2020-2021 / CHIM0668-1

Agitation and mixture

Duration

30h Th, 5h Pr, 5h Labo.

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering4 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering4 crédits 

Lecturer

Dominique Toye

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

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.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Modelling of hydrodynamics in real vessels by macro- and micro-mixing theory.
Methodology of design and scale-up of stirring devices

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge on mass transport (and associated laws) and on chemical reactor design.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Numerical applications and experimental workshops.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

see french version

Recommended or required readings

Course notes are available

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Examination in January

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course will be organised only if at least 4 students are interested.

Contacts

Prof. Dominique TOYE Phone : 04/366.35.09 Dominique.Toye@uliege.be