11.- CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Chemical engineering is the branch of process engineering that includes the processes in which physical, chemical and/or biochemical changes occur in materials, with the aim of transforming raw materials into useful and value-added products. This discipline covers the study, design, optimization, development and operation of the processes involved in these changes. In addition, it has many applications given its wide field of research and innovation, such as in the environment, in the design of new technologies and materials, etc.

It is considered the basis of many other industries, as the energy (mainly oil), pharmaceutical, food and electronics industries among others, which makes it one of the most important economic factors in some countries.

Every chemical process implies a series of stages. Each of these steps in which a particular change occurs has been defined as a unit operation.

On the other hand, the stages of the process that involve a chemical change in matter are carried out in chemical reactors. They are devices designed to generate the necessary conditions for the chemical change required in the matter.

Given the wide field of knowledge and action of the chemical engineer throughout the history of chemical engineering and the technological progress in terms of environmental improvement, the role of the chemical engineer today continues to grow, carrying out activities such as: equipment and process design, assembly of equipment and plants, production control, management, quality control, environmental control, marketing, R and D of products and processes, and many other administrative tasks.

They can develop their work activity in industries such as: petrochemistry, refineries, coal industry, biochemistry, biotechnology, materials, energy, pharmaceutics, etc.

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11.1.- UNIT OPERATIONS

Unit operations are each of the physical changes that occur in the processes of the chemical industry. They arise from the study of different chemical processes in which a different operation is apparently performed but they have the same basis.These operations can be divided into three...

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11.2.- CHEMICAL REACTORS

A chemical reactor is a device in which a chemical reaction can be produced. This means that a change in the chemical composition of the introduced matter takes place inside the reactor.They are designed in such a way that the best conversion and selectivity are obtained, the most optimal results...

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11.1.- UNIT OPERATIONS 11.2.- CHEMICAL REACTORS

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COMPUTER CONTROLLED BATCH DISTILLATION UNIT - UDDC

UDDC

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11.1.4.- DISTILLATION AND CRACKING

UDDC

Computer Controlled Batch Distillation Unit

The Computer Controlled Batch Distillation Unit, "UDDC", is basically composed by a boiler on which different types of interchangeable columns can be adapted (plate columns and Raschig Rings column). An eight plate column, a reflux system and a...

UDDB

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11.1.4.- DISTILLATION AND CRACKING

UDDB

Batch Distillation Unit

The Batch Distillation Unit, "UDDB", is basically composed by a boiler on which different types of interchangeable columns can be adapted (plate columns and Raschig Rings column). An eight plate column, a reflux system and a tank for the...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED CRACKING COLUMN - QCCC

QCCC

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11.1.4.- DISTILLATION AND CRACKING

QCCC

Computer Controlled Cracking Column

The Computer Controlled Cracking Column, "QCCC", for cracking and distilling oil is a complete lab tool that allows to the students to carry out a cracking reaction, and the study and the control of different variables that condition it. Also, the...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED LIQUID-LIQUID EXTRACTION UNIT - UELLC

UELLC

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11.1.5.- EXTRACTION

UELLC

Computer Controlled Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit

The Computer Controlled Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit, "UELLC", is a laboratory scale unit designed to study the separation of the components of liquid mixtures by contact of the mixture with an immiscible solvent in which these components are...

UELL

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11.1.5.- EXTRACTION

UELL

Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit

The Liquid-Liquid Extraction Unit, "UELL", is a laboratory scale unit designed to study the separation of the components of liquid mixtures by contact of the mixture with an immiscible solvent in which these components are preferentially...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED SOLID-LIQUID EXTRACTION UNIT - UESLC

UESLC

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11.1.5.- EXTRACTION

UESLC

Computer Controlled Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit

The Computer Controlled Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit, "UESLC", is a laboratory-scale unit designed for studying the separation of a soluble fraction from a solid with the help of a solvent in a continuous multistage and countercurrent way.The unit...

UESLB

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11.1.5.- EXTRACTION

UESLB

Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit

The Solid-Liquid Extraction Unit, "UESLB", is a laboratory-scale unit designed to study the separation of a soluble element from a solid in a continuous feed, multistage and countercurrent way, with the help of a solvent.The unit utilises a...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED BATCH SOLVENT EXTRACTION AND DESOLVENTISING UNIT - QEDC

QEDC

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11.1.5.- EXTRACTION

QEDC

Computer Controlled Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit

The Computer Controlled Batch Solvent Extraction and Desolventising Unit, "QEDC", is a batch process unit able to perform different solid/liquid extractions. It is especially suitable for extracting oil from oily seeds and to remove the solvent...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED UNIT TO STUDY FLOW THROUGH PACKED COLUMNS - FPCC

FPCC

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11.1.8.- ABSORPTION AND ADSORPTION

FPCC

Computer Controlled Unit to Study Flow through Packed Columns

The main element of the "FPCC" unit is a transparent packed column, which can be used with water, air or both fluids, simulating an absorption column. When working with water, the unit includes a computer controlled speed pump to impel the water...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED LIQUID MASS TRANSFER AND DIFFUSION UNIT - QDTLC

QDTLC

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11.1.6.- DIFFUSION

QDTLC

Computer Controlled Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit

The Computer Controlled Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit, "QDTLC", designed by EDIBON, is a teaching unit that allows the students to familiarise with the notions of mass transfer theory, specially the diffusion in liquid systems, obtaining...

QDTL

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11.1.6.- DIFFUSION

QDTL

Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit

The Liquid Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit, "QDTL", designed by EDIBON, is a teaching unit that allows the students to familiarise with the notions of mass transfer theory, specially the diffusion in liquid systems, obtaining experimental data...

COMPUTER CONTROLLED GASEOUS MASS TRANSFER AND DIFFUSION UNIT - QDTGC

QDTGC

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11.1.6.- DIFFUSION

QDTGC

Computer Controlled Gaseous Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit

The Computer Controlled Gaseous Mass Transfer and Diffusion Unit, "QDTGC", designed by EDIBON, allows the students to familiarize with the theoretical concepts about mass transfer unit operations, specifically the diffusion of a volatile liquid in...

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