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Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Rua Conselheiro Emídio Navarro, 1 - 1949-014 Lisboa - Portugal Tel.: +351-218 317 000 Fax.: +351-218 317 001

web address: http://www.isel.ipl.pt

International Office Co-ordinator: Engº Jorge Santos Rocha Tel.: +351-218 317 081 Fax.: +351-218 317 175

e-mail: [email protected]

ECTS Information Package - ISEL - Chemical Engineering 1

Table of Contents

I. ECTS a brief introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3 II. The Institution.................................................................................................................................................................... 4

1. General description of the Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa ......................................................................................... 4 2. Description of the ISEL school................................................................................................................................. 4

Address.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 International Office Co-ordinator ............................................................................................................................. 4 How to find us ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 History ............................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Organisation of the school .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Installation and Infrastructures .................................................................................................................................. 7 Disabled Students Facilities ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Courses.............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Professional exits ............................................................................................................................................................ 7 The staff ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Co-operation with European Community .............................................................................................................. 8 Academic Calendar of the ISEL ................................................................................................................................ 8

3. Exchange Procedures.................................................................................................................................................... 9 Admissions and Registration....................................................................................................................................... 9 Fees .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Orientation Programme............................................................................................................................................... 9 Documents required for Registration at ISEL....................................................................................................... 9 Language Requirements and Portuguese Language Courses ........................................................................... 10

III - General Practical Information.................................................................................................................................. 11 1. Portugal ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Basic Geographical Facts about Portugal .............................................................................................................. 12 Religion ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Political System ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Language......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Economy........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Food and Diet ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 Unit of currency............................................................................................................................................................ 13 Host Country Formalities .......................................................................................................................................... 13 Customs.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Banks ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Shopping Hours............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Telephoning ................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Voltage ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

2. The City of Lisbon....................................................................................................................................................... 14 Travel in Lisbon: Buses and Trams......................................................................................................................... 15 Train Services ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Tourist tickets................................................................................................................................................................ 17


Taxis ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Lost Property................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Cost of Living ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Public Holidays ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Further Information .................................................................................................................................................... 18

3. General Practical Information about the ISEL.................................................................................................... 18 Study Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................... 18 Advisory Service for International Students ......................................................................................................... 18 Computer Services ....................................................................................................................................................... 18 Library ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Printing Office .............................................................................................................................................................. 19 Stationer's Shop and Book Shop.............................................................................................................................. 19 Canteen ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Other Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 Students’ Association .................................................................................................................................................. 19 Social Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 Student Accommodation ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Student Health Care .................................................................................................................................................... 20 Health and Personal Insurance ................................................................................................................................. 20 Extramural Activities ................................................................................................................................................... 20 Leisure Activities .......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Sports Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................. 21

IV - Chemical Engineering Department......................................................................................................................... 22 1. E.C.T.S. Departmental Coordinator ....................................................................................................................... 22 2. Brief description of Chemical Engineering Department................................................................................... 22 3. European Credit Transfer System ........................................................................................................................... 23

ECTS - A Common Language of Academic Recognition................................................................................ 23 ECTS Credits................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Transcripts of Academic Record ............................................................................................................................. 24 The ECTS Grading Scale ........................................................................................................................................... 24 Credit Transfer.............................................................................................................................................................. 25

4. Information on the Courses ...................................................................................................................................... 25 Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering ........................................................................................................... 25 Degree Course in Industrial Chemical Engineering ........................................................................................... 25 Degree Course in Quality and Environmental Chemical Engineering .......................................................... 26 Course Summary Information.................................................................................................................................. 26

5. General Study Plans for the Degree Courses ....................................................................................................... 27 6. Syllabus ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29


I. ECTS a brief introduction

This Information Package describes the ISEL Institution and the courses offered by its Chemical

Engineering Department in order to help foreign students to prepare their study period in this institution,

according to methodologies of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System, was developed by the European Commission in order to

provide common procedure to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad. It provides a way of

measuring and comparing learning achievements, and transferring them from one institution to another.

The ECTS system is based on the principle of mutual trust and confidence between the participating

higher education institutions. The few rules of ECTS, concerning information (on courses available),

agreement (between the home and host institutions) and the use of credit points (to indicate student

workload) are set out to reinforce this mutual trust and confidence.

The Chemical Engineering Department of this Institution whom is participating in ECTS programme will

describe the courses it offers, not only in terms of content but also adding credits to each course.


II. The Institution

1. General description of the Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa

The Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (IPL) is an institution of higher education established in 1985. It has the

following objectives:

Ø to train students to a higher level of qualification in cultural, scientific, artistic, technical and

professional subjects;

Ø to develop scientific and applied research;

Ø to render services to the community;

Ø to promote cultural, scientific and technical exchange with similar national and international

institutions;

Ø to participate in national and international projects of cooperation.

The IPL comprises seven schools in the fields of Engineering, Arts, Education, Communication and

Information Sciences and Accounting and Administration, in which ISEL is the Engineering school and

the biggest IPL institution. It offers degree courses, specialised advanced study courses and a range of

other professional development programs.

In 1998/99 academic year, the IPL had 11,467 students and a teaching staff of almost 1,000 as well as

around 292 non teaching staff.

2. Description of the ISEL school

Address


web address: http://www.isel.ipl.pt

International Office Co-ordinator

Professor Jorge Santos Rocha International Office


e-mail: [email protected]


How to find us

To more easily locate ISEL campus consult the following maps, concerning the city of Lisbon and the

detailed area around ISEL.


History

The Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (High Institute of Engineering of Lisbon) - ISEL has resulted

from the restructuring of an Institution with a long-standing tradition in Engineering teaching in Portugal,

the Instituto Industrial de Lisboa (Industrial Institute of Lisbon), which was originated in December the 30th,

1852, by Royal Decree signed by Queen Maria II.

The Institute achieved Higher Education status, with its present designation of ISEL, in December the

31st, 1974, by Decree n. 830/74.

In October the 25th, 1988, by Decree n. 398/88, it became part of the network of Polytechnic Higher

Education establishments, integrated in the Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa (Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon) -

IPL.

With the Basic Law of the Educational System, in September the 19th, 1997, the diploma courses have a

five year duration, with an intermediate three-year Bachelor Degree.

Objectives

The main objectives of ISEL are:

Ø to teach courses with a strong technological component;

Ø to prepare the students for a successful insertion in the work market;

Ø to develop the research spirit;

Ø to maintain connection with the industry, whether through project development or through its

teachers;

Ø to promote co-operation with foreign Higher Education Institutions, namely in the scope of

European Programs (Socrates/Erasmus, Tempus, Neptune).

Organisation of the school

The school is organised into various departments and it is represented by the following committees:

Ø Representative assembly;

Ø Directive council;

Ø Scientific council;

Ø Pedagogic council;

Ø Administrative council;

Ø Consulting council.

The departments are as follows:

Ø Chemical Engineering Department;

Ø Civil Engineering Department;


Ø Electronic and Communication Engineering Department;

Ø Electrical Engineering and Automation Department;

Ø Mechanical Engineering Department.

Installation and Infrastructures

ISEL campus is in Lisbon’s East side, where it occupies an area of approximately 6 ha and is composed by

6 buildings. The Institute has a library, a restaurant, snack bars, self-service, recreation rooms, study

rooms, copy centres, a book/stationery shop, a banking agency and a student residence inside the campus.

It also has sports infrastructures, namely tennis courts, sports facilities and a gymnasium.

Disabled Students Facilities

The ISEL offers several equipments and teaching facilities for the disabled students, like reserved park,

access ramps and lift to the different floors. For further information please contact International Office

Co-ordinator.

Courses

The ISEL provides Degree Courses and Bachelor Degree in the five different areas of Engineering. The

Bachelor Degree have a tree year duration (1st cycle) and the Degree Courses have a five year duration (1st

and 2nd cycle):

Ø Chemical Engineering;

Ø Civil Engineering;

Ø Computer Science and Computer Engineering;

Ø Electrical Engineering Industrial Automation and Power Systems;

Ø Mechanical Engineering;

Ø Telecommunication and Electronic System Engineering.

The courses are also lectured in diurnal and nocturnal classes.

Professional exits

Ø Engineering project and design offices;

Ø Engineering and research laboratories in enterprises;

Ø Industrial management in enterprises;

Ø Service providing to public and private organisations;

Ø Project and consulting;

Ø Teaching and research.

The staff

The nature of the staff is characterised by 2 distinct spheres: the purely academic and research staff and

those involved with industry. The students are therefore given a practical training allowing them to be


quickly and efficiently integrated into their professional careers. The actual total numbers of lecturers is

561.

Research, Development and Contribution Services

The school has various development, training and research centers related to industry, production and

services:

Ø Calculation Center;

Ø Instrumentation and Control Center;

Ø Civil Engineering Studies Center;

Ø Electrical and Industrial Electronics Center;

Ø Electronics and Telecommunication Development Studies Center;

Ø Mechanical Engineering Studies Center;

Ø Chemical Engineering Studies Center;

Ø Control and Applied Electric Motors Design and Investigation Studies Center;

Ø Physics Center;

Ø Mathematics Center.

The work developed by this Centers is in accordance with protocols and agreements established with

other institutions.

Co-operation with European Community

ISEL has been participating with other similar European Schools in the programs Erasmus, Tempus,

Commet, Leonardo and Neptuno. Around 200 of our students have benefited from these programs. This

exchange of students has not only provided a remarkable experience, both in the scientific and pedagogic

fields, but also in professional insertion through the execution of assignments performed in European

firms of the sector.

Academic Calendar of the ISEL

The academic year is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks each. The first semester normally starts

around second week of September. The second semester starts in the 1st week of March. At the end of

each semester of lectures there is a period to final examinations. During the academic year it must be

considered Christmas and Easter holidays of two and one week. Calendar for the next year see appendix I


3. Exchange Procedures

Admissions and Registration

Students wishing to attend the ISEL, should:

Ø Fill in the application form, available on the International Offices of their own home institutions.

Their home institution will ever make contact with the host institution in order to enter into a

Bilateral Agreement.

Ø Following approval of the arrangements at the home institution, the student will be advised on the

availability of grant support and may make travel arrangements.

Ø Upon arrival at the ISEL, students should contact the International Office and the Programme

Co-ordinator in order to formalise enrolment.

Each Programme designates an International Co-ordinator to counsel students on course load and subject

matter and to provide on-going support on academic matters. Students will be expected to liase closely

with their co-ordinator, who will help them in solving any academic problems which may arise during the

term.

Fees

Exchange students on SOCRATES programmes pay their fees at their home institutions. For this reason,

they are not charged fees in the host institution.

Orientation Programme

On arrival at the ISEL, international students should report to the International Office and also make

contact with the International Co-ordinator in the Department to which they are attached.

Documents required for Registration at ISEL

Ø I. D. Card or Passport;

Ø Form E 111 (Health Cover);

Ø 4 photos (Passport size);

Ø Academic transcript of records from the student's home university;

Ø List of courses to be attended at the ISEL;

Ø Copy of the Learning Agreement.

Students will be issued with a Student Identification (I. D.) Card and a Student Library Card. They may

also apply for an e-mail account.


Language Requirements and Portuguese Language Courses

All classes are taught in Portuguese, and students are expected to be able to follow them. Assessments

(examination questions and examination scripts, etc.) can be conducted in another language depending on

prior agreement between the student and the lecturer concerned.

Note: Any foreign students, who are interested in attending a Portuguese language course during their

study period, are requested to mention it on the application form.


III - General Practical Information

1. Portugal

The Republic of Portugal today is a small vibrant nation with a population of around 10 million people

with a deep sense of history and traditions. Portugal is the most western country in Europe. It's coast,

climate, culture, history and tradition offer some of the best conditions for the perfect vacation. A land of

great traditions and famous for its warm hospitality.

In 1415 the Portuguese launched the largest sea expeditions that would make them the first to travel to

India, Brazil, China and Japan, at the same time establishing colonies in the Eastern and Western coasts of

Africa. This historical presence in the whole world made the Portuguese one of the most spoken

languages and the Portuguese people one of the most open to other civilisations. Portugal has one of the

richest collections of art, architecture, and archaeology, the result of 850 years of historical encounters

with faraway cultures and also from the presence of older cultures like the Visigoths, Celts, Romans and

Arabs.

The natural geographical advantages of a sunny country makes Portugal one of the best countries for the

practice of water sports and golf with some of the most modern tourist infrastructures along with

personalised and traditional forms of tourism that will make your experience unique. The Azores and

Madeira island groups in the Atlantic are part of Portugal.

Member of the European Union since 1986, Portugal is today a country with an accelerated growth that

has maintained through the centuries it's most valuable treasure: the identity of a welcoming people that

makes this country a port of sympathies and security.

For more information about Portugal:

http://www.unc.edu/depts/eucenter/eulinks2.html http://www.portugal.org


Portugal map:

Basic Geographical Facts about Portugal

Ø Area: 92,390 square kilometres (35,672 square miles);

Ø Population 9,918,000 (Estimated in July 1999 and with a Population Growth Rate of -0.13 per cent,

on average for the period 2000-2005);

Ø Climate: Portugal has a warm, damp Atlantic climate. Climate varies according to elevation, and

highest temperatures occur in the south. The climate is temperate with mild winters all over the

country, except on higher mountains where snow can fall. Precipitation is heavy, with an average

annual rainfall of about 1,400 millimetres (56 inches) in parts of the inland north, compared to about

500 millimetres (20 inches) in the coastal south. Along the coast of the Algarve, the climate is very

similar to that of the Mediterranean.

Religion

The major part of Portuguese population is Roman Catholic and Catholic traditions continue to influence

life in Portugal. Minority religions include Protestants, Jews, and Muslims. Church and state were

separated under the Constitution of 1911, with freedom of religion being guaranteed to all.

Political System

Portugal became an independent monarchic country in 1140 and was proclaimed an independent republic

on 5 October 1910. The present Constitution dates from 25 April 1976, being revised periodically.


Language

Portuguese is the official language, but English and French are widely understood and spoken.

Economy

Portugal continued to see strong economic growth, falling interest rates, and low unemployment. The

labour force by occupation is: Services (56%), manufacturing (22%), agriculture, forestry and fisheries

(12%), construction (9%), mining (1%) - est. 1998. Tourism is an important part of the economy. The

main natural resources are fish, wood, marble, tungsten and uranium ore. The main exports are clothing

and footwear, industrial products, cork and paper products, hides and skins, wine and olives/olive oil. The

main imports are machinery and transport equipment, agricultural products, chemicals, petroleum, and

textiles.

Food and Diet

The traditional Portuguese diet includes fish, fruits and vegetables. One of the most typical food is Cozido

à Portugesa. In different parts of country we can find typical food like Caldo Verde , Feijoada à Transmontana

and Tripas à Moda do Porto in the north and Carne de Porco à Alentejana or Cataplana de Marisco in south.

Bacalhau, which can be cooked in 365 different ways, according to the Portuguese, is a particularly popular

food. Delicious desserts like Pão de Ló and Arroz Doce are typical too. Wine is inexpensive and is served at

most meals.

Unit of currency

Euro.

Host Country Formalities

Customs Formalities, Passports and Visas Students come from within the European Union you do not

need any special document except a personal identification card (passport, driving licence, etc). No

passport is required for entry into Portugal by residents of any EU country, residents of any country with

which Portugal has an agreement in this respect, and in special, duly authorised cases. Residents of all

other countries must have a valid passport and in some cases a visa. For advice in regard to specific

country requirements, contact the nearest Portuguese Embassy. On entry into Portugal, there is generally

no vaccination requirement. Temporary regulations may sometimes apply to travellers from specific

countries. Check with the Portuguese Embassy.

Customs

For visitors coming from EU countries there are no restrictions on the circulation of goods. As for

nationals of other countries, each person may bring some articles. For more details attend to your

embassy.


Banks

In general banks are open between 8.30 am and 3.00 pm, but it is possible to find some banks open until

later in the afternoon. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Shopping Hours

Almost all business establishments in Portugal are open on weekdays from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and from

3.00 pm to 7.00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. There are many Trading Centre open from

10.00 am to 11.00 pm everyday, including weekends.

Telephoning

There are coins - and card -operated boxes in abundance and it is unusual to walk very far without

spotting one. Coin boxes regular euro cents coins, but for an international call we suggest a TLP card.

These cards are widely available for 50 units and for 125 units. The card - operated machines are modern

and provide a status report of your call, informing you of the number dialled and the number of units

remaining. Cardphones also accept the following bank cards: Multibanco; Visa; Mastercard and Eurocard.

Within the ISEL there are three coin - and card -operated telephone boxes.

Voltage

Usually 230v AC, with continental two-pin plug.

2. The City of Lisbon

Lisbon is a big city and is also the capital of Portugal. Lisbon has been the capital since its conquest from

the Moors in 1147. It has plenty of interesting shopping, nightlife, museums and wonderful hills from

which you can view the rest of the city.

Currently, the city has an approximate area of 87.44 sq. km, and its boundaries are, to the North and

West, the Loures, Sintra, Amadora and Oeiras councils and, to the South, the Tagus river. Lisbon has an

estimated population of 2,000,000 habitants.

Lisbon has an Atlantic climate, with some Mediterranean influences. Due to these characteristics, the

thermal amplitude is rarely high, with lots of sunny days even during the winter. In the summer, Lisbon's

average temperature is of 26 degrees centigrade, in the fall 17 degrees centigrade, in the spring 15 degrees

centigrade and in the winter 10 degrees centigrade.


Among many of the major sights in Lisbon are:

Ø Alfama: The narrow, cobble-stoned streets of Lisbon's ancient Moorish quarter lead from St.

George's Castle (see below) down to the Tagus River. The area is best explored by foot;

Ø St. George's Castle: Built by the Visigoths on Lisbon's highest hill, its 10 towers are referred to as the

"cradle" of the city;

Ø Rossio: This square is considered the heart of the city, edged by numerous historical buildings and

lovely cafes;

Ø Tower of Belem: Landmark 16th Century gothic tower. Climb the stairs for a panoramic view of

Lisbon. Open daily;

Ø Jeronimos Monastery: 16th Century monastery housing the tombs of Portuguese kings;

Ø National Museum of Ancient Art: Portugal's greatest museum. Portuguese and international

collection;

Ø Naval Museum: Attached to Jeronimos Monastary. History of nautical design beautifully displayed

through small model boats.

For more information about Lisbon:

http://www.atl-turismolisboa.pt/

http://www.eunet.pt/Lisboa/i/cidade/cidade.html http://www.cm-lisboa.pt

Travel in Lisbon: Buses and Trams

These two modes of transport offer the best and cheapest means of seeing the city. Bus-stops throughout

the city clearly mark the times and directions, but you can get maps and general information at all

CARRIS booths. The main booths are: Santa Justa Elevator (near Rua do Carmo), Santa Apolónia Station,

Arco do Cego Station and Campo Pequeno. There is a special service serving the Portela Airport, called

AEROBUS, which goes to Restauradores Square, with several stops along the way. Buses leave every 20

minutes, from 7.00 am until 9.00 pm. These are special high quality buses, and you can either purchase a

one-day or a three-day ticket. Both these tickets are usable as often as you want on all CARRIS buses,

trams and elevators in Lisbon.

More information in:

http://www.carris.pt

Train Services

There is a fast and efficient metro system (subway). There are four lines: Caravela Line (Green Line): This

has thirteen stations and runs from Cais do Sodré in the south, where there is an interchange with the

Estoril rail line and the ferry terminal, as well as with trams and buses. It passes through the central

stations of Baixa-Chiado, Rossio and Martim Moniz to the interchange with the yellow line at Campo

Grande. At Alameda Station interchange with Red line and terminates at Telheiras. Girassol Line (Yellow


Line): From Campo Grande, the only surface station on the system, the line travels south via Marquês de

Pombal and terminates at Rato, near the end of the Lisbon aqueduct and the Estrela gardens. Gaivota

Line (Blue Line): This line starts at Baixa-Chiado, but will be extended to run south to the stations of

Terreiro do Paço and Santa Apolónia, the international railway station to the east of the city centre. This

line runs north via Restauradores, near the main tourist office at the Palácio Foz, Marquês de Pombal

(interchange with the Yellow Line), via Zoo and the terminus at Pontinha in north east of the city. Oriente

Line (Red Line): This connects with the Green Line at Alameda before running north east to the former

Expo 98. Ends at Cabo Ruivo, the last-named of which opened in summer 1998. Cabo Ruivo is the only

unadorned station on the line; the other stations have striking artistic finishes. ISEL Metro station is

Chelas. See the underground map in the figure.

For more information:

http://www.metrolisboa.pt

There is also an overground service to Estoril and Cascais that starts at Cais do Sodré station, another

from Rossio station to Sintra and another to Fogueteiro - Seixal from Entre Campos, railway across the

Tagus River by 25th April Bridge. Santa Apolónia station serves Porto and other northern regions.

Algarve-bound passengers must go to Barreiro station across the river.

More information:

http://www.cp.pt http://www.fertagus.pt


Tourist tickets

A special ticket can be purchased at the main CARRIS booths, which enable you to use the buses, trams,

elevators and Metro system in Lisbon.

Taxis

These are all painted beige, or green and black, and are in plentiful supply. Metered around the city centre,

they provide a relatively inexpensive means of getting from one point to another. If the trip takes you

outside the city, then the meter will be switched to a higher pay level. Trips between 10.00 pm and 6.00

am, and on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays also have a higher fare. The taxi fare from the Airport to the

ISEL should not cost more than 5 € for a passenger with luggage.

Lost Property

Any property lost or found on campus should be lodged with Reception (Segurança). If you should have

the misfortune to lose anything in the city, enquires can be made at the Olivais Police Station (Rua Cidade

Lourenço Marques, Praceta A). Telephone: 21 853 5403.

Cost of Living

Here are some typical costs, which may be incurred during your time at the ISEL.

Accommodation in student residence 80 - 100 € per month

Accommodation in a private house 230 - 250 € per month

Small Apartment 400 - 450 € per month

Average Lunch/Dinner Prices (Student Canteen) 1.75 - 2€ per meal

Average Lunch/Dinner Prices (Restaurant) 7 - 15 € per meal

Coffee 0.50 €

Water Bottle (33cl) 0.60 €

Drinks (Juice) 1 €

Sandwich (ISEL campus) 1 €

Newspaper 0.75 €

Club Entry 5 €


Public Holidays

1 January New Year’s Day

Shrove Tuesday

Good Friday

Easter Day

Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday), Good Friday, and

Easter Day are all holidays. Students celebrate Carnival during the week

commencing on Shrove Tuesday

25 April Liberty Day commemorates the revolution of 1974

1 May Labour Day

10 June Portugal National Day. It commemorates the death anniversary of Luís

de Camões (1580), national poet born in 1524 who wrote Lusíadas.

13 June Bonfires, parades, pageants and fireworks mark the St. António of

Lisbon.

Movable Corpus Christi

15 August Assumption Day

5 October Institution of the Republic

1 November All Saints’ Day

1 December Restoration Day

8 December Immaculate Conception

25 December Christmas Day

Further Information

Tourist Information Offices - Palácio - Foz Praça dos Restauradores. Telephone 21 346 33 14

Direcção Geral do Turismo - Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, 86. Telephone 21 358 64 00

3. General Practical Information about the ISEL

Study Facilities

Advisory Service for International Students

The international secretariat is situated in the 1st floor of building number six.

Computer Services

The Institution is equipped with computers that you can use and where there is always someone ready to

help you. You will also be able to use Internet and e-mail Services.


Library

The School library has a wide range of literature on all subjects. It is located in building number six on the

ground floor. Open from 9.00 am to 10 pm.

Printing Office

There are two printing office, "Reprografia", where you can be helped with printing and copying. You can

also buy a card that gives you a discount when copying by yourself. Open from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm.

Stationer's Shop and Book Shop

There is also a stationer's where you can find pens, pencils and other things you might need for your

assignments as well as a Book Shop. Open from 9.00 am - 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm - 9.00 pm.

Canteen

You can have breakfast, lunch or a simple snack in the Canteen. Open from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm. There

are also two snack bars located in main building and building number six. Open from 8.00 am to 10.00

pm.

Other Services

At ISEL campus you can also find a banking agency (CGD) and a computer shop.

Students’ Association

The Student's Association represents the interests of the students in relation to Educational and Social

conditions in the School. There are student representatives in the ISEL decision-making bodies: the

Representative Assembly, the Board of Directors and the Polytechnic Institute Council.

Membership of the association union is not compulsory for students. The Students’ Association regularly

organises parties, conferences, camping trips, nature walks, sport events and exhibitions. It also publishes

its own newspaper. For information about activities look at the billboards around the School.

Social Services

The Student Support Services (Serviços de Acção Social - SAS) provides advice to students in the areas of

lodging, food, grants, loans and subsidies, psychological advice and counselling, both academic and

psychological, as well as sport, transport and resource materials. Student Support Services offers specific

support for students with special educational needs, such as transport, special equipment and adapted

learning materials to meet specific needs.

Inquiries with regard to particular services and the ability of the School to provide special support to

students with special needs should be made through the International Office prior to finalising your

exchange arrangements.


The SAS are located in Escola Superior de Educação, Av. Carolina Michaelis de Vasconcelos 1500 Lisboa,

in the building P3. SAS operates between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm.

Student Accommodation

Accommodation is available to students at the Maria Beatriz Student Residence, which is located at ISEL.

Students wishing to avail themselves of this accommodation should contact the International Office.

Some private accommodation in apartments and flats is also available through the International Office or

by arrangement with other students.

Student Health Care

The hospital (Hospital Santa Maria) offering Emergency Services is close to ISEL and is located at the

main University Campus, about 6 kilometres away. Identification, Form E111, and pay a charge of 5 € is

needed for using the Emergency Service at the Hospital.

Emergency Numbers

National Emergency Line (Police, Fire and Ambulance): 112 (free phone).

Health and Personal Insurance

If your stay in Portugal is expected to be less than three months it is absolutely vital that you take out

private insurance before your arrival. There are reciprocal agreements for health cover between Portugal

and several other countries (especially EU countries), but you will require a valid Form E 111 as evidence

of entitlement to health cover. You may also use the Polytechnic Institute Medical Services. If there is no

agreement between your home country and Portugal it is essential that you take out private insurance

before your arrival.

Extramural Activities

By prior arrangement, it is sometimes possible for visiting students to take additional courses at

universities in the Lisbon area. Permission for such programmes should be thought from the International

Office well in advance of arrival in Lisbon.

Leisure Activities

A particularly interesting tradition which may not be familiar to students from some other European

countries relates to the Tuna Académica through which classical and folk songs, accompanied with guitars

and other traditional percussion instruments, are sung in college and in public areas by students of higher

schools of education. This tradition originated in the Middle Ages. Some of the songs relate to the home

institution and are sung by students wearing traditional clothes.


Sports Facilities

The Students’ Association organises a number of activities, including aerobics, dance, sports teams, table

tennis, etc. The Student Support Services (SAS) provides equipment for most of these sports and

organises occasional tournaments. Students may also use the University of Lisbon Sports Centre which

includes an Olympic-size Swimming Pool.

For more information:

http://www.eul.pt


IV - Chemical Engineering Department

1. E.C.T.S. Departmental Coordinator

Name: Professor Feliz Mil-Homens

Address: Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa

Rua Conselheiro Emídio Navarro

1949-014 Lisboa – Portugal

Tel. +351-21-831 70 66

Fax. +351-21-831 72 67

2. Brief description of Chemical Engineering Department

Chemical Engineering Department President: Professor José Augusto Paixão Coelho

The Chemical Engineering Department (DEQ) is one of the branches of Instituto Superior de Engenharia de

Lisboa (ISEL). Its main goal is to achieve to its students the bachelor and course degrees in Engineering as

well as post graduation specific studies, research and development activities, and services to the industrial

world. DEQ is organised in sections that covers different fields of knowledge within industrial chemistry

and have the following staff organisation: Department Council, Scientific Commission, Pedagogic

Commission and Executive Commission. The Department Council members are all the senior teachers

(that most of their teaching work is in the Chemical Engineering Department), five representative of the

junior teachers, five representative of the students and one representative of clerks and other staff

members The Scientific Commission includes all the different sections co-ordinators and the members of

the Scientific Council of ISEL belonging to DEQ.

The Chemical Engineering Department sections are:

Ø Mathematics;

Ø Physics;

Ø Inorganic Chemistry;

Ø Organic Chemistry;

Ø Physical Chemistry;

Ø Analytical Control;

Ø Biotechnology;

Ø Materials;

Ø Chemical Process Reactors;


Ø Industrial Technology;

Ø Computational Systems and Programming;

Ø Organization and Management;

Ø Project;

Ø Quality and Environment.

The Chemical Engineering Department has the following laboratories:

Ø Analytical Chemistry;

Ø Biochemistry and Biotechnology;

Ø Chemical Technology;

Ø Computation;

Ø Electrochemistry and Corrosion;

Ø Environment;

Ø Inorganic Chemistry;

Ø Instrumental Analysis;

Ø Materials;

Ø Organic Chemistry;

Ø Physical Chemistry and Catalysis;

Ø Physics.

Classrooms are in enough number to assure that no more then 30 students are present in the class in

order to achieve, as much as possible, a close relationship between teachers and students and achieve good

communication results. Lectures in the theoretical and theoretical/practical areas are usually given to

students in groups of 30, while practical sessions are normally given to groups of 10 to 15 students.

Within an overall of 6447 students that currently study in ISEL, there are 906 students in the Chemical

Engineering Department, 584 in 1st cycle students and 322 are in the 2nd cycle. (Source: Gabinete de Análise

e Estatística/ISEL).

To assure a good teaching to those students Chemical Engineering Department has 90 teachers: 13 PhD,

38 MSc and 39 Degree.

3. European Credit Transfer System

ECTS - A Common Language of Academic Recognition

ECTS is a way of ensuring equivalent academic recognition between colleges and universities. The system

is based on transparency and mutual trust.


ECTS Credits

ECTS works on a system of credits which are related to the workload involved in a course. A year’s work

is given 60 credits, a semester is given 30 credits and so on.

ECTS has its own grading system which is intended to facilitate the interpretation of student’s

achievements. This grading system does not replace existing grading systems, but complements them. The

individual institutions participating in an exchange programme agree to establish equivalence between the

grades awarded at the home institution and those awarded by a host institution. ECTS credits ensure that

the programme will be reasonable in terms of workload for the period of study abroad.

Within ECTS, the participating institutions decide how to subdivide the credits for the different courses.

Practical placements and optional courses which form an integral part of the course of study also receive

academic credit. Practical placements and optional courses which do not form an integral part of the

course of study do not receive academic credit. Non-credit courses may, however, be mentioned in the

transcript of records. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required

examinations have been successfully taken.

At the ISEL, as throughout Portugal, students are normally graded on a scale ranging from 1 to 20 with

any grade below 10 being a fail grade. A typical student will be awarded a grade in the range 10 to 14,

while a very good student will be awarded a grade in the range 15 to 16. An excellent student will be

awarded a higher grade.

Transcripts of Academic Record

The ECTS Grading Scale

ECTS grade % of successful students

normally achieving the grade Definition

A 10 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors

B 25 VERY GOOD -above average standard but with some errors

C 30 GOOD -generally sound work with a number of notable errors

D 25 SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings

E 10 SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria

FX - FAIL- some more work required before the credit can be awarded

F - FAIL- considerable further work is required


Credit Transfer

ECTS students will receive full credit for all academic work successfully carried out at any of the ECTS

partner institutions and they will be able to transfer these academic credits from one participating

institution to another on the basis of prior agreement on the content of study programmes abroad

between students and the institutions involved.

Most students participating in the ECTS will go to one single host institution, in one single EU Member

State, study there for a limited period and then return to their home institution. Some may decide to stay

at the host institution, possibly to gain a degree. Some may also decide to proceed to a third institution to

continue their studies. In each of the three cases, students will be required to comply with the legal and

institutional requirements of the country and institution where they take their degree.

When the student has successfully completed the study programme previously agreed between the home

and the host institution and returns to the home institution, credit transfer will take place, and the student

will continue the study course at the home institution without any loss of time or credit. If, on the other

hand, the student decides to stay at the host institution and to take a degree there, he or she may have to

adapt the study course due to the legal, institutional and departmental rules in the host country, institution

and department.

4. Information on the Courses

Nowadays ISEL has the bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering and the course degree in two possible

branches that are Industrial Engineering Chemistry and Quality and Environment Engineering. The 1st

cycle is common to both degree courses.

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering

The main goal of this degree is to give students a polyvalent capacity to fulfil the role of a production or

laboratory manager within chemical plants, giving a basic formation in the main fields of Chemical

Engineering as well as a good knowledge in Physics and Mathematics. In the specific chemical field a solid

basis in Chemical Technology, Materials, Biotechnology, Environmental Problems Quality Assurance,

Economy is intended and the course finishes with a Project of a Chemical Plant. This course last three

years or six semesters, either in the daily shift and night courses for professionals in a post work schedule.

The laboratory weight of this course is relatively heavy and research works and projects are also

considered in order to get a strong technological preparation.

Degree Course in Industrial Chemical Engineering

The 2nd cycle of the courses, which give this degree, is coherently adjusted to the 1st cycle and provides an

extra specific formation to the students. The technological knowledge is reinforced and also increased in a


market perspective. This is intended to prepare the student to achieve a good industrial or project

manager preparation, in order to face the actual needs of the Portuguese industry.

Degree Course in Quality and Environmental Chemical Engineering

This is a relatively new course, also coherently adjusted to the 1st cycle, but thought to face the increase

needs of the Portuguese industrial net in solving the new problems of environment and quality that the

development of the country is facing in those specific fields of activity. With this course it is then intended

to assure that are being prepared professionals able to deal with those problems in a technical/economical

basis in order to assure that Portuguese industries can respond with success to the policies determined

generally within the European Community.

Course Summary Information

General study plans are presented in section 5 of present chapter. All subjects are organised by semesters,

and for each subject table the number of hours per week (theoretical, practical and theoretical/practical

number of hours) and the ECTS credits are presented. The subjects are identified through a code like

(33.01). This first part of the code refers to the chemical engineering course number (33) and the second

report to the syllabus order number in the course (01, 02, …, 92).

The section 6 presents a summary for each syllabus where the following information can be found:

objectives, program, bibliography, evaluation methods and syllabus responsible. Concerning the evaluation

methods there are several alternatives which are related with the kind of the syllabus. Theoretical

examination consists in a written individual examination, 2 to 3 hours duration, to evaluate mostly the

theoretical/practical components of the syllabus. Practical evaluations are attained using different

methodologies that comprise work evaluation during the execution the practical work in the laboratory,

reports that reflect the work donned in the laboratory.


5. General Study Plans for the Degree Courses

1st Cycle - Chemical Engineering 1ST YEAR

1st Semester Hours/Week SUBJECT CODE T T-P P Total ECTS Credits

Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry 33.01 2 2 - 4 4,5 Calculus I 33.02 2 3 - 5 6,0 Physics I 33.03 3 - 2 5 5,5 Fundamentals of Chemistry 33.04 2 - 3 5 4,5 Programming 33.05 2 - 2 4 4,0 Inorganic Chemistry I 33.06 3 - 2 5 5,5 TOTAL 28 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

SUBJECT CODE

T T-P P Total ECTS Credits

Calculus II 33.07 1,5 1,5 - 3 3,5 Calculus III 33.08 2 2 - 4 4,5 Physics II 33.09 - 4 - 4 3,5 Inorganic Chemistry II 33.10 3 - 3 6 6,0 Organic Chemistry I 33.11 3 2 - 5 6,0 Chemical Thermodynamics 33.12 4 - 2 6 6,5 TOTAL 28 30 2nd YEAR 1st Semester Hours/Week

SUBJECT Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Numerical Analysis 33.13 - 3 - 3 3,5 Industrial Economy 33.14 - 2 - 2 1,5 Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes 33.15 - 6 - 6 6,5 Instrumentation 33.16 - 2 - 2 1,5 Analytical Chemistry 33.17 3 - 3 6 6,5 Physical Chemistry I 33.18 3 - 3 6 6,5 Organic Chemistry II 33.19 2 1 - 3 4,0 TOTAL 28 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

SUBJECT CODE T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Instrumental Analysis I 33.20 3 - 2 5 6,0 Automatic Control 33.21 - 3 - 3 3,5 Laboratory of Organic Chemistry 33.22 - - 3 3 2,0 Probability and Statistics 33.23 - 4 - 4 4,0 Physical Chemistry II 33.24 3 - 2 5 6,0 Heat Transfer 33.25 - 5 - 5 5,0 Transport of Fluids 33.26 - 3 - 3 3,5 TOTAL 28 30 3rd YEAR 1st Semester Hours/Week

SUBJECT Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Instrumental Analysis II 33.27 3 - 3 6 6,0 Biotechnology I 33.28 2 - 3 5 5,5 Corrosion 33.29 3 - 2 5 5,5 Quality Management I 33.30 - 3 - 3 3,0 Metallurgy and Materials I 33.31 3 - 2 5 5,5 Unit Operations I 33.32 - 4 - 4 4,5 TOTAL 28 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

SUBJECT CODE T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Unit Operations II 33.33 - 4 2 6 5,0 Industrial Organisation 33.34 - 2 - 2 2,0 Pollution I 33.35 2 - 3 5 5,0 Chemical Project 33.36 - 5 - 5 7,5 Chemical Reactors I 33.37 3 - 2 5 6,0 Option - Biotechnology II - Metallurgy and Materials II

33.38 33.39

2 - 3 5 4,5

TOTAL 28 30


2nd Cycle: Chemical Engineering - Branch Industry

4TH YEAR 1st Semester Hours/Week

SUBJECT Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Catalysis 33.40 3 - 2 5 6,0 Industrial Equipments and Services 33.41 - 4 - 4 4,5 Applied Mathematics I 33.42 2 2 - 4 5,0 Unit Operations III 33.43 - 4 - 4 4,5 Industrial Inorganic Chemistry 33.44 2 - - 2 3,0 Industrial Organic Chemistry 33.45 3 3 - 6 7,0 TOTAL 25 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Deontology in Labour Relations 33.46 2 - - 2 3,5 Quality Management II 33.47 - 3 - 3 4,0 Applied Computer Programming 33.48 2 - 2 4 5,0 Laboratory of Chemical Engineering 33.49 - - 3 3 2,0 Applied Mathematics II 33.50 2 2 - 4 5,5 Unit Operations IV 33.51 - 4 - 4 5,0 Energy Optimisation in Industry 33.52 - 4 - 4 5,0 TOTAL 24 30 5TH YEAR 1st Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Industrial Management 33.53 3 - - 3 4,5 Operations Research 33.54 - 4 - 4 4,5 Modelling and Simulation of Process Units 33.55 - - 4 4 3,5 Project of a Chemical Industry I 33.56 - 6 - 6 8,0 Chemical Reactors II 33.57 3 - 2 5 6,0 Option 1 - Properties and Material’s Testing - Maintenance of Chemical Installations - Polymer Industry

33.58 33.59 33.60

- 3 - 3 3,5

TOTAL 25 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Industrial Process Control 33.61 - 4 - 4 4,5 Project of a Chemical Industry II 33.62 - 6 - 6 8,0 Chemical Reactors III 33.63 3 - 2 5 6,0 Seminar 33.64 - 4 - 4 4,0 Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems 33.65 - 3 - 3 4,0 Option 2 - Chemical Process Optimisation - Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Chemistry - Industrial Electrochemistry - Food Technology

33.66 33.67 33.68 33.69

- 3 - 3 3,5

TOTAL 25 30


2nd Cycle: Chemical Engineering - Branch Environment And Quality

4th YEAR 1st Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Statistical Quality Control and Reliability 33.70 - 4 - 4 5,0 Applied Ecology and Nature Conservation 33.71 - 4 - 4 4,5 Environment and Quality Management 33.72 - 4 - 4 4,5 Legislation and Legislative Systems 33.73 - 3 - 3 4,0 Instrumental Control Methods 33.74 3 - 3 6 7,0 Pollution II 33.75 - 4 - 4 5,0 TOTAL 25 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Analysis of Industrial Processes 33.76 - 4 - 4 5,0 Applied Computer Programming 33.77 2 - 2 4 5,0 Metrology and Instrumentation 33.78 2 - 2 4 4,5 Territory Organisation and Management 33.79 - 3 - 3 4,0 Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems and Wastes Management

33.80

3

-

3

6

7,0

Quality and Environment Inspection Techniques

33.81

2

-

2

4

4,5

TOTAL 25 30 5th YEAR 1st Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Environmental Impact Assessment 33.82 - 3 - 3 4,5 Industrial Design 33.83 - 4 - 4 4,5 Quality Assurance 33.84 - 4 - 4 4,5 Hygiene and Safety 33.85 3 - - 3 4,5 Environmental Information and Data Processing

33.86

-

2

-

2

3,0

Project I 33.87 4 - 4 8 9,0 TOTAL 24 30 2nd Semester Hours/Week

Subject Code T T-P P Total ECTS Credits Auditing 33.88 3 - 3 6 6,0 Environment and Quality Economics 33.89 3 - - 3 5,0 Human Resource Management 33.90 3 - - 3 5,0 Project II 33.91 4 - 4 8 9,0 Quality Improvement Practices 33.92 2 - 2 4 5,0 TOTAL 24 30

6. Syllabus


Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry - Code: 33.01 1st Cycle. 1st year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide the basic concepts of linear algebra. Subject-Matter:

1. Matrices: Matrix operations. Special types of matrices. Echelon form of a matrix. Inverse of a matrix 2. Systems of linear equations: Gauss elimination. Gauss-Jordan reduction. Linear systems with parameters 3. Determinants: Axiomatic definition. Cofactor expansion and other methods of evaluating determinants. Properties of determinants 4. Linear spaces: Axiomatic definition. Subspaces. Intersection and sum of subspaces. Direct sum. Linear combinations. Generating sets. Linear dependence and linear independence. Basis and dimension. Isomorphisms 5. Linear transformations: Definition. The matrix representation of a linear transformation Kernel and range of a linear transformation. Dimension theorem. Composition of linear transformations. Invertibility. Isomorphisms. The change of coordinate matrix. Similar matrices 6. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Characteristic polynomial. Diagonalizability 7. Euclidean spaces: Inner products. Norms. Orthonormal basis. Gram-Schmidt process. Linearity and orthogonal operators and their matrices 8. Vector calculus: The Euclidean 2-space and the Euclidean 3-space. The dot product. The cross product. The scalar triple product. Applications

Assessment: Theoretical examination Bibliography:

- Friedberg, Stephen H.; Insel, Arnold J.; Spence, Lawrance E.; Linear Algebra, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1992 - Apostol, Tom M.; Calculus I, John Wiley and Sons, 1967 - Apostol, Tom M.; Calculus II, John Wiley and Sons, 1967 - Monteiro, António; Pinto Gonçalo; Algebra Linear e Geometria Analitica, McGraw Hill, 1997

Responsible: Maria Teresa Velasco Calculus I - Code: 33.02 1st Cycle. 1st year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (2T, 3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To provide the basic concepts of real analysis and vector functions of a real variable. Subject-Matter:

1. Real functions of a real variable Graphs. Continuity and limits. Derivative. Differentiation rules. The mean value theorem for derivatives. Applications. L’Hôpital‘s rule. Indeterminate forms. Taylor’s formula. Applications to geometric properties of functions. Asymptotes. Curve sketching

Primitive functions. Integration methods Integral calculus. Definition of integral (Riemann). Integrability conditions. Properties. Indefinite integral. Fundamental theorem of calculus. Barrow’s formula. Integration by parts and by substitution. Applications: area of a region between two graphs, arc length, volume of a solid of revolution. Improper integrals. Laplace transformation 2. Vector functions of a real variable Curves. Parametric representation Arc length of a curve. Tangent. Curvature and torsion of a curve Velocity and acceleration.


- Ferreira, J.C.; Introdução à Análise Matemática, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1995 - Apostol, T.M.; Calculus, Vol. I, John Wiley & Sons, 1967

Responsible: Jorge Bio Mano Physics I - Code: 33.03 1st Cycle. 1st year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,5 Objectives: To provide the understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of electrostatics and electromagnetism. These concepts are to solve problems and analyse circuits involving the manipulation of complexors. Subject-Matter:

1. Electrostatics: Electric field/Potential difference. Electric capacity. Capacitors/Electrostatics principles applied to capacitors 2. Stationary electric current: Definitions. Ohm’s law/Kirchoff’s laws. Circuit analysis/Practical applications 3. Electromagnetism. Magnetic field. Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction. Lenz’s law 4. Alternating electric current. Definitions/Definition of impedance. Phasors. Circuit analysis involving the manipulation of complexors 5. Optics: Light reflection/ Light refraction. Light propagation/ Light absorption. Interference/Diffraction and polarization/Malus’ law


- Alonso e Finn; Fundamental University Physics, Vol. II, Edgar Blucher, 1981 - Sears; Zemansky; Young; University Physics, Vol. II and III, Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1991 - Halliday; Resnick; Physics, John Wiley and Sons, 1991 - Dorf, Richard C.; Introduction to Electric Circuits, John Wiley and Sons, 1981

Responsible: António Jorge Silvestre


Fundamentals of Chemistry - Code: 33.04 1st Cycle. 1st year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (2T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide a firm foundation in chemical fundamental concepts and principles. To strike a balance between theory and experimentation in chemistry laboratory. To help students to analyse and solve problems. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction: Physical and Chemical properties of matter 2. Principles of thermochemistry. The first law of thermodynamics/Enthalpy changes in Chemical reactions/Hess’s Law. The second law of thermodynamics/Gibbs free energy and spontaneous process 3. Physical properties of solutions: Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated solutions/Concentration units/ Colligative properties. Liquid-vapour equilibrium in two component system/ Distillation/ Purification of solids by recrystallization/ Solid-liquid and liquid-liquid equilibrium 4. Principles of Chemical Kinetics. Rates of reaction/ The rate law and reaction order/ Activation energy 5. Principles of chemical equilibrium: Equilibrium constant/ heterogeneous equilibrium. Hydrogen ion concentration and pH. Acid-base equilibrium

Assessment: Theoretical examination and practical evaluation with reports Bibliography:

- Chang, Raymond; - Chemistry, McGraw Hill, 1998 - Atkins, P.W.; Beran, J.A.; General Chemistry, Scientific American Books, 1992 - Goldberg, David E.; Fundamentals of Chemistry, McGraw Hill, 1998 - Russel, John B.; General Chemistry, McGraw Hill, 1982

Responsible: Maria de Lourdes Matias Programming - Code: 33.05 1st Cycle. 1st year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2 P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: Understanding of the basis subject areas of a first course on algorithms, data structures and programming methods. Learning Pascal and Delphi. Subject-Matter:

1. Structured programming. Program design: requirements and algorithms. Pseudo Code. Program coding, Compiling and testing 2. Introduction to object-oriented programming and integrated application development environments. Graphical user interface. Visual component library 3. Pascal language: Coding program in Pascal. Constant, data types and operations. Procedures and functions. Arrays. Records. Modules 4. Computer practices with Turbo Pascal and Delphi

Assessment: Theoretical examination and computer practices Bibliography:

- Pratt, Terrence; Pascal – A New Introduction to Computer Science, Prentice Hall Int., 1990 - Barata, Manuel; Fonseca, José; Carvalho, Manuel; Princípios de Programação em Pascal, 1993 - Osier; Batson; Grobman; Delphi 3 – Teach Yourself in 14 Days, 1997

Responsible: Helena Maria Paulo Inorganic Chemistry I - Code: 33.06 1st Cycle. 1st year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,5 Objectives: To emphasise structure and bounding principles in order to give the student a sufficient knowledge on theoretical interpretation of the properties of the elements and their compounds. Subject-Matter:

1. Atomic structure and the properties of chemical elements: Atomic-molecular theory/ Wave mechanics/ Quantum numbers/ Polielectronic atom. Periodic system/ Electronic configurations/ Groups of elements/ Correlating properties/ Physical properties of atoms/ Periodicity in the properties of the elements 2. Chemical bonding theory: Interactive forces. Ionic bond – Properties of ionic compounds. Covalent bond – Properties of covalent compounds. Metal bond/ Physical Properties of the metals/ Semiconductors and insulators. Intermolecular forces/ Effects of Chemical forces

Assessment: Theoretical examination and practices with reports Bibliography:

- Cotton, F.A.; Wilkinson, G.; Basic Inorganic Chemistry, Wiley, 1976 - Moller, T.; Química Inorgánica, Editorial Reverté S.A., 1988 - Sharpe, A. L.; Inorganic Chemistry, Longman, 1984

Responsible: Maria Cândida Dias Calculus II - Code: 33.07 1st Cycle. 1st year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (1,5T, 1,5 TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: To provide the basic concepts of differential Calculus in ℜn. Subject-Matter:

1. Differential Calculus in ℜn 2. Scalar fields and vector fields. Graphs. Level curves and level surfaces. Euclidean n-space. Topology of ℜn 3. Continuity. Limits. Partial derivatives. Derivatives with respect to a vector. Directional derivative. Derivative as a linear application. Gradient. Jacobian matrix. Differentiation rules. Differentiation of composite functions. The chain rule. Higher order partial derivatives. The implicit and inverse function theorems. Taylor’s Theorem. Extrema and critical points

Assessment: Theoretical examination


Bibliography: - Agudo, F. Dias; Análise Real I, Escolar Editora, 1992 - Webb, J. R. L.; Functions of Several Real Variables, Ellis Horwood –Editor, 1991 - Apostol, Tom M.; Calculos II, John Wiley & Sons, 1967

Responsible: Maria Teresa Velasco Calculus III - Code: 33.08 1st Cycle. 1st year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2 TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide the basic concepts of differential equations and infinite series. Subject-Matter:

1. Differential equations: Solutions and initial value problems. The existence and uniqueness theorems. First-order differential equations: separable variables, homogeneous, exact, linear and Bernoulli‘s. Applications. Linear equations of order n with constant coefficients 2. Infinite series: Convergence and divergence. The divergence test. Geometric series. Telescoping series. The linearity propriety of convergent series. The integral test. Dirichlet’s series. Series of nonnegative terms: Comparison tests; The ratio test; The root test. Conditional and absolute convergence. Alternating series. Leibniz’s test. Dirichlet’s test. Power series. Taylor’s and McLaurin’s series. Analytic functions. Power series expansions of functions. Estimation of the remainder


- Ferreira, J. Campos; Introdução à Análise Matemática, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1985 - Agudo, F. R. Dias; Análise Real, Vol.III, Escolar Editora, 1992 - Boyce, William; Diprima, Richard; Calculus, Jonh Wiley & Sons, 1988 - Naagle, R. Kent; Saff, Edward B; Fundamentals of Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, Addison Wesley, 1996

Responsible: Maria Isabel Santinho Morna Physics II - Code: 33.09 1st Cycle. 1st year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4 TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: To provide the understanding of dynamics fundamental concepts and principles. To strike a balance between theory and application to help students to develop critical thinking skills to analyse and solve problems. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction: Basic concepts: universe/geometry/units/dimensions. Vector operations 2. Kinematics of particles: Rectilinear motion/curvilinear motion. Relative motion/Coriolis theorem/Galileo’s Relativity 3. Dynamics of particles: Linear momentum/Conservation of linear momentum.

Newton’s law. Moments/Angular momentum/Central-force motion 4. Work and energy: Impulse and momentum/Work/Power. Work and kinetic energy. Potential energy/Work-energy equation/Conservative force 5. Dynamics of system of particles: Centre of inertia. Koenig’s theorem. Conservative force fields/Conservation of energy. Impact/Conservation of momentum 6. Oscillations: Simple Harmonic Motion


- Beer, F.P.; Johnston, E.R.; Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics, McGraw Hill, 1998 - Alonso e Finn. Fundamental University Physics: Mechanics, Edgar Blucher, 1981 - Sears; Zemansky; Young; University Physics I. Addison Wesley Publishing Company, 1991 - Halliday; Resnick. Fundamental of Physics, John Wiley and Sons, 1991

Responsible: Maria de Lourdes Matias Inorganic Chemistry II - Code: 33.10 1st Cycle. 1st year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To emphasise the new fields of organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry, as well as the expansion of bounding theories to account for the solid state structures and its energetics. Subject-Matter:

1. Solid state chemistry: Solid state structures. Atomic-molecular crystals. Type lattices. Properties 2. Oxidation-reduction: Standard free-energy changes. Reduction potentials/ The Nernst equation. Reduction potential diagrams. Oxidation state diagrams 3. Coordination compounds: Definitions/ Ligands/ Central metals atoms. Coordination and structure. Electronic configurations of metals in complexes/ Back donation. Isomerism/ Cis-trans isomerism/ Optical isomerism/ Linkage isomerism 4. Bonding theories for coordination compounds: Valence-bond theory. The magnetic properties of complexes The crystal field theory. Absorption spectroscopy and the colours of coordination compounds


- Huheey, James E.; Inorganic Chemistry – Principles of Structure and Reactivity, Harper International SI Edition, 1983 - Jolly, William L.; Modern Inorganic Chemistry, McGraw Hill Inc, 1991 - Rodgers, Glen E.; Introduction to Coordination, Solid State and Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, McGraw Hill Inc, 1994

Responsible: Maria Paula Robalo


Organic Chemistry I - Code: 33.11 1st Cycle. 1st year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To establish an approach to the foundations of organic chemistry by introducing the structural, spectroscopic and mechanistic features of some classes of some classes of organic compounds. Subject-Matter:

1. Diversity and importance of organic compounds 2. Molecular structure. Hybridisation /geometry relationship 3. Tridimensionality of molecules and graphic representation 4. Types of isomers. Nomenclature in organic chemistry 5. Polarised light and the concept of chirality . Optical isomers 6. Atomic and molecular orbitals; the importance of Homo, Lumo and Somo in bonding 7. Acidity and basicity. Concepts of Brönsted and Lewis. Hard and soft acids and bases 8. Equilibrium and kinetics in organic reactions 9. Reaction mechanisms; Examples of ionic and radical mechanisms 10. Systematic study of various classes of saturated organic compounds: alkanes, haloalkanes, organometallic, alcohols, ethers, amines, thioes and sulfides. 11. Main spectrometric methods used in organic Chemistry: Mass, nuclear magnetic, resonance and infrared. Problem solving on structural analysis

Assessment: Theoretical and theoretical-practical examinations Bibliography:

- Solomons, T.W.G.; Organic Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996 - Kirby, A.J.; Stereoelectronic Effects, Oxford University, New York, 1996 - Harwood, L.M.; Claridge, T.D.W.; Introduction to Organic Spectroscopy, Oxford University Press, New York, 1997

Responsible: António Baptista Dias Chemical Thermodynamics – Code: 33.12 1st Cycle. 1st year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 6 (4T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,5 Objectives: Introduction, development and applications of the fundamental concepts of chemical engineering thermodynamics. Subject-Matter:

1. Gas thermodynamics 2. The first law of thermodynamics Specific heat and its dependence on temperature Calculations for isotherm, isobaric and adiabatic transformations Thermochemistry 3. 2nd and 3rd law of thermodynamics; entropy, Helmoltz and Gibbs energies and their variation with temperature. Gibbs equation. The Maxwell relations

4. Physical transformations of the pure substances. Clausius-Clapeyron equation 5. Ideal and real solutions. Gas mixtures. Liquid solutions. Phase diagrams 6. Binary and ternary systems. Phase diagrams 7. Chemical equilibrium. Equilibrium constant. Variation of equilibrium constant with pressure and temperature


- Atkins, P.W.; Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 1998 - Smith, J. M.; Van Ness, H. C.; Introduction to Chemical Eng. Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill, 1987 - Azevedo, Edmundo Gomes; Termodinâmica Aplicada, Escolar Editora, 1995 - Rock, Peter A.; Chemical Thermodynamics, University Science Books, 1983

Responsible: José Paixão Coelho Numerical Analysis - Code: 33.13 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Provide the main numerical tools in some domains as data fitting, integration and rootfinding. Subject-Matter:

1. Errors in numerical analysis. Propagation of errors. Intervalar analysis 2. Approximation of functions. Least square curve fitting for discrete and continuous data. Orthogonal polynomials 3. Polynomial interpolation. Lagrange Polynomials. Inverse interpolation. Truncation errors 4. Numerical integration. Newton-Cotes formulas. Euler McLaurin formula.Truncation errors. Romberg’s method 5. Root finding for non-linear equations. Graphical methods. The bissection method. Iteration methods. Convergence. The fixed point iteration. The Newton-Raphson method. Truncation error


- Pina, Heitor; Métodos Numéricos, McGraw Hill - Atkinson; Elementary Numerical Analysis, John Wiley and Sons

Responsible: Maria Isabel Santinho Morna Industrial Economy - Code: 33.14 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 2 (2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 1,5 Objectives: Allow the students to understand the basic economic and financial “ratios” that helps the evaluation enterprise on a engineering basis. Subject-Matter:

1. The structure and functioning of the economic system 2. Demand, production cost, profits and pricing


3. Business revenue and profit: optimum working point 4. Analysis of the break-even point 5. Economic development and investment projects 6. Fixed and current capital, financial indicators 7. Determination of the turnover. Methods of the Net Present Value e Internal Rate of Return 8. Development patterns and accumulation of capital


- Moura, F. Pereira; Lições de Economia, Liv. Almedina - Samuelson, P.; Nordhaus, W.; Economia, McGraw Hill - Abecassis M.; Cabral, M.; Análise Economica e Financeira de Projectos, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian - Salvatore, F.; Microeconomia, McGraw Hill

Responsible: Maria Teresa Costa Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes - Code: 33. 15 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (6TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,5 Objectives: To formulate and solve material and energy balances in Chemical Processes systems and lays the foundation for subsequent courses in thermodynamics, unit operations, kinetics and process dynamics. Subject-Matter:

1. Units and Dimensions. Systems of units. Processes and process variable 2. Material Balances: Material balances calculations. Balances on Multiple-unit processes. Recycle and bypass. Balances on reactive process. Combustion reaction 3. Energy Balances: Energy and energy balances. Tables of thermodynamics data. Mollier diagram. Enthalpy-concentration.. Balances on non-reactive processes. Balances on reactive processes. Heats of reaction. Heats of formation. Heats of combustion


- Felder, Richard M.; Roussean, Ronald N.; Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, John Wiley & Sons, 1992 - Himmelblan, D.; Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, Prentice Hall - Hougen, Olaf; Watson, Kenneth; Ragatz, Ronald; Chemical Process Principles, John Wiley & Sons, 1973 - Douglas, James; Conceptual Design of Chemical Process, McGraw Hill, 1987

Responsible: Ana Cristina Pires Instrumentation - Code: 33.16 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 2 (2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 1,5

Objectives: Bibliographic research to execute a report about an instrument of chemical process control. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction to feedback control. Analogic and digital data processing. Electrical and pneumatic signal transmission 2. Conditioning of the analogic signal. Wheatstone bridge. Conditioning of the digital signal 3. Continuous feedback controllers 4. Pneumatic I/P converters. Control valves 5. Group assignments of four students with the following subjects: temperature, level, pressure, flow, weigth and optical transducers; controllers; chemical analysers

Assessment: Theoretical evaluation with reports Bibliography:

- Considine, Douglas; Process Instruments and Controls Handbook, McGraw Hill, 1985 - Creus, António; Instrumentação Industrial - Bentley, John P.; Principles of Measurement Systems, Longman Scientific & Technical, 1983 - Coulson & Richardson; Chemical Engineering, Pergamon, 1994

Responsible: Jorge Silva Abreu Analytical Chemistry - Code: 33.17 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,5 Objectives: To provide a rigorous background in those chemical principles that are important to analytical chemistry. Subject-Matter:

1. Errors 2. Chemical equilibrium 3. Multiple equilibrium 4. Gravimetric analysis 5. Precipitation titrations 6. Complexometric titrations 7. Acid-base titrations 8. Oxidation – Reduction titrations


- Skoog, D.A.; Holler, F. J.; Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry, Saunders College Publishing, 1996 - Christian, G.D.; Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 1994 - Basset, J.; Demey, R.C; et al; Vogel – Análise Inorgânica Quantitativa, Guanabara Dois, 1981

Responsible: Maria Eugénia Silva Physical Chemistry I - Code: 33.18 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,5 Objectives: The motion of ions in solution. Reaction rates and rate laws. Reaction mechanisms and rate determining step. Adsorption. Subject-Matter:

1. Solutions. The conductivity of electrolyte solutions. Mobility and transport numbers


2. Diffusion. Fick’s Law and the Einstein relation 3. Chemical kinetics: Rate constant. Reaction order. Reaction mechanism. Zero-order reactions. First-order reactions. Pseudofirst-order reactions. Second-order reactions 4. The properties of surfaces. Surface tension. Adsorption isotherms


- Atkins, P.W.; Physical Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 1994 - Barrow, Gordon M.; Physical Chemistry, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1988 - Moore, Walter J.; Physical Chemistry, Longman Scientific & Technical, 1972 - Laidler, K.; Chemical Kinetics, Harper Collins Publishers, 1987

Responsible: Maria Augusta Santos Organic Chemistry II - Code: 33.19 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (2T, 1TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: Structure and reactivity of the main classes of unsaturated organic compounds (mechanistic approach). Organic synthesis. Problem solving. Subject-Matter:

1. Study of the main classes of organic compounds containing unsaturated functional groups: alkenes and alkynes, aldehydes and ketones (including enols), carboxylic acids and their derivatives, conjugated dienes and polyenes, aromatic compounds. Special attention is drawn to the relationships between structure and reactivity in an essentially mechanistic approach 2. Introduction to the methodology of organic synthesis, including synthesis of compounds introduced in topic 1. Focus is placed on C-C bond formation, interconvertion of functional groups and stereoselective reactions 3. Resolution of problems on reactivity and synthesis of organic compounds

Assessment: Theoretical and theoretical-practical examinations Bibliography:

- Solomons, T.W.G., Organic Chemistry, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1996 - Streitwieser, A.; Heathcack, C.H.; Kosower, E.M.; Introduction to Organic Chemistry, MacMillan Publ. Co., New York, 1992 - Vollhardt, K.P.C.; Schone, N.E.; Organic Chemistry, W. H. Freeman, New York, 1994 - Warren, S.; Organic Synthesis - The Disconnection Approach, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1982

Responsible: Margarida Vieira Ferreira Instrumental Analysis I - Code: 33.20 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To introduce a wide range of techniques of modern analytical chemistry. To

teach the laboratory skills necessary to obtain high quality analytical data. Subject-Matter:

1. Refractometry 2. Polarimetry 3. Spectrochemistry 4. Spectrography 5. Flame photometry 6. Atomic absorption 7. Visible and ultraviolet absorption 8. Reflection spectrophotometry 9. Turbidimetry and nephelometry 10. Infrared absorption 11. Mass spectrometry 12. Gas and liquid chromatography


- Gonçalves, M. L.; Métodos Instrumentais para Análise de Soluções – Análise Quantitativa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1983 - Christian, G. D.; Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 1994 - Skoog, D.A.; Leary, J. L.; Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Saunders College Publishers, 1992

Responsible: Maria Celeste Serra Automatic Control - Code: 33.21 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Introduction to the theory and practice of chemical process control based on systems theory and feedback control theory. Subject-Matter:

1. Modelling and simulation of dynamic continuous systems: mathematical models of physical systems. Linearization. State space models. Transfer matrices and functions. Poles and zeros. Delays 2. Systems theory: Laplace transform and transfer functions. Dynamic behaviour of systems. Frequency response. Bode and Nyquist plots 3. Introduction to feedback control systems. Stability analysis of feedback systems. Design techniques for PID controllers 4. Control of physicochemical processes – practical issues. Use of control equipment in continuous industrial processes


- Stephanopoulos, George; Chemical Process Control, Prentice Hall Int., 1984 - Seborg, Dale; Edgar, Thomas; Mellichamp, Duncan; Process Dynamics and Control, John Wiley & Sons, 1989 - Ogata, Katsuhiko; Modern Control Engineering, Prentice Hall Int., 1970 - Bateson, Robert; Introduction to Control System Technology, Merril, 1992

Responsible: Rui Manuel Filipe


Laboratory of Organic Chemistry - Code: 33.22 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 2,0 Objectives: To provide an experimental knowledge on the execution of organic reactions by experimental synthesis of some organic compounds. Subject-Matter: The theoretical knowledge obtained in Organic Chemistry I and II is applied in the experiments performed

1. Study of organic reactions and synthetic sequences 2. Development of experimental methods to carry out a synthesis 3. Purification of reagents and organic solvents 4. Separation and purification of products obtained from synthesis 5. Identification of organic compounds by physical methods (melting point and refraction index) and spectrometric methods ( NMR, FT-IR, GC-MS)

Assessment: Theoretical-practical examination, progress review in Laboratory and practical evaluation with reports. Bibliography:

- Furniss, B.S.; Hannaford, A.J.; Smith, P.W.G.; Tatchell, A.R.; VOGEL´s Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry, Longman Scientific and Technical, 1994 - Harwood, L.M.; Moddy, C.J.; Experimental Organic Moddy Chemistry, Principles and Practice, Blackwell Science, 1989 - Gonçalves, D.;Wall, E.; Almeida, R.R.; Química Orgânica Experimental, McGraw Hill, São Paulo, 1988

Responsible: António Velez Marques Probability and Statistics - Code: 33.23 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: Introduce students to the standard statistical methods and their application to industry and in everyday laboratory work. Subject-Matter:

1. Elementary probabilities. Basic concepts. Bayes’ theorem 2. Random variables. Discrete and continuous 3. Probability distributions: Binomial, geometric, Poisson, hypergeometric, exponential, normal, t-distribution, chi-square distributions. Some useful approximations 4. Limit theorems 5. Sampling distributions form either binomial and normal population 6. Estimation. Point estimation and confidence intervals 7. Hypothesis testing. Level of significance and type II errors. Parametric hypothesis testing for binomial and normal populations. Non parametric hypothesis testing. Chi-square tests of goodness of fit. Contingence tables

8. Regression analysis and simple linear correlation. Estimation of the parameters by least-square method. Significance tests. Prediction intervals. Residuals. Outliers. Linear correlation


- Ross, S.M.; Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers Scientists, John Wiley and Sons, 1987 - Meyer, P.L;. Probabilidade, Aplicação à Estatistica, Livros Técnicos e Cientificos, 1989 - Murteira, B.F.; Probabilidade e Estatistica, Vol. I e II, McGraw Hill, 1981

Responsible: Maria José Amorim Physical Chemistry II - Code: 33.24 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: Basic electrochemistry knowledge of systems in and out of equilibrium, experimental techniques and energy production. Subject-Matter:

1. Electrified interface: formation, structure and properties. Interface models. Absolute and relative potential difference: the standard hydrogen electrode and reference electrodes for commercial use. 2. Basic electrodics: Electrochemical kinetics: general equation. Charge transfer control. Mass transfer control. Mixed control. Calculation of the kinetic parameters α and i0. Introduction to cyclic voltammetry 3. Electrochemical energy production: Electrochemical vs. classical energy production. Primary, secondary and fuel cells. Commercial devices and its characterisation


- Brett C., Brett, A.; Electrochemistry, Principles, Methods and Applications, Oxford, 1997 - Crow, D. R.; Principles and Applications of Electrochemis try, Chapman and Hall, 1988 - Atkins, P. W.; Physical Chemistry, Oxford, 1990 - Bond, A.J.; Faulkner, L.R.; Electrochemical Methods, John Wiley and Sons, 1980

Responsible: Ruben Anacoreta Leitão Heat Transfer - Code: 33.25 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (5TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To provide the understanding of heat transfer phenomena in industrial process. Starting with basics concepts like convection, conduction and radiation. These concepts are then used to design heat exchangers and evaporators. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction. Fundamentals concepts. Heat transfer. Temperature. Specific heats 2. Conduction. The Fourier Law. Thermal conductivity


3. Convection. External forced convection. Internal forced convection. Natural Convection. Convection with change of phase 4. Radiation. Blackbody radiation. Heat transfer between black. . Diffuse - Gray surfaces 5. Heat exchangers. Classification of heat exchangers. Overall heat transfer coefficient. The log- Mean temperature difference method. Pressure drop 6. Evaporators. Evaporator types. Fire-heated apparatus. Counter-current and parallel –current evaporators. Evaporator capacity – heat and material balances. Effect of boiling-point elevation. Simple and multiple-effect evaporation. Economy of multiple effect evaporators. Capacity of multiple-effect evaporators.


- Incropera, Frank P.; Witt, David P.; Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. John Wiley and Sons, 1996 - Bejan, Adrian; Heat Transfer, John Wiley and Sons, 1994 - Holman, J.P.; Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 1997 - Özisik, M. Necati; Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 1990

Responsible: Helena Teixeira Avelino Transport of Fluids - Code: 33.26 1st Cycle. 2nd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: To understand the fundamentals of fluid physical properties, flow mechanism and measurement. To design (selection and sizing) pumps and compressors for industrial applications. Technological aspects: specs and principles. Subject-Matter:

1. Physical properties of fluids 2. Fluid static 3. Manometers 4. Fluid flow mechanism – Equation of Continuity. Bernoulli’s equation 5. Friction losses 6. Measurement of flow of fluids 7. Pumps 8. Compressors


- Welty, J.; Wicks, C.; Wilson, R.; Fundamentals of Momentum: Heat Transfer and Mass Transfer, John Wiley & Sons, 1969 - Bind, R.; Stuart, W.; Lighfoot, E.; Transport Phenomena, John Wiley & Sons, 1983 - White, Frank; Fluid Mechanics, McGraw Hill, 1994 - Bennet, C.O.; Meyers, J.E.; Fenómenos de Transporte, McGraw Hill, 1978

Responsible: Helena Teixeira Avelino Instrumental Analysis II - Code: 33.27 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0

Objectives: To introduce electrochemical techniques of analysis. To teach the laboratory skills necessary to obtain high quality analytical data. Subject-Matter:

1. Condutimetry 2. Potentiometry 3. Separation by electrolysis 4. Coulometry – basic concepts 5. Polarography – basic concepts 6. Amperometric titration


- Gonçalves, M. L.; Métodos Instrumentais para Análise de Soluções – Análise Quantitativa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1983 - Christian, G. D.; Analytical Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 1994 - Skoog, D.A.; Leary, J.L.; Principles of Instrumental Analysis, Saunders College Publishers, 1992

Responsible: Maria Isabel Godinho Biotechnology I - Code: 33.28 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (2T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,5 Objectives: The aim of this course unit is to introduce basic concepts of microbiology and biochemistry to the students as well as to illustrate some of their applications in industry. Subject-Matter:

1. History of Biotechnology: Fields of applications 2. Cellular organisation: procaryotes and eucaryotes 3. Structure and function of biomolecules: monosaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins and vitamins 4. Microbial populations : nutrition, reproduction, quantification of microbial cells and identification of micro-organisms 5. Kinetics of microbial growth: specific growth rate, yield factor, Monod equation and kinetics of product formation of a metabolic substance 6. Enzyme kinetics Michaelis -Menten equation. Physicochemical factors that affect enzyme activity. Allosteric enzymes: sigmoidal kinetics 7. Methods of immobilisation of enzymes and cells. Properties of immobilised enzymes and cells. Applications of immobilised enzymes and cells 8. Metabolism : anabolism and catabolism 9. Glycolysis, Kreb’s Cycle, Pentose phosphate pathway, gluconeogenesis and oxidative phosphorylation. 10. Catabolism and anabolism of fatty acids and lipids 11. Catabolism and anabolism of amino acids: urea cycle 12. DNA replication 13. Protein biosynthesis: transcription and translation



- Campbell, M. K.; Biochemistry, Saunders College Publishing, 1991 - Zubay, G. L.; Parson, W. W.; Vance, D. E.; Principles of Biochemistry, WCB, 1995 - Prescott, L. M.; Harley, J. P.;Klein, D. A.; Microbiology, WCB, 1993 - Bailey, O.; Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw Hill International, 1987

Responsible: Amin Karmali Corrosion - Code: 33.29 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,5 Objectives: The main proposal is to provide the basic theories in electrochemical corrosion and their application to its prevention on metallic materials. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction: Definition of corrosion. Corrosive environments. Oxidation and electrochemical corrosion. Cost of corrosion and the importance of corrosion prevention 2. Electrochemical Corrosion: Theoretical principles. Thermodynamics and the stability of metals. Corrosion kinetics 3. The forms of corrosion – characteristics, mechanisms and prevention 4. Passivity: What is the passive behaviour. Mechanisms of growth and breakdown of passive films. Passive alloys 5. Corrosion Prevention: Anodic and cathodic protection. Coatings – metallic and organic coatings. Inhibitors


- Uhlig, H.; Corrosion y Control de Corrosion, URMO, 1963 - Gentil, V.; Corrosão, Guanabara 2, 1982 - Fontana, M.; Greene, N.; Corrosion Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1970 - Bockris, J.; Reddy, A.; Modern Electrochemistry, Plenum Press, 1972

Responsible: Maria Virginia Bernardo Quality Management I - Code: 33.30 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,0 Objectives: Give an approach of quality systems in industrial enterprises. Give the techniques of statistical quality control in their different approaches. Subject-Matter:

1. Quality 2. Quality management. Its historical evolution 3. The Portuguese quality system 4. Industrial activity and production quality 5. Quality and industrial products 6. Statistical quality control 7. Control charts (X-R, p, np, s) 8. Sampling and sampling systems

Assessment: Theoretical examination and practices without reports Bibliography:

- Juran, J. M.; Controlo de Qualidade, McGraw Hill, 1993 - Grant, E. L.; Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill, 1998

Responsible: António Santos Gomes Metallurgy and Materials I - Code: 33.31 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,5 Objectives: To provide fundamentals of materials science. The internal structure and phenomena are examined in order to understand the main properties and their service behaviour of different types of materials. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction to material science and engineering 2. Atomic structure and bonding 3. Crystal structures and crystal geometry 4. Solifications and diffusion 5. Disorder in solid phases 6. Phase equilibria, microstructures and properties 7. Deformation and fracture


- Smith, W. F.; Principles of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1996 - Van Vlack, L. H.; Elements of Materials Science and Engineering, Addison-Wesley Pub., 1989 - Avener, Sydney H.; Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Int. Student Ed, 1974 - Seabra, Antera V.; Metalurgia Geral, LNEC, 1985

Responsible: Maria Julia Ferreira Unit Operations I - Code: 33.32 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Basic concepts like mass transfer phenomena and humidification. Application to design cooling towers, dryers and absorption towers. Subject-Matter:

1. Gas-phase mass transfer. Molecular diffusion in gas-phase 2. Humidification and dehumidification. Cooling towers. Mechanism of air-water interaction processes . Number of transfer units 3. Drying. Rotary dryers. Air recirculation with reheating 4. Properties of tower packing. Two-phase flow through packed towers 5. Absorption in packed tower-material balances. Desorption (stripping). Concept of transfer unit. Absorption in plate towers


- Treybal, Robert E.; Mass-Transfer Operations, McGraw Hill, 1981


- McCabe; Smith; Hariott; Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1993 - Foust; Wenzel; Clump; Maus; Andersen; Principles of Unit Operations, John Wiley & Sons, 1980 - Geankoplis, C. J.; Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Prentice Hall International Inc., 1993

Responsible: João Miguel Silva Unit Operations II - Code: 33.33 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 6 (4TP, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To provide the understanding of unit operations of chemical engineering. Subject-Matter:

1. Binary distillation. Equilibrium diagrams. Integral distillation. Differential distillation. Continuous rectification. Plate columns. Packed columns 2. Liquid-liquid extraction. Equilibrium of liquid phases. Single-stage extraction (simple contact). Multistage extraction by simple contact (transversal currents). 3. Continuous counter-current extraction without reflux. Practical assignments. Flow of fluids (air). Heat transfer in heat exchangers (double pipe heat interchangers). Water cooling tower. Distillation of binary mixtures


- Coulson, J. M.; Richardson, J. F.; Tecnologia Química – Operações Unitárias, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1968 - Treybal, Robert E.; Mass-Transfer Operations, McGraw Hill, 1981 - McCabe; Smith; Hariott; Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1980

Responsible: Braulio dos Santos Baptista Industrial Organisation - Code: 33.34 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 2 (2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 2,0 Objectives: Familiarise students with industrial management systems and its evolution. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction to production management 2. Integrated management systems of an industrial enterprise 3. Basic Functions of production management 4. Interpretation of types of production 5. Work study 6. The functions of product and process engineering 7. Planning and production control 8. Stocks management


- Drucker, Peter F.; Inovação e Gestão, Presença, 1986

- Mayer, Raymond R.; Administração da Produção, McGraw Hill, 1968 - Courtis; Pillet; Martin; Gestão da Produção, Lidel, 1991 - O.I.T., O Estudo do Trabalho, Ed. Port. Liv. Tec. 1984

Responsible: António Santos Gomes Pollution I - Code: 33.35 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (2T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To provide the understanding of theoric concepts of pollution and environmental problems and solutions. To provide the understanding of environmental analytic methods for determination of pollution parameters. Subject-Matter:

1. Environmental policies at the end of the 20th century 2. Ecology 3. Environment quality and pollution 4. Management of water resources 5. Sampling and the identification of the effluents 6. Operations and treatment processes 7. Urban and industrial waste 8. Air and noise pollution 9. Analysis of environmental impact 10. Chemistry of life 11. Practical assignments: Dissolved oxygen. Biochemical oxygen demand. Chemical oxygen demand. Detergents. Nitrogen compounds. Solids 12. Experiments on unitary operations of wastewater treatments


- Sawyer, Clarin et al; Chemistry for Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1994 - Metcalf, Eddy; Wastewater Engineering, Treatment, Disposal, McGraw Hill, 1991 - Oddum, Eugene P.; Fundamentos de Ecologia, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa, 1997 - Standard Methods for Water and Wastewater , A.P.H.A., Washington, 1980

Responsible: Renato Edgar Frade Chemical Project - Code: 33.36 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (5TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 7,5 Objectives: As a result of completing this course the students will: 1. Learn the sources, organisation and the flow information of a chemical project; 2. Participate in a project team and practice the development of a chemical project. Subject-Matter:

1. Definition of the project’s objective 2. Market survey (Finished product and raw materials). Capacity assessment 3. Manufacturing processes. Technical and technological features of the chosen process. Diagrams. Technical specifications of the equipment 4. Ideal location and general licensing procedures


5. Organisation chart – Human resources 6. Capital investment estimate – Funding 7. Operative costs estimate 8. Economical evaluation

Assessment: Practical evaluation by discussion of a written project report Bibliography:

- Coulson & Richardson; Tecnologia Química, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian - Hougen; Watson; Ragatz; Chemical Process Principles, Wiley International Edition - Chase & Aquilano; Gestão da Produção e das Operações, Monitor - Kirk-Othmer; Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, John Wiley & Sons

Responsible: António Gonçalves da Silva Chemical Reactors I - Code: 33.37 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To provide the students with the fundamentals of reactor design and operation for homogeneous reactions. Subject-Matter:

1. Reactor design 2. Main characteristics of a reactor 3. Reactors types 4. Fundamental concepts used in chemical design 5. Single-phase batch reactors 6. Continuous flow stirred tank reactors (CSTR) 7. Plug flow reactors (PFD) 8. Comparison between the different types of reactors


- Santos, A.M. Nunes; Reactores Químicos, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1990 - Trambonze, P.;Van Landeghem, H.; Wauquier, J. L.; Les Reacteurs Chimiques, Technip, 1984 - Hill, Charles G.; An Introduction to Chemical Engineering Kinetics & Reactor Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1977 - Fogler, H. Scott; Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1992

Responsible: Ana Maia Seco Biotechnology II - Code: 33.38 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (2T, 3P). Optional. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: The aim of this course unit is to present the principles of bioprocess engineering which involves biological material. These principles are illustrated with specific examples of production of fine chemicals. Subject-Matter:

1. Genetic engineering: restriction enzymes, cloning vectors, DNA cloning and cDNA. Applications of genetic engineering 2. Isolation, improvement and maintenance of industrial micro-organisms

3. Fermenters: continuous, batch, fed-batch, plug flow and fluidised bed 4. Mass balance in continuous and batch fermenters 5. Aeration and agitation in fermenters 6. Heat transfer and refrigeration in fermenters 7. Sterilisation in fermenters: kinetics of sterilisation of air and culture media 8. Process for recovery and purification of biotechnological products 9. Methods of separation of liquid and solid phases of a fermentation broth 10. Methods of cell disruption 11. Methods of extraction of products: precipitation and aqueous two phase system 12. High resolution techniques for product purification: affinity membrane ultrafiltration, electrophoresis, ion-exchange, gel filtration, hydrophobic, affinity and immobilised metal affinity chromatographies


- Bailey, O.; Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals, McGraw Hill International, 1987 - Stanbury, P. F.; Whitaker A.; Principles of fermentation technology, Pergamon Press, 1984 - Doran, M. P.; Bioprocess Engineering Principles, Academic Press, 1995 - Old and Primrose; The Principles of Gene Manipulation, Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1991

Responsible: Amin Karmali Metallurgy and Materials II - Code: 33.39 1st Cycle. 3rd year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (2T, 3P). Optional. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide applied knowledge about microstructures and processing of materials that help to convert materials in engineering products to be selected and used in industrial design. Subject-Matter:

1. Metals and engineering alloys. Production of iron and steel. Solidification of metallic alloys. Macro and microsegregation. Casting structures and defects. Quality of cast material. The iron – iron carbide phase diagram. Non equilibrium transformation: perlitic, bainitic and martensitic. TTT diagrams. Low alloys steels and stainless steels. Heat treatments, thermochemical treatments of steels. Cast iron; structure and properties. Aluminium and aluminium alloys; precipitation hardening and ageing 2. Polymetric materials. Types of polimeric materials; Industrial polymerisation. Properties of polymers. Relation with microstructures. Additives. Plasticizers. Reinforcements and fillers 3. Composite materials. Type of composite material: matrices and reinforcements. Mechanical properties of composites 4. Material’s processing. Metals and metallic alloys. Thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics



- Smith, W. F.; Principles of Materials Science and Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1996 - Avner, Sidney; Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, Int. Student Editions, 1974 - Soares, Pinto; Aços: Características e Tratamentos, FEUP, 1980 - Seabra, Antera; Metalurgia Geral, LNEC, 1985

Responsible: Maria Odete Baptista Catalysis - Code: 33.40 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: Study of heterogeneous catalytic processes on their various aspects: catalysts, reaction kinetic, diffusion and reaction over a catalyst. Subject-Matter:

1. Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of a catalytic process. Properties of a catalyst. Heterogeneous catalysis 2. Synthesis of catalysts. Zeolite supported noble metal catalysts: ionic exchange and impregnation 3. Chemical, structural textural and metallic phase characterisation of a catalyst 4. Zeolites; the most used structures: FAU, MOR, MFI and OFF. Properties and industrial applications. Model reactions over zeolites. Coke formation on zeolites (deactivation) 5. Kinetic of homogeneous catalytic reactions 6. Kinetic of heterogeneous catalytic reactions. The Langmuir-Hinshelwood and Readel-Eley models. The Hougen-Watson aproximation. Descrimination of mechanisms 7. Diffusion and reaction on a catalyst (solid / fluid reaction): Diffusional external limitations to the mass transfer. Diffusional internal limitations to the mass transfer and chemical reaction on a microporous solid


- Le Page et al; Catalyse de Contact, Editions Technip, 1978 - Figueiredo, J. L.; Ribeiro, F. Ramoa; Catálise Heterogénea, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1987 - Ribeiro, F. Ramoa; Zeolites: Science and Technology, ASI, 1994 - Satterfield, C. N.; Heterogeneous Catalysis in Practice, McGraw Hill, 1980

Responsible: Maria Helena Vasques Industrial Equipments and Services - Code: 33.41 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Study of the plant utility system. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction to plant process units and utility systems

2. Production and utilisation of steam. Steam generators. Fuels and combustion. Combustion systems. Furnaces. Stacks and fans 3. Main uses of steam. Steam power cycles. Steam turbines 4. Gas power cycles. Gas turbines 5. Exergy analysis of power plant 6. Compression of air an gases 7. Vacuum systems 8. Industrial water treatment basis


- Bleier, F.P.; Fan handbook, McGraw Hill, 1998 - El-Wakil, M.M.; Power Plant Technology, McGraw Hill, 1984 - American Water Works Association and American Society of Civil Engineers; Water Treatment Plant Design, McGraw Hill, 1998 - Moran, M.J.; Shapiro, H.N.; Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 1993

Responsible: António Oliveira Francisco Applied Mathematics I - Code: 33.42 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To provide the basic concepts of integral calculus of vector functions and complex analysis necessary in physical and engineering problems. Subject-Matter:

1. Integral calculus of vector functions: Line integrals. Double and triple integrals. Green’s theorem in the plane. Surfaces. Parametric representation. Surface integrals. Divergence theorem.Stoke’s theorem 2. Introduction to complex analysis


- Kreysig, Erwin; Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley and Sons, 1993. - Gerónimo, Maria Amélia; Elementos de Cálculo Diferencial e Integral em ℜ e ℜn, McGraw Hill, 1995 - Simmons George F.; Cálculo com Geometria Analítica, McGraw Hill, 1987 - Apostol, Tom M.; Cálculo, Reverté Ltda, 1983

Responsible: Jorge Bio Mano Unit Operations III - Code: 33.43 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide the understanding of unit operations of chemical engineering. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction: Flow in packed beds. Particles movement through a fluid 2. Unit operations: Size separation. Filtration. Centrifugal separation processes. Fluidization. Conveying. Sedimentation. Flotation

Assessment: Theoretical-practical examination Bibliography:


- Coulson, J. M.; Richardson, J. F.; Tecnologia Química – Operações Unitárias, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1968 - Geankoplis, C. J.; Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Prentice Hall International Inc., 1993 - McCabe; Smith; Hariott; Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1993 - Seader, J. D.; Henley, E. J.; Separation Process Principles, John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Responsible: Leonor Norton Brandão Industrial Inorganic Chemistry - Code: 33.44 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 2 (2T). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,0 Objectives: To emphasise the role of chemistry in industry; To give a sistematic knowledge of the reactions in heavy chemistry as well as of the flow-sheets and of the fine chemical industry, to account for the information related to the chemical engineer. Subject-Matter:

1. Industrial inorganic chemistry: General characteristics. National Chemical industry 2. Heavy chemical industry. Industries of sulphuric acid, ammonium sulphate, etc. Flow charts and chemical equations 3. Fine chemical industry: Bio-inorganic chemistry/ Applications. Organometallic catalysis/ Mechanisms/ Industrial applications


- Peters, M.S.; Elementary Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill Inc, 1984 - Heaton, C.A.; An Introduction to Industrial Chemistry, Blackie, 1991 - Shriver, D.F.; Atkins, P; Langford, C.H.; Inorganic Chemistry, Oxford University Press, 1994 - Silva, J.J.R. Fraústo; Introdução à Química da Vida, U.N.L., F.C.T., 1985

Responsible: Luísa Ribeiro Martins Industrial Organic Chemistry - Code: 33.45 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 7,0 Objectives : Study raw materials in industrial organic chemistry and their application in several industries. Subject-Matter:

1. Raw materials and new technology in industrial organic chemistry 2. Organic dyes and technology of the dye industry 3. Agrochemistry: insecticides, herbicides and fungicides 4. The industry of flavours, perfumes and food additives 5. Pharmaceutical Technologies applied to production of active substances


- Szmant, H. Harry; Organic Building Blocks of the Chemical Industry, John Wiley and Sons, 1989 - Harwood, L.M.; Moody, C.J.; Experimental Organic Chemistry, Principles and Practice, Blackweel Science, 1989 - Szmant, H. Hong; Organic Building Block of the Chemical Industry, Wiley, 1989 - Kirk-Othmer; Enciclopedia of Chemical Technology, John Wiley and Sons, 1992 - Reuben, W.; Industrial Organic Chemicals in Perspective, Krieger Publishing Company, 1991

Responsible: José Virgilio Prata Deontology in Labour Relations - Code: 33.46 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 2 (2T). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Introduce student’s in general labour situations. Conduct meetings, optimize time savings in decisions, practices of leadership. Subject-Matter:

1. Legal basis of labour rights 2. Safety, hygiene and health legislation 3. Labour 4. Ethics 5. Leadership (fundamental aspects) 6. Time savings in management processes 7. Training, information and participation


- Robbins, Stephen; Organizational Behaviour, Prentice Hall, 1998 - Keenan, Kate; Conduzir Reuniões, Texto Editora, 1996 - Keenan, Kate; Resolver Problemas, Texto Editora, 1996 - Keenan, Kate; Gerir o Tempo, Texto Editora, 1996

Responsible: Maria Teresa Costa Quality Management II - Code: 33.47 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: Subject-Matter:

1. Quality assurance 2. Development of the Portuguese quality system 3. Metrology and calibration 4. Quality costs. Quantifying and qualifying the costs 5. Implementation of management/Quality assurance systems 6. Environment and quality 7. Quality and the national judicial system


- Juran, J.M.; Controlo da Qualidade-Handbook, Mcgraw-Hill, 1993 - Betteley, G.; Using Statistical In Industry – Quality Improvement Through Total Process Control, Prentice Hall International, 1994


- Jorge, H.M.; Conformidade e Qualidade de Produtos e Serviços no Mercado Europeu, IPQ, 1995 - CCPS; Guidelines for Integrating Process Safety Management, Environment, Safety, Health and Quality, AICHE, 1996

Responsible: António Victor Oliveira Applied Computer Programming - Code: 33.48 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: Using worksheets for the numerical integration of ordinary and partial differential equations and the graphical display of the results. Subject-Matter:

1. Worksheets 2. Numerical integration of first-order differential equations. Euler method. Heun’s method. Fourth-order Runge-Kutta method 3. Numerical integration of higher-order and systems of ordinary differential equations. Initial value problems. Forth-order Runge-Kutta method. Boundary value problems. Matrix method. 4. Numerical integration of elliptic partial differential equations. Laplace and Poisson equations. Dirichlet, Neumann and mixed problems. Irregular boundary. 5. Numerical integration of parabolic equations. Heat equation. Direct method. Cranck-Nicolson method. Convection and diffusion equations 6. Numerical integration of hyperbolic equations. Wave equation. Transient convection. Explicit and implicit schemes


- Orvis; Excel 4 for Scientists & Engineers, Sybex, 1993 - Nakamura; Applied Numerical Methods with Software, Prentice Hall, 1991 - Kreysig; Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, 1988 - Bronson; Moderna Introdução às Equações Diferenciais, McGraw Hill, 1977

Responsible: José Emílio Cruces Laboratory of Chemical Engineering - Code: 33.49 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 2,0 Objectives : Study, development and discussion of several technological works. Subject-Matter:

1. Calculation of the final velocity of spherical and non-spherical particles in various fluids and in tubes of different diameters 2. Calculation of pressure drop in porous beds of glass spheres and Raschig rings 3. Calculation of mass-transfer surface coefficients (flow of heat) in water cooling tower 4. Approximation study at a wet-bulb temperature in a water cooling tower

5. Granulometric analysis of a granular product through the process of sieving 6. Study of the concentration variation of a solution in a CSTR battery 7. Calculation of the characteristic parameters of filtration (non continuous filters at constant pressure)

Assessment: Theoretical-practical examination with reports Bibliography:

- Badger & Banchero; Introduction to Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1977 - Coulson & Richardson; Tecnologia Química – Operações Unitárias, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1968 - Pombeiro, Armando; Técnicas e Operações Unitárias, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1980 - Santos, Nunes; Reactores Químicos I, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1979

Responsible: João Miguel Silva Applied Mathematics II - Code: 33.50 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,5 Objectives: The modelization of physical systems by partial differential equations using methods for solving initial and boundary values problems. Subject-Matter:

1. Fourier Series. Fourier Integrals. Fourier Transforms. Periodic functions. Trigonometric series. Fourier series. Euler formulas for the Fourier coefficients. Convergence and sum of Fourier Series. Even and odd functions. Half-range expansions. Forced oscillations. Resonance. Approximation by trigonometric polynomials. Square error. Fourier integrals. Fourier cosine and sine integrals. Fourier cosine and sine transforms. Linearity. Transforms of derivatives. Fourier Transform. Complex form of the Fourier Integral. Linearity. Fourier transform of derivative. Convolution 2. Partial differential equations. Modelling: vibrating string. One-dimensional wave equation. Method of separating variables. D’Alembert’s solution of the wave equation. Heat flow. Heat flow in an infinite bar. Modelling: vibrating membrane. Two-dimensional wave equation. Rectangular membrane. Method of separating variables. Fourier transforms applied to partial differential equations


- Kreysig, Erwin; Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley and Sons, 1993 - Bronson, R.; Moderna Introdução às Equações Diferenciais, McGraw Hill, 1977 - Spiegel, Murray; Análise de Fourier, McGraw Hill, 1976 - Ayres, F.; Equações Diferenciais. McGraw Hill, 1959

Responsible: José Emílio Cruces


Unit Operations IV - Code: 33.51 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To provide the understanding of unit operations of chemical engineering. Subject-Matter:

1. Multicomponent distillation 2. Steam distillation 3. Leaching 4. Ion exchange

Assessment: Theoretical-practical examination Bibliography:

- Coulson, J. M.; Richardson, J. F.; Tecnologia Química – Operações Unitárias, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1968 - Geankoplis, C. J.; Transport Processes and Unit Operations, Prentice Hall International Inc., 1993 - McCabe; Smith; Hariott; Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, McGraw Hill, 1993 - Seader, J. D.; Henley, E. J.; Separation Process Principles, John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Responsible: Bráulio dos Santos Baptista Energy Optimisation in Industry - Code: 33.52 2nd Cycle: Industry. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To show the use of energy conservation technologies in the process industry equipment. Subject-Matter:

1. Macro-economic factors in energy planning 2. Summarised description of renewable energies 3. Energy balance in industries. Sankey diagram 4. Cost estimates 5. Boilers. Energy conservation; the use of combustion gases for water and air pre-heating; enthalpy utilisation of condensed steam 6. Furnaces. Energy conservation; the use of combustion gases for air pre-heating 7. Steam industrial production. Steam traps 8. Process Integration. “Pinch” analysis; heat exchangers network


- El-Wakil, M.M.; Power Plant Technology, McGraw Hill, 1984 - Linnhoff, B.; User Guide on Process Integration for Efficient use of Energy, The Inst. Of Chem. Eng., 1982 - Peters, M.; Timmerhans, K.; Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, McGraw Hill - Severns, W. H.; Energía Mediante Vapor, Aire o Ggas, Ed. Reverté

Responsible: António Ferreira Pereira Industrial Management - Code: 33.53 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3T). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Give the students a general idea of the overall main points of the management and decision taken in a industrial entreprise.

Subject-Matter: 1. Organisations and organisational sub-systems 2. Operational sub-system: material, human resources and production management 3. Management sub-system: marketing, financial management 4. Institutional sub-system 5. Relationship between management and institutional sub-systems


- Heizer, J.; Render, B.; Productions and Operations Management: Strategical and Tactical Decisions, Prentice Hall, 1996

- Schroeder, R.; Operations Management Decision Making in Operations Function, McGraw Hill, 1989 - Buckley, A.; The Essence of Industrial Marketing, Prentice Hall

Responsible: Maria Teresa Costa Operations Research - Code: 33.54 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Determination of the most efficient methods for the allocation of scarce resources. Mathematical modelling and computational solution methods. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction 2. Models 3. Linear programming. General concepts. Simplex method. Duality theory. Integer programming 4. Nonlinear programming. One-variable optimisation. Multi-variable unconstrained optimisation. Multi-variable constrained optimisation 5. Network analysis. General concepts. Minimal spanning tree problem. Shortest path problem. Maximal flow problem 6. Finite Markov Chains. Stochastic matrices. Ergodic matrices. Regular matrices 7. Markovian birth and death process 8. Markovian birth-and-death process. Poisson birth processes. Poisson death process. Poisson birth-and-death processes


- Hiller, Lieberman; Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw Hill, 1989 - Ecker, Kupferschmind; Introduction to Operations Research, John Wiley and Sons, 1988 - Bronson; Pesquisa Operacional, McGraw Hill, 1985 - Papoulis; Probability, Random Variables and Stochastic Processes, McGraw Hill, 1984

Responsible: José Emílio Cruces Modelling and Simulation of Process Units - Code: 33.55 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,5


Objectives: Application of appropriate software to study a steady state and dynamic process simulator. Subject-Matter:

The use of the appropriate software, development of programs, design and modelling, simulation of chemical industry process units and treatment of effluents.

Assessment: Practical evaluation with reports Bibliography:

- Luyben, William; Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers, McGraw Hill, 1973 - Bequette, B. Wayne; Process Dynamics, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation, Prentice Hall Int. Series in the Physical and Chemical Sciences, 1997 - Kaddom, Najum; Process Modeling and Control in Chemical Engineering, Wiley Series in Chemical Engineering, 1996 - Duong D. Do et al; Applied Mathematics and Modeling for Chemical Engineers, Wiley Series in Chemical Engineering

Responsible: Teodoro José Trindade Project of a Chemical Industry I - Code: 33.56 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (6TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 8,0 Objectives: To provide the knowledge and understanding of chemical industry projects, it’s legal framing and the definition of main technical aspects on chemical industry project. Subject-Matter:

1. Definition of the objectives of a project for a chemical industry 2. Legal framing of the project 3. Technical aspects of the project – e.g. process control, equipment implementation, and instrumentation. Safety and hygiene in the workplace 5. Design of the main equipment 6. Identification of the effluents and their treatment 7. Prevention and control of pollution. Waste recycling and cleaner production technology

Assessment: Continuous and final report evaluation Bibliography:

- Perry; Chemical Engineering Handbook - Coulson, J. M.; Richardson, F.; Tecnologia Química (6 volumes), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1992 - Geankoplis, Christij; Transport Processes and Unit Operation, Prentice Hall Int. Ed., 1996 - Theobanograus, G.; Theisen, Hilary; Integrated Solid Waste Management, McGraw Hill, 1998

Responsible: Pedro Severiano Chemical Reactors II - Code: 33.57 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To provide the students with the fundamentals of reactor design and operation for heterogeneous reactions (one fluid phase and one solid porous catalyst).

Subject-Matter: 1. Scientific bases in heterogeneous catalytic reactors design 2. Internal transport process (mass and energy) and chemical reaction competition on a porous particle of catalyst. External transport processes in heterogeneous reaction (mass and energy) 3. Design of heterogeneous catalytic reactors: fixed, moving and fluidised bed reactors 4. Fixed bed reactors with a single fluid phase 5. Moving bed reactors with a single fluid phase 6. Sherry reactors 7. Fluidised bed reactors with a single fluid phase


- Trambonze, P.; Van Landeghem, H.; Wauquier, J. L.; Les Reacteurs Chimiques, Technip, 1984 - Hill, Charles G.; An Introduction to Chemical Engineering Kinetics & Reactor Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1977 - Fogler, H. Scott; Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1992 - Villermeaux, J.; Genie de la Reaction Chimique – Conception et Fonctionnement des les Réacteurs, Tec & Doc Lavoisier, 1993

Responsible: Jacinto Urbano Properties and Material’s Testing - Code: 33.58 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Study of mechanical properties and testing of materials in order to foresee their behaviour in service and allow comparative study for material’s selection in engineering design. Subject-Matter:

1. Mechanical properties of several material, metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. Comparative study for material’s selection in engineering design 2. Destructive tests: tensile/compressive strength. Toughness and impact testing, fracture and toughness. Indentation hardness. Fatigue, creep and stress relaxation 3. Non-destructive test: penetrating liquids, X and gamma rays, ultrasounds, magnetoscop, etc. 4. Material behaviour in different aggressive environments.


- Courtney, Thomas H.; Mechanical Behaviour of Materials, McGraw Hill Ed. Inc, 1990 - Branco, C.A. Moura; Mecânica dos Materiais, Ed Gulbenkian, 1994 - Ashby, M. F.; Jones, D.; Engineering Materials - An Introduction to their Properties and Applications, Pergamon Press, 1995 - Beer and Johnson; Mechanics of Materials, McGraw Hill Ed., 1985

Responsible: Ana Maria Cabral


Maintenance of Chemical Installations - Code: 33.59 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Prepare the students to create, or understand the basic organization and practice of an industrial maintenance. Introduction to a total maintenance. Subject-Matter:

1. Industrial maintenance 2. Corrective, preventive and prospective maintenance 3. Equipment: codifying and filing 4. Sub-contracting and maintenance 5. Economic analysis 6. Maintenance organisation and intervention methods


- Monchy, F.; A Função Manutenção, Ebras/Durdan - Assis, R.; Manutenção Centrada na Fiabilidade, Lidel, 1998

Responsible: António Ferreira Pereira Polymer Industry - Code: 33.60 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Study of raw materials of organic polymer industry. Polymerisation process and industrial equipment for polymer production. Subject-Matter:

1. Raw materials for the organic polymer industry 2. Polyalkenes polymerisation processes 3. Elastomers 4. Polybutadiene, ABS polymers and synthetic rubber 5. Condensation polymers 6. Industrial equipment for polymer production


- Szmant, H. Hong; Organic Building Bloch of the Chemical Industry, Wiley, 1989 - Stevens, Malcolm P.; Polymer Chemistry: An Introduction, Oxford Univ. Press - Kirk-Othmer, Enciclopedia of Chemical Technology, John Wiley and Sons, 1992

Responsible: Célia Constâncio Industrial Process Control - Code: 33.61 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Understanding of basic concepts on robust predictive and adaptive process control. Subject-Matter:

1. Control design for continuous and discrete processes in closed loop. Sensitivity and complementary sensitivity transfer functions. Nyquist stability test. IMC. Controller design

2. Robust process control. Families of plant models. Uncertainties measures. Robust performance. Robust performance test 3. Predictive and adaptive control. Introduction to predictive and adaptive control: real time parameter estimation. Least square and regression models. Recursive estimators. Gain scheduling. PID control auto-tuning. Adaptive predictive control. Model predictive control. DMC, MAC and GPC


- Morari, Manfred; Zafirou, Evangelos; Robust Process Control, Prentice Hall, 1989 - Doyle, J.; Francis, B.; Feedback Control Theory, Maxwell MacMillan, 1992 - Aström, K.; Wittenmark, B.; Adaptive Control, Addison Wesley, 1989

Responsible: José Manuel Igreja Project of a Chemical Industry II - Code: 33.62 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 6 (6TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 8,0 Objectives: To provide the understanding and development of knowledge of several matters dealing with quality, environment and economic evaluation of chemical industry projects. Basics of industry implementation. Subject-Matter:

1. Development of a quality system ISO 9000 and/or ISO 45000. Its insertion in the organisation and its role in productivity improvement (based on the concept of integrated management) 2. Environmental impact of the project 3. Hygiene, safety, risk analysis and the setting up emergency plans 4. Design of the warehouses for the raw materials and final products 5. Control laboratory 6. Economic optimum values (re-evaluation of the project) 7. Scheduling the implementation of an industry

Assessment: Continuous and final report evaluation Bibliography:

- Perry; Chemical Engineering Handbook - Coulson, J. M.; Richardson, F.; Tecnologia Química (6 volumes), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1992 - Brider, Manuel; Michailof, Serge; Guide Pratique d’Analyse de Projects, Economica, 1995 - Juanico, Filipe; Instalações Industriais, Universidade Católica, 1998

Responsible: Pedro Severiano Chemical Reactors III - Code: 33.63 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 5 (3T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To analyse and characterise nonideal reactor behaviour using the distribution of residence


times. To study two fluid phase reactors and three phase reactors and their industrial applications. Subject-Matter:

1. Distribution of residence times for chemical reactors 2. Two fluid phases reactors 3. Three phase reactors: gas, liquid and solid catalyst 4. Industrial applications


- Trambonze, P.; Van Landeghem, H.; Wauquier, J.L.; Les Reacteurs Chimiques, Technip, 1984 - Fogler, H. Scott; Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall International Editions, 1992 - Villermeaux, J.; Genie de la Reaction Chimique - Conception et Fonctionnement des les Réacteurs, Tec & Doc Lavoisier, 1993 - Levenspiel, O.; Chemical Reaction Engineering, John Wiley & Sons

Responsible: Jacinto Nobre Urbano Seminar - Code: 33.64 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: Development of topics about different subjects which will be presented under type of seminar at the end of semester. Subject-Matter:

Assignments from a list of topics, that may or may not be chosen by the students, are carried out. The choice is related to the student’s interest in a subject. The topics presented cover a wide range of subjects and it may involve lab and investigation work. According to the subjects chosen, the lecturer may invite a fellow lecturer from ISEL, an expert in the subject, (or someone from the outside) to give a presentation on the subject.

Assessment: Theoretical evaluation about the chosen subject Bibliography:

- Several selected references above the subject chosen

Responsible: Manuel José de Matos Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems - Code: 33.65 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: Introduction to the industrial wastewater treatment systems. Unit operations and process. Activated sludge design. Treatability. Laboratory tests and outdoor technical visits. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction to industrial wastewater treatment 2. Characterisation of sources pollution and industrial effluents

3. Unit operations and processes for treatment systems 4. Physical, physical-chemical and biological treatments systems 5. Technologies and processes for advanced wastewater treatments 6. Solid wastes and industrial sludge conditioning for final disposal 7. Control and treatment of gas emissions 8. Integrated solutions for treatment of liquid, gaseous and solid effluents 9. Practical problems, treatability laboratory tests, and technical visits.


- Ramalho, R. S.; Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Processes, Academic Press, 1983 - Metcalf & Eddy; Wastewater Engineering – Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw Hill, 1991

Responsible: Maria Paula Cantinho Chemical Process Optimisation - Code: 33.66 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Formulation of chemical engineering optimisation problems and the solution there of using operations research techniques. Subject-Matter:

1. Application of operations research to process study and development. Fitting models to data classification of models. How to build a model fitting functions to empirical data. Method of least squares. Factorial experimental designs. Sequential Simplex algorithm. Sensitivity analysis 2. Planning and control of studies and projects. Investment costs and operating costs. Time value of money. Measures of profitability. Project financial evaluation. PERT/CPM 3. Optimum design of process units. Heat transfer and energy conservation. Separation processes. Fluid flow systems. Chemical reactor design and operation.


- Himmelblau, Edgar; Optimization of Chemical Processes, McGraw Hill, 1989 - Hiller, Lieberman; Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw Hill, 1988 - Ecker, Kupferschmid; Introduction to Operations Research, McGraw Hill, 1988 - West, Levy; PERT/CPM – Métodos de Planeamento e Programação, Clássica Editora, 1969

Responsible: José Emílio Cruces Petroleum Refining and Petrochemical Chemistry - Code: 33.67 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5


Objectives: To provide the students with the fundamentals of petroleum refining and petrochemical industry. Subject-Matter:

1. Petroleum and fuels 2. Refining schemes 3. Physical and chemical processes involved 4. Catalytic cracking and hydrocracking 5. Catalytic reforming and naphtha isomerization 6. Hydrotreatments 7. Formulation of fuels 8. Petrochemical of aromatics 9. Production of xylenes 10. Isomerisation of xylenes and their separation 11. Petrochemical of olefins 12. Processes involved 13. Production of polymers


- Normane, X.; Treil, A.; Leçon Sommaires sur L’industrie, Technip, 1976 - Wuithier, P.; Le Pétrole – Raffinage et Genie Chimique, Technip, 1972 - Trimm, D. L.; Catalyst in Petroleum Refining, Elsevier, 1990 - International periodical publication and conference proceedings about the subject (Hydrocarbon processing, …)

Responsible: Jacinto Nobre Urbano Industrial Electrochemistry - Code: 33.68 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: Describe the main industrial productions based on electrochemical methods, its development and implementation. Subject-Matter:

1. Principles of industrial electrochemistry 2. Electrochemical reactors: Quantities and parameters involved in industrial electrochemical process 3. Electrochemical cells and the production and accumulation of energy. Primary cells, accumulators and fuel cells 4. Electrodeposition - principles and mechanisms 5. Extraction and purification of metals 6. Treatment and finishing of metal surfaces 7. Large scale electrochemical industrial production: production of chlorine, sodium hydroxide and aluminium 8. Organic electrosynthesis 9. Electrochemical methods for the treatment of water and effluents

Assessment: Theoretical-practical examination and progress review in laboratory Bibliography:

- Pletcher, D.; Industrial Electrochemistry, Chapman and Hall, 1990 - Prentice, G.; Electrochemical Engineering Principles, Prentice Hall, 1991 - Goodrige, F.; Electrode Process Engineering, Plenum Press, 1995

Responsible: Ruben Anacoreta Leitão Food Technology - Code: 33.69 2nd Cycle: Industry. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Optional. Credits ECTS: 3,5 Objectives: The aim of this course unit is to introduce concepts about the detection of harmful microrganisms in foodstuffs as well as the use of microrganisms and enzymes in food manufacture. Subject-Matter:

1. Food properties 2. Food preservation and food changes 3. Food changes: chemical, physical and biological agents 4. Natural microflora of foodstuffs 5. Food pasteurisation and refrigeration 6. Water separation: evaporation, drying, freeze-drying, ultrafiltration and centrifugation 7. Food spoilage 8. Biochemistry of food processing 9. Fermented foodstuffs 10. Enzymes in food industry


- Cruz, I. M. V.; Microbiologia Aplicada às Indústrias Alimentares, INETI – DTIA, 1991 - Eskin, N. A. M.; Biochemistry of Foods, Academic Press, 1990 - Aquarone, E.; Lima, U. A.;Borzani, N.; Alimentos e Bebidas Produzidas por Fermentação, Edgard Blucher, 1986

Responsible: Amin Karmali Statistical Quality Control and Reliability - Code: 33.70 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: Introduce students to the fundamentals of statistical methods useful in statistical control and reliability. Subject-Matter:

1. Data analysis and planning. Pareto diagrams. Process flow diagrams. Cause and effect diagrams. Histograms. Data and distributions 2. Statistical basis of the control chart. Control chart versus hypothesis testing on process. Tests for out-of-control situations

3. Shewhart control charts: for X and R, the operations – characteristic function. Average run

length. Control charts with diferents limits. X and s control charts. Process – capability analysis using control chart. Confidence interval estimate of PCR 4. Statistical process control for short production

runs: X and R charts, standardised X and R charts, individual control charts, moving average and moving range charts. Atribute control charts: p, np, c e n charts 5. Implementation of statistical process control in business


6. Reliability. Basic concepts. Weibull model, Weibull probability plotting. Estimating the Weibull parameter. Calculation of system reability: series, parallel and complex system. Reliability testing. Markov chains


- Montgomery, Douglas; Introduction to Statistical Quality Control, John Wiley and Sons, 1991 - McNeese, William; Klein, Robert; Statistical Methods for the Process Industries, ASQC Quality press, 1991 - Grant, Eugene; Leavenworth, Richard; Statistical Quality Control, McGraw Hill, 1988 - Bettley, Mettrick; Sweeney, Wilson; Using Statistics in Industry. Prentice Hall, 1994

Responsible: Maria José Amorim Applied Ecology and Nature Conservation - Code: 33.71 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide the understanding of the importance of ecological principles application on the perspective of sustainable development and concerning pollution problems. Subject-Matter:

1. Advanced study on ecosystems, ecological energy, biochemical cycles 2. Degradation factors of the biosphere 3. Population ecology. Community ecology 4. Limnology 5. Nature conservation and sustainable development 6. Nature conservation international networks 7. Computer simulation of ecological impacts


- Odum, E.P.; Fundamentos de Ecologia, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1995 - Nebel, B.J.; Wright, R. T.; Environmental Science, Prentice Hall, 1992 - Wetzel, R.G.; Limnologia, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1993

Responsible: Maria Paula Cantinho Environment and Quality Management - Code: 33.72 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To give theoretical/practical concepts for integrated environmental and quality management implementation. Subject-Matter:

1. Basic concepts 2. Environmental policies 3. Quality policies 4. Financial and economic backing to environment and quality policies

5. The environment and the enterprise 6. Quality in an enterprise 7. Integrate framework of the environment and quality 8. The future of quality and environment management


- Ministério do Ambiente; Plano Nacional de Política do Ambiente - Valle, Cyro Eyer; Qualidade Ambiental – O Desafio de ser Competitivo Protegendo o Ambiente - Winter, George; Gestão do Ambiente – Modelo Prático de Integração Empresarial - Callenbach, Enerst; Gerenciamento Ecológico

Responsible: João Boléo Tomé Legislation and Legislative Systems - Code: 33.73 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: To give legislative and normative support for environmental and quality politics implementation. Subject-Matter:

1. Business laws – introduction. Business judicial concept. A private business in a judicial perspective. Labour relations. Relations with other business and with the consumer 2. Environment and quality legislation 3. International legislation on quality and environment


- Pereira, Sebastião; Reis, João Pereira; Silva, João Correia; Ambiente na Legislação Portuguesa - Reis, João Pereira; Contributo para uma Teoria do Direito do Ambiente - Lei de Bases do Ambiente – Lei das Associações de Defesa do Ambiente - Direito Comunitário – Principais Directivas Comunitárias

Responsible: João Vila Lobos Instrumental Control Methods - Code: 33.74 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 7,0 Objectives: Application of quality control procedures to instrumental methods of analysis relevant to environment. Subject-Matter:

1. Electronics - basic concepts 2. Statistics and sampling 3. Reports and analysis sheets 4. Collection and preparation of samples 5. Physical methods of control - main applications 6. Analysis and control methods – main methods 7. Automatic methods of analysis 8. On line analysis


9. Selection of laboratory equipment Assessment: Theoretical examination and practices with reports Bibliography:

- Miller, J.; Miller, J.N.; Statistics for Analytical Chemistry, Ellis Horwood, 1994 - McCormick, David; Roach, Alan; Measurement Statistics and Computation, John Wiley & Sons, 1987 - Christian, Gary; O’Reilly, James; Instrumental Analysis, Allyn and Bacon, 1986 - Eaton, Adrew; Clesceri, Lenore; Greenberg, Arnold; Standard Methods, A. P. H. A, 1995

Responsible: Manuel José de Matos Pollution II - Code: 33.75 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: To provide the essential knowing to understand and to evaluate by laboratory tests the main pollution problems in the natural environment and to prepare introduction to the effluent treatment and waste management systems. Subject-Matter:

1. The greatest problems of environmental degradation 2. The hydrologic cycle and water quality 3. Sampling and wastewater characterisation 4. Introduction to wastewater and water treatments 5. Air quality 6. Mathematical modelling for air quality 7. Solid Wastes: types, origins and physical-chemical proprieties 8. Solids wastes management: Reduction, Recycling and Reuse 9. The economic importance of pollution 10. Practical Program: Laboratory tests, Training problems, Technical visits


- Metcalf & Eddy; Wastewater Engineering- Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, 3rd Ed. Mc Graw Hill.1991. - Camara, A.; Introdução à Modelação Matematica da Qualidade da Água, GASA/DEA/FCT-UNL.1986. - Boubel, R; Fox, D; Turner, D. and Stern, A.; Fundamentals of Air Pollution, 3rd Ed. Academic Press,Inc. 1994.

Responsible: Maria Paula Cantinho Analysis of Industrial Processes - Code: 33.76 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: Description and evaluation of process technologies used, mass and energy balances, quality and security aspects in industrial processes. Subject-Matter:

1. Industrial activity – present and future perspectives

2. Rapid assessment of the process technology used through the study of specific cases, namely their main theoretical and practical problems 3. Facility in grasping the description of the process units used e.g. by elaborating block diagrams and flow sheets 4. An approach to energy saving and the setting up of energy balances. Evaluation of the systems implemented concerning security, safety, environment and quality 5. An approach to preventive and recovery measures for the protection of the environment

Assessment: Theoretical evaluation about real cases studied Bibliography:

- Austin, George T.; Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries, McGraw Hill Company, 1985 - Several selected references above processing industries - Directives from C. E. and national legislation

Responsible: António Gonçalves da Silva Applied Computer Programming - Code: 33.77 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: Using worksheets for the numerical integration of ordinary and partial differential equations and the graphical display of the results. Subject-Matter:

1. Worksheets 2. Numerical integration of first-order differential equations. Euler method. Heun’s method. Fourth-order Runge-Kutta method 3. Numerical integration of higher-order and systems of ordinary differential equations. Initial value problems. Forth-order Runge-Kutta method. Boundary value problems. Matrix method. 4. Numerical integration of elliptic partial differential equations. Laplace and Poisson equations. Dirichlet, Neumann and mixed problems. Irregular boundary. 5. Numerical integration of parabolic equations. Heat equation. Direct method. Cranck-Nicolson method. Convection and diffusion equations 6. Numerical integration of hyperbolic equations. Wave equation. Transient convection. Explicit and implicit schemes


- Orvis; Excel 4 for Scientists & Engineers, Sybex, 1993 - Nakamura; Applied Numerical Methods with Software, Prentice Hall, 1991 - Kreysig; Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons, 1988 - Bronson; Moderna Introdução às Equações Diferenciais, McGraw Hill, 1977

Responsible: José Emílio Cruces


Metrology and Instrumentation - Code: 33.78 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2P). Comp ulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To give capacity for the choice and use of calibrated measuring instruments. Subject-Matter:

1. Introduction. Basic concepts 2. Brief concepts on metrology 3. International organisations in the metrology field 4. Management of measuring instruments 5. Choice of measuring instruments 6. Measuring instruments and their use 7. Calibration and verification methods 8. Evaluation of measurements 9. Follow up of measuring instruments 10. Organisation and evaluation of the metrological function 11. Rules concerning industrial reference standards 12. Metrology assignments


- Antunes, Silvestre; Metrologia e Qualidade, IPQ, 1994 - Tomé, Boléo; Portugal e a Europa no Mercado Mundial da Qualidade, APQ, 1991 - OIML; Vocabulário de Instrumentação de Metrologia Legal, OIML, 1996 - ISO; CES; OIML; BIPM; Vocabulário Internacional de Metrologia, ISO, CES, OIML, BIPM, 1998

Responsible: Maria Alice Catarino Territory Organisation and Management - Code: 33.79 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,0 Objectives: To provide the understanding of the concepts and applicable methodologies concerning the territory organisation and management. Subject-Matter:

1. Territory organisation and management. Principles and fundamental concept 2. Occupation, characterization and organization of the national territory 3. Biophysics information in the process of territory planning and management 4. Territory organisation plan contemplated in the national legislation 5. Territory planning effects: competencies, administrative processes and financial aspects 6. Urban environment-planning, management problems and limitations


- Vários; Donier: PDM’s, PROTs, PMOTs, POOCs, … Para que queremos estes planos?, Revista Sociedade e Território, nº 22, 1995

- MARN; Plano Nacional da Política do Ambiente, MARN, 1995 - MPAT/MARN; Relatório do Estado do Ambiente e Ordenamento do Território, MPAT/MARN, 1994 - Ormeling, J. F.; Kraak, M. J.; Cartography, Visualization of Spacial Data, Longman, 1996

Responsible: Maria Paula Cantinho Industrial Effluent Treatment Systems and Wastes Management - Code: 33.80 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 7,0 Objectives: Introduction to the effluent treatment systems and wastes management. Unit operations and process. Biological and physico-chemical treatments. Laboratory tests and outdoor technical visits. Subject-Matter:

1. The environmental management in the business strategies for the sustainable development 2. The “Clean-Production” and ecological technologies 3. Introduction to the industrial wastewater treatment plant design 4. Pre-treatments and primary treatments 5. Biological treatment processes: Aerobic and Anaerobic 6. Physical and physic - chemical treatments processes 7. Advanced wastewater treatments 8. Management and treatment for solid wastes and sludge. Sludge’s conditions for final disposal 9. Control and treatment of gas emissions 10. Integrated solutions for treatment of liquid effluents, gaseous emissions and solid wastes 11. Cost evaluation for effluent treatment systems, waste management and pollution control 12. Environmental and quality management: The “SMART” companies 13. Practical Program: Cost evaluation in Environmental Management and pollution control. Design and sizing of activated sludge wastewater treatment systems. Laboratory treatability tests with industrial effluents. Application of unit operations and processes. Demonstration tests. Outdoor technical visits to WWTP, laboratories and research projects


- Ramalho, R. S.; Introduction to Wastewater Treatment Processes, Academic Press, 1983 - Metcalf & Eddy; Wastewater Engineering – Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, McGraw Hill, 1991

Responsible: Teodoro José Trindade Quality and Environment Inspection Techniques - Code: 33.81


2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 4th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Subject-Matter:

1. Basic concepts about inspection techniques of quality and environmental 2. Inspection and the experience required the inspector’s role 3. Quality and environmental inspection 4. Inspection and laboratory support 5. Inspection procedures. Elaboration of an inspection manual


- IMPEL – Planning and Prioritisation of Environmental Inspection in some EU countries and regions. - Cruz, A. Correia da; Carreira, João; Ensaios Mecânicos Destrutivos, Edições Técnicas do ISQ, 1992. - Almeida, F. P.; Barata, J.; Barros, P.; Ensaios Não Destrutivos, Edições técnicas do ISQ, 1992.

Responsible: Renato Edgar Frade Environmental Impact Assessment - Code: 33.82 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide all concepts necessary to understand the environmental impact assessment. Discuss the technical process of analysing environmental impacts, competence’s, methodology, legal guidelines, mitigation measures and public involvement. Subject-Matter:

1. Environmental impact assessment (EIA) 2. Advantages and disadvantages 3. Process of environmental impact assessment 4. Preparation and analysis of environmental impact statements(EIS) 5. Responsibility and competence in the EIA process 6. Public Involvement

Assessment: Theoretical examination and report Bibliography:

- Partidário, Mª Rosário; Jesus, Júlio; Avaliação do Impacte Ambiental, Centro de Estudos de Planeamento e Gestão do Ambiente, 1994 - Kreske, D.L.; Environmental Impact Statements, John Wiley, 1996 - Erickson, P.A.; A Practical Guide to Environmental Impact Assessment, Academic Press, 1994 - Jain, R.K.; Environmental Assessment, McGraw Hill, 1993

Responsible: Feliz Mil-Homens dos Santos Industrial Design - Code: 33.83 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5

Objectives: To provide the understanding of concepts to work with the designer during the process design. Subject-Matter:

1. Quality 2. Environment. Product productive cycle. Techniques for the management of raw material. Pollution prevention techniques 3. Innovation. Product life cycle. The process of innovation. Typology of new products. Systematic research. Risk assessment. Development of opportunities. Implementation plan. Estimate cost of new products 4. Design. General concepts. Design and Eco design of the product and process. The complete cycle of the product. The robust design – Tagushi. Design auditing


- Bonsiepe, Gui; Teoria e Prática do Design Industrial, Centro Português de Design, 1992 - Lorentz, Christopher; A Dimensão do Design, Centro Português de Design, 1991 - Grandjean, Etienne; Manual de Ergonomia, Bookman, 1998 - Drucker, Peter; Inovação e Gestão, Ed. Presença, 1989

Responsible: José Oliveira Raposo Quality Assurance - Code: 33.84 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 4 (4TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: To provide understanding about: - The Portuguese quality system; - The quality systems according to ISO 9001/2/3. Subject-Matter:

1. Quality definition. Quality policy and its implementation. Quality in an enterprise and in society 2. Quality organisation. Standardisation, technical regulation and certification. Portuguese companies in the world and European markets. The Portuguese quality system. Conformity proof. Mutual Recognition 3. Elaboration of a quality manual. Quality programs. Quality assurance programs. Economic considerations

Assessment: Practical examination with reports Bibliography:

- Standards ISO 9000 - ISO 9000 for small business; ISO/TC 176, 1996 - Antunes, S.; Qualidade e Metrologia, IPQ, 1995 - Pires, R.; Qualidade; Silabo, 1993

Responsible: António Santos Gomes Hygiene and Safety - Code: 33.85 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 3 (3T). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 4,5 Objectives: Introduce the fundamental principles of industrial hygiene and safety. Give some basic management tools and emphasise the social, legal


and economic importance of a clean and safe working environmental. Subject-Matter:

1. Fundamental principles of safety at work 2. Industrial hygiene. Chemical contamination 3. Safety devices and individual protection 4. Systems ergonomic approach 5. National and international legislation


- Macedo, R.; Manual de Higiene do Trabalho na Indústria, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1988 - Miguel, A.S.S.R.; Manual de Higiene e Segurança do Trabalho, Porto Editora, 1995 - Parsons, K. C.; Human Thermal Environments, Taylor and Francis, 1993 - Alexander, D.C.; Pulat, B.M.; Industrial Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering & Management Press, Institute of Industrial Engineers, 1985

Responsible: Teodoro José Trindade Environmental Information and Data Processing - Code: 33.86 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 2 (2TP). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 3,0 Objectives: Imparting basic knowledge about sampling, mathematical data processing and experimental data collection optimisation. Subject-Matter:

1. Sampling 2. Data processing. Fast Fourier transform. Inverse transform. Operational properties. Convolution. Noise removal. Moving averages. Exponential mean. Polynomial smoothing 3. Interpolation. Splines. Quadratic and cubic splines 4. Experimental data collection optimisation. One factor at a time strategy. Sequential simplex algorithm


- Quintela; Hidráulica, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 1996 - Einax; The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry, Springer-Verlag, 1995 - Massart; Vandeginste; Deming; Michote; Kaufman; Chemometrics: A Text Book, Elsevier, 1988 - Boas; Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, John Wiley & Sons, 1983

Responsible: José Emílio Cruces Project I - Code: 33.87 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 1st semester. Hours per week: 8 (4T, 4P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 9,0 Objectives: Application the acquired know-how concerning chemical engineering, environment and quality aspects in a company, product or services, which is able to promote a new business or affair. Subject-Matter:

1. Searching preliminary information data for selection the Project subject. Analysis the more recently scientific and technical references. Evaluation of the information data available and selection the theme Project 2. Definition of the main objectives and scope of the Project, with special emphasis for the Environmental and Quality components. Guide structure for the Project indice and final report 3. Project conception with scientifical, technical and technological contents. Study and analysis of the Project strategy and economical viability. Planning task forces to develop 4. General characterisation and detail the Environmental and Quality Project components to develop with priority one them (the other component, will be developed during the Project II)


- More recently periodical publications. For example: World water environmental engineering (monthly) - Quality standards: ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and ISO 45000 - Wastewater Engineering, McGrawHill, 1991 - Publication “Indústria da Água”, IPE – Águas de Portugal SA (each three months), 1998

Responsible: José Oliveira Raposo Auditing - Code: 33.88 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 6 (3T, 3P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 6,0 Objectives: To give capacity to the preparation, execution and report of quality and environmental auditing. Subject-Matter:

1. Quality and environmental auditing. Concepts and terminology. Auditing objectives. Types of auditing. 2. Auditing planning and execution. Study cases: organisation of programs, auditing preparation and execution; reports; psychological aspects; characteristics of the audit team


- ISO. ISO 1011 – Quality audits, ISO, 1993 - ISO. ISO 1410; 1411; 1412 – Environmental auditing, ISO, 1996

Responsible: João Boléo Tomé Environment and Quality Economics - Code: 33.89 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3T). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: Present and discuss the fundamentals of environmental and quality economics and the practical approach of environmental and quality management from an engineering point of view. Subject-Matter:


1. Main concepts of macroeconomy and business economics 2. Theory of economics applied to environmental problems 3. Industry and the environment pollution and externalities – the most appropriate technology 4. Management of environmental economics 5. Use of the main economic and financial mechanisms 6. European Union – community funds – their implementation and access 7. Internationalism of business economics


- Turner, Kerry; Pearce, David; Bateman, Ian; Environmental Economics – An Elementary Introduction, Harvester Wheatsheaf, 1994 - Pearce, David; Turner, Kerry; Economics of Natural Resources and the Environment, Harvester Wheatsheaf, 1990 - Hanley, Nick; Shogren, Janson; White, Ben; Environmental Economics in Theory and Practice, Macmillan Texts in Economics, 1997

Responsible: Feliz Mil-Homens dos Santos Human Resource Management - Code: 33.90 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 3 (3T). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: The goal for this subject is to give the student notions about organisational behaviour (explain behaviour human dynamics in organisations) and human resources policies and practices. Subject-Matter:

1. Foundations of people behaviour in the organisation system 2. Dynamism: Leadership. Efficient leadership styles. Motivation and job satisfaction. Communication. Techniques for the selection of the collaborators 3. Converting dynamism into performance: Job analysis. Training and development programs. Performance evaluation 4. Production and satisfaction: Reward systems. Equity. Profit contribution 5. Interpersonal relations


- Robbins, Stephen; Organizational Behaviour, Prentice Hall, 1998 - Cascio, Wayne; Managing Human Resources, McGraw Hill, 1996 - Cherrington, David; The Management of Human Resources, Prentice Hall, 1995 - Dessler, Gary; Human Resource Management, Prentice Hall, 1997

Responsible: Helena Maria Paulo

Project II - Code: 33.91 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 8 (4T, 4P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 9,0 Objectives: The students must develop a practical industrial design case using the curriculum that was introduced during lectures with emphasis in those that are important in environment and quality engineering. Subject-Matter:

1. Environmental impact assessment of the project 2. Introduction of pollution mitigation measures by applying the best available technology industrial design 3. Eco-efficiency assessment of processes. Life cycle assessment of products 4. Certification of suppliers for equipment and raw materials 5. Hygiene, protection and rise analysis in the work place and installations 6. Implementation of business management integrating environmental and quality management 7. Application plan for financial assistance to setting up a business company

Assessment: Practical evaluation with reports Bibliography: Responsible: João Vila Lobos Quality Improvement Practices - Code: 33.92 2nd Cycle: Environment and Quality. 5th year, 2nd semester. Hours per week: 4 (2T, 2P). Compulsory. Credits ECTS: 5,0 Objectives: Information about general quality tools and about developed practices – planning of experimental and QFD. Subject-Matter:

1. Basic concepts – continuous improvement. Problem solving. Methodology. Principles of quality 2. Intermediate techniques 3. Advanced techniques – classic methods of experience. Orthogonal matrices. Relationship signal/noise. Quality costs 4. Quality function deployment. QFD and product development. Product/Process. Organisation and implementation of QFD 5. Analysis of flaws and effects and their causes. Metaplan. Process reassessment. Experience plan.


- Feigenbaun, A.V.; Total Quality Control, McGraw Hill, 1991 - Peters, T.; Waterman, R.; In Search of Excellence, Pub. Dom Quixote, 1987 - Casals, Eduardo; Reinventar a Gestão, Ed. Técnicas, 1995

Responsible: Teodoro José Trindade

APPENDIX I

ECTS Information Package - ISEL - Chemical Engineering A.1

Academic Calendar for the Year 2003/2004:

1st Semester 15 September 2003 – 25 February 2004

Christmas Break 22 December 2003 – 4 January 2004

Assessment Period 12 January - 14 February 2004

Carnival Break 23 February - 25 February 2004

2nd Semester 26 February – 31 July 2004

Easter Break 8 April – 17 April 2004

Assessment Period 28 June – 31 July 2004

Summer Holidays 1 August- 31 August 2004