| Fall term |
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Contacts :
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| Dominique.Toye@ulg.ac.be |
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