Study Guide

Objective

Student has understanding of general importance of biotechnical unit operations and their role in biotechnical processes.
Student knows how the properties of biomaterials affect the selection of unit operations.
Student can in principle select realistic unit operations for larger processes.
Student can use common formulas in unit operations and solve mass balances using mathematical programs.

Content

1. Material and energy balances.
2. Properties of biomaterials.
3. Unit operations
4. Calculation concerning unit operations

Prerequisites

Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics in Food Engineering

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field and knows how to search for information in a diverse array of information sources.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to use the concepts and knowledge of the field coherently.
The student is able to search for information and to critically evaluate sources of information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to expertly use the concepts and knowledge of the field, as well as to justify the use of information sources. The student is able to justify actions on the basis of research data or reports.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student will demonstrate familiarity with the knowledge base and core content of the field and knows how to search for information in a diverse array of information sources.