Mechanical Unit Processes (5 cr)

Objective

The student knows the principles of the most common mechanical unit processes used in the process industry, equipment solutions and dimensioning methods for selected processes, taking into account the principles of sustainable development.
The student knows the operation of mechanical unit processes and calculation of experimental results at the practical level.

Content

The course covers the mechanical unit processes listed below and their application possibilities:
- in the processing of ecological renewable raw materials
- in product development and manufacturing in accordance with sustainable development values
- in energy-efficient implementation of production
Unit processes covered both theoretically and in practical laboratory work:
1. Mixing/Agitation
2. Filtration
3. Fluidization
4. Membrane technologies

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to calculate the mechanical unit processes with the given equations.
The student is familiar with some of the industry-specific equipment solutions.
The student is able to measure the experimental data and calculate it by means of predefined formulas, for example the dimensions of the equipment.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are able to model mechanical unit processes based on given assumptions and evaluate and modify solutions as needed.
The student is familiar with the most common equipment solutions used in industry.
The student is able to handle experimental data and calculate with given equations, for example, size of equipment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to model mechanical unit processes based on meaningful assumptions and to analyze, evaluate and modify solutions and models as needed.
The student knows the equipment and process solutions used in industry.
The student is able to handle experimental data and calculate it, for example, size of equipment and to evaluate the results based on the literature

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to calculate the mechanical unit processes with the given equations.
The student is familiar with some of the industry-specific equipment solutions.
The student is able to measure the experimental data and calculate it by means of predefined formulas, for example the dimensions of the equipment.

Qualifications

Advanced Course in Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer