Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven)

CQ Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven)

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Toelatingsvoorwaarden

Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven)onderwijsaanbod.kuleuven.be/2024/opleidingen/e/SC_51370066.htm#activetab=voorwaarden

Doelstellingen

1.  Competent in one or more scientific disciplines
- The graduate possesses an advanced and active (i.e. application-oriented) knowledge in chemical engineering, supplementing and strengthening the chemical engineering package of the Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering.
- The graduate possesses, depending on the selected option, specialized knowledge in one of the following areas of chemical engineering: o Chemical and biochemical process engineering; o Environmental engineering and o Product engineering.
- The graduate can apply, expand, deepen, and integrate knowledge from the various fields of chemical engineering.

2.  Competent in conducting research
- Can actively participate in research in order to acquire new knowledge and insight from the applied current methods and techniques.
- Can independently perform a complete research project; develop a hypothesis, gather information, and develop, plan, execute and evaluate a research plan and can present the results.
- Can carry out a risk analysis and work in a safe manner.
- Is able to conduct advanced experiments and interpret their results in a sufficiently profound manner.

3.  Competent in designing
- Is able to formulate clear research questions based on a complex design problem within the field of chemical engineering.
- The student is able to solve problems. This includes defining a problem, gathering information, processing information independently (analyse, evaluate and select), formulating a solution or solution method, developing and implementing a solution, and evaluating the results.
- Can come to an integrated process or product based on knowledge of the individual sub-steps and their relationship.
- Can actively modify the process of designing when changing external circumstances or new insights require so.

4.  A scientific approach
- Has a systematic approach, critical attitude, and understanding o the specificity of science and technology
- Is able to find, process, and evaluate literature and technical manuals.
- Can critically examine existing theories, models, or interpretations.
- Is proficient in developing, using ,and validating models, and uses the adequate simulation software and design tools.
- Demonstrates academic integrity in thought and action.
- Independently keeps up with the latest developments in the field of chemical engineering.

5.  Basic intellectual skills
- Can form an opinion based on objective evidence.
- Can formulate a reasoned opinion in the case of incomplete or irrelevant data, taking into account the way in which these data have been gathered.
- Can independently reflect critically and constructively on their own thinking, decision making and actions.
- Has a critical and constructive approach to developments in their field.
- Is capable of abstract and structural thinking.

6.  Competent in collaboration and communication
- Can communicate orally and in writing about their field in Dutch or English with both laymen and specialists.
- Can efficiently work in groups, carry team roles, and deal with social dynamics.
- Can handle deadlines through an independently drafted work schedule.

7.  Takes the temporal and social context into account
- Can take into account the various aspects of the corporate culture and industrial structure in which they will be part.
- Has insight into the broader context of engineering (financial, legal, economic, sociological, cultural, political, technical-industrial context).
- Is familiar with aspects of environment, safety and sustainability in procedures and in product development.
- Is aware of their social, ethical and environmental responsibility and acts accordingly.

The graduated master:

  • During the practice of the engineering profession, is guided by his or her scientific and technical knowledge.
  • Has an engineering attitude that enables him or her to formulate solutions to complex problems, taking into account relevant constraints of an economic, legal, social, ... nature.
  • Is aware of his or her social and ethical responsibility and can act accordingly.
  • Has a willingness for open communication and cooperation, both with engineers within and outside the discipline, and with other actors in the professional field.
  • Has insight into the broader role that engineers play in society.
  • Shows willingness to keep abreast of new scientific and technical evolutions, and to approach them with a critical mind.

Educational quality of the study programme

Here you can find an overview of the results of the COBRA internal quality assurance method.

Educational quality at study programme level

Blueprint
Blueprint_MA_Chemical Engineering.pdf

COBRA 2019-2023
COBRA-fiche_MA_chemische ingenieurstechnieken_2022-2023.pdf

Educational quality at university level

  • Consult the documents on educational quality available at university level.

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programma

This program can be adapted according to the previous knowledge of the student.

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ECTS Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing (B-KUL-A04D5A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 20 Eerste semesterEerste semester
Daelemans Bert

Doelstellingen

De student is in staat om


1. te verduidelijken welke rol levensbeschouwing en religies, in het bijzonder de christelijke geloofstraditie, spelen in cultuur en samenleving;
2. te analyseren welke mens- en wereldbeelden aanwezig zijn in fenomenen in samenleving en cultuur, zoals bijvoorbeeld media, gezondheidszorg, economie, techniek, onderwijs, … en hierover kritisch te kunnen reflecteren;
3. de eigenheid van levensbeschouwing(en) en religie(s), in het bijzonder van de christelijke geloofstraditie aan te tonen en uit te leggen aan de hand van concrete voorbeelden;
4. algemene theoretische visies uit theologie en religiewetenschappen toe te passen op actuele maatschappelijke thema’s;
5. de religieuze en levensbeschouwelijke thema’s verbonden met het eigen vakgebied leren onder ogen te zien en er kritisch mee om te gaan;
6. een persoonlijke en onderbouwde visie omtrent levensbeschouwelijke vragen en fenomenen te ontwikkelen en te verwoorden, in dialoog met het christelijke geloof;
7. in verband met aspecten van het eigen leven de waarde van religie, zingeving en geloofshoudingen te benoemen (‘levensbeschouwelijke bedachtzaamheid’);
8. levensbeschouwelijke  dimensies in het ontwikkelen van de eigen professionele identiteit te integreren. (zie https://www.kuleuven.be/onderwijs/visie-en-beleid/beleidsplan/Visie).

Begintermen

Dit college vergt geen specifieke voorkennis. Algemene kennis van de hoofdlijnen van de filosofie, de ethiek en de westerse cultuur en geschiedenis behoren wel tot de veronderstelde achtergrond van de cursus. Wat de motivatie betreft, wordt van de studenten niet verwacht dat zij gelovig zijn, wel dat zij bereid zijn op een open en kritisch-wetenschappelijke wijze te reflecteren over fundamentele ethische en zingevingsvragen vanuit verschillende levensbeschouwelijke invalshoeken, in het bijzonder, maar niet exclusief, de joodse en de christelijke invalshoek.

Identieke opleidingsonderdelen

A08C4A: Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing
H0N82A: Religions

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing (B-KUL-A04D5a)

3 studiepunten : College 20 Eerste semesterEerste semester
Daelemans Bert

Inhoud

Vanuit moderne menswetenschappelijke inzichten en vanuit het eigentijdse theologische denken worden enkele thema's uit de actuele zingevingsproblematiek behandeld. De volgende vragen komen aan bod: waartoe dienen godsdiensten, wat vormt de kern van het christelijk geloof en hoe kan men dit situeren in het kader van de andere wereldreligies? Uitvoerig wordt ingegaan op de relatie enerzijds tussen christendom en cultuur, anderzijds tussen geloof en wetenschap en op enkele klassieke thema's die door de eeuwen heen de scharnierpunten van het christelijk geloof hebben gevormd: de bijdrage van het geloof tot het persoonlijk geluk, de christelijke toekomstverwachting, het debat over geloof en wetenschap en de vraag naar de specificiteit van de ethische inzet (normvervaging/normverschuiving). Ten slotte wordt aandacht besteed aan de relevantie van een levensbeschouwing m.b.t. tot ingenieursethiek.

Studiemateriaal

Studiekost: 11-25 euro (De informatie over studiekosten zoals hier opgenomen is indicatief en geeft enkel de prijs weer bij aankoop van nieuw materiaal. Er zijn mogelijk ook e- en tweedehandskopijen beschikbaar. Op LIMO kan je nagaan of het handboek beschikbaar is in de bibliotheek. Eventuele printkosten en optioneel studiemateriaal zijn niet in deze prijs vervat.)

Het handboek is verkrijgbaar bij Acco (Hans Geybels & Ellen Van Stichel, Weerbarstig geloof (Leuven: Acco, 2018).

Toelichting werkvorm

Interactief college.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing (B-KUL-A24D5a)

Type : Examen tijdens de examenperiode
Vraagvormen : Meerkeuzevragen
Leermateriaal : Geen

Toelichting

Het examen is multiple choice en bevat voor 20 procent kennisvragen en voor 80 procent denkvragen. Er is geen GIScorrectie.

Toelichting bij herkansen

Inhaalexamens en herexamens bestaan uit drie open vragen.

ECTS Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing (B-KUL-A08C4A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 20 Tweede semesterTweede semester
N. |  Beeckman Bryan (plaatsvervanger)

Doelstellingen

De student is in staat om


1. te verduidelijken welke rol levensbeschouwing en religies, in het bijzonder de christelijke geloofstraditie, spelen in cultuur en samenleving;
2. te analyseren welke mens- en wereldbeelden aanwezig zijn in fenomenen in samenleving en cultuur, zoals bijvoorbeeld media, gezondheidszorg, economie, techniek, onderwijs, … en hierover kritisch te kunnen reflecteren;
3. de eigenheid van levensbeschouwing(en) en religie(s), in het bijzonder van de christelijke geloofstraditie aan te tonen en uit te leggen aan de hand van concrete voorbeelden;
4. algemene theoretische visies uit theologie en religiewetenschappen toe te passen op actuele maatschappelijke thema’s;
5. de religieuze en levensbeschouwelijke thema’s verbonden met het eigen vakgebied leren onder ogen te zien en er kritisch mee om te gaan;
6. een persoonlijke en onderbouwde visie omtrent levensbeschouwelijke vragen en fenomenen te ontwikkelen en te verwoorden, in dialoog met het christelijke geloof;
7. in verband met aspecten van het eigen leven de waarde van religie, zingeving en geloofshoudingen te benoemen (‘levensbeschouwelijke bedachtzaamheid’);
8. levensbeschouwelijke  dimensies in het ontwikkelen van de eigen professionele identiteit te integreren. (zie https://www.kuleuven.be/onderwijs/visie-en-beleid/beleidsplan/Visie).

 

Begintermen

Dit college vergt geen specifieke voorkennis. Algemene kennis van de hoofdlijnen van de filosofie, de ethiek en de westerse cultuur en geschiedenis behoren wel tot de vooronderstelde achtergrond van de cursus. Wat de motivatie betreft, wordt van de studenten niet verwacht dat zij gelovig of ongelovig zijn, wel dat zij bereid zijn om op een open en kritisch-wetenschappelijke wijze te reflecteren op fundamentele ethische en zingevingsvragen vanuit verschillende levensbeschouweijke invalshoeken die de grondslag vormen van onze beschaving, in het bijzonder, maar niet exclusief, de joodse en christelijke invalshoek.

Identieke opleidingsonderdelen

H0N82A: Religions
A04D5A: Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing (B-KUL-A08C4a)

3 studiepunten : College 20 Tweede semesterTweede semester
N. |  Beeckman Bryan (plaatsvervanger)

Inhoud

Vanuit moderne menswetenschappelijke inzichten en vanuit het eigentijdse theologische denken worden enkele thema's uit de actuele zingevingsproblematiek behandeld. De volgende vragen komen aan bod: waartoe dienen godsdiensten, wat vormt de kern van het christelijk geloof en hoe kan men dit situeren in het kader van de andere wereldreligies? Uitvoerig wordt ingegaan op de relatie tussen christendom en cultuur en op enkele klassieke thema's die door de eeuwen heen de scharnierpunten van het christelijk geloof hebben gevormd: de bijdrage van het geloof tot het persoonlijk geluk, de christelijke toekomstverwachting in confrontatie met humanistische objecties, het debat over geloof en wetenschap en de vraag naar de specificiteit van de ethische inzet (normvervaging/normverschuiving). Ten slotte wordt aandacht besteed aan de relevantie van een levensbeschouwing m.b.t. tot voorbeelden uit de ingenieursethiek.

Studiemateriaal

Studiekost: 26-50 euro (De informatie over studiekosten zoals hier opgenomen is indicatief en geeft enkel de prijs weer bij aankoop van nieuw materiaal. Er zijn mogelijk ook e- en tweedehandskopijen beschikbaar. Op LIMO kan je nagaan of het handboek beschikbaar is in de bibliotheek. Eventuele printkosten en optioneel studiemateriaal zijn niet in deze prijs vervat.)

Het handboek is verkrijgbaar bij Acco (Hans Geybels & Ellen Van Stichel, Weerbarstig geloof (Leuven: Acco, 2018).

 

Toelichting werkvorm

Interactief hoorcollege.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing (B-KUL-A28C4a)

Type : Examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Schriftelijk
Vraagvormen : Meerkeuzevragen
Leermateriaal : Geen

Toelichting

De eerste examenkans is multiple choice. Ongeveer 20 procent van de vragen peilt naar kennis; 80 procent zijn denkvragen.

Toelichting bij herkansen

Inhaalexamens en herexamens bestaan uit drie open vragen.

ECTS Innovation Management and Strategy (B-KUL-D0H36A)

6 ECTS English 39 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Van Looy Bart

Aims

Upon completion of this course, the student is able to:

• Define, clarify and understand major concepts and topics which constitute the specific nature of innovation dynamics/innovation systems.
• Define and clarify concepts  and models (rationale, ingredients, implications) relevant for defining  and implementing an innovation strategy (on the level of the firm)
• Define and clarify concepts and models (rationale, ingredients, implications) relevant for organising new product development efforts (project level)

Previous knowledge

No specific prerequisites.

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Innovation Management and Strategy (B-KUL-D0H36a)

6 ECTS : Lecture 39 First termFirst term
Van Looy Bart

Content

Part 1: Technology and innovation dynamics/systems: Key concepts and Insights
Part 2: Defining and implementing an innovation strategy (at the level of the firm)
Part 3: Management of New Product Development processes (Project level)

Each part provides the students with a grounded and scientific approach towards important aspects of the innovation process. As a consequence, major scientific as well as application-oriented articles are provided as reading materials for each module.

The first part highlights the disciplinary roots or origins of the innovation process. More specifically, we highlight economic studies of the innovation process. These studies delve deeper into the work and insights of Joseph Schumpeter on the role of entrepreneurs and established companies and market pull and technology push dynamics. In addition we will elaborate insights on the level of innovation systems including the relevancy of (support) policies (e.g. patent systems) as well as the role of research centers and universities within such systems.

The second part develops models of the innovation process and examines the strategic management of technology and innovation on the level of the firm. Both defining an innovation strategy and implementing the innovation strategy by means of concepts and practices such as the development of technology portfolios (including selection criteria for innovation projects and programs) and technology roadmaps will be discussed. Major issues in organising the effective implementation of innovation strategies will be introduced (e.g. Organisational Ambidexterity, Venturing,.. .). We will also look at the nature and relevance of alliances and cooperation for the innovative performance of the firm.

The third part discusses the management of day-to-day operations in innovation environments. We discuss the following themes: (1) organising innovation activities and new product development projects, (2) critical success factors in managing innovation projects, (3) the concept of project performance in innovative settings, (4) techniques and approaches to support project management in innovative environments, and (5) the management of innovative teams and professionals.

Course material

Used Course Material
Handbook: Innovation Management and Strategy, Van Looy. McGraw Hill, 2016. (ISBN: 9781308882987)
Articles and literature
Slides, transparencies, courseware

Toledo
* Toledo is used for this learning activity to share readings, lecture slides, etc.

Format: more information

Students acquire in-depth insights in the management of innovation and technology in a course that combines traditional lectures and a group assignment.

For the group assignment students write a paper and give a poster presentation. Students demonstrate their ability to analyse and understand innovation dynamics. Given the scope of the course, topics can be situated at 3 different levels: innovation systems and policies, innovation strategies of firms and innovative products/projects (including business models).

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Innovation Management and Strategy (B-KUL-D2H36a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project, Presentation
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Features of the evaluation

* The written closed book exam assesses the extent to which the student has internalised the insights from the readings and lectures and is able to diagnose innovation dynamics, develop relevant arguments and understands consequences and implications of proposed actions.

* The paper and presentation should reflect that the student is able to analyse and understand the specific nature of their topic, to compare/situate the topic within the relevant (scientific) literature and to arrive at an assessment in terms of appropriateness. This is a group assignment.

* The paper and presentation are group assignments in teams of 4-6 people.

* For the paper the term of deliverance and deadline will be determined by the lecturer and communicated via Toledo. The deadline will be situated before the start of the examination period at the end of the semester.

* The final presentation date will be set by the lecturer and communicated via Toledo. The presentations will take place before the start of the examination period; at the end of the semester.

Determination of final grades

* The grades are determined by the lecturer as communicated via Toledo and stated in the examination schedule. The result is calculated and communicated as a number on a scale of 20.

* The final grade is a weighted score and consists of the following components: 60% on a written closed book exam; 40% on the written paper and presentation

* The grade for the paper is only taken into account if the student succeeds in the final exam.

* If the student does not participate in the written exam, the final grade of the course will be NA (not taken) for the whole course.

* If the set deadline for the paper was not respected, the grade for that respective part will be a 0-grade, unless agreed otherwise by the lecturer. Changes in deadlines can only be considered in case of unexpected, severe, circumstances.

* If the student did not participate in the elaboration of the paper, the grades for the paper and presentation will be a 0-grade.

Second examination opportunity

* The features of the evaluation and determination of grades are similar to those of the first examination opportunity, as described above.

* The student retakes that part of the evaluation (written closed book exam and/or paper and  presentation) for which he did not pass. The grade obtained at the first exam opportunity for the part the student did pass, will be transferred to the second exam opportunity.

* If students did not pass for the paper and presentation (and did not pass overall), a tailor made trajectory (individual) for the paper can be considered/allowed.

ECTS Een socio-ecologische inleiding tot duurzaamheid (B-KUL-G0D70A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 20 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Ceulemans Griet (coördinator) |  Ceulemans Griet |  Severijns Nathal

Doelstellingen

1. Leerdoelen

De student kan de betekenis en samenhang van de ‘Megatrends’ en hun achtergrond, de ‘Sustainable Development Goals’, de ‘Sustainability Doughnut’ en de ‘Planetary Boundaries’ verwoorden.

De student kan de discussie over de termen ‘duurzaamheid’ en ‘duurzame ontwikkeling’ duiden.

De student kan zowel de ecologische, economische, sociale, ethische als culturele dimensies van duurzaamheidskwesties concreet illustreren.

De student kan een aantal maatregelen in het domein van de eigen discipline die geschikt zijn om duurzaamheid te vergroten, opsommen, en toelichten welke impact ze (kunnen) hebben.

De student kan diversiteit en een open ethiek als basiskenmerk van ‘cultures of sustainability’ verder toelichten vanuit de idee van veerkracht en systeemdenken in een sociaal-maatschappelijke context.

De student kan systeemdenken (beperkt) toepassen bij het kritisch bekijken en vervolgens beoordelen van duurzaamheidscontroverses aangebracht in de media.

De student kan het belang van transdisciplinaire samenwerking en teamwerk in het kader van duurzaamheid en duurzame ontwikkeling voor specifieke cases aangebracht in krantenartikels uitleggen, door concrete relevante onderzoeksvragen van diverse wetenschapsdomeinen te verwoorden.

 

2. Vormingsdoelen

De student kan een respectvolle discussie over aspecten van duurzaamheid voeren met studenten uit de eigen zowel als uit andere disciplines, en getuigt hierbij van zorgvuldigheid, verantwoordelijkheidszin en een ethische ingesteldheid.

De student is bereid en in staat om op een kritische wijze deel te nemen aan de maatschappelijke discussie omtrent duurzaamheid vanuit de eigen expertise in haar/zijn discipline.

De student is ‘actiecompetent’, m.a.w. de cursus heeft capaci­teiten én het engagement bijgebracht om actief bij te dragen aan het aanpakken van de structurele oorzaken van duurzaamheidskwesties.

 

Identieke opleidingsonderdelen

G0D70B: Een socio-ecologische inleiding tot duurzaamheid

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Een socio-ecologische inleiding tot duurzaamheid: theorie (B-KUL-G0D70a)

1 studiepunten : College 10 Tweede semesterTweede semester
Ceulemans Griet |  Severijns Nathal

Inhoud

In dit onderdeel worden de verschillende aspecten van het begrip duurzaamheid (ecologisch, sociaal, economisch) toegelicht. Daarnaast wordt de methodologie aangebracht om duurzaamheidskwesties te leren doorgronden en er mee om te gaan of een oplossing ervoor na te streven (systeemdenken, transdisciplinariteit, de honest broker positie, ‘political moves’ herkennen, de betekenis van bestaande machtsverhoudingen en ideologieën inschatten). Dit alles gebeurt op basis van feitenkennis in verband met de ‘Megatrends’, de ‘Planetary Boundaries’, de ‘Sustainability Doughnut’ en de ‘Sustainable Development Goals’. Hierbij zal ook aandacht besteed worden aan specifieke disciplinaire aspecten, gekaderd in een bredere systemische en transdisciplinaire context.

Studiemateriaal

Cursustekst, colleges, slides, artikels, SPOC on-line leermodules.

Een socio-ecologische inleiding tot duurzaamheid: opdracht (B-KUL-G0D71a)

2 studiepunten : Opdracht 10 Tweede semesterTweede semester
Ceulemans Griet |  Severijns Nathal

Inhoud

In dit onderdeel worden de studenten in interdisciplinaire teams verdeeld. Ze krijgen een aantal opdrachten aansluitend bij de theorie te vervullen, in en buiten de contactmomenten, om vaardigheden relevant voor duurzaamheid te verkennen. Anderzijds geven ze elkaar en de docenten feedback, tijdens en na het leerproces dat ze doorlopen.

Studiemateriaal

Syllabus en media-materiaal, materiaal in de toledo-leeromgeving, discussie/praktijk-sessies

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Een socio-ecologische inleiding tot duurzaamheid (B-KUL-G2D70a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Paper/Werkstuk, Presentatie, Self assessment/Peer assessment
Vraagvormen : Meerkeuzevragen, Open vragen, Gesloten vragen
Leermateriaal : Cursusmateriaal

Toelichting

De evaluatie bestaat uit twee delen: een vormend proces in teamverband (deels gescoord via peer-evaluatie, en telt mee voor 6 van de 20 delen van de examenscore), en een afrondend, individueel te schrijven essay (buiten de examenperiode (net voor of tijdens de blokperiode), en dit telt mee voor 14 van de 20 delen van de examenscore). Wanneer meerkeuze-vragen worden gebruikt, wordt gis-correctie toegepast.

Elke student dient aan elk van de onderdelen deel te nemen om te kunnen slagen voor het geheel. Er is geen herkansing mogelijk voor het vormend proces dat in teamverband tijdens het jaar wordt doorlopen. De score van dit onderdeel wordt bij een herkansing overgedragen vanuit de eerste zittijd. Bijdrage in de evaluatie van dit procesonderdeel blijft 6 van de 20 punten bij een herkansing.

Toelichting bij herkansen

Er is geen herkansing mogelijk voor het vormend proces dat in teamverband tijdens het jaar wordt doorlopen. De score van dit onderdeel wordt bij een herkansing overgedragen vanuit de eerste zittijd. Bijdrage in de evaluatie van dit procesonderdeel blijft 6 van de 20 punten bij een herkansing.

ECTS Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach (B-KUL-G0R50A)

6 ECTS English 39 Both termsBoth terms Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Ceulemans Griet (coordinator) |  Biedenkopf Katja |  Ceulemans Griet |  Craps Marc |  Severijns Nathal |  Smet Mario |  N.  |  Less More

Aims

The student understands the terms sustainability, sustainable development, education for sustainability.

The student understands certain measures, argued from the diverse academic disciplines, that can be taken in the domain of science to stimulate sustainability, and the impact they (may) have.

The student understands certain didactical principles that can be used in the context of education for sustainable development.

The student recognizes the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration in the context of sustainability, sustainable development and education for sustainable development .

The student dares to take a position in the debate on social themes such as sustainability and sustainable development and dares to take responsibility in this context.

The student has developed the skills to communicate clearly about scientific subjects and to work in an interdisciplinary team.

The student is able to apply the three stages of analyzing, problem solving and implementation on a problem of sustainable development.

The student can implement didactical aspects in the context of education for sustainable development.

 

Previous knowledge

Bachelor’s degree.

Identical courses

G0R48A: Wetenschap en duurzaamheid: een socio-ecologische benadering

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Concepts (B-KUL-G0R88a)

2 ECTS : Lecture 23 First termFirst term
Ceulemans Griet |  Severijns Nathal

Content

Scientific knowledge on sustainability and sustainable development is an important part of the OPO science and sustainability. The following subjects will certainly be covered within this course: strong versus weak sustainability, theoretical models, systems thinking, lifecycle analysis, ecological footprint, the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration. The theory needs to be applied in the assignment.

Course material

Powerpoint, textbook, online sources.

Language of instruction: more information

Students that register for this OPO are mixed with students that take on the Dutch equivalent OPO. Lectures are in English. The greater part of the learning materials is provided in both languages.

 

Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Assignment (B-KUL-G0R89a)

1 ECTS : Assignment 1 First termFirst term
Biedenkopf Katja |  Ceulemans Griet |  Craps Marc |  Severijns Nathal

Content

The assignment is the application of the theory on ideas generated from academic literature. A specific article is to be personally chosen.

Course material

A personally chosen article of academic level sustainability literature.

Language of instruction: more information

The assignment encompasses the writing of an individual report. This might be written in Dutch or English.

Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach – Project (B-KUL-G0R90a)

3 ECTS : Assignment 15 Second termSecond term
Biedenkopf Katja |  Ceulemans Griet |  Craps Marc |  Severijns Nathal |  Smet Mario |  N.  |  Less More

Content

The OPO ‘Sustainability as a socio-ecological dynamics’ is to be considered as a broadening course. Via the projects the students get in touch with ecological and social economy, psychological and sociological development and get insight in the power of money and media. The projects fit within the central theme of the year. Early may students present their project. This integrates the workshop lessons and teamwork.

Course material

Project-specific material.

Language of instruction: more information

Students that register for this OPO are mixed with students that take on the Dutch equivalent OPO. Lectures are in English. The learning materials are provided in both languages whenever possible. However is concerns mostly international literature. There will be both English and Dutch projects.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Science and Sustainability: a Socio-Ecological Approach (B-KUL-G2R50a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Report, Presentation, Self assessment/Peer assessment
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material

Explanation

Throughout the first semester, regularly an open question will be posted for discussing the provided theoretical insights of the classes (digital submission - open book). This should ensure that the theoretical knowledge can be used for teamwork and the final assignment. Through peer evaluation and a random teacher check, you will individually receive a maximum of 3 points out of 20 for your discussion. Teamwork for the workplan is also organized for which you will earn 2 out of 20 points through peer evaluation. Combined, this continuous evaluation during the semester provides 25% of your individual final score.

Since the project is a group assignment mostly in the second semester, one group score is given, based on the sustainability report and the final presentation during the project day, with equal weight. Subsequently, individual scores are calculated based on peer review within the group. This score counts for 75% in the final score.

Remark: If serious problems are noticed concerning contribution to the project work, the student can be excluded from the group, based on discussion between all partners (supervisor, coordinator and the members of the team). As a consequence, this student will be graded 0/20 for the project work.

Information about retaking exams

Re-examination is possible for the sustainability report, but not for permanent evaluation throughout the first semester, nor for the presentation. If the student fails according to the final score, the sustainability report has to be retaken during the third examination period. The other scores are transferred. After the third exam period, the final score will be recalculated.

ECTS Total Quality Management (B-KUL-H00N6A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Pintelon Liliane

Aims

Introduction to Total Quality Management (TQM): philosophy and concepts (part I), tools and techniques (part II)

Identical courses

H00N6B: Total Quality Management

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Total Quality Management (B-KUL-H00N6a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Pintelon Liliane

Content

The course Total Quality Management (TQM) begins with an introductory chapter which defines some basic concepts in TQM and also gives an overview of the historical evolution of TQM. The first part of the course discusses the TQM organisation for the industrial as well as for the service environment. In this part the role of management in TQM and the importance of the behaviour of workers are studied. Attention is given to the TQM implementation process and the development of a quality system, according ISO 9000. In the second part of the course quantitative techniques frequently used in TQM are studied, for example statistical process control, Pareto analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, etc...

Course material

Study cost: 76-100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Goetsch, D.L. and Davis, S., Quality Management for Organizational Excellence: Introduction to Total Quality, 7th edition, Pearson, Boston, 2013

Language of instruction: more information

the course is taught and examined in English

Is also included in other courses

H00N6B : Total Quality Management

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Total Quality Management (B-KUL-H20N6a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

A formularium will be provided.  For the multiple choice questions a guess correction  is used.

ECTS Sustainable Materials Management (B-KUL-H00R6A)

3 ECTS English 30 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Van Acker Karel (coordinator) |  Van Acker Karel

Aims

Is able to quantify material efficiency (resource efficiency) and sustainability of materials (impact), both ecologically and economically using MFA, LCA and LCC environmental methods.
Has some knowledge of other methods such as CBA, EF, IO analysis
Can interpret results and assess the accuracy of such analyzes by understanding the statistics of such methods.

understands the material circles, product cycles and material flows.   Recognize bottlenecks in the current use of materials from a general perspective of sustainability and can translate them into specific products and processes.

Understands the different models and systems to close cycles and can propose (technological) solutions  for specific material and product cycles.

To know  about new developments and policies for sustainable use of materials, such as the materials decree, chemical leasing, urban mining, .. and some case studies (eg materials for solar energy)

Previous knowledge

None

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Sustainable Materials Management - Exercises (B-KUL-H00O7a)

0.6 ECTS : Practical 10 Second termSecond term
Van Acker Karel

Content

Exercises regarding sustainable technology management: basic exercises regarding the software for CO2 footprint analysis, LCA and LCC (Gabi). This/these knowledge/tools is/are applied and used in OLA4.

Course material

Slides with additional texts

Sustainable Materials Management - Lectures (B-KUL-H00R6a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Van Acker Karel

Content

Sustainable technology are technologies which besides the technological advantages, pursue a sustainable use of natural resources and a reduced ecological impact. A sustainable technology (1) reduces the amount of used material and energy, (2) stands for a shift to renewable resources and energy, from non-biodegradable or persistent to (bio)degradable materials/chemicals and (3) prevents emission, contamination and negative environmental impact.

This OLA consists of 3 parts. The first part teaches the importance of sustainable development from an ecological point of view and concepts/aspects of sustainable technology like industrial ecology, green chemistry, life cycle closing, circular economy, cradle to cradle, etc. Aspects that affect and determine the sustainability regarding environmental impact of a technology, like the selection of raw material resources, process and technology selection, and process integration are discussed. In a second part, instruments that allow to evaluate the ecological sustainability of a technological system are provided such as Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), materials flow analysis (EFA), environmental Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Ecological Footprint Analysis (EFA), and In/Output analysis. The interpretation and advantages/pitfalls of those tools are discussed. In a third part, case studies of the implementation of sustainable technologies are examined through seminars provided by relevant actors (like industry).

Course material

Slides with additional texts

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Sustainable Materials Management (B-KUL-H20R6a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project

ECTS Next Generation Biomaterials (B-KUL-H00S5A)

3 ECTS English 22 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Braem Annabel (coordinator) |  Braem Annabel |  Zhang Fei

Aims

  • The student understands the challenges and requirements for new biomaterials applied in drug delivery, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, cancer therapy, anti-infective therapy,…
  • The student can explain why a particular biomaterial has been selected for a given application and can provide a rationale for the selection of that biomaterial based on the material properties and what the biological response to that material might be.
  • The student is able to critically evaluate newly proposed biomaterials for a particular medical application via review of the literature.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge on the properties of materials for biomedical applications.  Basic knowledge on the possible host response reactions to biomaterials.

Order of Enrolment



SIMULTANEOUS(H03U4A) AND SIMULTANEOUS(H0T59A)


H03U4AH03U4A : Biomaterials
H0T59AH0T59A : Host Response to Implanted Materials

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Next Generation Biomaterials: Lectures (B-KUL-H03U9a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 16 Second termSecond term
Braem Annabel |  Zhang Fei

Content

The following topics will be covered in the lectures:

  • Controlled release materials
  • Degradable biomaterials
  • Nanobiomaterials
  • Natural and bio-inspired biomaterials
  • Antimicrobial biomaterials
  • Biofunctionalized materials
  • 3D/4D printing and digitalization of biomaterials
  • Bioprinting

Course material

Lecture notes and state-of-the-art literature will be provided on Toledo.

 

Recommended book (not mandatory):

Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine. By Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. Lemons (eds.), 3rd edition, Elsevier, Published: 2013, ISBN: 978-0-12-374626-9.

Next Generation Biomaterials: Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H0T58a)

0.6 ECTS : Field trip 6 Second termSecond term
Braem Annabel |  Zhang Fei

Content

Company visit

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Next Generation Biomaterials (B-KUL-H20S5a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Presentation
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Students will perform a group assignment for which they will give a presentation during the semester.
The final examination is oral but the students get time to prepare the answers to the questions in written form.

Information about retaking exams

There is no second examination opportunity for the presentation/report.

ECTS Resource Recovery and Recycling (B-KUL-H03C8A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Van Gerven Tom |  Horemans Benjamin (substitute)

Aims

At the end of the course the students are expected to be able to:

  • define and describe concepts of integrated waste management and sustainable materials management
  • describe and explain the principles, installations and other relevant aspects (see content) of landfilling, waste-to-energy technologies and materials recycling
  • compare these processes
  • select the best treatment option for a given waste/rest stream
  • explain the environmental implications of each treatment.

Previous knowledge

General chemistry and applied thermodynamics at bachelor level 

Environmental technology at bachelor level

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Resource Recovery and Recycling (B-KUL-H03C8a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Van Gerven Tom |  Horemans Benjamin (substitute)

Content

1. From Integrated Waste Management to Sustainable Materials Management

2. Landfilling

3. Waste-to-Energy

4. Recycling

5. Logistics, Economy, Legal and Design

Course material

  • powerpoint presentation of lectures
  • articles

Format: more information

  • attend interactive course lectures
  • study the powerpoint presentation
  • read the articles in order to deepen knowledge

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Resource Recovery and Recycling (B-KUL-H23C8a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Written examination.

ECTS Biomaterials (B-KUL-H03U4A)

3 ECTS English 22 First termFirst term
Braem Annabel

Aims

At the end of this course, the student can explain the different properties (potentials and limits) of non-viable biomaterials such as polymers, ceramics and metallic alloys, which are used for biomedical devices in contact with living tissue. 

1. The student can evaluate the host environment and the function of a biomedical device and can define requirements for the biomaterials to be used in it. 

2. The student understands the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of materials and is able to evaluate which properties deserve special attention for a particular biomedical application. 

3. The student can explain how different manufacturing processes govern the material properties and understands why a particular material has been selected for a particular application. 

4. The student is able to understand why a medical practitioner selects a material and is capable to propose eventually a new material. 

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Biomaterials: Lecture (B-KUL-H03U4a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 22 First termFirst term
Braem Annabel

Content

The first part of the course will give an overview of the host environment and define the requirements for the biomaterials to be used in it. In the next part, the specific material classes (metals, ceramics, polymers and their composites) are discussed in more detail, with special attention to specific examples of biomaterials in every material class. The course concludes with a series of seminars given by medical specialists who will focus on biomaterials used in specific clinical applications, such as reconstructive surgery, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, traumatology, abdominal surgery and dental applications. 

Course material

Study cost: More than 100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Lecture notes will be provided on Toledo. 

 

Recommended book (not mandatory): 
“Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine” by William Wagner, Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert, Guigen Zhang, Michael Yaszemski (eds), 4th edition, Elsevier, Published: 2020, ISBN: 978-0-12-374626-9. 

Format: more information

Guest lecture

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Biomaterials (B-KUL-H23U4a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Learning material : None

ECTS Engels in de bedrijfsomgeving (B-KUL-H04B3A)

3 studiepunten Engels 39 Beide semestersBeide semesters Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Laffut An |  De Geest Annelien (medewerker)

Doelstellingen

Deze cursus heeft als doel om studenten voor te bereiden om op een adequate en professionele manier te communiceren in een Engelstalige bedrijfsomgeving. De cursus focust op een aantal belangrijke communicatieve vaardigheden (zowel schriftelijk als mondeling), maar heeft ook aandacht voor het professionaliseren van woordenschat en grammatica. De cursus wordt verzorgd door mevr. Annelien De Geest.

Begintermen

De voorkennis die van de studenten wordt verwacht, is die van het vak Engels op het einde van het secundair onderwijs (niveau B1 van het Europees Referentiekader).
Concrete informatie : zie taalopleidingsonderdelen

  • Aan het begin van het academiejaar nemen de studenten deel aan een verplichte diagnostische taaltest. De studenten dienen zich hiervoor in te schrijven via de tool op bovenstaande webpagina. Alle praktische informatie over de test (datum / plaats) kan ook daar gevonden worden.
  • Studenten wonen de lessen 1 keer per week bij, gedurende beide semesters. Studenten geven bij registratie aan wanneer ze beschikbaar zijn en krijgen bevestiging van hun keuzes na de test.
  • Het resultaat van de test wordt opgevat als didactische informatie zowel voor de student als voor de taaldocent. In het uitzonderlijke geval dat er te veel vraag is voor de taalcursus of het cursusniveau ongeschikt is, heeft het testresultaat een beslissende impact.
  • Voor studenten die toelating hebben om twee talen te volgen: de diagnostische test is verplicht voor Engels H04B3A en Frans H04B4A.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Engels in de bedrijfsomgeving (B-KUL-H04B3a)

3 studiepunten : College 39 Beide semestersBeide semesters
Laffut An |  De Geest Annelien (medewerker)

Inhoud

De cursus bestaat uit een aantal modules:

  • Professionele schriftelijke communicatie, o.a. e-mails, rapporten en sollicitaties
  • Beschrijven van grafieken, duiden van trends en processen
  • Presentatietechnieken
  • Vergaderingen in het Engels leiden en bijwonen
  • Opfrissen en remediëren van grammatica
  • Uitbreiden van professionele woordenschat (business vocabulary)

Studiemateriaal

Studiekost: 26-50 euro (De informatie over studiekosten zoals hier opgenomen is indicatief en geeft enkel de prijs weer bij aankoop van nieuw materiaal. Er zijn mogelijk ook e- en tweedehandskopijen beschikbaar. Op LIMO kan je nagaan of het handboek beschikbaar is in de bibliotheek. Eventuele printkosten en optioneel studiemateriaal zijn niet in deze prijs vervat.)

Verplicht studiemateriaal:

  • Business Vocabulary in Use - Advanced (3rd edition, 2017) door Bill Mascull (Cambridge University Press)
  • Course Notes: English for Professional Purposes door Annelien De Geest (syllabus)

Toelichting werkvorm

Interactieve communicatieve aanpak die leidt tot dieper taalinzicht. Dit veronderstelt dat de studenten thuis een aantal activiteiten voorbereiden zodat de contacturen grotendeels aan de mondelinge en schriftelijke communicatie kunnen worden besteed.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Engels in de bedrijfsomgeving (B-KUL-H24B3a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode

Toelichting

Permanente evaluatie (mondeling en schriftelijk) van de activiteiten in de loop van het jaar. Het gaat voornamelijk om vaardigheidsevaluatie en gedeeltelijk ook om kennisevaluatie (woordenschat, grammatica, basisprincipes).

Het resultaat wordt berekend en uitgedrukt met een geheel getal op 20. Het examenresultaat is een gewogen cijfer dat als volgt wordt bepaald:

Woordenschat en grammaticatest (25%) - tijdens de lesuren 

Schriftelijke vaardigheden (30%)

  • Rapport (proposal): 15%
  • CV en sollicitatiebrief: 15%

Mondelinge vaardigheden (45%)

  • Zakelijke meetings (incl. schriftelijke component): 35%
  • Presentatievaardigheden: 10%

Indien de student niet deelneemt aan één (of meerdere) van de deelevaluaties op het vooraf vastgestelde tijdstip dat gepubliceerd wordt op Toledo, wordt de beoordeling van de niet afgelegde deelevaluatie(s) meegeteld als een 0-score binnen het gewogen eindresultaat. De student kan enkel uitstel krijgen als hij omwille van ziekte/overmacht afwezig is en een doktersattest kan voorleggen.

Toelichting bij herkansen

De evaluatiekenmerken en bepaling eindresultaat van de tweede examenkans zijn niet identiek aan die van de eerste examenkans. Wegens de aard van de mondelinge taken (zie toelichting eerste examenkans) worden de behaalde resultaten voor het onderdeel 'zakelijke meetings'  bij de eerste examenkans overgedragen naar de tweede examenkans. Deze component kan dus niet opnieuw afgelegd worden en telt mee voor 35% van het examenresultaat.

Woordenschat en grammatica test (25%)  

Schriftelijke vaardigheden (30%)

  • Rapport (proposal): 15%
  • CV en sollicitatiebrief: 15%

Mondelinge vaardigheden (45%)

  • Zakelijke meetings (incl. schriftelijke component): 35%  => voor deze component worden de behaalde resultaten van de eerste examenkans overgedragen naar de tweede examenkans
  • Presentatievaardigheden: 10%

ECTS Renewable Energy (B-KUL-H04C1B)

6 ECTS English 52 Second termSecond term
Meyers Johan (coordinator) |  D'haeseleer William |  Delarue Erik |  Driesen Johan |  Helsen Lieve |  Meyers Johan |  Poortmans Jef |  Van Lipzig Nicole  |  Less More

Aims

Giving the students a proper understanding of and thorough insight into all important aspects of renewable energy 'production', which will also be placed in the context of the overall energy issue.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of physics and energy conversion machines (thermo-mechanical and electrical). 

Identical courses

H00S7A: Hernieuwbare energie

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Renewable Energy (B-KUL-H04C1a)

6 ECTS : Lecture 52 Second termSecond term
D'haeseleer William |  Delarue Erik |  Driesen Johan |  Helsen Lieve |  Meyers Johan |  Poortmans Jef |  Van Lipzig Nicole  |  Less More

Content

Introduction & Setting the stage  
Solar Energy
- Photovoltaic energy conversion (PV)
- Solar thermal (solar boilers)  
- Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Wind energy   
Bio energy
- Solid biomass (electricity & heat)
- Biofuels (liquid – transport) 
Geothermal energy   
Hydro, wave- & tidal energy (blue power)
Energy storage
- Electrical storage  
- Thermal storage  
Hydrogen & fuel cells  
Can be extended with seminar and/or visit

Course material

Study cost: 26-50 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Text book
Articles and literature
Slides, transparencies, courseware
Toledo / e-platform

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Renewable Energy (B-KUL-H24C1b)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

Exam is written, closed book. Some questions may possibly include multiple-choice parts - in that case, correction for guessing will be applied for these parts.

 

ECTS Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen II.1. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H04K9A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 30 Eerste semesterEerste semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Smets Ilse (coördinator) |  N.

Doelstellingen

Inzicht verschaffen in een onderwerp binnen de ingenieurswetenschappen door middel van deelname aan een internationale uitwisseling (ATHENS) of een op voorhand door de programmadirecteur goedgekeurde ‘summer course’. Voor dit opleidingsonderdeel volgt de student een opleidingsonderdeel in het buitenland in het kader van het ATHENS-uitwisselingsprogramma  of een ‘summer course’, mits de programmadirecteur hiervoor op voorhand zijn akkoord heeft gegeven.

De student mag maximaal 1 keer per academiejaar en 2 keer tijdens de masteropleiding deelnemen aan een ATHENS-week. Deelname aan ATHENS is enkel mogelijk na applicatie via de faculteit en selectie door het ATHENS-netwerk. Meer informatie.

 

Begintermen

De kennis en attitudes zoals aangebracht in de bachelor ingenieurswetenschappen.

De student moet voldoen aan de vereiste basiskennis (prerequisites) van het ATHENS-vak dat hij kiest, zoals aangegeven in de course catalogue op de ATHENS inschrijvingswebsite.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen II.1. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H04K9a)

3 studiepunten : College 30 Eerste semesterEerste semester
N.

Inhoud

Afhankelijk van het opleidingsonderdeel gekozen en toegekend in de buitenlandse instelling na akkoord met de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen II.1. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H24K9a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Medewerking tijdens contactmomenten

Toelichting

Dit opleidingsonderdeel wordt geëvalueerd volgens de regels en gebruiken van de gastinstelling waarmee de uitwisseling is gebeurd. De KU Leuven zet deze resultaten om naar PASS/FAIL.
Voor ATHENS-vakken worden, zoals alle andere vakken, in het ISP opgenomen in het academiejaar waarin ze gevolgd zijn.
‘Summer courses’ kunnen enkel gevalideerd worden, indien ze door de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke voorafgaandelijk goedgekeurd zijn. De student neemt het vak op in het ISP in het academiejaar onmiddellijk volgend op de Summer Course.

Conform het beleid van het ATHENS-netwerk wordt voor ATHENS-cursussen geen 2e examenkans georganiseerd.
 

Toelichting bij herkansen

 

ECTS Project Management (B-KUL-H04X2A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Duflou Joost (coordinator) |  Duflou Joost |  Joubert Johan

Aims

The aim of this course is to provide the student with an overview of techniques and means that are available for the start up, execution, follow up and adjustment of large projects. By means of examples and case studies insight is created  supporting recognition of typical patterns, analysis of situations and identification of  suitable methods and/or techniques recommendable for effectively steering projects, with well-optimized chances to reach the  preset project deliverables. 
 

Previous knowledge

This course is not connected to a specific graduation programme. Therefore, the contents of the assignments can be altered to suit the graduation programme of the student. Still, it is recommended to plan this course in a later stage of the master programme to ensure that any lack of technical background will be not be a hindrance in working on specific cases or assignments. Access to a familiar project case (e.g. thesis project) is required in view of the evaluation format which is based on a case study. A possible course on business administration in the curriculum can best be scheduled before attending this course.

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Project Management (B-KUL-H04X2a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Duflou Joost |  Joubert Johan

Content

Introduction

  • What is project management?
  • Situation within the general planning problem
  • Characteristics of projects
  • Project manager
  • Components, concepts and terminology
  • Life cycle of a project: strategical and tactical considerations
  • Factors responsible for the success of a projectOrganisational structures and task allocation
  • Organisational structures
  • Staff management
  • Concurrent engineering
  • Assessment and selection
  • Division of a project
  • Outsourcing or internal work?
  • Conflict evaluation:  within the organisation, environmental effects, othersProject planning
  • Introduction
  • Duration of project activities
  • Learning effects
  • Precedence relations
  • Gantt-representation
  • Arrow network for critical path mathematics
  • Block network for critical path mathematics
  • LP formulation
  • Aggregation of activities
  • Dealing with uncertainty
  • Analysis of PERT and CPM presuppositions
  • Conflicts in planningProject budget
  • Introduction
  • Project budget and company goals
  • Drawing up a budget
  • Budget management
  • FinancingManagement of resources
  • Influence of resource limitations on the project
  • Classification of resources
  • Planning of resources and project with time as a limiting factor
  • Planning of resources and project with resources as a limiting factor
  • Priority rules for the allocation of resources
  • Subcontracting/assessing suppliers
  • Executing projects in parallelProject control
  • Introduction
  • Control systems
  • Following up and controling timewise planning and costs
  • Reporting
  • Updating cost and planning parameters
  • Technological controlComputer support for project management
  • Introduction
  • Use of computers
  • Criteria for software selection
  • Software implementation
  • Data management and knowledge managementProject termination
  • Introduction
  • When to finalise a project?
  • Final steps in the termination of a projectCase studies

Course material

Handbook, presentations (on Toledo).

Format: more information

Lecture.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Project Management (B-KUL-H24X2a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Assignment per two students with presentation and defense (oral exam) during exam session. Exam timing is coordinated per team of students.

ECTS Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen I.1. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H05U5A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 30 Eerste semesterEerste semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Smets Ilse (coördinator) |  N.

Doelstellingen

Inzicht verschaffen in een onderwerp binnen de ingenieurswetenschappen door middel van deelname aan een internationale uitwisseling (ATHENS) of een op voorhand door de programmadirecteur goedgekeurde ‘summer course’. Voor dit opleidingsonderdeel volgt de student een opleidingsonderdeel in het buitenland in het kader van het ATHENS-uitwisselingsprogramma  of een ‘summer course’, mits de programmadirecteur hiervoor op voorhand zijn akkoord heeft gegeven.

De student mag maximaal 1 keer per academiejaar en 2 keer tijdens de masteropleiding deelnemen aan een ATHENS-week. Deelname aan ATHENS is enkel mogelijk na applicatie via de faculteit en selectie door het ATHENS-netwerk. Meer informatie.

 

Begintermen

De kennis en attitudes zoals aangebracht in de bachelor ingenieurswetenschappen.

De student moet voldoen aan de vereiste basiskennis (prerequisites) van het ATHENS-vak dat hij kiest, zoals aangegeven in de course catalogue op de ATHENS inschrijvingswebsite.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen I.1. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H05U5a)

3 studiepunten : College 30 Eerste semesterEerste semester
N.

Inhoud

Afhankelijk van het opleidingsonderdeel gekozen en toegekend in de buitenlandse instelling na akkoord met de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen I.1. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H25U5a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Medewerking tijdens contactmomenten

Toelichting

Dit opleidingsonderdeel wordt geëvalueerd volgens de regels en gebruiken van de gastinstelling waarmee de uitwisseling is gebeurd. De KU Leuven zet deze resultaten om naar PASS/FAIL.
Voor ATHENS-vakken worden, zoals alle andere vakken, in het ISP opgenomen in het academiejaar waarin ze gevolgd zijn.
‘Summer courses’ kunnen enkel gevalideerd worden, indien ze door de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke voorafgaandelijk goedgekeurd zijn. De student neemt het vak op in het ISP in het academiejaar onmiddellijk volgend op de Summer Course.

Conform het beleid van het ATHENS-netwerk wordt voor ATHENS-cursussen geen 2e examenkans georganiseerd.

Toelichting bij herkansen

 

ECTS Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen I.2. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H05U6A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 30 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Smets Ilse (coördinator) |  N.

Doelstellingen

Inzicht verschaffen in een onderwerp binnen de ingenieurswetenschappen door middel van deelname aan een internationale uitwisseling (ATHENS) of een op voorhand door de programmadirecteur goedgekeurde ‘summer course’. Voor dit opleidingsonderdeel volgt de student een opleidingsonderdeel in het buitenland in het kader van het ATHENS-uitwisselingsprogramma  of een ‘summer course’, mits de programmadirecteur hiervoor op voorhand zijn akkoord heeft gegeven.

De student mag maximaal 1 keer per academiejaar en 2 keer tijdens de masteropleiding deelnemen aan een ATHENS-week. Deelname aan ATHENS is enkel mogelijk na applicatie via de faculteit en selectie door het ATHENS-netwerk. Meer informatie.

Begintermen

De kennis en attitudes zoals aangebracht in de bachelor ingenieurswetenschappen.

De student moet voldoen aan de vereiste basiskennis (prerequisites) van het ATHENS-vak dat hij kiest, zoals aangegeven in de course catalogue op de ATHENS inschrijvingswebsite

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen I.2. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H05U6a)

3 studiepunten : College 30 Tweede semesterTweede semester
N.

Inhoud

Afhankelijk van het opleidingsonderdeel gekozen en toegekend in de buitenlandse instelling na akkoord met de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen I.2. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H25U6a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Medewerking tijdens contactmomenten

Toelichting

Dit opleidingsonderdeel wordt geëvalueerd volgens de regels en gebruiken van de gastinstelling waarmee de uitwisseling is gebeurd. De KU Leuven zet deze resultaten om naar PASS/FAIL.
Voor ATHENS-vakken worden, zoals alle andere vakken, in het ISP opgenomen in het academiejaar waarin ze gevolgd zijn.
‘Summer courses’ kunnen enkel gevalideerd worden, indien ze door de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke voorafgaandelijk goedgekeurd zijn. De student neemt het vak op in het ISP in het academiejaar onmiddellijk volgend op de Summer Course.

Conform het beleid van het ATHENS-netwerk wordt voor ATHENS-cursussen geen 2e examenkans georganiseerd.

Toelichting bij herkansen

 

ECTS Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen II.2. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H05U7A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 30 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Smets Ilse (coördinator) |  N.

Doelstellingen

Inzicht verschaffen in een onderwerp binnen de ingenieurswetenschappen door middel van deelname aan een internationale uitwisseling (ATHENS) of een op voorhand door de programmadirecteur goedgekeurde ‘summer course’. Voor dit opleidingsonderdeel volgt de student een opleidingsonderdeel in het buitenland in het kader van het ATHENS-uitwisselingsprogramma  of een ‘summer course’, mits de programmadirecteur hiervoor op voorhand zijn akkoord heeft gegeven.

De student mag maximaal 1 keer per academiejaar en 2 keer tijdens de masteropleiding deelnemen aan een ATHENS-week. Deelname aan ATHENS is enkel mogelijk na applicatie via de faculteit en selectie door het ATHENS-netwerk. Meer informatie.

 

Begintermen

De kennis en attitudes zoals aangebracht in de bachelor ingenieurswetenschappen.

De student moet voldoen aan de vereiste basiskennis (prerequisites) van het ATHENS-vak dat hij kiest, zoals aangegeven in de course catalogue op de ATHENS inschrijvingswebsite.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen II.2. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H05U7a)

3 studiepunten : College 30 Tweede semesterTweede semester
N.

Inhoud

Afhankelijk van het opleidingsonderdeel gekozen en toegekend in de buitenlandse instelling na akkoord met de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Capita selecta ingenieurswetenschappen II.2. (Athens / Summer Course) (B-KUL-H25U7a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Medewerking tijdens contactmomenten

Toelichting

Dit opleidingsonderdeel wordt geëvalueerd volgens de regels en gebruiken van de gastinstelling waarmee de uitwisseling is gebeurd. De KU Leuven zet deze resultaten om naar PASS/FAIL.
Voor ATHENS-vakken worden, zoals alle andere vakken, in het ISP opgenomen in het academiejaar waarin ze gevolgd zijn.
‘Summer courses’ kunnen enkel gevalideerd worden, indien ze door de uitwisselingsverantwoordelijke voorafgaandelijk goedgekeurd zijn. De student neemt het vak op in het ISP in het academiejaar onmiddellijk volgend op de Summer Course.

Conform het beleid van het ATHENS-netwerk wordt voor ATHENS-cursussen geen 2e examenkans georganiseerd.

Toelichting bij herkansen

 

ECTS Dutch Language and Cultures (B-KUL-H06B4A)

3 ECTS English 40 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
De Wachter Lieve (coordinator) |  N. |  De Wachter Lieve (substitute) |  Boelaert Liese (cooperator) |  Van Aken Stef (cooperator)

Aims

The main aim of this course is to help students acquire basic communicative skills in Dutch (level A1 of the Common European Framework). The course deals with the basic grammar notions and language functions and aims at the mastering of approximately 800 highly frequent words of Dutch. A lot of attention goes to culture with various lectures about Belgium. The course provides extensive practice in listening, reading, speaking and writing. 

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Dutch Language and Cultures (B-KUL-H06B4a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 40 First termFirst term
N. |  De Wachter Lieve (substitute) |  Boelaert Liese (cooperator) |  Van Aken Stef (cooperator)

Course material

R. Devos en H. Fraeters, Vanzelfsprekend, Leuven (Acco), 2008. The multimedia course materials 'Vanzelfsprekend' offer video, audio CDs, texts and exercises, very frequently used language functions and approximately 800 highly frequent Dutch words. The material also includes a lot of cultural information on Belgium and Flanders.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Dutch Language and Cultures (B-KUL-H26B4a)

Type : Exam outside of the normal examination period

Explanation

There will be a test (writing, speaking, listening and reading) at the end of the course as well as a number of assignments during the course.

ECTS Industriële stage: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Internship: Chemical Engineering (B-KUL-H06J0A)

6 studiepunten Nederlands 120 Eerste semesterEerste semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract Uitgesloten voor creditcontract
Van Puyvelde Peter

Doelstellingen

Intensieve kennismaking met de bedrijfswereld en opdoen van relevante industriële ervaring aan de hand van een a priori concreet gemaakt project.   

Begintermen

Volledig afgewerkte opleiding Bachelor Chemische Technologie.

Volgtijdelijkheidsvoorwaarden

72



(GELIJKTIJDIG( H04H1A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T0A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H05A8A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T1A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H06G8A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T2A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H06H2A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H09D7A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H06H8A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T7A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG(H06T4A) OF GELIJKTIJDIG(H06H0A))


H04H1AH04H1A : Transportverschijnselen: chemische ingenieurstoepassingen
H06T0AH06T0A : Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications
H05A8AH05A8A : Toegepaste fysische scheikunde
H06T1AH06T1A : Applied Physical Chemistry
H06G8AH06G8A : Regeltechniek in de chemische industrie
H06T2AH06T2A : Process Control in the Chemical Industry
H06H2AH06H2A : Analytische scheikunde
H09D7AH09D7A : Analytical Chemistry
H06H8AH06H8A : Geavanceerde scheidingsprocessen
H06T7AH06T7A : Advanced Separation Processes
H06T4AH06T4A : Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes
H06H0AH06H0A : Systeemanalyse van chemische processen

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Industriële stage: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Internship: Chemical Engineering (B-KUL-H06J0a)

6 studiepunten : Stage 120 Eerste semesterEerste semester
Van Puyvelde Peter

Inhoud

Deze industriële stage van langere termijn (minimumduur 6 weken) moet verband houden met de opleiding en voor aanvang inhoudelijk worden goedgekeurd door de departementele stagecoördinator. De studenten kunnen kiezen uit een aanbod dat door de stagecoördinator bijeengebracht werd, of kunnen zelf (lokaal of internationaal) op zoek gaan naar een geschikte stageplaats, die bij grote voorkeur en quasi uitsluitend een industrieel karakter zou moeten hebben.
Tijdens de stage zal de student werken aan een concrete opdracht. Belangrijk is dat voor het begin van de stage, een stageplan werd opgesteld met vermelding van de doelstellingen, beschrijving van de te gebruiken methode of werkwijze, en een oplijsting van de te behalen resultaten. Dit stageplan wordt opgesteld door de stagecoördinator van de opleiding, in overleg met bedrijfsbegeleider, en student. Belangrijk is dat de student bij de evaluatie onder meer wordt afgerekend op het effectief behaalde resultaat.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Industriële stage: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Internship: Chemical Engineering (B-KUL-H26J0a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode

Toelichting

De evaluatie van de Industriële Stage gebeurt aan de hand van:
- het verslag dat de student binnenlevert
- de presentatie die gegeven wordt door de student, gevolgd door vraagstelling en discussie.  
   
Details over de vereisten die aan het verslag en de presentatie gesteld worden, zullen per email of via Toledo worden meegedeeld. 
 ​ 
 

ECTS Bedrijfservaring: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Experience: Chemical Engineering (B-KUL-H06J2A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 60 Eerste semesterEerste semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract Uitgesloten voor creditcontract
Van Puyvelde Peter

Doelstellingen

Kennismaking met de bedrijfswereld en met de dagelijkse werkomgeving van een (jonge) ingenieur in het bedrijf.

Begintermen

Er zijn geen specifieke begintermen vereist, maar bij voorkeur is Bachelor opleiding Chemische Technologie volledig afgewerkt.

Volgtijdelijkheidsvoorwaarden



(GELIJKTIJDIG( H04H1A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T0A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H05A8A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T1A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H06G8A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T2A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H06H2A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H09D7A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG( H06H8A ) OF GELIJKTIJDIG (H06T7A)) EN (GELIJKTIJDIG(H06T4A) OF GELIJKTIJDIG(H06H0A))


H04H1AH04H1A : Transportverschijnselen: chemische ingenieurstoepassingen
H06T0AH06T0A : Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications
H05A8AH05A8A : Toegepaste fysische scheikunde
H06T1AH06T1A : Applied Physical Chemistry
H06G8AH06G8A : Regeltechniek in de chemische industrie
H06T2AH06T2A : Process Control in the Chemical Industry
H06H2AH06H2A : Analytische scheikunde
H09D7AH09D7A : Analytical Chemistry
H06H8AH06H8A : Geavanceerde scheidingsprocessen
H06T7AH06T7A : Advanced Separation Processes
H06T4AH06T4A : Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes
H06H0AH06H0A : Systeemanalyse van chemische processen

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Bedrijfservaring: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Experience: Chemical Engineering (B-KUL-H06J2a)

3 studiepunten : Stage 60 Eerste semesterEerste semester
Van Puyvelde Peter

Inhoud

De stage bedrijfservaring van korte termijn (meestal met minimumduur van 4 weken) moet verband houden met de opleiding en voor aanvang inhoudelijk worden goedgekeurd door de departementele stagecoordinator. De studenten kunnen meestal kiezen uit een aanbod dat door de stagecoördinator bijeengebracht werd, of kunnen zelf (lokaal of internationaal) op zoek gaan naar een geschikte stageplaats, die bij grote voorkeur en quasi uitsluitend een industrieel karakter zou moeten hebben.
Tijdens de stage krijgen de studenten van de bedrijfsbegeleider meestal een concrete opdracht van eerder beperkte omvang om tijdens de stage uit te voeren. Ervaring opdoen met het reilen en zeilen in de bedrijfswereld is de voornaamste doelstelling van deze stage, en hoewel het goed trachten uit te voeren van de stageopdracht niet onbelangrijk is, staat of valt het succes van de stage niet noodzakelijk of alleen met het succesvol afwerken van deze opdracht.    

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Bedrijfservaring: Chemische Technologie / Industrial Experience: Chemical Engineering (B-KUL-H26J2a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode

Toelichting

De evaluatie van de stage Bedrijfservaring gebeurt aan de hand van:
- het verslag dat de student binnenlevert
- de presentatie die gegeven wordt door de student, gevolgd door vraagstelling en discussie.  
 
Details over de vereisten die aan het verslag en de presentatie gesteld worden, zullen per email of via Toledo worden meegedeeld. 
 
  
 

 

ECTS Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications (B-KUL-H06T0A)

6 ECTS English 58 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Clasen Christian (coordinator) |  Clasen Christian |  Kuhn Simon

Aims

This course aims to further develop the basic concepts concerning momentum, heat and mass transfer that were introduced in "Transport phenomena, part 1", and to translate them into a number of important engineering applications.

Previous knowledge

A basic course on transport phenomena is needed to follow this course.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications: Lecture (B-KUL-H06T0a)

4.6 ECTS : Lecture 34 First termFirst term
Clasen Christian |  Kuhn Simon

Content

  • Flow and transport in internal and external flows
  • Flow and transport in packed-beds
  • Flow and transport in fluidized beds
  • Flow and transport in stirred vessels
  • Heat exchangers
  • Radiation
  • Drying
  • Boiling & Condensation
  • Numerical methods

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Handouts of slides, available on Toledo.

A number of books as recommended reading.

Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications: Exercises and Lab Sessions (B-KUL-H09D0a)

1.4 ECTS : Practical 24 First termFirst term
Clasen Christian |  Kuhn Simon

Content

Several practical experiments reflecting topics seen in class.

Excercises and calculations on practical examples discussed in class.

Course material

Exercises are posted on Toledo.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications (B-KUL-H26T0a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

The written exam consists of:
a theory part (closed book) for 15% of the final grade, 
and an exercise part (open book (course material allowed)) for 70% of the final grade.

The lab sessions (written report) account for 15% of the final grade. Participation in the lab sessions is required in order to participate in the written exam. 

If the evaluation indicates that the student has not sufficiently met one or several of the aims of the course unit, the global result may deviate from the weighted average of all subcomponents.

Information about retaking exams

The written exam consists of:
a theory part (closed book) for 15% of the final grade, 
and an exercise part (open book (course material allowed)) for 70% of the final grade.

The lab sessions (written report) account for 15% of the final grade. Participation in the lab sessions is required in order to participate in the written exam. 

If the evaluation indicates that the student has not sufficiently met one or several of the aims of the course unit, the global result may deviate from the weighted average of all subcomponents.

ECTS Applied Physical Chemistry (B-KUL-H06T1A)

6 ECTS English 57 First termFirst term
Kuhn Simon (coordinator) |  Koos Erin |  Kuhn Simon |  Thielemans Wim

Aims

The aim of the course is to learn important aspects of applied physical chemistry that are important in chemical process technology and in the design of chemical products. 

The aim of the course is to give students a deeper understanding of physical and chemical phenomena that occur at surfaces and interfaces.  Important is the link between interfacial behaviour and the performance of products and chemical processes.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Applied Physical Chemistry : Lecture (B-KUL-H06T1a)

4.8 ECTS : Lecture 36 First termFirst term
Koos Erin |  Kuhn Simon |  Thielemans Wim

Content

Throughout the course, different types of interfaces are covered, with a description of the thermodynamics and a discussion of the characterization techniques and relevant (bio)chemical processes.
- thermodynamics of interfaces
- surface forces and interactions and the DLVO approximation
- hydrogen bonding and solvation forces
- capillarity and wetting
- electrical dubble layer
- effects of charged surfaces
- colloidal systems and their characterization
- crystallization
- surfactants, emulsions, micelles
- surface characterization
- surface modification

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

- Selected chapters from textbooks introduced in the first lecture
- slides 
- student notes

Applied Physical Chemistry : Exercices and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H09D1a)

1.2 ECTS : Assignment 21 First termFirst term
Koos Erin |  Kuhn Simon |  Thielemans Wim

Content

See "Applied Physical Chemistry : Lecture".

Format: more information

There are two practical assignments which need to be carried out and reported upon.

One deals with the characterization of solid surfaces and pourous materials. A written report is due.

The other assignment is an open ended assignment, to be reported on orally, in the course of the academic year.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Applied Physical Chemistry (B-KUL-H26T1a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Practical exam
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

The evaluation consists of an evaluation of the practical sessions with compulsory attendance during the semester, and a written exam with exercises and theory questions during the exam period.

Information about retaking exams

The evaluation consists of an evaluation of the practical sessions with compulsory attendance during the semester, and a written exam with exercises and theory questions during the exam period.

ECTS Process Control in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H06T2A)

6 ECTS English 41 Second termSecond term
Bongartz Dominik (coordinator) |  Bongartz Dominik

Aims

The students can design a process control systems based on a mathematical process model (transfer function or linear state space model). They are aware of the general performance requirements for process control systems and can check whether a controller achieves these.

The students know the basic elements of feedback and feedforward control systems. They can analyze control systems in the frequency domain and can design controllers based on PID and lead/lag elements that achieve predefined performance criteria. They are aware of advanced structures for control loops. For state space models, they can design a stabilizing controller through state feedback as well as through output feedback with state estimation. They can solve the optimal control problem with quadratic objective.

Previous knowledge

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite. 
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set. 
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set. 
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously). 
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level. 


FLEXIBLE (H06T4A)

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
H06T4A : Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Process Control in the Chemical Industry : Lecture (B-KUL-H06T2a)

4.8 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Bongartz Dominik

Content

The lecture is structured in two main parts:

1. Analysis and design of control systems in the frequency domain: performance requirements for control systems, closed loop stability, controller design by loopshaping, advanced control structures.

2. Analysis and design of control systems in the time domain: controllability and observability, state feedback controller design and observer design through eigenvalue assignment, optimal control and the LQR problem, the Kalman filter.

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Course notes and recommended literature.

Process Control in the Chemical Industry : Exercises and Lab Sessions (B-KUL-H09D2a)

1.2 ECTS : Practical 21 Second termSecond term
Bongartz Dominik

Content

Exercises support the lectures and permit the students to apply the methods learned in the lecture to actual problems in control design for chemical processes. Exercises consist of pen-and-paper exercises and computer class sessions. 
In computer classes, the design of process control systems is practiced with Matlab/Simulink, to support a process control project to be conducted throughout the semester.

Course material

Exercise sheets and Matlab/Simulink templates distributed via Toledo.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Process Control in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H26T2a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written, Paper/Project, Report
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator, List of formulas

Explanation

  • Written report on a process control project performed during the semester (weighted with 20%).
  • Exam during the examination period, consisting of two parts:
    • Oral part with theory questions (weighted with 40%)
    • Written part with exercise problems (weighted with 40%). A hand-written formularium (max. 4 A4 sheets) and a standard calculator may be used during the written part.

Information about retaking exams

It is possible to re-take the exam part that was examined during the exmination period. The score for the project will not be changed.

ECTS Biochemical Process Engineering (B-KUL-H06T3A)

6 ECTS English 46 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Fardim Pedro

Aims

Biochemical processes are relevant for sustainable engineering of materials, chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine. The knowledge of biochemical processes is essential to tackle challenges related to climate change, human health, recycling, and creation of a sustainable future. In this course you will learn how biochemical processes can be used to create current and future bioproducts. We start by understanding of the structure and function of living cells.  Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells will be covered.  The functional description of living cells is demonstrated by means of the synthesis and specific properties of the four important biomacromolecules in a cell: lipids, proteins, polysaccharides  and nucleic acids. After learning about cells, we will study the upstream operations involved in bioprocesses starting with DNA recombinant technology and Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) and revisiting basic concepts of bioprocess engineering covering mass and energy balances, mass and energy transfer and bioreactor engineering including homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. Unit operations for down-streaming and the creative combination of operations to design bioprocesses for different bioproducts will be presented and discussed. Equipped with the knowledge about bioprocess, we will study bioproduct engineering starting with cell factories, followed by biorefineries, enzyme technology and pharmaceutical technology. Interactive lectures with presentations by students and invited lectures of industry and international top-level engineers will complement the course program and offer a unique opportunity to students to understand and master bioprocesses for a multitude of applications.

Previous knowledge

Chemical reactor engineering

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Biochemical Process Engineering (B-KUL-H06T3a)

6 ECTS : Lecture 46 Second termSecond term
Fardim Pedro

Content

Lecture Plan:

Lecture 1 – Introduction to bioprocess engineering, biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids)
Lecture 2 – Cell types, cell metabolism
Lecture 3 – Protein synthesis, DNA recombinant technology, CRISPR
Lecture 4 – Interactive lecture – working with a scientific article
Lecture 5 – Basic concepts of bioprocesses, mass and energy balances
Lecture 6 – Basic concepts of bioprocesses, mass and energy transfer
Lecture 7 – Bioreactor engineering – Homogeneous reactions
Lecture 8 – Bioreactor engineering – Heterogeneous reactions
Lecture 9 – Reactor engineering
Lecture 10 – Downstreaming operations I
Lecture 11 – Downstreaming operations II
Lecture 12 – Bioproduct engineering – Cell factories – Invited lecture
Lecture 13 – Bioproduct engineering – Enzyme technology – Invited lecture
Lecture 14 – Bioproduct engineering – Biorefineries
Lecture 15 – Bioproduct engineering – Pharmaceutical biotechnology
Lecture 16 – Interactive lecture – Pitch presentations
Lecture 17 – Interactive lecture – Group presentations
Lecture 18 – Interactive lecture – Group presentations
Lecture 19 – Interactive lecture – Group presentations
Lecture 20 – Interactive lecture – Group presentations

Interactive lectures: group work of two students with theme provided by the Professor

 

Course material

Handouts of the slides used in the lecture.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Biochemical Process Engineering (B-KUL-H26T3a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Presentation, Self assessment/Peer assessment, Participation during contact hours
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : List of formulas

Explanation

Class activities with focus on case studies and prospective scenarios will be facilitated by the lecturer.
Students will work proactively and be invited to present their views and ideas for specific cases and topics of their choice.

Closed book written exam (55%) 11/20
-> Written exam, closed book, use of formularium during the exam is allowed.

Permanent evaluation (45%) 9/20
-> Interactive lectures with active participation of students including peer review. Presence is required for evaluation

 

 

 

 

ECTS Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes (B-KUL-H06T4A)

6 ECTS English 64 First termFirst term
Bongartz Dominik (coordinator) |  Bongartz Dominik

Aims

At the end of this course, the student is able to apply to apply mathematical modeling and simulation techniques to predict, analyze, and interpret dynamic behavior of chemical processes.

In particular, the student is able to...

  • distinguish and choose suitable model types for a given application (e.g., steady-state vs. dynamic, lumped vs. distributed, state-space vs. differential algebraic, linear vs. nonlinear),
  • develop dynamical models in time- and frequency-domain for simple chemical processes,
  • analyze state-space models and transfer functions models for properties such as stability or oscillation of solutions,
  • visualize and interpret dynamic behavior in diagrams such as phase potraits, Nyquist diagrams, and Bode diagrams,
  • apply parameter estimation and non-parametric identification to develop models from experimental data,
  • analyze the sensitivity of model predictions to parameter values.

Previous knowledge

Students should have a background in linear algebra, as well as basic knowledge of MATLAB.

Students should test and if necessary refresh this background at the beginning of the semester using provided material.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes : Lecture (B-KUL-H06T4a)

4 ECTS : Lecture 30 First termFirst term
Bongartz Dominik

Content

The lecture consists of three main parts:

1. Systems analysis in the time domain: state-space models, modeling, linear systems, equilibria and stability analysis, nonlinear systems and linear approximation, differential-algebraic systems, numerical integration, sensitivity analysis

2. Systems analysis in the frequency domain: Laplace transform, transfer functions, poles and zeros, input-output stability, Bode and Nyquist diagrams, process dynamics (zero, first, and second order processes; higher order processes)

3. System identification: parameter estimation, uncertainty quantification, nonparametric identification

Course material

Course notes.

Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes : Exercises and Lab Sessions (B-KUL-H09D4a)

2 ECTS : Practical 34 First termFirst term
Bongartz Dominik

Content

Homework exercises support the lectures and permit the students to apply the methods learned in the lecture. Solutions are discussed in class or via online feedback. In additional computer classes, the students are introduced to Matlab/Simulink as tools for system analysis.

Course material

Exercise sheets distributed via Toledo.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes (B-KUL-H26T4a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : List of formulas, Calculator

Explanation

Oral exam with written preparation. A hand-written formularium (max. 2 A4 sheets) and a standard calculator may be used during the written preparation and the oral exam.

ECTS Industrial Chemical Processes (B-KUL-H06T5A)

6 ECTS English 40 Second termSecond term
Van Puyvelde Peter (coordinator) |  Van Puyvelde Peter |  Vermeire Florence

Aims

The aim is to integrate the basic concepts of the chemical industry (different unit operations, ...).  Students should obtain a deep understanding of the integration of chemical processes and should think how one can innovate existing processes.  This is made clear by using different case-studies.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Industrial Chemical Processes (B-KUL-H06T5a)

6 ECTS : Lecture 40 Second termSecond term
Van Puyvelde Peter |  Vermeire Florence

Content

1. structure of the chemical process industries

2. refining of crude oil: An overview is given of the different types of refineries with increasing complexities.  Attention is mainly given to the valorization of the heavy streams resulting from the crude oil.  Also society relevant issues regarding carbon dioxide, the availability of oil and biofuels are highlighted. 

3. steamcracking: The production of ethylene is key to the petrochemical industry.  In this chapter a detailed discussion about the working principles of a cracker is given.  

4. syngas: Syngas or a mixture of CO/H2 is a important step in the production process of many chemicals such as for instance methanol and ammoinia.  

5. Production of ammonia: Both the steam reforming as well as the partial oxidation route are discussed. 

6. Production of the base acids: nitric acid, sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid 

7. Fertilizers: Fertilizers are complex products that are very relevant in our food chain.  After a general introduction focus will be on the production of urea.  

8. Polymerisation processes

9. Chlorine industry

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

  • course notes
  • recommended textbook: Chemical process technology' by Moulijn at al.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Industrial Chemical Processes (B-KUL-H26T5a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

Written (closed book) exam with oral defense.

ECTS Chemical Process Design: Practical Chemical Engineering Design Problem (B-KUL-H06T6A)

5 ECTS English 85 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Degrève Jan (coordinator) |  Degrève Jan |  Koos Erin |  Van Gerven Tom |  Degrève Jan (substitute)

Aims

The aim is to combine knowledge obtained in other courses in order to apply this knowledge to a real-life industrial problem

Order of Enrolment



(SIMULTANEOUS (H09D6A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T0A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T1A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T2A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H09D7A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T7A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T8A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T3A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06T4A) AND SIMULTANEOUS (H06U0A))


H09D6AH09D6A : Chemical Process Design
H06T0AH06T0A : Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications
H06T1AH06T1A : Applied Physical Chemistry
H06T2AH06T2A : Process Control in the Chemical Industry
H09D7AH09D7A : Analytical Chemistry
H06T7AH06T7A : Advanced Separation Processes
H06T8AH06T8A : Hazardous Materials and Safety in the Process Industries
H06T3AH06T3A : Biochemical Process Engineering
H06T4AH06T4A : Systems Analysis of Chemical Processes
H06U0AH06U0A : Design and Analysis of Multiphase Reactors


Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Chemical Process Design: Practical Chemical Engineering Design Problem (B-KUL-H06T6a)

5 ECTS : Assignment 85 Second termSecond term
Degrève Jan |  Koos Erin |  Van Gerven Tom |  Degrève Jan (substitute)

Content

In the beginning of the semester, students (small group of students) receive their design assignment with the problem statement coming from industrial practice.  Together with a teaching assistent and a representative of the company that presents the problem, students evaluate different alternative solutions and work out in detail the most promising route.  A design report will be constructed for further evaluation which is finalized by means of a presentation. 

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Chemical Process Design: Practical Chemical Engineering Design Problem (B-KUL-H26T6a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Presentation

Explanation

Written and orally presented report

Information about retaking exams

Due to the nature of this course where working as a group towards the solution of an industrially relevant problem is considered to be one of the key competence elements, it is not possible to retake this exam during the September examination period.  

ECTS Advanced Separation Processes (B-KUL-H06T7A)

3 ECTS English 38 First termFirst term
Van der Bruggen Bart

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce advanced separation processes (novel technologies going beyond classical approaches based on thermodynamic equilibria), to discuss the selection of separation processes and to demonstrate new trends in separation technology.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Advanced Separation Processes : Lecture (B-KUL-H06T7a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 18 First termFirst term
Van der Bruggen Bart

Content

- membrane separation processes

- advanced phase equilibrium-based processes
- more complex separations (hybrid methods, ...)
- selection of separation processes- energy efficiency of separation processes

Course material

Study cost: 51-75 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

- Course notes- Recommended textbook: "Separation Process Principles", J. D. Seader en E. J. Henley (1998)   

Advanced Separation Processes : Exercises and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H09D5a)

0.6 ECTS : Practical 20 First termFirst term
Van der Bruggen Bart

Content

In the exrecises, the theory will be applied in quantitative examples and problems.

Course material

Exercises given during the sessions.

Format: more information

Exercise sessions in classroom.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Advanced Separation Processes (B-KUL-H26T7a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Closed book exam. Written preparation. Ca. 25% of the exam is related to exercises/simulation, the rest of the questions is theory related.

 

ECTS Hazardous Materials and Safety in the Process Industries (B-KUL-H06T8A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Bernaerts Kristel (coordinator) |  Bernaerts Kristel |  Vercruysse Geert

Aims

General aim of the course: 
1.       Identify and judge risks with respect to your own work and the work of the people you supervise when working in the chemical industry or when designing products in which chemicals or biological agents play an important role 
2.       To determine the necessary measures to exclude or to reduce risks to an acceptable level.
 
Specific aims:  

  • The student can identify and assess hazards of chemical and biological products, separately and in the context of a process.
  • The student understands the hazard vectors of chemical and biological products.
  • The student can retrieve information on the hazards of products, e.g., from databases, from legal entities.
  • The student understands and can interpret the information on hazardous products (e.g., SDS) .
  • The student knows the classification and labeling of chemical and biological products.
  • The student knows the principles of REACH.
  • The students knows the differences between chemical and biological product safety.
  • The student knows different methods for hazard evaluation and risk assessment of chemical processes (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA, ETA) and can apply these methods to a process unit in a chemical process.
  • The student knowns important methods and concepts of prevention (e.g., LOPA, safety functions, SIL) and can apply these methods to a process unit in a chemical process.

Previous knowledge

The course requires a basic knowledge of thermodynamics and transport phenomena.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Hazardous Materials and Safety in the Process Industries (B-KUL-H06T8a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Bernaerts Kristel |  Vercruysse Geert

Content

Introduction to the course: Incidents that define process safety

PART 1: Safety of chemical and biological products 

  • Intrinsic hazards of chemical products (e.g., toxicity, flammability, etc.) and biological product (e.g., pathogenicity) 
  • Classification & Labelling (e.g., CLP)
  • Preventive measures (e.g., PPE)
  • REACH for hazardous chemicals (e.g., legislation, chemical safety assessment)
  • Safety testing of (new) chemical compounds 

PART 2: Safety of Chemical Processes 

  • Basic and technical design of a process unit (Introduction on reading P&IDs)
  • Hazard evaluation and risk assessment methods: principles and examples (e.g. DOW FEI, FMEA, HAZOP)
  • Safety aspects during project engineering and execution (e.g., safety functions, prevention and mitigation (LOPA), safety integrity level (SIL))

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Slides. Notes to the slides.

Format: more information

Lecture with 1 or 2 guest seminars.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Hazardous Materials and Safety in the Process Industries (B-KUL-H26T8a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

The final grade of the course consists of two parts. One part evaluates the course content on product safety (PART 1 of the course) and one part evaluates the course content on process safety (PART 2 of the course). For the evaluation of product safety, each student prepares a report which is handed in before the exam period. For the evaluation on process safety, the student participates to the written exam during the regular exam period. This written exam is an open book exam, during which the student may use his/her course material, information on the specific case study/process related to the report, and personal notes with the course. 

The product safety assignment counts for 40% (8 out of 20) of the final score. The written exam on process safety counts for 60% (12 out of 20) of the final score. The scores of the report and the written exam are summed up to give the final score.

It is mandatory to participate in both exam parts to pass the course.

Students who submit their assignment too late without valid reason (doctor certificate, or approval by the course responsible for any other reason) are excluded from the exam.

Students that have to take a second exam change will only be evaluated on a written exam (open book), but this exam will now include both product and process safety questions.

Information about retaking exams

Students that have to take a second exam change will only be evaluated on a written exam (open book), but this exam will now include both product and process safety questions.

ECTS Design and Analysis of Multiphase Reactors (B-KUL-H06U0A)

3 ECTS English 23 Second termSecond term
Kuhn Simon

Aims

The aim of the course is to understand different (complex) models that can be used to design multiphase reactors. A systematic analysis of heterogeneous reactions and multiple phase reactors is made.  Emphasis is on the optimal choice of reactor types and the final design of such reactors.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Design and Analysis of Multiphase Reactors (B-KUL-H06U0a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 23 Second termSecond term
Kuhn Simon

Content

- Introduction to multiphase flows
- Reactions in ideal and non-ideal reactors
- Solid-catalyzed reactions (fixed bed catalytic reactors, gas-liquid reactions on solid catalysts)
- Fluid-fluid reactions (rate equations and reactor design)
- Gas-solid reactions (rate equations and reactor design)

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

- slides
- text book: "Chemical Reaction Engineering", O. Levenspiel

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Design and Analysis of Multiphase Reactors (B-KUL-H26U0a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : List of formulas, Course material

Explanation

The exam is fully written and the use of lecture material is allowed (no books).

Information about retaking exams

The exam is fully written and the use of lecture material is allowed (no books).

ECTS Stage studiebegeleiding: chemische technologie (B-KUL-H07S0A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 90 Beide semestersBeide semesters Uitgesloten voor examencontract Uitgesloten voor creditcontract
Smets Ilse

Doelstellingen

De algemene doelstelling van het opleidingsonderdeel is het ontwikkelen en/of verder uitbouwen van de didactische vaardigheden van de student. Hij/zij zal dit kunnen doen door het didactisch team van het geselecteerde bachelor OPO te assisteren.

In wat volgt worden de specifieke leerdoelstellingen voor de student-begeleiders opgelijst. Het gaat hierbij om didactische vaardigheden en houdingen die ze dienen te verwerven. 
 
- De student-begeleider kan de leerinhouden kort en bondig uitleggen, toelichten en verdedigen
- De student-begeleider kan de leerinhoud verduidelijken door concrete voorbeelden, illustraties of verbanden met andere elementen aan te halen
- De student-begeleider faciliteert het leerproces van de studenten door (i) gerichte vragen te stellen en/of (ii) door vragen van de studenten te beantwoorden met als doel de studenten zelf de oplossing te laten vinden zonder die oplossing letterlijk te geven
- De student-begeleider kan inschatten of bepaalde vragen het best classicaal of  individueel kunnen behandeld worden
- De student-begeleider maakt optimaal gebruik van audiovisuele of andere didactische hulpmiddelen. Hij/zij kan effectief communiceren en presenteren
- De student-begeleider heeft een open en empathische houding naar de studenten toe
- De student-begeleider kan de studenten aanmoedigen en motiveren om oefeningen (binnen de voorziene tijd) op te lossen
- De student-begeleider beheert de groep op een effectieve manier
- De student-begeleider communiceert vlot met de betrokken docenten en komt gemaakte afspraken stipt en correct na
- De student-begeleider kan reflecteren op het eigen functioneren als student-begeleider

Begintermen

De student bezit goede communicatievaardigheden die het mogelijk maken didactische taken uit te voeren. De student is in bezit van zijn/haar bachelordiploma en was geslaagd voor het vak Algemene en Technische Scheikunde. Geïnteresseerde studenten melden zich bij één van de vaktitularissen die na een evaluatiegesprek in onderling overleg beslissen of de student al dan niet in aanmerking komt. Het aantal studenten dat in aanmerking komt voor deze OPO is beperkt en is afhankelijk van de noden die de opleiding heeft.

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Stage studiebegeleiding: chemische technologie (B-KUL-H07S0a)

3 studiepunten : Stage 90 Beide semestersBeide semesters
Smets Ilse

Inhoud

De student die het OPO 'stage studiebegeleiding: chemische technologie' volgt, zal ingezet worden als student-begeleider bij oefenzittingen of practica of begeleidingssessies van een geselecteerd bachelorOPO. Het inzetten van student-begeleiders is een vorm van peer tutoring wat in de literatuur omschreven wordt als een verzamelterm voor actieve en interactieve strategieën die aangewend worden door individuen met een gelijke status, die geen professionele leerkracht zijn, om de ontwikkeling van kennis en vaardigheden van anderen en van zichzelf actief te ondersteunen.  De rol van de student-begeleider draait met andere woorden om het faciliteren van het leerproces op een interactieve, systematisch en doelgerichte manier. 

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De student-begeleider staat het didactisch team van het geselecteerde bachelor OPO bij.  De hieronder vermelde "leeractiviteiten" expliciteren wat daaronder concreet verstaan wordt.

Studiemateriaal

Voor de inhoudelijke aspecten is het studiemateriaal dat hoort bij het bachelorOPO ter beschikking. Voor de didactische aspecten wordt bij het begin van het opleidingsonderdeel een praktijkgerichte trainingssessie georganiseerd. 

Toelichting werkvorm

Elke oefenzitting die de student-begeleider zal verzorgen, zal bestaan uit 3 fases:
- een voorbereidingsfase tijdens dewelke (i) de student-begeleider zijn kennis opfrist van de te behandelen inhoud en (ii) er duidelijke afspraken gemaakt worden tussen de student-begeleider en het didactisch team over wat er verwacht wordt en wat de link met de lopende theorielessen is
- de uitvoeringsfase tijdens dewelke effectief assistentie verleend wordt tijdens de oefenzitting (zie ook hieronder)
- de evaluatiefase tijdens dewelke de student-begeleider reflecteert over de voorbije oefenzitting (zie ook verder bij evaluatie)
 
De rol van de student-begeleider tijdens de oefenzittingen zal bestaan uit:
 
- het uitleggen, toelichten en verdedigen van leerinhouden
- concrete voorbeelden, illustraties, ervaringen en verbanden geven
- de studenten aan de hand van tips op goede weg helpen
- vragen stellen om studenten aan het denken te zetten
- onderlinge discussie en interactie stimuleren en ondersteunen
- studietips en adviezen geven
- feedback geven
- studenten aanmoedigen en ondersteunen
 
In een latere fase (e.g., wanneer dezelfde oefenzitting reeds (meerdere keren) gegeven is) kunnen bijkomende taken ingevuld worden:
- het opstarten van de sessie (verwelkomen van de studenten, situeren van de oefenzitting, nagaan van  vragen/moeilijkheden bij de studenten, …)
- het afronden van de sessie (kernaspecten samenvatten/herhalen, polsen naar onduidelijkheden die kunnen meegenomen worden naar de volgende oefensessie, feedback vragen van de studenten, studenten bedanken, …)

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Stage studiebegeleiding: chemische technologie (B-KUL-H27S0a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Self assessment/Peer assessment

Toelichting

Volgende permanente evaluatievormen zullen aangewend worden om na te gaan of de student-begeleider de vooropgestelde leerdoelstellingen al dan niet heeft bereikt.  
 
•              Observatie
Tijdens minimum 2 oefenzittingen wordt de student-begeleider geobserveerd door het didactisch team. Hierbij wordt een (vooraf beschikbare) observatieleidraad gevolgd die gebaseerd is op de vooropgestelde doelstellingen (e.g., stimuleert de student-begeleider het zelf zoeken van antwoorden; moedigt hij/zij participatie aan)
   
•              Zelfevaluatie
Aan de hand van een ter beschikking gesteld reflectieformulier kan de student-begeleider de voorbije sessie naar inhoud en uitwerking voor zichzelf evalueren (e.g., Wat ging goed? Wat ging minder goed? Waarom? Zijn de vooropgestelde doelstellingen bereikt? Aan wat kan dit worden toegeschreven?)
 
•              Intervisie
Op basis van de informatie verzameld tijdens de observatiesessies, aangevuld met de reflectieformulieren zal tussentijds en/of op het einde van het semester een intervisie plaatsvinden tijdens dewelke de student-begeleider, samen met de docent, (terug)kijkt naar de manier waarop hij zijn begeleidingsactiviteiten uitgeoefend heeft. Het gaat met andere woorden om het kritisch herbekijken van het eigen functioneren als student-begeleider. Op die manier wordt de student-begeleider zich bewust van zijn eigen aanpak en kan hij/zij die, indien nodig, bijsturen.    

•              Evaluatie van gemaakt opgave
De student wordt gevraagd om een nieuwe oefeningenopgave te maken, met bijhorende voorbeeldoplossing. Deze opgave wordt geëvalueerd op zijn geschiktheid, correctheid en eventuele creativiteit. 

 

Toelichting bij herkansen

Geen herexamen mogelijk

ECTS Selected Topics: Safety in Unit Operations (B-KUL-H08K4A)

4 ECTS English 46 Both termsBoth terms Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Vercruysse Geert (coordinator) |  Vercruysse Geert |  N.

Aims

At the end of this course, the student is able to:

  • analyze and execute a process hazardous analysis of different unit operations such as a batch reactor, distillation column and storage tank;
  • demonstrate a Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) methodology for other, similar, units used in the process industry;
  • explain and design protective systems such as pressure relief valves and safety instrumented interlocks. 

For logistical reasons, the number of students that can take this course as an elective course is limited.

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Selected Topics: Safety in Unit Operations: Lecture (B-KUL-H08K4a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 18 Both termsBoth terms
Vercruysse Geert |  N.

Content

In a set of introductory lectures, the two most important process units within the chemical industry: chemical reactors and distillation columns, are explained. In addition, the concepts of process intensification are presented.

The main part of the course focuses on the different process and safety engineering features that are generally installed within the process industry. 

Special attention will be spent on handling of chemicals in storage tanks (loading, unloading and hold up in general).  

The different elements of a process safety review, i.e., preventive and mitigating countermeasures, are being studied in detail.

Course material

Slides and supporting material - made available on Toledo and during the sessions.

Selected Topics: Safety in Unit Operations: Seminars (B-KUL-H08K5a)

1.6 ECTS : Practical 28 Both termsBoth terms
Vercruysse Geert

Content

Examples of the practical implementation of a PHA and of its composing elements will be demonstrated through case studies, exercises, or field visits.

Course material

Slides and supporting material - made available on Toledo and during the sessions.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Selected Topics: Safety in Unit Operations (B-KUL-H28K4a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions

Information about retaking exams

Same format.

ECTS Explosion Safety (B-KUL-H08P0A)

3 ECTS English 30 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Verplaetsen Filip (coordinator) |  Van den Schoor Filip |  Verplaetsen Filip

Aims

The aim of this course is to enable the student (i) to evaluate the explosion risk of industrial installations based on the characteristics of the combustible substance and of the installation; and (ii) to lower this risk by applying explosion prevention and protection methods.  

 

For logistical reasons, the number of students that can take this course as an elective course is limited.

Previous knowledge

The student has a basic knowledge of thermodynamics and combustion.
 

Is included in these courses of study

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Explosion Safety: Lecture (B-KUL-H05O3a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 18 First termFirst term
Van den Schoor Filip |  Verplaetsen Filip

Content

The course will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to explosion safety
- Case studies
- Detonations: Rankine-Hugoniot relations, ZND-structure (ideal gas), deflagration-to-detonation transition (DDT)
- Explosion characteristics of gases, vapours and liquids: explosion limits, limiting oxygen concentration, minimum ignition energy, auto-ignition temperature, flash point, maximum explosion pressure, maximum rate of pressure rise,...
- Explosion characteristics of dusts: explosion limits, limiting oxygen concentration, minimum ignition energy, minimum ignition temperature, smouldering temperature, maximum explosion pressure, maximum rate of pressure rise,...
- Ignition sources: electric sparks, electrostatic sparks, mechanical sparks, hot surfaces,...
- Explosion effects (blast wave, radiation heat flux, fragments): pressure vessel rupture, vapour cloud explosion, boiling liquid expanding vapour explosion, explosive detonation
- Explosion effects: impact on people and structures (buildings)
- Explosion prevention and protection: inerting, ventilation, explosion resistant construction, explosion pressure relief, explosion suppression, explosion decoupling
- ATEX directives
- Hazardous area classification 

Course material

Papers and literature
Slides
 

Explosion Safety: Seminars (B-KUL-H00J3a)

0.6 ECTS : Practical 12 First termFirst term
Van den Schoor Filip |  Verplaetsen Filip

Content

Seminars and exercises supporting the lectures.

A live demonstration of concepts of explosion safety. 

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Evaluation: Explosion Safety (B-KUL-H28P0a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

Open book.

 

 

ECTS Chemical Process Design (B-KUL-H09D6A)

4 ECTS English 30 First termFirst term
Van De Staey Glenn

Aims

In this course, practical aspects of chemical production units are covered with the aim of obtaining a deeper understanding of the set-up and rationale of a chemical unit.  In addition, the working principle of separate units such as piping systems, pumps, compressors and cooling machines is explained in detail.

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Chemical Process Design (B-KUL-H09D6a)

4 ECTS : Lecture 30 First termFirst term
Van De Staey Glenn

Content

The following aspects are covered:

- layout of a chemical installation
- life cycle analysis of a chemical installation
- piping systems: theoretical considerations
- piping systems: practical considerations
- heat exchanger technology
- compressor technology
- cooling machines- cooling problems in the chemical industry

Course material

Course text and slides

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Evaluation: Chemical Process Design (B-KUL-H29D6a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material, Calculator

Explanation

Open book, oral exam with short written preparation time. Also the prepared report has to be defended.

 

ECTS Analytical Chemistry (B-KUL-H09D7A)

3 ECTS English 24 First termFirst term
Bernaerts Kristel

Aims

At the end of the course,

  • the student can describe standard and advanced methods that are available to analyse industrial samples (related to, e.g., environmental analysis, product quality determination, research & development, safety monitoring);
  • the student can explain in-depth the working principle of the techniques. He/she is aware of the limitations, advantages and disadvantages and is able to make a motivated choice for an analytical technique for a real life case;
  • the student knows analysers of process analytical chemistry and knowns the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each technique. He/she can select a suitable methods for laboratory analysis and for process environment analysis (in-line, on-line) and can judge the results (accuracy, precision, interferences, ...);
  • the student is able to interprete MS spectra, IR spectra and perform calculations for electrochemical sensors. 

Previous knowledge

Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry at bachelor level

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Analytical Chemistry : Lecture (B-KUL-H09D7a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 18 First termFirst term
Bernaerts Kristel

Content

The following topics are addressed in this course. 

Optical methods

- Introduction to spectrometric methods

- Atomic absorption spectrometry (e.g., FAAS)

- Atomic emission spectrometry (e.g., ICP-AES)

- Infrared spectrometry (e.g., FT-IR)

Mass spectrometry 

- Atomic mass spectrometry (e.g., ICP-MS)

- Molecular mass spectrometry (e.g., (GC-)EI-TOF, MALDI-TOF, (LC-)ESI-MS/MS)

- Hyphenated techniques (e.g., GC-MS, LC-MS/MS)

Electroanalytical chemistry

- Introduction to electrochemical cells

- Potentiometric methods (e.g., pH electrode, CO2 sensing probe)

Process analytical chemistry

- In-line and on-line analysers (for quality and/or safety monitoring)

- Examples and applications (e.g., catalytic bead sensors, oxygen analyzers)

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Powerpoint presentations 

References and books cited in the slides. 

 

Format: more information

  • attend lectures
  • study course material

Analytical Chemistry : Exercises and Laboratory Sessions (B-KUL-H09D8a)

0.6 ECTS : Practical 6 First termFirst term
Bernaerts Kristel

Content

3 sessions (2h) with exercises on optical analytical methods, mass spectrometry and electrochemistry.

Course material

exercises are made available

Format: more information

Exercise session classes with supervision. 

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Evaluation: Analytical Chemistry (B-KUL-H29D7a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

The exam consists of theory questions (contributing 75% to the total score) and exercises (contributing 25% to the total score). Both parts are closed book. Both parts are examined at the same time.  Any deviations from the weight of theory and exercises are communicated on Toledo prior to the exam. 

 

Information about retaking exams

The exam consists of theory questions (contributing 75% to the total score) and exercises (contributing 25% to the total score). Both parts are closed book. Both parts are examined at the same time.  Any deviations from the weight of theory and exercises are communicated on Toledo prior to the exam. 

ECTS Management Challenges in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09D9A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term
Smets Ilse (coordinator) |  Keldermans Rombout |  Smets Ilse

Aims

The course allows the students to:

  • enlarge their view on the chemical industry and its challenges of today and tomorrow
  • gain insight into:
    • the stakeholders in and around the company and the challenges and opportunities linked to these influencing factors;
    • how a company is structured and managed and why this is done in this way;
    • the role of a chemical engineer and how he/she can have impact at different levels in the organization (knowledge, skills and experiences);
    • career paths and job particularities at each level in the organization
    • the challenges and opportunities for the chemical industry, today and tomorrow.

The students are trained into financial analysis and economic valuation and how to integrate the important domains of safety and sustainability into the decision process in a chemical company.

The course provides the students with a broad “foundation” to build up their own view on the chemical industry and its role in society.

Last but not least, the course should support the students in giving direction on how to engage into their professional career start.

Previous knowledge

no special prerequisites

Order of Enrolment

96

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Management Challenges in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09D9a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 First termFirst term
Keldermans Rombout |  Smets Ilse

Content

Starting from an industrial point of view, important aspects of the chemical industry are discussed. Based upon own experience of working in the chemical industry for over 25 years, an overview of a chemical company and the role of an engineer in a chemical company is provided, based upon concrete examples and case studies. The students get insights into how a company is managed, how chemical processes are operated and what kind of knowledge and skills are required for (chemical) engineers to steer with impact in different stages of their career path. Both company-internal as well as company-external challenges and opportunities are discussed and form the context of the central question: “How can the chemical company add value to society and what is the important role of the chemical engineer in this context?”

Important domains that are covered are the following.

  • How is a  chemical company steered, managed and organized?
  • How are chemical production processes operated and integrated into a chemical site network?
  • What are possible career paths and what is the role of a chemical engineer at different stages in a career path?
  • What knowledge, experience and skills are required to create impact along the engineer’s career path?
  • How are company decisions based upon financial analysis and economical parameters? Financial instruments usage and interpretation as well as economic valuation exercises are trained.
  • What are the safety and environmental challenges and targets? How are they steered and managed and how do they fit into the decision making process?
  • What are the challenges and opportunities of the chemical industry?
  • How is the chemical industry set up in Flanders (Belgium), Europe and globally? What is its contribution, what are its strengths and weaknesses, nowadays and in future?

Course material

Slides (available through Toledo)

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Evaluation: Management Challenges in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H29D9a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

The exam will be in written form, closed book.

The exam can contain (non exhaustive list!):

  • Questions on the gained insights and knowledge on the chemical industry, the chemical site and its processes and the expected role of the chemical engineer in this respect.
  • Exercises on (financial) and strategy interpretation or on economic valuation as a basis for the decision-making process.
  • Questions to elaborate on socio-economic statements based upon the background provided throughout the course.

 

ECTS Water Technology (B-KUL-H09E0A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term
Van der Bruggen Bart

Aims

• Providing an overview on the use of water technology in the process industry.
•Providing an overview on water sources.
• Insight in techniques for production of process water.
• Selecting of specific water treatment techniques, depending on the specified water quality.
• Dimensionalisation of water treatment techniques.

Previous knowledge

None.

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Water Technology (B-KUL-H09E0a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 First termFirst term
Van der Bruggen Bart

Content

In this course techniques used for the production and further conditioning of water in the process industry are provided. Relevant problems with water flows and the required water quality depending on the application are outlined. Based on this, possible processes to achieve the desired water quality are discussed. Selection criteria for a founded choice of process are provided. Processes include settling, coagulation/flocculation, sand filtration, pressure driven membrane filtration, adsorption on activated carbon, ion exchange, electrodialysis, desalination, degassing, iron and Mn removal and desinfection. When relevant, dimensionizing of these techniques is discussed. Some specific water types are discussed in detail: cooling water and boiler feed water (steam production). Problems related to scarcity of water and possible water sources are highlighted.

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Slides are available and elaborated course notes when necessary.

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Evaluation: Water Technology (B-KUL-H29E0a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Presentation, Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material

Explanation

50% of the exam will be based on a group assignment concerning the elaboration of a proposal for a water technology project with presentation. The remaining 50% will be a written open book exam.

Information about retaking exams

In the case of a retake of the exam, the result of the group assignment is included if the student passed the evaluation of that component (i.e. at least 5/10). If the group assignment was not passed or if the group assignment has not yet been performed, it must be performed in the retake exam period. If one of the group members underperformed while the other group members passed, that group member gets an individual assignment.

The remainder of the exam proceeds as in the first exam period.

ECTS Powder Technology (B-KUL-H09E1A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term
Clasen Christian

Aims

This course is introducing the science and technology related to the handling, treatment and processing of particles and powders. The course covers topics on characterization (size analysis), storage and transport (fluidization, pneumatic transport, slurry flow, hopper deign), particle formation (granulation and size reduction), separation (settling, cyclones, filtration), safity (health, fire, and explosion hazards) and the properties of particles (colloids).

Previous knowledge

There are no specific preliminary terms.

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Powder Technology (B-KUL-H09E1a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 First termFirst term
Clasen Christian

Content

Particle Size Analysis
Particles and Liquids 

  • Single Particles in a Fluid    
  • Multiple Particle Systems
  • Fluid Flow Through a Packed Bed of Particles

​Particles and Gases

  • Fluidization
  • Pneumatic Transport
  • Gas Cyclones

Hopper Design
Mixing and Segregation
Advanced Particle Techniques

  • Slurry Transport
  • Particle Size Reduction
  • Particle Size Enlargement

Colloids and Fine Particles
​Safety

  • Health Effects of Small Particles
  • Explosion Hazards

Course material

Study cost: 76-100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Handout of slides / electronic versions available via Toledo.

Recommended literature: Introduction to Particle Technology - second edition, Martin Rhodes, Wiley

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Evaluation: Powder Technology (B-KUL-H29E1a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Closed book written exam.

ECTS Design and Analysis of Polymeric Systems (B-KUL-H09E2A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term
Clasen Christian

Aims

This is an advanced course that focuses on several selected topics to deepen the knowledge on polymer science and technology.

After the first part the students
- understand the relation between polymer synthesis and the resulting structural parameters of polymers.

After the second part the students
- are aware of the modern analytical techniques to identify structural parameters of polymers and can relate them to their physical properties in solid state and solution.

After the third part the students
- have been introduced to the raw material sources for polymers, also of biopolymeric origins.

After the last part the students
- understand the design space offered by typical polymerization processes to obtain polymers with desired properties. 

 

Previous knowledge

There are no specific preliminary terms.

Is included in these courses of study

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Design and Analysis of Polymeric Systems (B-KUL-H09E2a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 First termFirst term
Clasen Christian

Content

Syllabus

1 Polymerization Types
1.1 Step growth polymerization
1.1.1 Polyaddition and polycondensation
1.1.1.1 Example: Polyesters and polyterephthalates
1.1.2 Excursus: Molecular weight distribution (MWD)
1.1.2.1 Example: Blood plasma volume expander
1.1.3 Relation of MWD and step growth reactions
1.1.3.1 Example: Kevlar
1.1.4 Kinetics and chain length of step growth reactions
1.1.5 Non-linear step growth reactions
1.1.6 Flory-Stockmayer statistics
1.1.6.1 Example: Phenol Formaldehyde, Melamine and Urea Resins
1.1.6.2 Example: Epoxy
1.1.6.3 Example: Polyurethanes
1.2 Chain growth polymerization
1.2.1 Initiation and initiators and wastage reactions
1.2.2 Propagation and termination
1.2.3 Steady state assumption and kinetic chain length
1.2.4 Chain transfer
1.2.5 MWD and chain growth polymerization
1.2.6 Trommsdorff effect
1.2.7 Temperature effects and Ceyling Temperature
1.2.8 Heterogeneous Chain growth reactions
1.2.9 Kinetics of the emulsion polymerization
1.2.10 Cationic polymerization
1.2.10.1 Example Butyl rubber
1.2.11 Anionic polymerization
1.2.11.1 Example: Super Glue
1.2.12 Living polymerization
1.2.13 Distribution Functions
1.2.14 Inhibition
1.2.15 Other polymerization reaction types

2 Structural Polymer Analysis
2.1 Structure and Conformation of Polymers
2.2 Spectroscopic Methods
2.2.1 IR Spectroscopy
2.2.2 General NMR Spectroscopy
2.2.3 Analysis of the Tacticity of Polymers
2.2.4 Configurative Isomers of Polymers
2.2.4.1 Example: Polydienes and natural rubber
2.2.5 Excursus: Stereoselective Polymerization
2.3 Scattering Methods
2.3.1 X-ray Scattering
2.3.2 Crystalline structures of Polymers
2.3.3 Crystallization - thermodynamics and kinetics
2.3.4 Unit cells in polymer crystals
2.3.5 Wide and Small Angle Scattering (SAXS and WAXS)
2.3.6 Excursus: Colligative Properties and Osmometry
2.3.7 Static Light Scattering from small particles
2.3.8 Static Light Scattering from larger polymers in solution
2.3.9 Zimm Diagram
2.3.10 Polymer coil dimensions in solution
2.3.11 Dynamic Light Scattering
2.4 Viscometry
2.4.1 Einstein model
2.4.2 The intrinsic Viscosity
2.4.3 Huggins relation and critical concentration
2.4.4 Mark-Houwink relation
2.4.5 Influence parameters on the hydrodynamic dimensions
2.4.6 Polyelectrolytes in solution - Polyelectrolyte titration
2.4.7 Ultrasonic Degradation of Polymers
2.4.8 Viscosity Average molecular weight
2.5 Fractionation Methods
2.5.1 Precipitation Fractionation
2.5.2 Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)
2.5.3 Field Flow Fractionation (FFF)
2.5.4 Hyphenated Techniques
2.6 Other Analytical Techniques
2.6.1 Endgroup Analysis

3 Rawmaterials for Polymers
3.1 Monomers
3.1.1 Crude oil based monomers
3.1.2 Monomers from Bio-refinery
3.1.3 Biopolymers
3.2 Biodegradable Polymers
3.2.1 Vegetable oil based polymers
3.2.2 Polycaprolactame, -acid, and alcohol
3.3 Polysaccharides
3.3.1 Cellulose and -derivatives
3.3.2 Starch
3.3.3 Chitosan
3.3.4 Galactomannans
3.4 Fermantation Polymers
3.4.1 Xanthan Gum, Pullulan and Dextran
3.4.2 Polyhydroxyalcanoates
3.5 Proteins

4 Polymerization Processes
4.1 Design Criteria
4.2 Bulk Polymerization
4.2.1 Example: Methyl methacrylate
4.2.2 Stirred bulk polymerization
4.3 Solution Polymerization
4.3.1 All components soluble
4.3.2 Insoluble initiator and polymer
4.3.2.1 Slurry reactor
4.3.2.2 Gas phase polymerization
4.4 Suspension polymerization

5 Typical Polymers one should know
5.1 Thermosets
5.2 Thermoplastics

Course material

Study cost: 76-100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

handout of course slides / electronic version available via Toledo

recommended books:

"Polymer Chemistry (Third edition)" TP Lodge and PC Hiemenz, CRC Press

"Polymers: Chemistry and Physics of Modern Materials (Third edition)" JMG Cowie and V Arrighi, CRC Press

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Evaluation: Design and Analysis of Polymeric Systems (B-KUL-H29E2a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

Closed book, oral exam with written preparation.

ECTS Process Simulation in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09E3A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Yang Xing (coordinator) |  Bongartz Dominik |  N. |  Yang Xing (substitute)

Aims

After this course, the students

  • are able to select an appropriate model for the targeted (combination of) unit operations;
  • are able to calibrate a model on the basis of experimental data;
  • can perform a sensitivity analysis;
  • can critically assess and quantify the performance of the model;
  • have familiarized themselves with relevant simulation software packages like ASPEN.

Previous knowledge

Students should have basic knowledge on mathematical modeling, thermodynamics, chemical reactors, and separation processes.

Students should also have first basic experience with Aspen Plus. If this is not the case, they need to gather this experience through additional preparation material provided in this course.

Order of Enrolment



SIMULTANEOUS(H06T6A) AND SIMULTANEOUS(H09D6A)


H06T6AH06T6A : Chemical Process Design: Practical Chemical Engineering Design Problem
H09D6AH09D6A : Chemical Process Design

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Process Simulation in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09E3a)

3 ECTS : Practical 20 First termFirst term
Bongartz Dominik |  N. |  Yang Xing (substitute)

Content

In this course a (most often hands-on) overview will be given of

  • different models for different unit operations;
  • methods to calibrate a model on the basis of experimental data;
  • sensitivity analysis methods and their use;
  • performance quantification of a model;
  • relevant simulation software packages like ASPEN.

Course material

Handouts of the slides and relevant materials used in the lecture, and modelling sessions.  

Format: more information

Combined lecture and simulation sessions

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Evaluation: Process Simulation in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H29E3a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Project/Product, Report, Presentation, Participation during contact hours

Explanation

The evaluation consists of two parts:

1. A larger simulation project that has to be reported in a written way. Late submissions will be penalized with 25% of the maximum achievable score per day of delay (i.e., submissions within the first 24h after the deadline can achieve maximum 75%, between 24h and 48h after the deadline maximum 50% etc.).

2. Oral discussion based on the project and lecture content

Information about retaking exams

To re-take the evaluation, a new report has to be prepared based on an adapted task description for the project, and a new oral discussion will take place on the project and lecture contents.

ECTS Process Intensification in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09E5A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Van Gerven Tom |  Ouyang Yi (substitute)

Aims

Students are able to recognize and explain the most important technical challenges for the chemical processing industry of the 21st century. They find relations between these macro-scale challenges and the shortcomings in chemical processes. They are able to name the generic approaches to remedy these shortcomings.
From the aforementionned conceptual vision, the students have the disposal of a set of new technologies (partially still under investigation) and understand the mechanisms (if known), advantages and limitations thereof. They can apply these insights on a specific case study, in which the existing chemical process is optimally intensified. Generally, students are open to 'out-of-the-box' concepts in chemical processing technology, where knowledge from other domains such as physics, electronics, etc.,  is incorporated in new solutions.

Previous knowledge

At least basic knowledge of chemical reactor design, separation processes and transport phenomena.

Order of Enrolment



(FLEXIBLE (H06T0A) AND FLEXIBLE (H06U0A) AND FLEXIBLE (H06T7A))


H06T0AH06T0A : Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications
H06U0AH06U0A : Design and Analysis of Multiphase Reactors
H06T7AH06T7A : Advanced Separation Processes

Is included in these courses of study

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Process Intensification in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09E5a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Van Gerven Tom |  Ouyang Yi (substitute)

Content

1. Introduction: challenges for the chemical industry, general situation of process intensification, conceptual vision on process intensification

2. How to intensify a chemical process? Presentation and work out of case studies

3. Process intensification in detail

• STRUCTURE, spatial approach

• ENERGY, thermodinamic approach

• SYNERGY, multi functional approach

• TIME, temporal approach 

4. Barriers and opportunities for process intensification

Course material

Slides.

Articles, overview reports concerning new technologies

Everything is available on Toledo 

Format: more information

1. Read and understand the course material (slides, basic articles)

Structure the received knowledge based on the basic concept from lesson 1 (goals, approach, scales) . Find relationships between goal, approach and scale in each of the discussed technologies and examples thereof.  Memorise the mechanisms (if known) of every technology. Analyse critically the advantages and disadvantages of each technology with respect to the predefined goals. Connect the discussed technologies with the macro scale challenges in chemical industries.
 
2. Do group assignments 

Apply the basic concept to a specific offered case study. Analyse and  identify the present shortcomings in the process. Tabelize potential technologies to counteract or evade these shortcomings. Select the most relevant technology/technologies and discuss.

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Evaluation: Process Intensification in the Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H29E5a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Presentation
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material

Explanation

The assignment for the exam is prepared and presented in student groups, which are decided at the start of the course.

Information about retaking exams

The part of the assignment performed by the student that has to retake the exam, is further developed and presented, this time individually.

ECTS Applied Data Analytics for Chemical Engineers (B-KUL-H09E6A)

3 ECTS English 28 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Vermeire Florence (coordinator) |  Sekeris Grim |  Stuyck Toon |  Vermeire Florence

Aims

Data-driven decision making in the process industry becomes increasingly important given (i) the large amount of data that are routinely collected from process systems, (ii) the advance in data analytics algorithms and techniques as well as (iii) the availability of powerful software tools. 

Applied data analytics for chemical engineers introduces students to the field of improving processes using data that are continuously collected from real process systems.  Students will learn to apply statistical thinking and fundamental statistical methods to solve industrial problems employing a structured methodology. 

The acquired skills can be applied in any engineering application including installation design, process optimization as well as process debottlenecking. 

After this course, the students  

  • can apply the basic concepts of conventional data analytics project approaches employed in process industry (e.g. DMAIC methodology); 
  • know the essential steps to translate a business problem into an analytics problem and can develop a clearly defined problem statement; 
  • can apply the steps needed to compile and prepare data for analysis; 
  • can apply conventional statistical data analytics methods for summarizing, exploring, analyzing and modeling data and know when to apply these methods; 
  • recognize the importance of statistically designed experiments in understanding cause and effect; 
  • can employ statistical data analysis software, e.g., JMP. 

 

Keywords: DMAIC, Data preparation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Experimental Design 

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge on statistics, basic understanding of process technology and unit operations in (bio)chemical processes.

Identical courses

H06I8A: Toegepaste data-analyse voor chemische ingenieurs

Is included in these courses of study

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Applied Data Analytics for Chemical Engineers: Lecture (B-KUL-H09E6a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 16 Second termSecond term
Sekeris Grim |  Stuyck Toon

Content

Topics covered in the lectures are:  

 

Methodology (e.g. DMAIC): 

  • Introduction  
  • Data Analytics introduction  
  • DMAIC introduction 
  • SMART goal 

 

Univariate data analysis: 

  • Univariate distributions 
  • Data visualization 
  • Hypothesis testing 
  • Process capability Cp, Cpk 

 

Statistical process control: 

  • Control chart 
  • Moving range 
  • EWMA, CUSUM 

 

Advanced techniques + multi variate data modeling: 

  • Recap standard methods 
  • Least squares techniques 
  • MLR 
  • Logistic regression 
  • Interactions 
  • Variable selection 
  • Curvature 
  • Multicollinearity 

 

Design of experiments: 

  • Conventional designs 
  • Modern designs 

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Handouts of the slides used in the lectures and any other study material used during the course (e.g., papers).  

Format: more information

All lectures are given in a module of one week. Morning sessions mostly focus on the theortical content.

Applied Data Analytics for Chemical Engineers: Exercises and Seminars (B-KUL-H0O41a)

0.6 ECTS : Assignment 12 Second termSecond term
Vermeire Florence

Content

During the exercise sessions, the theory that is introduced during the lectures is applied and further illustrated. 

Course material

Handouts of the exercise sessions.  

Format: more information

The students can bring theory into practice while working in groups on an industrial case study during the afternoon sessions.

Results of the industrial case study are presented in groups near the end of the course week.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Applied Data Analytics for Chemical Engineers (B-KUL-H29E6a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Report, Presentation, Skills test
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions
Learning material : Course material, Calculator

Explanation

The evaluation consists of three parts:  

  • a multiple choice exam;  
  • a report that contains the analysis and solution of the case study provided, and 
  • a presentation of the findings. 

 

The multiple choice exam is open book. The students will also receive a case study that needs to be solved and documented in a report, before a defined deadline. The students need to orally present and defend their report afterwards. The evaluation takes place during the semester.

Information about retaking exams

During the retake exam, the same case study is solved by the students. The results should again be documented in a report and defended during a presentation. The retake exam will be done during the examination period at a timing decided in consesus with the student. 

There is an option to also retake the multiple choice exam.

ECTS Waste Water Treatment Technology (B-KUL-H09E7A)

3 ECTS English 24 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Van der Bruggen Bart (coordinator) |  Smets Ilse |  Van der Bruggen Bart

Aims

This course provides an overview of contemporary wastewater treatment practice (based on biological, physical and physico-chemical principles).  

 

General objective of primary wastewater treatment part:  

  • Having acquired qualitative and quantitative insight into pre-treatment methods used in wastewater treatment.  

 

Specific objectives of primary wastewater treatment part:  

  • Having acquired knowledge of Flemish legislation in the field of industrial wastewater in comparison with household wastewater.  
  • To be able to estimate the required dimensions of existing primary techniques. 

 

 

General objective of secondary wastewater treatment part:  

  • Having acquired a critical attitude regarding research in and applications of biological wastewater treatment. 

 

Specific objectives of secondary waste water treatment part:  

  • To be able to reproduce the definition and analysis method of the effluent quality and process-related parameters in biological waste water treatment.  
  • Critically evaluate existing process configurations and associated operations to remove carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus in a classic way, separately and / or jointly  
  • To be able to propose a process configuration and associated operational management in order to be able to biologically remove carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus, separately and / or jointly.  
  • To be able to design a secondary sedimentation tank.  
  • To know the basic principles of anaerobic sludge digestion.  
  • To know when which advanced nitrogen removal operations may apply based on its definition and its advantages and disadvantages.  
  • To be able to propose or interpret remedies for bulking sludge sedimentation problems on the basis of the causes and consequences that are currently scientifically researched.  
  • To be able to translate a given (simple) process configuration into mass balance equations. 
  • To Explain and discuss in your own words existing (i.e., discussed in class) models with emphasis on linking them to the biological or physical processes they attempt to model. 

 

General objective part of tertiary waste water treatment:  

  • Insight into (selection of) techniques that can be used for tertiary (and quaternary) waste water treatment. 

 

 

 

Specific objectives for part of tertiary wastewater treatment:  

  • To know the possibilities of membrane technology as a purification technique, including application in membrane bioreactors.  
  • To have insight into techniques that are possible for thorough purification of wastewater.  
  • To have acquired the knowledge of disinfection techniques used in wastewater treatment.  
  • To be able to estimate possibilities to reuse waste water. 

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of chemistry, reactor engineering and microbiology is a prerequisite  

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Waste Water Treatment Technology : Lecture (B-KUL-H09E7a)

2.2 ECTS : Lecture 16 First termFirst term
Smets Ilse |  Van der Bruggen Bart

Content

In this course wastewater treatment is discussed in all its details, ranging from primary (pre)treatment over biological secondary techniques to more advanced tertiary techniques. 
 
After an introduction to the domain specific terminology and the legal framework, pretreatment (i.e., primary) techniques are introduced, i.e., screening and the removal of non soluble, non biodegradable components (sand, fat and oil). 

Subsequently, techniques for biological wastewater treatment (i.e., the secondary techniques) are detailed. The focus lies on activated sludge systems since they are the most representative biologically based treatment systems. Traditionally such a system comprises reactors for biodegradation and sedimentation. In the biodegradation tanks, a mixture of predominantly bacteria (the so called activated sludge) breaks down the polluting components in the wastewater in a sequence of anaerobic, anoxic and/or aerobic tanks. Carbon, as well as nitrogen and phosphorus removal is explained, all of them from a biological as well as a modeling/design view point.   To accomplish the separation of the purified water from the activated sludge, gravitation is exploited in the sedimentation tanks. Both the physical concepts behind and the state-of-the-art sedimentation models are introduced. As for (waste) activated sludge treatment, anaerobic sludge digestion passes in review. Furthermore, more recent trends and problems such as integrated ways to remove nitrogen and sludge sedimentation failures are discussed. Whenever possible, guest lectures are organized to ensure an up-to-date vision on the currently implemented practices. 

As for the tertiary techniques, special attention is devoted to physicochemical techniques like adsorption, pressure drive membrane techniques and membrane bioreactors, neutralization, precipitation methods, ion exchange and disinfection. For each technique it is indicated which water quality can be reached. On the basis of the introduced tertiary techniques, the avenues for water reuse are explored. Amongst other examples, the coupling of source and intended use of the water, the risks introduced when reusing water and the required water quality in view of its use are highlighted. Some relevant case studies are discussed. 

Course material

Handouts of the slides used in the lecturers  

Waste Water Treatment Technology : Exercises and Excursions (B-KUL-H09E8a)

0.8 ECTS : Field trip 8 First termFirst term
Smets Ilse |  Van der Bruggen Bart

Content

In this part, the theory of the lectures is further illustrated through exercise sessions and excursions.

Course material

Handouts of the slides used in the lecturers 

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Waste Water Treatment Technology (B-KUL-H29E7a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

Written (closed book) exam with oral defense. During the exam, the students are evaluated on primary and tertiary water treatment techniques (Prof. Van der Bruggen) and on secondary wastewater treatment techniques (Prof. Smets). All details are communicated through toledo.

The relative importance of each part of the exam is proportional to the credits assigned to the lectures of each part.

ECTS Advanced Process Control in the (Bio)Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H09E9A)

3 ECTS English 20 Not organisedNot organised
N.

Aims

The goal of his course is to learn methods of advanced process control, building up on previous courses on systems analysis and process control. The focus thereby is on non-linear control and optimal control methods.

Regarding non-linear control, students will be able to perform a stability analysis of non-linear systems. They understand the geometrical properties of non-linear, input-affine control systems and can check basic system properties. They can compute the zero-dynamics of a non-linear single-input-single-output system and understand its role with respect to feedback control. They can design a state feedback based on the input-output linearization technique for stabilization and reference tracking control.

In optimal control, students will be able formulate optimal control problems from given engineering objectives and constraints. They will be able to explain the Pontryagin principle and apply it for the solution of optimal control problems. They can construct a numerical approximation to the solution of an optimal control problem. Furthermore, they understand the basic principles of model predictive control.

Previous knowledge

Knowledge of:

  • Linear state space models
  • Stability analysis with linear approximation
  • Finite-dimensional optimization

Order of Enrolment



SIMULTANEOUS (H06T2A)


H06T2AH06T2A : Process Control in the Chemical Industry

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Advanced Process Control in the (Bio)Chemical Industry : Lecture (B-KUL-H09E9a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Not organisedNot organised
N.

Content

Non-linear control

  • Stability analysis with Lyapunov functions
  • Geometrical tools for non-linear control systems
  • The Byrnes-Isidori normal form and zero dynamics
  • Feedback input-output linearization, stabilization, and reference tracking

Optimal control

  • Mathematical formulation of optimal control problems
  • The Pontryagin principle
  • Numerical methods of optimal control
  • Model predictive control

 

Course material

  • Course notes
  • Handouts provided on Toledo
  • Recommended literature

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Advanced Process Control in the (Bio)Chemical Industry (B-KUL-H29E9a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Course material

Explanation

Written exam (open book).

 

ECTS Chemical Product Design (B-KUL-H09F0A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Clasen Christian

Aims

The aim of this course is to introduce the students to the structured approach of designing a chemical product. After a thorough introduction of the product concept design path (following the tradition of Cussler and Moggridge) the course utilizes several case studies of product design in order to introduce the concepts of specialty chemicals, micro- and macrstructured products and devices for chemical changes. 

Is included in these courses of study

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Chemical Product Design (B-KUL-H09F0a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Clasen Christian

Content

Syllabus

1 The Product Concept Design Path
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 What is chemical product design?
1.1.2 Definition of Chemical Products
1.1.3 The Chemical Product Design Template
1.1.4 Product Concept Design 
1.2 Step 1 – Identifying Needs
1.2.1 Data Gathering
1.2.2 Data Interpretation
1.2.3 Hierarchal Organization
1.2.4 The relative Importance of Needs
1.2.4.1 Handout: Kano’s Theory
1.2.4.2 Case Study: A New Paint Concept
1.3 Step 2 – Establish Target Performance Specifications
1.3.1 Quality Factors
1.3.2 Performance Indices
1.3.3 The Chemical Product Pyramid
1.3.4 Relative Importance and Values of Performance Specifications
1.3.5 Revising Product Specifications
1.3.5.1 Case Study: Handout: Deicing Winter Roads
1.3.6 The House of Quality
1.3.6.1 Case Study: A Portable Cooling System
1.4 Step 3 – Creating Ideas
1.4.1 Sources for Ideas
1.4.1.1 Brainstorming
1.4.1.2 Handout: Chemical Sources for Ideas
1.4.2 Sorting Ideas
1.4.3 Screening Ideas
1.4.3.1 Handout: The Pugh Method
1.4.3.2 The Concept Screening Matrix
1.4.3.3 Case Study: A UV-absorbing Foil
1.5 Step 4 – Selecting Ideas
1.5.1 Objective and Subjective Criteria
1.5.1.1 Case Study: Handout: The Home Ventilator
1.5.2 Risk in Product Selection
1.5.3 Risk Assessments
1.5.4 Risk Management
1.5.4.1 Case Study: Handout: Power for isolated Homes
1.6 Intellectual Property
1.6.1 Patents and Trade Secrets
1.6.1.1 Case Study: The Windsurfer
1.7 Step 5 – Establish Final Product Specifications
1.7.1 Design Specifications
1.7.2 Development of Property Functions
1.7.3 Development of a Cost Model
1.7.3.1 Case Study: Engineering a Perfume
 
2 The industrial Approach to Chemical Product Design
2.1 The Aspirin Story
2.1.1 Aspirin
2.1.2 The Product Life Cycle
2.1.3 Ideas and Needs
2.1.3.1 Case Study: Aspirin Plus C Effervescent Tablets
2.1.4 TOTE and PDCA
2.1.5 Uncoupled Design
2.1.5.1 Case Study: Aspirin Direct Chewable Tablet
2.1.6 Product Design Process
2.1.6.1 Case Study: Asperin Enteric Coated Tablets
2.1.6.2 Case Study: Aspirin Migräne
2.1.6.3 Case Study: Aspirin Effect
2.1.6.4 Case Study: Aspirin Complex
2.2 Six Sigma in Chemical Product Design
2.2.1 Six-sigma in Product Manufacture
2.2.2 Sigma Level and PDMO
2.2.3 Monitoring and Reducing Variance (DMAIC)
2.2.3.1 Case Study: Handout: Design of an Espresso Machine
 
3 Chemical Products
3.1 Micro- and Macrostructured Products
3.1.1 Methods to obtain Structured Products
3.1.1.1 Crystallization
3.1.1.2 Emulsification
3.1.1.3 Spray Drying
3.1.1.4 Wet Granulation
3.1.1.5 Compaction
3.1.1.6 Modelling of Chemical Systems
3.1.2 Form and Function
3.1.3 Processing Functions for
3.1.3.1 Powders/Solid Particles
3.1.3.2 Melts
3.1.3.3 Liquids
3.1.3.4 Emulsions
3.1.3.5 Suspensions
3.2 Specialty Chemicals
3.2.1 Extending Laboratory Results
3.2.2 Reaction Engineering
3.2.3 Separations for Specialty Chemicals
3.2.3.1 Steam Distillation
3.2.3.2 Extraction
3.2.3.3 Absorption
3.2.3.4 Crystallization
3.2.3.5 Case Study Penicillin Purification
3.2.4 Specialty Chemical Scale-Up
3.2.4.1 Reactor Scale-Up
3.2.4.2 Separation Scale-Up
3.3 Devices for Chemical Changes
3.3.1 Case Studies
3.3.1.1 Handout: A Hemodialysis Device
3.3.1.2 A Solar Desalination Unit 
3.3.1.3 Handwarmers

Course material

handout of course slides / electronic version available on Toledo 

Recommended book: "Chemical product design (second edition)", Cussler en Moggridge, Cambridge University Press, 2011.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Chemical Product Design (B-KUL-H29F0a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

ECTS Bioconversion Technology (B-KUL-H09F2A)

3 ECTS English 28 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Bernaerts Kristel

Aims

After this course, the students 

  • have obtained a basic knowledge on technical and operational aspects of diverse bioreactor types (e.g., solid state systems, cell retention systems, photobioreactors), and can reason on the bioreactor design for new processes 
  • have knowledge on classical and advanced online and offline monitoring techniques for bioreactor processes, and can propose monitoring strategies for (new) bioreactor processes. 
  • Understand the principles of structured and segregated model types for (complex) bioprocesses in view of process analysis, design, and optimization, and can formulate modelling strategies for new processes  

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of biochemical process engineering  

Identical courses

I0V83A: Bioconversion Technology

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Bioconversion Technology: Lecture (B-KUL-H09F2a)

2.5 ECTS : Lecture 18 First termFirst term
Bernaerts Kristel

Content

Broadly spoken, bioconversion refers to the conversion of substrates into added-value products by enzymes or cells which can be bacteria, fungi, microalgae, plant or mammalian cells. According to a more narrow definition, bioconversion or biotransformation refers to the conversion of organic materials, such as plant or animal waste, into useful products or energy sources by microorganisms. In this course, the most broad sense of definition is used.  

This course does not focus on the biology of the biological processes but wants to create insight in the engineering principles, design, monitoring and operation of different types of bioreactors for diverse (micro)biological processes. Examples of bioprocesses shall be used to demonstrate the application of different bioreactor types, the application of traditional and advanced sensors for online and offline process follow-up, and the application of advanced mathematical models for (complex) bioprocesses. 

Topics covered in the lecturers are: 

Bioreactor configurations  

  • Liquid state fermentations 
  • Solid state fermentations 
  • Cell retention systems (e.g., membrane bioreactors, immobilized cell systems, perfusion bioreactors) 
  • Specialized systems (e.g., photobioreactors, tissue bioreactor) 

Monitoring and control of bioreactors  

  • Standard online sensors for bioreactors (e.g., T, pH, dissolved oxygen, optical density, off-gas analysis) 
  • Advanced online and off-line monitoring for bioprocesses (e.g., capacitance-based biomass monitor, flow injection analysis, microscopic and image analysis)   
  • Software sensors (e.g., specific biomass growth rate)  
  • Basic control principles (PID)  

Structured and segregated bioprocess models  

  • Structured model related to morphology, internal storage components, metabolic pathways 
  • Segregated models related to population heterogeneity 

Course material

Handouts of the slides used in the lectures and any other study material used during the course (e.g., papers).  All material will be made available on Toledo.

Bioconversion Technology: Seminar (B-KUL-H09F3a)

0.5 ECTS : Assignment 10 First termFirst term
Bernaerts Kristel

Content

The students give a seminar on a selected bioconversion process. Teams of approximately 4 students prepare a presentation and supporting material on the case study, and explain and reflect on various aspects linked to the course (e.g. bioreactor design and operation, monitoring, modelling) and elaborate on economic and sustainability aspects of the process. 

Course material

Slides and documentation prepared by the students 

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Bioconversion Technology (B-KUL-H29F2a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Presentation, Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

The evaluation consists of two parts: (i) the evaluation of the students’ seminar (4 points out of 20), and (ii) an oral (closed book) exam during the examination period (16 points out of 20). 

Evaluation criteria for the seminar are, e.g., quality of the content, quality of the presentation, quality of the documentation, and participation in the discussion forum.   

The oral exam (with written preparation) is closed book and consists of open questions covering the different topics presented during the course.  

If students opt out for contributing to the seminar without a valid reason (doctor certificate, or approval by the course responsible for any other reason), the student will receive no points for the seminar and 2 points are subtracted from the overall course score.  

Information about retaking exams

It is possible to retake the exam part that was examined during the examination period. The score for the seminar will not be changed. If students opt out for contributing to the seminar without a valid reason (doctor certificate, or approval by the course responsible for any other reason), the student will receive no points for the seminar and 2 points are subtracted from the global course score.

ECTS Air Pollution and Control (B-KUL-H09F4A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term
Van Gerven Tom (coordinator) |  Van Gerven Tom |  Van der Bruggen Bart (substitute) |  Van der Bruggen Bart

Aims

The aim of the course is to give an overview of 1) air pollutants, 2) measurement techniques and 3)  air pollution control technologies. The students should be able to select the most appropriate technology for a flue gas or atmosphere with a given composition. The students should understand the separation theory on which the technologies are based and should be able to discuss basic design aspects.

Is included in these courses of study

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Air Pollution and Control : Lecture (B-KUL-H09F4a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 First termFirst term
Van Gerven Tom |  Van der Bruggen Bart (substitute) |  Van der Bruggen Bart

Content

1. Introduction

  • Definitions
  • History and ambient air quality
  • Types of pollutants and pollutants of global concern
  • Causes, Sources and Effects
  • Measurements, calculations and conditioning

2. Particulate matter

  • Properties
  • Cyclones
  • ESP
  • Fabric Filters
  • Particulate Scrubbers
  • Auxiliaries

3. Gas and Vapors

  • Properties
  • Oxidation (flares, incineration, catalytic oxidation)
  • Condensation
  • Gas Absorption
  • Gas Adsorption
  • Biological control, Biofiltration

4. Emerging technologies (optional)

5. Focus on SO2, NOx, CO2 (optional)

Course material

Lecture slides: on Toledo

Optional Handbooks:

  • C.D. Cooper and F.C. Alley, Air Pollution Control: A Design Approach, Waveland Press, 2011 => course is based on this one
  • K.B. Schnelle and C.A. Brown, Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook, CRC Press, 2002 => available on internet through Google
  • L.K. Wang, N.C. Pereira and Y.T. Hung, Air Pollution Control Engineering, Humana Press, 2010
  • N. De Nevers, Air Pollution Control Engineering, McGraw-Hill, 2000 => available in University Library
  • J. Benítez, Process Engineering and Design for Air Pollution Control => available in University Library
     

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Air Pollution and Control (B-KUL-H29F4a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

Closed book oral exam with written preparation.

 

ECTS Master's Thesis (B-KUL-H09G0A)

24 ECTS English 720 Both termsBoth terms Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract Cannot be taken as part of a credit contract
Fardim Pedro (coordinator) |  N.

Aims

Integrating project in which the student learns to integrate and apply the amassed knowledge.

Previous knowledge

There are no specific preliminary terms.

Order of Enrolment

72

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Master's Thesis (B-KUL-H09G0a)

24 ECTS : Master's thesis 720 Both termsBoth terms
N.

Content

The master's thesis contains an in-depth study of a topic from the specialization engineering programme. This study can be purely theoretical or a mixture of theory and experiment.

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Evaluation: Master's Thesis (B-KUL-H29G0a)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Participation during contact hours

Explanation

A thesis will be evaluated by a jury of at least 3 people: the promotor, the daily supervisor and or or more assessors, on the basis of three aspects.
1. The process: the work during the year (independence, critical sense, inventiveness, creativity, degree of difficulty)
2. The product: the final project and/or text (scientific contents, style, language, care, readability, structure)
3. The presentation and oral questioning (style, language, care, structure, completeness, use of time)

ECTS Engineering & Entrepreneurship (B-KUL-H09P4A)

6 ECTS English 69 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Duflou Joost (coordinator) |  De Moor Bart |  Duflou Joost |  Geldof Bernard |  Gorissen Benjamin |  Joubert Johan  |  Less More

Aims

The course explains and illustrates the role of leadership and technology in the entrepreneurial process.

  • The student can explain the key role of technology and engineering in entrepreneurship
  • The student is able to take advantage of market opportunities by planning, organizing, and employing several types of resources.
  • The student is able to clarify the role of and generate a business plan for an existing as well as a new to start-up company.
  • The student can clarify how different units within the company interact and how the company should position itself within a given market, based on the participation during the business games and the testimonies by the entrepreneurs to.
  • The student can explain the product development cycle and more specifically the creative phase following the need recognition and problem formulation stages. In this phase design concepts need to be conceived and assessed.
  • The student can indicate the techniques of Business Strategic Dialogues and the role of leadership in this.

Previous knowledge

Students are not allowed to follow the course H09Q1A ‘Leadership and Strategic Management’ (3 ECTS) nor H04V2A ‘Ontwerpmethodologieën’ (6 ECTS) when they subscribe this course.

Is included in these courses of study

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Business Simulations (B-KUL-H09P5a)

1.5 ECTS : Assignment 30 Second termSecond term
Duflou Joost |  Joubert Johan

Content

The ola consists of two games:

 

  • concurrent engineering game: this business simulation game makes students familiar with the important influence of organizational structures on the performance of project teams with parallel, interacting task responsibilities. The exercise consists of a 4 hours competitive product development effort set in a real life production facility.
  • business game: during this three day business game students have to organize themselves in teams or companies. They create a vision, set goals for their company, translate them in the normal activities of a company: hiring people, buying raw material, investing in machines, price setting, marketing, selling and delivering the products, production planning, etc. At the end of the game during a formal session what they hoped to reach and what has been reached is discussed.

Course material

Handouts made available to the students  before the start of the games.

Format: more information

Interactive business simulation games: presence is obligatory.

Is also included in other courses

H09Q1A : Leadership and Strategic Management

Strategic Management (B-KUL-H09P8a)

1.5 ECTS : Lecture 15 Second termSecond term
Geldof Bernard

Content

1. Leadership:How to define,types of profiles(inspirational,organisational),style
2. Strategic Dialogues: Vision and Strategy as a tool to aline teams and lead the team to common goals.Technique of defining actual situation against strategic desired position (Ist/Soll) and definition of action programs to get there.
3. What to do in global crises: short time survival to reach long term objectives (use of operational KPI's)
4. Culture of enterpreneurship and commitment
5. Why?(reason to exist),how?(values),what?(action plans)
6. How evaluate (choose) the team and reward it?
7. Priority setting (people,profit,planet?)
8. Translation and communication of vision/strategy to affiliates and workfloor
9. Role of innovation10. Case study of a company in Belgium

Course material

Handbook, texts and presentations

Format: more information

Mixture of classes and seminars

Is also included in other courses

H09Q1A : Leadership and Strategic Management

Creativity and Decision Making for Product Development (B-KUL-H0T37a)

2 ECTS : Lecture 12 Second termSecond term
Duflou Joost

Content

1. Characteristics of design activities and systematic design procedures

2. Creativity methods: including

  • Lateral thinking
  • Brainstorming
  • Synectics
  • Biomimicry, biologically inspired design
  • Combinatorial concept generation
  • Morphological analysis

      and creativity quantification

3.   Design by Analogy and Systematic biologically inspired design

4.  Theory of Inventive Problem Solving :TIPS / TRIZ

5.  Open innovation and lead users

6.  Design evaluation methods and decision theory

  • Design axioms
  • Decision matrices
  • Decision theory
  • Multi-criteria decision making

Course material

Handouts and selected articles

Technology & Entrepreneurship: Case Studies (B-KUL-H0T38a)

1 ECTS : Lecture 12 Second termSecond term
De Moor Bart |  Gorissen Benjamin

Content

Testimonies on the role of engineering and technology in the start-up of technology spin-offs. Leading entrepreneurs of technology spin-off companies will be invited to contribute to this seminar lectures.

Course material

Byers, T.H. Dorf, R.C., & Nelson, A.J. (2010). Technology ventures: From idea to enterprise (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Handouts of the presentations.

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Evaluation: Engineering & Entrepreneurship (B-KUL-H29P4a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project, Presentation, Participation during contact hours
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

 

  • ‘Business Simulations’: continuous assessment based on participation
  • ‘Strategic Management’ and ‘Creativity and decision making for product development’: written exam during the exam session, open questions
  • ‘Technology & Entrepreneurship: case studies’: short paper on a case study
  • One of the business games takes place during three consecutive days. This game is graded based on participation.

Not participating in one of the diffferent parts results in failing this course. There is no possibility of taking a second exam session for the Business Simulations in September.

If the faculty decides that the business games cannot go ahead in their current form due to unavoidable external factors, compulsory attendance will be waived. The business games will then not be included in the assessment of this course.

 

 

 

Information about retaking exams

You cannot retake the business games in the September exam session, since they exist of continuous assessment during a large scale group event. However, you can retake the course modules ‘Strategic Management’, ‘Creativity and Decision Making for Product Development’ and ‘Technology & Entrepreneurship’.

ECTS Applied Rheology (B-KUL-H0E81A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term
Koos Erin

Aims

The aim of the course is to gain qualitative insight in the flow phenomena occurring in Non-Newtonian fluids. The course aims at using specific rheological models and critically evaluating rheological techniques for specific applications. Simple rheological aspects have to be related to the properties of polymers and colloidal suspensions  

The aim of the part 'polymer processing' is to provide a technical-scientifical description of the several processing units and more specifically to learn how to interfere in the different units to tune the final structure and properties of a material

Previous knowledge

  • Applied mechanics part 2 (Ba)
  • Transport phenomena part 1 (Ba)
  • Transport phenomena part 2 (Ma)

Order of Enrolment



FLEXIBLE(H06T0A )


H06T0AH06T0A : Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Applied Rheology (B-KUL-H09F6a)

3 ECTS : Assignment 20 First termFirst term
Koos Erin

Content

This course treats the flow properties of non-Newtonian fluids. In a first part, the physical phenomena causing Newton's law to be replaced by other models are discussed for an entire series of relevant fluids (polymer melts, ceramics and other suspensions, sludge, crudeoil, blood, …). The mathematical structure of the non-Newtonian equations of state is developed. This includes a description of linear and non-linear viscoelastic phenomena.
In the second part rheometry, the experimental observation of non-Newtonian flow aspects, is discussed. The different measuring geometries are compared and the governing equations deducted.
The third part is dedicated to the relationship between rheological properties and the aspects of some of the fluid classes, namely polymers and colloidal suspensions.

Course material

Course notes : slides
Recommended book:"Rheology: Principles, Measurements and Applications", C. W. Macosko, Wiley-VCH (1994)  

Format: more information

Besides the lectures, it is asked to characterize a specific product, to measure and model its rheological behavior, and to partially apply reverse engineering.

Is also included in other courses

H09F5B : Applied Rheology

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Applied Rheology (B-KUL-H2E81a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Presentation

Explanation

Assignment with closing report and presentation.

ECTS Polymer Processing (B-KUL-H0E82A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Van Puyvelde Peter

Aims

The aim of the course is to gain qualitative insight in the flow phenomena occurring in Non-Newtonian fluids. The course aims at using specific rheological models and critically evaluating rheological techniques for specific applications. Simple rheological aspects have to be related to the properties of polymers and colloidal suspensions  

The aim of the part 'polymer processing' is to provide a technical-scientifical description of the several processing units and more specifically to learn how to interfere in the different units to tune the final structure and properties of a material

Previous knowledge

  • Transport phenomena part 1 (Ba)
  • • Transport phenomena part 2 (Ma)
  • • Polymers (Ba)

Order of Enrolment



FLEXIBLE(H06T0A )


H06T0AH06T0A : Transport Phenomena: Chemical Engineering Applications

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Polymer Processing (B-KUL-H09F7a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Van Puyvelde Peter

Content

Chapter 1: Overview of widely used processing units
In this chapter, a description is given of the most widely used processing units for thermoplastics and thermosets, without going into detail of modelling of the different processes.
Chapter 2: Material selection
When selecting a polymer for a specific process, some aspects have to be taken into account: rheological parameters, transitions temperatures, thermodynamic behavior… This chapter aims at understanding the processing-properties relationship. Since flow conditions during processing are closely related to the material parameters, fundamental understanding of these material parameters is crucial.
Chapter 3: Extrusion
In this chapter, one of the most important processing techniques, namely extrusins, will be discussed in detail. This chapters aims on the one hand, at mathematical modelling of the different extrusion zones and on the other hand at designing nozzles and identifying extrusion instabilities.
Chapter 4: Injection molding
This chapter treats the most important discontinuous technique, namely injection molding. The cycle is discussed in detail after which attention is given to modelling of the filling of the mould. Mould design is therefore an important aspect and the link with numerical simulations is highlighted. Last, frequently made injection molding errors are discussed and solved.
Chapter 5: Shape stabilisationThe solidification process of a shaped material is very important since the final material properties are formed in this stage. The stress will be on the crystallisation phenomena.

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Lecture notesRecommended book: "Polymer Processing and Structure Development", Wilkinson en Ryan 

Is also included in other courses

H09F7A : Polymer Processing

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Polymer Processing (B-KUL-H2E82a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

Oral (closed book) exam with written preparation.

ECTS Chemical Engineering for Human Health (B-KUL-H0E95A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Fardim Pedro (coordinator) |  Fardim Pedro |  Koos Erin

Aims

The definition of human health is complex and multifaceted. In addition to genetics, the health of individuals is controlled by external and environmental factors, which influence cell metabolism and introduce mutations that lead to numerous diseases such as cancer and allergies or promote healthy states such as caused by pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Numerous products in common, everyday use are either formulated to specifically influence human health or have an incidental effect.

Chemical engineers have an active role in health and well-being creation. In this course, we focus on a chemical engineering perspective of health and how a chemical engineer can create new solutions to current challenges to human health. We aim to motivate the students to think outside of the box and with focus on building bridges of multi and interdisciplinarity. Moreover, we address challenges and opportunities for chemical engineering for health that are of high relevance for the booming cluster of life sciences in Flanders and in Europe. The course has 10 lectures with focus on new trends and future emerging technologies related to functional therapeutics, functional prevention and future processes for health care.

Previous knowledge

Biochemical Process Engineering or a similar course

Order of Enrolment



(SIMULTANEOUS(H06T3A) OR SIMULTANEOUS(H04F0A))


H06T3AH06T3A : Biochemical Process Engineering
H04F0AH04F0A : Bioproceskunde

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Chemical Engineering for Human Health (B-KUL-H0E95a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Fardim Pedro |  Koos Erin

Content

Lecture plan:

Lecture 1: Guest lecture by a Medicine Doctor - Quick overview of human body

The aim of the lecture is to make students familiar with human body, for example, to learn general information about cells, tissues and skin and to get a broad picture of immune, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems.

Lecture 2: Visit to Leuven Health House - Quick overview of health technology

Leuven Health House opens up new horizons in health technology by uniting health, high-tech and all the people around it. Providing hands-on interaction with cutting-edge technology and inspiration for research, business, and cooperation.

Lecture 3: Functional Therapeutics

Current and emerging technologies in functional therapeutics with focus on chemical engineering aspects. Challenges and opportunities and needed inputs of chemical engineers in advancing cell therapies, development and production of biopharmaceuticals and improvement of small molecules will be presented and discussed.

Lecture 4: Nano (particle) Medicine

The engineering science of particles and nanoparticles in drug delivery, imaging and diagnostics and their potential impacts on cell metabolism will be exploited and concrete case studies will be presented and discussed.

Lecture 5: Functional Prevention

The complexity and function of human microbiome and interactions between the human body and synthetic hormone mimickers/antimicrobials present in packaging and personal care formulations and their effects on human health are presented and discussed.

Lecture 6: Targeted and controlled release

Targeted and controlled release properties of hydrogels and stimuli-responsive systems and their rheological properties are compared with relevant body fluids.

Lecture 7: Future Processes

Emerging disruptive technologies and future processes to design functional and complex tissues (biofabrication), four dimensional biomaterials (topochemical engineering) and creation of new multifunctional health products (e.g. dynamic theranostics) will be the focus of this lecture.

Lectures 8-10: Interactive Lectures

Class activities with focus on case studies and prospective scenarios will be facilitated by the lecturers. Students will work proactively and be invited to present their views and ideas for specific cases and topics of their choice.

 

 

 

Course material

Slides and other study material are provided via Toledo

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Chemical Engineering for Human Health (B-KUL-H2E95a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Participation during contact hours
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

Class activities with focus on case studies and prospective scenarios will be facilitated by the lecturers. Students will work proactively and be invited to present their views and ideas for specific cases and topics of their choice. The visit to Leuven Health House is compulsory.

Closed book written exam with written preparation (55%) 11/20
Permanent evaluation (45%) 9/20

ECTS Thermal Systems (B-KUL-H0H00A)

5 ECTS English 52 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Helsen Lieve (coordinator) |  Boesmans Bart |  Helsen Lieve

Aims

The student is able:

  • to analyse thermal systems statically and dynamically through modelling and/or experiments;
  • to investigate the dynamic behaviour of thermal systems using the important time scales of the system, and evaluate the system controllability;
  • to improve (hybrid) system performance by incorporating the interaction between system components and apply system integration;
  • to choose the right thermal system to realise a specific energy conversion in a sustainable way;
  • to understand the impact of design on control and vice versa and to incorporate these insights in new designs and improvement of existing designs, accounting for technical constraints;

to quantitatively calculate the performance of thermal systems, with different complexity and on different scales.

 

Previous knowledge

The course is open to students with a thorough knowledge of thermal engineering, such as Technical Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachines.
Preliminary conditions:
None for Bachelors of Applied Sciences and Engineering: Mechanical engineering and students of the Master Energy.

Identical courses

H0S07A: Thermische systemen

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Thermal Systems: Lectures (B-KUL-H0H00a)

3.8 ECTS : Lecture 32 Second termSecond term
Boesmans Bart |  Helsen Lieve

Content

Thermal systems are treated from demand side to supply side in the global energy picture. Focus is on following topics:
1. Thermal systems – demand side
Focus is on the interaction between components within a system, static and dynamic analysis, control, impact of design, technical constraints
a. Component and system analysis (static) applied to refrigerators: thermodynamic principles, single stage compression refrigerator, components, refrigerants, multi stage compression refrigerator, absorption refrigerator, dry-air refrigerator, liquefaction
b. Dynamic analysis of heat pumps integrated in buildings: production feeds emission, hybrid systems, role of thermal energy storage, hybrid GEOTABS concept as a case
c. Extension to clusters of buildings: aggregation, interaction with energy networks, demand response of thermostatically controlled loads
d. Pinch analysis: heat recovery systems
e. Exergy analysis and exergo-economics

Thermal systems – supply side
Focus on thermal power plants (Rankine cycles), with links to other cycles (ORC, CSP …)
a. Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and system integration
b. Thermal power plants: conventional thermal power plants, dynamic aspects, link with other cycles, carbon capture and storage (CCS)

Course material

Study cost: 1-10 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Explanation on the blackboard

Additional material on Toledo (slides, papers, chapter book …)

Format: more information

Lectures

Thermal Systems: Exercise and Lab Sessions (B-KUL-H0H01a)

1.2 ECTS : Practical 20 Second termSecond term
Helsen Lieve

Content

These sessions aim for a step-wise approach for (dynamic) system analysis starting at one scale and moving towards the interaction at different scales (demand-supply), using model simulations and/or measurements.

Focus is on:

  • Dynamic behaviour and control of thermal systems
  • GEOTABS
  • Thermal networks
  • Demand response

Course material

Material for lexercise sessions is available through Toledo.

Format: more information

Practical sessions that apply the lectures material to obtain deeper insights, among them exercise sessions and take-home exercises.  

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Thermal Systems (B-KUL-H2H00a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

Examining insights obtained during lab or exercise sessions can be part of the evaluation.

The questions can be open, closed or multiple-choice (with correction for guessing)

Information about retaking exams

Second exam chance will be in the same way.

ECTS Religions (B-KUL-H0N82A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term
Polgar Nenad

Aims

Students aim at  

  • clarifying the functioning of religions and world views, especially the Christian religion, into culture and society;  
  • analyzing which anthropological stances and worldviews are present in society and culture (e.g. in media, health care, economy, technology, education) and critically reflecting on it;  
  • showing, explaining and illustrating the particularity of world views and religions, especially the Christian worldview;  
  • applying theoretical views from theology and religious sciences into actual societal debates;  
  • learning to know religious and ethical themes with regard to their own professional field and critically dealing with them;  
  • formulating a personal view about religions and world views in dialogue with the Christian faith in an argumentative manner:  
  • being capable to formulate the value of religion and world views for their own life;  
  • integrating religious and ethical dimensions in the development of their own professional identity

KU Leuven Vision on Education and Learning

Previous knowledge

This course does not require specific prior knowledge. General knowledge of the main lines of philosophy, ethics and western culture and history do belong to the presupposed background of the course. Concerning motivation, the students are not expected to be religious, but they are expected to be willing to reflect in an open and critical-scientific manner on fundamental ethical questions, and questions on the meaning of life, from different philosophical points of view, in particular, but not exclusively, the Jewish and Christian point of view.  

Identical courses

A08C4A: Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing
A04D5A: Religie, zingeving en levensbeschouwing

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Religions (B-KUL-H0N82a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Polgar Nenad

Content

Content Key themes in religion and theology are presented, based on insights of modern social sciences and contemporary philosophical thinking. The following questions are studied: what kind of purposes do religions serve, what is the core of the Christian faith and how can this be situated in the framework of other world religions? Both the relationship between Christianity and culture and Faith and Science is given much attention, as well as some classical themes which have always been the pivoting points of the Christian faith: the contribution of faith to personal happiness, the (Christian) expectations of a future life. Finally, the relevance of religious viewpoints on themes in engineering ethics will be presented.

Course material

Study cost: 11-25 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

The professor makes course notes available.

Format: more information

Interactive college. Apart from the lectures, a guest lecture could be organized.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Religions (B-KUL-H2N82a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice
Learning material : None

Information about retaking exams

Contrary to the first examination (multiple choice), re-examination consists of 3 open questions. 

ECTS Globale uitdagingen voor een duurzame samenleving (B-KUL-H0O00A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 24 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Van Acker Karel (coördinator) |  Allacker Karen |  Biedenkopf Katja |  De Coninck Barbara |  Driesen Johan |  Eyckmans Johan |  Govers Gerard |  Honnay Olivier |  Nicaise Ides |  Smits Tim |  Storms Gert |  Van Acker Karel |  Van Bavel Jan |  Van Calster Geert |  Van Lipzig Nicole |  Vansteenwegen Pieter  |  Minder Meer

Doelstellingen

De hoofddoelstelling van dit vak is dat de studenten de nodige kennis (en vaardigheden) verwerven met betrekking tot de ‘staat van de planeet’. Daarvoor zetten we in op de volgende concrete leerresultaten:

  • Studenten zijn op de hoogte van de stand van zaken m.b.t. de voornaamste problemen waarmee de globale samenleving wordt geconfronteerd. Zij beschikken over de nodige parate kennis (ook kwantitatief) en zijn in staat om nieuwe informatie, op basis van deze kennis, inzichtelijk te interpreteren.
  • Zij kunnen een op feiten en rationale afwegingen gebaseerd standpunt innemen m.b.t. de voornaamste thema’s van de duurzaamheidsproblematiek. Hierbij kunnen zij, waar nodig, ook het cruciale cijfermateriaal correct interpreteren.
  • Studenten zijn zich bewust van het feit dat de wereld voortdurend in evolutie is en hebben de reflex om, wanneer nodig hun kennis bij te werken door het opzoeken en interpreteren van recent, relevant feitenmateriaal.
  • Zij hebben inzicht in de samenhang tussen de verschillende problematieken en zijn in staat om, als ze een standpunt innemen m.b.t. een bepaald thema, de samenhang met andere thema’s te duiden, waar mogelijk vanuit een systeemgebaseerde benadering.
  • Studenten kennen de implicaties van verschillende oplossingsstrategieën voor elk van de behandelde thema’s. Ook hier kunnen ze de samenhang met andere thema’s duiden, waar mogelijk vanuit een systeemgebaseerde benadering.
  • Studenten begrijpen waarom mensen dikwijls verkeerde denkbeelden koesteren (en welke de voornaamste zijn) en weten hier in een debat mee om te gaan.

 

De vormingsdoelen kunnen als volgt geformuleerd worden:

  • Studenten hebben de reflex ontwikkeld om uitspraken rond de behandelde thema’s kritisch te benaderen en te verifiëren aan de hand van recente informatie en inzichten, ook kwantitatief indien dat nodig is.
  • Studenten zijn in staat om informatie die hen bereikt i.v.m. de besproken thema’s te toetsen aan hun eigen kennis en kunnen de redenen formuleren waarom informatie al dan niet correct is.
  • Studenten hebben ook een ‘systeemreflex’ ontwikkeld: zij gaan, wanneer de behandelde thema’s besproken worden, spontaan op zoek naar de samenhang met andere thema’s en wegen uitspraken of standpunten niet enkel af ten opzichte van de kosten/benefits voor de thematiek in kwestie maar hebben oog voor het grotere geheel.

Begintermen

Geen specifieke voorkennis vereist.

Identieke opleidingsonderdelen

H04M8A: Interdisciplinair college duurzame ontwikkeling

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Globale uitdagingen voor een duurzame samenleving (B-KUL-H0O00a)

3 studiepunten : College 24 Tweede semesterTweede semester
Allacker Karen |  Biedenkopf Katja |  De Coninck Barbara |  Driesen Johan |  Eyckmans Johan |  Govers Gerard |  Honnay Olivier |  Nicaise Ides |  Smits Tim |  Storms Gert |  Van Acker Karel |  Van Bavel Jan |  Van Calster Geert |  Van Lipzig Nicole |  Vansteenwegen Pieter  |  Minder Meer

Inhoud

In deze lessenreeks worden globale duurzaamheidsuitdagingen ontrafeld, waarbij we de uitdagingen bekijken vanuit een globaal perspectief. De volgende thema’s worden behandeld:

  • "planetary boundaries" en klimaat
  • Biodiversiteit en landgebruik
  • Bevolkingsdemografie en globale gezondheid
  • Voedsel en water
  • Energie
  • Grondstoffen en circulaire economie
  • Urbanisatie en mobiliteit
  • Sociale en economische ongelijkheid
  • Migratie en diversiteit
  • Ethische, culturele en psychologische dimensies van globale veranderingen
  • Economie van duurzame ontwikkeling
  • Globale governance

 

Elke les wordt verzorgd door één of meerdere docenten uit de betrokken discipline.

Studiemateriaal

Het studiemateriaal zal bestaan uit de slidesets van de verschillende lesgevers die op een zo uniform mogelijke manier worden vormgegeven. Er wordt ook een Engelstalige versie van de slides gemaakt. Verder ondersteunen we het leerproces via digitale middelen zoals kennisclips zodat ook studenten die het Nederlands niet machtig zijn het vak via zelfstudie kunnen opnemen.

Toelichting onderwijstaal

Het OPO zal in het Nederlands gedoceerd worden. Wel zoeken we, op wat langere termijn, naar een oplossing om ook niet-Nederlandstalige studenten het OPO te laten volgen door het aanbieden van Engelstalig digitaal lesmateriaal.

Toelichting werkvorm

Het vak bestaat uit 12 lessen van twee uur die elk 1-2 thema’s behandelen. De lessen zullen interactief worden opgevat, o.a. door de studenten bij het begin te bevragen (met behulp van Poll Everywhere) over hun huidige kennis en hierover met hen in gesprek te gaan. Ook tijdens de les zullen regelmatig vragen gesteld worden en zal aan de studenten gevraagd worden om kleine oefeningen te maken.

Komt ook voor in andere opleidingsonderdelen

F0BX5A : Globale uitdagingen voor een duurzame samenleving

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Globale uitdagingen voor een duurzame samenleving (B-KUL-H2O00a)

Type : Examen buiten de normale examenperiode
Vraagvormen : Meerkeuzevragen
Leermateriaal : Rekenmachine

Toelichting

Het examen is een casusgebaseerd schriftelijk meerkeuzevraag examen met giscorrectie.

Toelichting bij herkansen

De tweede examenkans zal dezelfde vorm hebben als de eerste.

ECTS Entrepreneurship in de praktijk / in practice (B-KUL-H0T39A)

3 studiepunten Nederlands 60 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Pontikes Yiannis (coördinator) |  Van Hertem Dirk |  N. |  Pontikes Yiannis (plaatsvervanger) |  Ranga Adrian (plaatsvervanger)

Doelstellingen

Het doel van dit project is het opdoen van relevante ervaring rond ondernemerschap. Zo verwerft de student een beter inzicht in de praktische aspecten van het ondernemen.

Bij het voltooien van dit opleidingsonderdeel:

  • Kan de student ondernemerschap in praktische situaties toepassen.
  • Kan de student ondernemend handelen, door een idee om te zetten in de praktijk.
  • Is de student gegroeid in een aantal vaardigheden, zoals creativiteit tonen, innoveren, risico’s nemen, het plannen en organiseren van taken zodat de deliverables tijdig gerealiseerd worden, …
  • Kan de student over de uitgevoerde taken schriftelijk en mondeling verslag uitbrengen.
  • Kan de student reflecteren over zijn eigen functioneren binnen een project.

Begintermen

De student gaat zelfstandig op zoek naar een mogelijk project (bijvoorbeeld AFC, AFD, bij LCIE of deelname aan een ondernemingswedstrijd). Dit kan zowel binnen de non-profit sector als binnen de private sector.

De student dient een projectaanvraag in. Na goedkeuring kan de student dit opleidingsonderdeel in het ISP opnemen. Voor meer informatie: zie de website https://eng.kuleuven.be/studeren/engineering-essentials/stages/entrepreneurship-in-de-praktijk

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Entrepreneurship in de praktijk / in practice (B-KUL-H0T39a)

3 studiepunten : Opdracht 60 Tweede semesterTweede semester
Van Hertem Dirk |  N. |  Pontikes Yiannis (plaatsvervanger) |  Ranga Adrian (plaatsvervanger)

Inhoud

De student verwerft ervaring over diverse facetten van ondernemerschap en ontwikkelt managementvaardigheden via participatie aan advies- en implementatieprojecten.

 

Het project moet verband houden met de opleiding tot ingenieur en voor aanvang inhoudelijk worden goedgekeurd door de coördinator van het OPO.

 

Voor de praktische regeling gelden de volgende richtlijnen:

  • De student zoekt zelf een project.
  • De student zorgt voor een correcte afhandeling van de nodige documenten, zoals een projectaanvraag, een tussentijdse rapportering, een contract indien nodig, …

Studiemateriaal

Geen

Toelichting werkvorm

Uitvoeren van creatieve en kwaliteitsvolle projecten voor een start-up, vzw, KMO, NGO, … Deze projecten hebben een duurtijd van één semester tot één jaar en kunnen, afhankelijk van het project, individueel of in teams worden uitgewerkt.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Entrepreneurship in de praktijk / in practice (B-KUL-H2T39a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Verslag, Presentatie

Toelichting

De evaluatie gebeurt aan de hand van een schriftelijke en mondelinge rapportering in overeenstemming met volgende richtlijnen.

Het verslag telt 10 tot 15 bladzijden en bestaat uit vier delen:

  • Deel A: situeert het project en bevat de administratieve gegevens: naam student, opleiding van student (inclusief fase en optie), naam project, periode, naam en contactgegevens van eventuele academische begeleider/projectleider (o.a. e-mailadres en telefoonnummer).
  • Deel B: omschrijft het project (de opdracht, het verloop en de behaalde resultaten). De student geeft telkens aan wat zijn taak precies geweest is.
  • Deel C: het reflectiegedeelte over de ervaring van de student. Deze bevat onder andere:
    • Kritische reflectie over de competenties die de student verwachtte te verbeteren (voeg die lijst als bijlage toe aan het verslag).
    • Relatie project en opleiding. Welke inhoud van welke opleidingsonderdelen is aan bod gekomen tijdens het project? Was die inhoud aangepast aan wat er nodig was?
  • Deel D: conclusies die uit het project getrokken werden. Zijn de doelen van het project bereikt? Was het project een meerwaarde voor de student?

De student dient dit verslag minstens een week voor de presentatie in.

Opmerking: indien de student herhaaldelijk of op ernstige wijze de verplichtingen vastgelegd in de projectaanvraag niet nakomt, kan de deelname aan het project worden stopgezet en wordt de eindbeoordeling voor het opleidingsonderdeel NA (niet afgelegd).

Toelichting bij herkansen

Indien het project als onvoldoende wordt beoordeeld, zal de student de verslaggeving moeten uitbreiden/verbeteren voor een evaluatie in de derde examenperiode. Het project zelf kan niet hernomen worden.

ECTS Structural Integrity of Process Installations (B-KUL-H0T43A)

3 ECTS English 30 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Bernaerts Kristel (coordinator) |  Soccol Dimitri

Aims

This course focuses on structural integrity and material degradation in the process industry, with special emphasis on the relevance of these aspects in process safety.  Structural integrity plays a key role in the first layer of protection in industrial installation. The academic lectures are enriched with practical industry-based applications taught by guest lecturers from industry.

After the course you will have acquired the following know-how.

  • You will understand the general theoretical mechanisms of corrosion and will be able to recognize different corrosion phenomena
  • You will understand important case histories from the (chemical) industry.
  • You will know typical countermeasures to prevent material degradation and will be able to apply them. Countermeasures focusing on protection and inhibition will be discussed.
  • You will understand the impact of different waters in the industry on material integrity.
  • You will know how a specific integrity management system is set up. You will understand risk-based inspections and a field case on corrosion under insulation.
  • You will know different monitoring techniques for corrosion and material degradation.

 

For logistical reasons, the number of students that can take this course as an elective course is limited.

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Structural Integrity of Process Installations: Seminars (B-KUL-H0T32a)

0.6 ECTS : Practical 12 First termFirst term
Soccol Dimitri

Content

Lectures by guest speakers from industry:

  • Corrosion case histories and lessons learned.
  • Practical examples on corrosion inhibition and prevention.
  • Inspection techniques and monitoring devices (demonstrated at a specialized company).
  • Application and treatment of different types of water in the process industry.

Structural Integrity of Process Installations: Lectures (B-KUL-H0T43a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 18 First termFirst term
Soccol Dimitri

Content

Part  1: Mechanisms of corrosion – Industrial examples  

Part 2: Corrosion phenomena (e.g. stress corrosion cracking, pit corrosion …)

  • High temperature corrosion
  • Fatigue
  • Degradation of non-metal structures

Part 3: Corrosion prevention

  • Design and material selection
  • Coatings and paintings
  • Inhibitors
  • Cathodic and anodic protection

Part 4: Monitoring and inspection – Risk based inspection

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Structural Integrity of Process Installations (B-KUL-H2T43a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral

ECTS Host Response to Implanted Materials (B-KUL-H0T59A)

3 ECTS English 20 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Braem Annabel

Aims

The student is able to explain the basic mechanisms of the host response (wound healing, inflammation, foreign body reaction, complement activation, infection,...) in response to biomaterials.

The student can propose appropriate in vitro and in vivo tests to evaluate the biocompatibility and functionality of a material intended for medical use.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge on materials for biomedical applications, such as taught in “Biomaterials I”, background in Cell Biology on the level of an introductory course.

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Host Response to Implanted Materials: Lectures (B-KUL-H0T59a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 First termFirst term
Braem Annabel

Content

The following topics will be covered in the lectures:

  • Protein adsorption to biomaterials
  • Cells and the extracellular matrix / cell-biomaterial interactions
  • Inflammation and the foreign body response
  • Wound healing / osseointegration
  • Immune response / complement activation
  • Blood-materials interactions
  • Infections and biofilm formation
  • Biocompatibility testing: regulatory framework
  • Biocompatibility: in vitro and in vivo testing

Course material

Study cost: 76-100 euros (The information about the study costs as stated here gives an indication and only represents the costs for purchasing new materials. There might be some electronic or second-hand copies available as well. You can use LIMO to check whether the textbook is available in the library. Any potential printing costs and optional course material are not included in this price.)

Lecture notes will be provided on Toledo together with state-of-the-art papers.

Recommended books (not mandatory):
1) Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine, Buddy D. Ratner, Allan S. Hoffman, Frederick J. Schoen, Jack E. Lemons. Elsevier, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-12-374626-9
2) Host Response to Biomaterials: The Impact of Host Response on Biomaterials Selection. Stephen F. Badylak. Elsevier, 2015. ISBN: 978-0-12-800196-7

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Host Response to Implanted Materials (B-KUL-H2T59a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written, Paper/Project, Presentation
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

ECTS Entrepreneurship in practice / service-learning (B-KUL-H0T91A)

6 studiepunten Nederlands 0 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Pontikes Yiannis (coördinator) |  Van Hertem Dirk |  N. |  Pontikes Yiannis (plaatsvervanger) |  Ranga Adrian (plaatsvervanger)

Doelstellingen

Concrete leerdoelen

 

Het doel van dit project is het opdoen van een relevante ervaring rond (sociaal) ondernemerschap. Zo verwerft de student een beter inzicht in de praktische aspecten van het ondernemen.

 

Bij het voltooien van dit opleidingsonderdeel:

  • Kan de student ondernemerschap in praktische situaties toepassen.
  • Kan de student ondernemend handelen, door een idee om te zetten in de praktijk.
  • Is de student gegroeid in een aantal vaardigheden, zoals creativiteit tonen, innoveren, risico’s nemen, het plannen en organiseren van taken zodat de deliverables tijdig gerealiseerd worden, actief luisteren en inspelen op de noden van de betrokken actoren, …
  • Is de student in staat om in een multidisciplinair team te werken en te communiceren met mensen van andere disciplines over de eigen discipline.
  • Kan de student over de uitgevoerde taken schriftelijk en mondeling verslag uitbrengen.
  • Kan de student reflecteren over zijn eigen functioneren binnen een project, de sociaal-maatschappelijke dienstverlening en de rol van technologie in het streven naar een duurzamere en inclusievere samenleving.

 

Bredere vormingsdoelen

 

  • De student verwerft waarden als integriteit, eerlijkheid, beoordelingsvermogen en inlevingsvermogen, en leert deze waarden toepassen.
  • De student ontwikkelt een sociaal-maatschappelijk verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel.
  • De student wordt zich bewust van het eigen denkkader, door middel van concrete en authentieke ervaringen.

Begintermen

Elke masterstudent die bereid is om een ondernemingsproject op te nemen, kan een aanvraag indienen. Omdat er een verscheidenheid aan projecten bestaat, hanteren we volgende werkwijze. De student gaat zelfstandig op zoek naar een mogelijk project (bijvoorbeeld via PiP, AFD, Humasol of Cera Award). Vervolgens dient de student een projectaanvraag in. Na goedkeuring kan dit opleidingsonderdeel in het ISP opgenomen worden. Voor meer informatie: zie de website: https://eng.kuleuven.be/studeren/engineering-essentials/stages/entrepreneurship-in-de-praktijk.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Entrepreneurship in practice / service-learning (B-KUL-H0T91a)

6 studiepunten : Opdracht 0 Tweede semesterTweede semester
Van Hertem Dirk |  N. |  Pontikes Yiannis (plaatsvervanger) |  Ranga Adrian (plaatsvervanger)

Inhoud

De student verwerft ervaring over diverse aspecten van (sociaal) ondernemerschap en ontwikkelt managementvaardigheden via participatie aan advies- en implementatieprojecten.

 

Het project moet verband houden met de opleiding tot ingenieur en voor aanvang inhoudelijk worden goedgekeurd door de coördinator van het opleidingsonderdeel.

 

Voor de praktische regeling gelden de volgende richtlijnen:

  • De student zoekt zelf een project.
  • De student zorgt voor een correcte afhandeling van de nodige documenten, zoals een projectaanvraag, een tussentijdse rapportering, een contract indien nodig, …

Studiemateriaal

Praktijkervaringen

Toelichting werkvorm

Uitvoeren van creatieve en kwaliteitsvolle projecten voor een start-up, vzw, KMO, NGO, … Deze projecten hebben een duurtijd van één semester tot één jaar en kunnen, afhankelijk van het project, individueel of in teams uitgewerkt worden.

 

Studenten die deelnemen aan een project rond sociaal ondernemerschap/service-learning, worden gevraagd om ook aan enkele intervisiemomenten deel te nemen. Service-learning is een didactische aanpak waarbij studenten een concreet maatschappelijk engagement aangaan en deze ervaring door middel van reflectie koppelen aan academische leerinhouden en persoonlijke en maatschappelijke vormingsdoelen. Voor meer informatie, zie https://www.kuleuven.be/onderwijs/sl.

 

Academische component:

Tijdens een ondernemingsproject past de student (disciplinespecifieke) kennis uit zijn opleiding toe en staat hij o.a. stil bij de rol van technologie in het streven naar een duurzamere en inclusievere samenleving en de link tussen zijn opleiding en sociaal-maatschappelijke dienstverleningen.

 

Praktijkcomponent:

De student doet een relevante ervaring over (sociaal) ondernemerschap op, waarbij hij in een interdisciplinair team werkt. Dit kan via verschillende kanalen:

  • deelname aan een jaarproject van Academics for Development (AFD), een organisatie die studenten de mogelijkheid biedt om een sociale impact in het zuiden te hebben;
  • een jaarproject rond ontwikkelingssamenwerking via de organisatie Humasol rond de thema's hernieuwbare energie, water en duurzame technologie;
  • deelname aan andere sociaal-maatschappelijk geëngageerde projecten en social profit organisaties via Cera Award;
  • een jaarproject met PiP (Product Innovation Project) om een innoverend product te creëren;
  • eventueel via een andere partnerorganisatie, na grondig overleg met de coördinator van het opleidingsonderdeel.

 

Reflectiecomponenten:

De student wordt gevraagd om in een tussentijds en eindverslag o.a. te reflecteren over de relatie tussen het project en zijn opleiding, en de competenties die hij verwachtte te verbeteren (die werden in de aanvraag gevraagd). Doorheen het academiejaar wordt de student door een coach van de partnerorganisatie begeleid en bv. gevraagd om na te denken over de eigen rol en mogelijkheden binnen het project en welke acties hij in de toekomst inzake maatschappelijke en/of sociale problemen kan ondernemen.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Entrepreneurship in practice / service-learning (B-KUL-H2T91a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Ontwerp/Product, Verslag, Presentatie

Toelichting

De evaluatie gebeurt aan de hand van een schriftelijke en mondelinge rapportering in overeenstemming met volgende richtlijnen.

 

De student stelt een tussentijds- en eindverslag op.

 

Het tussentijds verslag bestaat uit een inhoudelijke/technische omschrijving van het project enerzijds en een reflectie over de competenties die de student verwachtte te verbeteren anderzijds (deze werden in de aanvraag gevraagd). Elk deel mag maximum uit één A4 bestaan en kan in puntjes geschreven worden.

 

Het eindverslag telt 10 tot 15 bladzijden. Een mogelijke indeling van het verslag is:

  • Deel A: situeert het project en bevat de administratieve gegevens: naam student, opleiding van student (inclusief fase en optie), naam project, periode, naam en contactgegevens van eventuele academische begeleider/projectleider (o.a. e-mailadres en telefoonnummer).
  • Deel B: omschrijft het project (de opdracht, het verloop en de behaalde resultaten). De student geeft telkens aan wat zijn taak precies geweest is.
  • Deel C: het reflectiegedeelte over de ervaring van de student. Deze bevat onder andere:

               - Kritische reflectie over de competenties die de student verwachtte te verbeteren (voeg die lijst als bijlage aan het verslag toe).

               - Relatie project en opleiding. Welke inhoud van welke opleidingsonderdelen is aan bod gekomen tijdens het project? Was die inhoud aangepast aan wat er nodig was?

               - Relatie project en maatschappij.

  • Deel D: conclusies die uit het project getrokken werden. Zijn de doelen van het project bereikt? Was het project een meerwaarde voor de student?

 

Het verslag moet minstens een week voor de presentatie ingediend worden. Het project dient als een wetenschappelijke tekst omschreven te worden. Het reflectiegedeelte (deel C) mag wel persoonlijk geschreven zijn.

 

De presentatie duurt 15 à 20 minuten. Nadien wordt er tijd voorzien voor vragen.

 

Wanneer verschillende studenten aan hetzelfde project gewerkt hebben, mag het verslag deels collectief geschreven worden. De studenten dienen wel duidelijk aan te geven wie voor welk deel verantwoordelijk was. De reflectie over o.a. de competenties die zij tijdens het project beoogden te verwerven moet individueel gebeuren. De presentatie mag ook samen gegeven worden, zolang iedereen een deel geeft. Er mag dan langer gepresenteerd worden (tot 30 minuten).

 

Opmerking: indien de student de gemaakte afspraken en verplichtingen niet op correcte wijze nakomt, kan de deelname aan het project stopgezet worden en wordt de eindbeoordeling voor het opleidingsonderdeel NA (niet afgelegd).

Toelichting bij herkansen

 

ECTS Energy Challenges (B-KUL-H9X53A)

3 ECTS English 20 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Delarue Erik

Aims

Students should be able to grasp the context and motivations of the energy issue. The aim is for the students to be able to estimate and critically evaluate the possible ‘solutions’ in the energy-field.

Previous knowledge

Good basic knowledge in Thermodynamics (including Energy Conversion Machines and System), Electrical Energy Conversion, Physics. 

Identical courses

H00Q3A: Uitdagingen van de energieproblematiek

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Energy Challenges: Lectures (B-KUL-H05W7a)

3 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Delarue Erik

Content

- The overall energy issue (extensive coverage: Security of Supply, Climate Change issue, Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Renewable sources, Fossil sources, Nuclear Energy,...)
- The energy issue for Belgium (in a European context)
 

Course material

slides

material on the Toledo website

explanations on the blackboard

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Energy Challenges (B-KUL-H2X53a)

Type : Exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written
Type of questions : Multiple choice, Open questions, Closed questions
Learning material : Calculator

Explanation

A number of questions (with possible subquestions for each); to be solved written and closed book.

 

 

ECTS Sustainability Assessment for Biosystems (B-KUL-I0J69A)

4 ECTS English 38 Second termSecond term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Geeraerd Ameryckx Annemie (coordinator) |  Geeraerd Ameryckx Annemie |  Van Acker Karel

Aims

After successfully completing this course, the student has acquired these skills:

  • The student has an overview of and insight into sustainability concepts (e.g. circular economy) and sustainability tools (e.g. life cycle analysis or LCA) relevant to domains of materials management (e.g. batteries), applied in areas of bioengineering biosystems technology (agriculture, nutrition, human health, bionanotechnology)
  • The student has become familiar with OpenLCA software and databases
  • The student has gained practical experience with the complete and individual implementation and reporting at engineering level of their own chosen LCA topic in one of the above-mentioned 4 domains

Previous knowledge

Bachelor in bioscience engineering or equivalent

Order of Enrolment



SIMULTANEOUS( I0V04A ) OR SIMULTANEOUS( I0A85B )


I0V04AI0V04A : Project Work Biosystems Engineering
I0A85BI0A85B : Projectwerk Biosysteemtechniek

Identical courses

I0J85A: Duurzaamheidsanalyse voor biosystemen

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Sustainable Materials Management - Lectures (B-KUL-H00R6a)

2.4 ECTS : Lecture 20 Second termSecond term
Van Acker Karel

Content

Sustainable technology are technologies which besides the technological advantages, pursue a sustainable use of natural resources and a reduced ecological impact. A sustainable technology (1) reduces the amount of used material and energy, (2) stands for a shift to renewable resources and energy, from non-biodegradable or persistent to (bio)degradable materials/chemicals and (3) prevents emission, contamination and negative environmental impact.

This OLA consists of 3 parts. The first part teaches the importance of sustainable development from an ecological point of view and concepts/aspects of sustainable technology like industrial ecology, green chemistry, life cycle closing, circular economy, cradle to cradle, etc. Aspects that affect and determine the sustainability regarding environmental impact of a technology, like the selection of raw material resources, process and technology selection, and process integration are discussed. In a second part, instruments that allow to evaluate the ecological sustainability of a technological system are provided such as Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), materials flow analysis (EFA), environmental Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Ecological Footprint Analysis (EFA), and In/Output analysis. The interpretation and advantages/pitfalls of those tools are discussed. In a third part, case studies of the implementation of sustainable technologies are examined through seminars provided by relevant actors (like industry).

Course material

Slides with additional texts

Is also included in other courses

H00R6A : Sustainable Materials Management

Sustainability Assessment for Biosystems: Lectures (B-KUL-I0J70a)

1 ECTS : Lecture 10 Second termSecond term
Geeraerd Ameryckx Annemie

Content

This OLA builds on the content of the first OLA and will specifically explore applications in the 3 majors in biosystems engineering.

Course material

Slides with additional texts

Sustainability Assessment for Biosystems: Exercises (B-KUL-I0J71a)

0.6 ECTS : Practical 8 Second termSecond term
Geeraerd Ameryckx Annemie

Content

Firstly, the student will learn how to work with OpenLCA through guided tutorials and exercise sessions.

Secondly, the exercise moments will also serve as feedback moments in relation to the actual status of their assignment on which the students work troughout the semester. During these feedback moments, students can ask individual questions.

Course material

Software and slides

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Sustainability Assessment for Biosystems (B-KUL-I2J69a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Oral, Written, Paper/Project
Type of questions : Open questions
Learning material : None

Explanation

The evaluation of this course consists of four parts.

Parts one and two consist of an assignment, which culminates in a paper/project. The assignment is based on an existing research paper describing a life cycle assessment (LCA) that the student must re-perform. The student experiences the obstacles and difficulties when actually carrying out an LCA. The student reports on these obstacles, on the solutions he/she proposes, on the end results and on their context and interpretations. The assignment consists of two parts: First, the student makes an initial start to the assignment on the basis of a detailed item list, including a motivation for the individually chosen research paper. The student receives written feedback and advice for the next step, which must be followed. This first part of the assignment counts for 10% of the final grade. The student then works on the main assignment and submits this paper/project. This main part of the assignment counts for 70% of the final grade. These activities end before the start of the examination period. The exact instructions and deadline will be communicated during the first contact with the coordinator of this OPO.

Parts three and four take place during the exam period. The students take an exam that is partly oral (part 3) and partly written (part 4). During the oral interview, questions are asked related to the previously submitted paper/project. To this end, the student brings a printout of his/her own work. This oral exam allows the teacher to further refine the score on the assignment and allows the student to receive oral feedback. Part four is a short written exam that questions knowledge from the OLA "sustainable materials management" (20%). The student who does not submit part 1 on time, before the deadline, cannot submit part 2 and cannot take an exam. A resit is possible.

To pass, the student must have passed the paper (which counts for 70%) and must also achieve at least 40% on the written exam (which counts for 20%). Passing part 1 is therefore not a prerequisite for passing the whole course.

Information about retaking exams

After the results of the June examination period have been announced, the teacher will post concrete instructions for a resit on Toledo. A distinction is made between students who had already completed part 1 or not. The new deadlines for submissions in August will also be communicated at that time.

ECTS Studium generale: mens- en wereldbeelden (B-KUL-W0AH4A)

4 studiepunten Nederlands 26 Tweede semesterTweede semester Uitgesloten voor examencontract
Van Puyvelde Peter (coördinator) |  Allacker Karen |  Ramon Delphine (plaatsvervanger) |  D'hooge Jan |  Samoy Ilse |  Tampère Chris |  Van Puyvelde Peter |  Vermeiren Florian  |  Minder Meer

Doelstellingen

Dit opleidingsonderdeel wil de student een multidisciplinaire algemene vorming bieden om als kritische intellectueel te kunnen functioneren in de samenleving. Als dusdanig draagt het bij tot een van de belangrijke vormingsdoelen die de KU Leuven naar voren schuift in haar Visie op onderwijs en leren.

Leerresultaten

- De student heeft inzicht in het statuut van wetenschappelijke kennis en in de variëteit aan wetenschappelijke methoden.
- De student kent de draagwijdte van het gebruik (en misbruik) van cijfers in wetenschappelijk onderzoek en heeft aandacht voor de meest voorkomende denkfouten, zoals het verschil tussen correlatie en causaliteit.
- De student kan disciplinaire kennis plaatsen in een interdisciplinair perspectief en in een breed cultuurhistorisch perspectief.
- De student heeft inzicht in een aantal concrete maatschappelijke vraagstukken en kan ze benaderen vanuit verschillende perspectieven; op basis daarvan kan de student een gefundeerd standpunt innemen, rekening houdend met waarden en maatschappelijke impact.

Begintermen

Studenten hebben basiskennis binnen hun eigen discipline.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Studium generale: mens- en wereldbeelden (B-KUL-W0AH4a)

4 studiepunten : College 26 Tweede semesterTweede semester
Allacker Karen |  Ramon Delphine (plaatsvervanger) |  D'hooge Jan |  Samoy Ilse |  Tampère Chris |  Van Puyvelde Peter |  Vermeiren Florian  |  Minder Meer

Inhoud

Studenten volgen de algemene module (4 sessies) en kiezen uit het aanbod twee interdisciplinaire modules (4 sessies elk). Tijdens een eerste inleidende sessie krijgen de studenten de nodige informatie over de opbouw van het opleidingsonderdeel en de manier waarop het wordt geëvalueerd.

De algemene module is verplicht voor alle studenten en bevat een aantal belangrijke cultuurhistorische en methodologische inzichten in wetenschappelijke kennis en de diversiteit tussen disciplines, met daarnaast aandacht voor kwesties als statistische denkfouten, wetenschapsfraude, bias en perceptie.

Vervolgens kiest elke student 2 thematische modules. Elke module wordt verzorgd door een interdisciplinair team van 3-4 lesgevers. Naast uiteenzettingen wordt binnen elke module ook ruimte gemaakt voor onderlinge discussie tussen studenten van verschillende disciplines.

Voorbeelden van thematische modules die kunnen worden uitgewerkt:

  • Materie, tijd en (ontstaan van) leven
  • Vrijheid en determinisme in menselijk gedrag
  • Taal, communicatie en identiteit
  • Perspectieven op geschiedenis, tijd en ruimte
  • Genetica en biotechnologie
  • Milieu, ruimtegebruik en voedselproductie
  • Biodiversiteit en global change
  • Economische ontwikkeling, armoede en crisis
  • Multiculturalisme, natievorming en global justice
  • Ongelijkheid, emancipatie en diversiteit
  • Uitdagingen in de zorg
  • Het Europese project

 

Studiemateriaal

Cursustekst voor de algemene module

Teksten en Powerpoint presentaties voor de specifieke modules worden ter beschikking gesteld via Toledo

Toelichting werkvorm

Interactieve colleges

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluatie: Studium generale: mens- en wereldbeelden (B-KUL-W2AH4a)

Type : Permanente evaluatie zonder examen tijdens de examenperiode
Evaluatievorm : Paper/Werkstuk, Medewerking tijdens contactmomenten

Toelichting

Wat verwachten we van de studenten om te kunnen slagen? 

(1) De studenten zijn verplicht aanwezig tijdens alle sessies van de algemene module en de twee bijzondere modules die hen worden toegewezen. De studenten verwittigen afwezigheid voor aanvang van de sessie aan de coördinator van Studium Generale en attesteren de reden van afwezigheid met een officieel bewijsstuk (bv. doktersattest van de dag van de sessie).

(2) De studenten participeren actief aan de vierde sessie van de twee bijzondere modules, die de vorm zal aannemen van een debat, gemodereerd door de coördinator van de bijzondere module. De studenten bereiden ook de hen toegewezen taak voor die het debat zal voeden. Het einddoel van de debatsessie is te komen tot een ‘standpuntnota’ waarin de studenten een paar bezorgdheden / acties blootleggen rond het thema van de bijzondere module die volgens hen door de academische overheid in overweging genomen moeten worden (via onderwijs, onderzoek en/of dienstverlening).  

Toelichting bij herkansen

 

ECTS Philosophy of Technology (B-KUL-W0EN7A)

4 ECTS English 26 First termFirst term Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Lauwaert Lode

Aims

The aim of this course is to make students familiar with the most important themes and questions in the domain of Philosophy of Technology. 

At the end of the course, students have a critical insight into questions and themes. This means, among other things, that they can clearly distinguish the different positions, and can explain the arguments pro and contra these positions. In addition, students have a good understanding of the links between the concepts that take a central place in the domain of Philosophy of Technology.

Previous knowledge

No specific knowledge of Philosophy or Technology is required.

Is included in these courses of study

Onderwijsleeractiviteiten

Philosophy of Technology (B-KUL-W0EN7a)

4 ECTS : Lecture 26 First termFirst term
Lauwaert Lode

Content

Among other things, the following questions will be discussed:

1. Is technology morally neutral?

2. Can chatbots think?

3. How should we think about conscious AI?

4. Is AI an existential problem?

5. Is technological enhancement a moral problem?

5. What are the ethical risks of AI?

 

Course material

PowerPointpresentations and articles. Both will be available on Toledo.

 

Format: more information

The course can be divided into three parts: lectures, a paper, and discussions based upon texts.

Evaluatieactiviteiten

Evaluation: Philosophy of Technology (B-KUL-W2EN7a)

Type : Partial or continuous assessment with (final) exam during the examination period
Description of evaluation : Written, Paper/Project, Participation during contact hours
Type of questions : Open questions

Explanation

The final grade is based upon a paper (20%), a written exam (70%), and participation in the discussion (10%). 

Students who do not participate in all parts of the course (exam, paper, discussion) will get a grade ‘NA’ for the course (you don't get a final grade).

Information about retaking exams

During the third examination period, students should and can only retake those parts of the evaluation (paper and/or exam) for which they got no score or an insufficient score.

Participation in the discussion cannot be retaken during the third exam period. Students who did not participate in this part of the evaluation will again get a grade ‘NA’ for the course.

Students who should retake the course in a next academic year should re-do the entire course, including all parts of the evaluation.