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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
INGE0002-2  Refrigeration and drying, part 2

Duration :  24h Th
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in bioengineering, 3rd yearSecond semester2
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in BioengineeringSecond semester2
Master in Forests and natural Areas Engineering, Professional Focus, 1st yearSecond semester2
Lecturer :  François Bera
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
In lecture halls : Solving of exercises using diagrams of humid air (h, x), ammonia (T, S), a fluorocarbon (P, h) Cold stores calculation Dryers calculation
In laboratory (students are divided up into groups of 3) : Study of the operation of a heat pump and its components. Measure of parameters, calculation of the heat exchange coefficients, calculation of the compressor efficiency Study ot the operation of a spray dryer. Using measurements carried out on the dryer and the product, energy and mass balance of the plant
Learning outcomes of the course :  
After completing the course the student is expected to be able to assess the drying and cooling technologies used to preserve biological products and to quantify their different characteristics from data obtained through measurements or an experimentation designed and realised by himself.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Thermodynamics course of candidate level (first cycle)
INGE0002-1 (https://my.ulg.ac.be/MyULg/CE/index.do?as_action=Fiche&as_id=122644&tkRfhId=1313760874530UuyEo): Refrigeration and drying course (part 1)
Recommended or required readings :  
La chaîne du froid. Come D., 1995, Collection méthodes, Hermann Editeur des Sciences et des Arts.
L'eau dans les aliments. Lemeste M., Lorient D., Simatos D., 2002, Tec et Doc, Lavoisier.
Technologie des installations frigorifiques. Rapin P., Jacquard P., 2004, Dunod
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination (100%)
Contacts :  
Béra, François (Professeur) Valorisation des Bio-ressources 081 62 22 63 (f.bera@ulg.ac.be)f.bera@ulg.ac.be


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