NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SAN AGUSTÍN DE AREQUIPA

ACADEMIC VICE-RECTORATE
FACULTY OF PROCESS ENGINEERING
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

SYLLABUS 2021 - THE SUBJECT:

UNIT OPERATIONS 1

1. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Academic period: 2021 - A

Professional School: Chemical Engineering
Course code: 1704137
Nombre de la asignatura: UNIT OPERATIONS 1

Semester: VII (seventh)

Duración:17 semanas
Theoretical: 2.0

Practices: 2.0
Number of hours (Semester) Seminarios:0.0
Laboratory: 2.0
Theoretical-practical: 0.0

Número de créditos: 4
Prerequisites: TRANSFER PHENOMENA (1703234)

2. INFORMATION OF THE TEACHER, INSTRUCTOR, COORDINATOR

TEACHER ACADEMIC DEGREE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT HOURS SCHEDULE

Monday 14:00-19:20
MEDINA DE MIRANDA, HOPE M.S. in Chemical Engineering
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 10

Monday 14:00-19:20
MIRANDA ZANARDI, LUIS PhD in Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering 10
Friday: 14:00-15:40
Wed: 14:00-15:40
PIMENTEL FRISANCHO JORGE PAUL Chemical Engineering 8
M.S. Vie: 14:00-15:40
Wed: 14:00-15:40
PÉREZ MÉNDEZ RODOLFO ROQUE Chemical Engineering 4
M.S. Friday: 14:00-15:40
ANGLE VARGAS SHEYLA JOSELINE Chemical Engineering 16

3. INFORMACIÓN ESPECIFICA DEL CURSO (FUNDAMENTACIÓN, JUSTIFICACIÓN)

Unit Operations is a fundamental area in the training of Chemical Engineers, as it applies the

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basic sciences and the science of Transfer Phenomena, which is specific to Chemical Engineering, addresses
the design, operation, and evaluation of physical and physico-chemical transformation units in the subject.
The course I focuses on 3 unit operations: Fluid Flow in piping, Agitation, and Mixing.
in tanks, and Heat Transfer in shell and tube heat exchangers; all of them widely
use in industrial processes.
By nature, Unit Operations connect and integrate scientific-technological theory and the
experience to take on the challenge of producing and innovating technology to achieve levels of productivity
that allows us to compete in the global economic-productive world in which we are immersed. This area of
professional training requires intense interaction between the theory of chemical engineering and its
technological application in process units, taking very into account the demands of the real world; it
which creates excellent conditions for the development of the competencies of the Chemical Engineer profile
primarily related to the ability to design, operate, and optimize processing systems
industrial respecting the quality of the environment. It is about achieving performances in the students
acceptable in the application of engineering sciences to solve problems or meet needs
realities of society; hence, training for competencies becomes extremely important in this.
specific subject.

4. COMPETENCIES / OBJECTIVES OF THE SUBJECT

General competences:

Manage competently the scientific, technical, and technological knowledge involved in the operations of
Fluid Flow through Pipes (FF), Agitation and Mixing (AM), and Heat Exchange (IC).
To accurately apply knowledge for the identification and solution of contextualized problems,
demonstrating mathematical mastery to address design, construction, operation, maintenance and
optimization of the corresponding transformation units; strictly observing the care of
environment.
Show a constructive critical attitude, with initiative and creativity to take on the various challenges that arise.
they face in the learning process, demonstrating high self-esteem, responsibility, and capacity for
work; as well as excellent willingness to be part of a team, contributing to a human environment,
cordial, respectful and stimulating.

Specific competencies:
a. Knowledge of engineering
The student identifies, characterizes, and interacts with the different scientific and technological phenomena of
the operations of Fluid Flow through Pipes (FF), Agitation and Mixing (AM), and Heat Exchangers
Heat (IC), based on engineering, economic, social, legal, environmental, and political criteria in order to
who is able to support their options and proposals accurately.
b. Research
The student becomes aware of the scientific-technological rigor required by engineering design and the
research that involves having developed capabilities for systematic collection and processing
for information, as well as for the design of experiments using systems analysis matrices,
processes and variables. Likewise, it conducts experimentation, processing and interpreting results, being
able to report them and support them coherently and consistently
c. Design and development of solutions
The student applies the acquired knowledge to analyze reality as a determining factor of the
quality of technological proposals in the field of Unit Operations, particularly OU-FF;
successfully using the mathematical tool to explain, design, build, and evaluate the
procesos implicados, tomando en cuenta los hechos y circunstancias dadas por el entorno.
d. Individual and team work
Assume commitment to achieving the required goals, putting forth your best effort to face challenges.
limits and difficulties demonstrating risk-taking ability, creativity, and ingenuity. Likewise, knows how to work in
team, evaluating the abilities of others and their own, enhancing them for better results.
e. Problem Analysis
Analyze problems applying engineering tools, particularly mathematical modeling for
perform mass, heat, and momentum balance transfers on the involved systems, identifying and
valuing the role and interdependence of the processes and variables that define its behavior. The
analysis includes the interpretation of the resulting models based on the reality they represent,
recognizing issues susceptible to being studied and the areas of information involved.
f. Ethics
Strictly observes in all his actions a respectful, responsible, and demanding conduct for
protecting life in all its forms; highlighting truth, solidarity, and justice as values
fundamentals for building and maintaining a human and happy atmosphere among all participants.
g. Communication
Expresses oneself accurately in both oral and written forms, making presentations, writing articles, and
technical reports, meeting the quality requirements in writing, spelling, and structure
of the type of communication. Likewise, he knows how to establish interpersonal links that promote teamwork.
team showing good disposition and listening ability for discussion and the decision-making process
decisions.
h. Environment and sustainability
Reflect and evaluate technology with economic, socio-cultural, and ecological criteria, observing
strictly the rules of safety and hygiene, mainly for their performance in the laboratory,
demonstrating discipline and commitment in the rational use of resources and the proper disposal of
generated waste.
i. Lifelong learning
The student has developed the ability to learn permanently. Thus, he is able to read with
solvency, analyze, process, and interpret the information that the teacher provides, or that he collects,
until achieving an understanding of it, for its proper application.
The teaching methodology promotes the use of intelligent skills and teamwork, for the
task resolution, ensuring both self-learning and permanent learning in the classroom and
laboratory.
The Engineer and Society
The student in all the work done considers the context where the proposed situations arise.
they register and know how to identify the links with the society's sustainable development demands,
achieving awareness of the obligation to respond professionally to such challenges, integrating
subjects specific to the degree and considering other professional disciplines.
k. Use of modern tools
The student demonstrates proficiency in the use of modern engineering tools such as: software
for mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, simulation, report production, presentations, among others.
It has also been introduced in the management of reliable databases, management of scientific networks and of
virtual classroom. All of this to provide effective support for your technical and professional performance.

Project management
The student has gained experience in project management, from design, planning and
organization of the execution of experiments in the laboratory, as well as in the development of the project
integrator conceived based on the needs of society that can be addressed, within the framework of
the scope and dynamics of the subject.

5. THEMATIC CONTENT

FIRST UNIT

Chapter I: Scientific and Technical Foundations of Design in Engineering

Topic 01: Systemic and Process Approach
Topic 02: Engineering tools for process design: balances, matrices, algorithms

Chapter II: Scientific and Technical Fundamentals of Fluid Flow in Pipes

Topic 03: Basic Factors for Flow Circuit Design. Fluid Properties
(density, viscosity, rheological behavior)
Topic 04: Mathematical models: General equation of total energy
Topic 05: General equation of mechanical energy
Topic 06: Practice 1: Similarities between hydraulic circuits and electrical circuits

Chapter III: Design of Fluid Pumping Circuits

Tema 07:Bombas: tipos y usos
Topic 08: Analysis of centrifugal pump curves
Tema 09:Evaluación de circuitos de bombeo: cálculo del NPSH
Topic 10: Practice 2: Experimental Evaluation of Pumping Circuits

Chapter IV: Case studies of fluid flow circuits

Topic 11: Algorithmic Method in Problem Solving
Topic 12: Problems of incompressible fluid flow
Topic 13: Problems of compressible fluid flow
Topic 14: Analysis and discussion of cases
Topic 15: Practice 3: Experimental evaluation of the flow of compressible fluids
Topic 16: Assessment Unit 1

SECOND UNIT

Chapter V: Scientific and Technological Foundations of Agitation and Mixing

Theme 17: Agitation / Mixing Technology in Tanks (AMT)
Theme 18: Turbulence modeling: Dimensionless numbers in the design of systems
(AMT)
Topic 19: Practice 4: Power Curves in AMT

Chapter VI: Case Studies of (AMT)

Topic 20: Solutions and suspensions in (AMT)
Topic 21: Emulsification
 Theme 22: Practice 5: Formative research on the evaluation of systems dynamics
AMT
Theme 23: Evaluation: Justification of the design of formative research: Problem,
Objectives, systems, processes, and variables; theoretical framework.

THIRD UNIT

Chapter VII: Scientific and technological foundations of heat exchanger design

helmet and tubes (ICCT)
Topic 24: Technology of concentric tube and shell and tube heat exchangers
Theme 25: General equation of heat transfer: variable analysis
Theme 26: Practice 6: Interaction between fluid flow and heat exchange

Chapter VIII: Design Process of Heat Exchangers

Topic 27: Design process of a concentric tube heat exchanger
Topic 28: Design process of a shell and tube heat exchanger
Topic 29: Practice 7: Determination of film coefficients in a concentric tube IC

Chapter IX: Case Studies on Heat Exchanger Design

Topic 30: Case 1: Water heaters without phase change
Topic 31: Case 2: Phase Change Coolers
Topic 32: Case 3: Heat transfer in a coil submerged in an agitated tank
concentric for the laboratory

Chapter X: Design Workshop

Topic 33: Design of heat exchangers for the laboratory

FOURTH UNIT

Chapter XI: Experimental Practices in the Laboratory

Topic 34: Evaluation of pumping systems
Theme 35: Series and parallel connections of centrifugal pumps
Topic 36: Preparation of solutions, suspensions, and emulsions
Topic 37: Evaluation of concentric tube heat exchanger
Topic 38: Presentation of laboratory work

6. PROGRAMMING OF RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, FORMATIVE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

6.1. Methods
As a transversal methodology: formative research
Interactive exhibitions
Case analysis workshops
Design workshops
Experimental practices in the laboratory
Seminars

6.2. Means
Virtual classroom

Virtual seminars
Home-based laboratory ('Pandemic laboratory')

6.3. Forms of organization

The students are organized into groups of 5 to work in the classroom and in lab practices.
groups must be the same for each workspace.
The teacher provides scheduled group guidance to support the application of knowledge.

6.4. Scheduling of formative research activities and social responsibility

Formative research:
Each group of students must develop their application work with a research approach.
The teacher will indicate in each case which component of the research process will be emphasized.
Social responsibility:
The students will adapt a practice to be carried out with public school students, preparing
the audiovisual material for its dissemination.

7. ACADEMIC SCHEDULE

WEEK THEME TEACHER % NOW.

1 Systemic and process approach E. Medina 2 2.00

Engineering tools for process design: balances,

1 E. Medina 2 4.00
matrices, algorithms

Basic Factors for the design of flow circuits. (properties of

2 E. Medina 2 6.00
fluid (density, viscosity, rheological behavior)

2 Mathematical models: General equation of total energy E. Medina 2 8.00

2 General equation of mechanical energy E. Medina 2 10.00

Practice 1: Similarities between hydraulic circuits and circuits

3 E. Medina 2 12.00
electric

3 Pumps: types and uses E. Medina 2 14.00

3 Analysis of centrifugal pump curves E. Medina 2 16.00

4 Evaluation of pumping circuits: calculation of NPSH L. Miranda 2 18.00

4 Practice 2: Experimental evaluation of pumping circuits L. Miranda 2 20.00

4 Algorithmic method in problem solving E. Medina 2 22.00

5 Problems of incompressible fluid flow E. Medina 3 25.00

5 Problems of compressible fluid flow E. Medina 3 28.00

6 Analysis and discussion of cases E. Medina 2 30.00

6 Practice 3: Experimental evaluation of compressible fluid flow E. Medina 2 32.00

6 Evaluation Unit 1 L. Miranda 2 34.00

7 Agitation / Mixing Technology in Tanks (AMT) E. Medina 2 36.00

Turbulence modeling: Dimensionless numbers in the

7 E. Medina 2 38.00
system design (AMT)

7 Practice 4: Power Curves in AMT E. Medina 2 40.00

8 Solutions and suspensions in (AMT) E. Medina 2 42.00

8 Emulsification E. Medina 2 44.00

Practice 5: Formative research on the evaluation of the dynamics

8 E. Medina 2 46.00
of AMT systems (
 Evaluation: Justification of the formative research design:

9 Problem, Objectives, Systems, processes and variables; theoretical framework. E. Medina 2 48.00

9 Technology of concentric tube and shell and tube heat exchangers E. Medina 1 49.00

9 General equation of heat transfer: analysis of variables E. Medina 1 50.00

Practice 6: Interaction between fluid flow and exchange

9 E. Medina 2 52.00
heat

10 Design process of a concentric tube exchanger part A E. Medina 2 54.00

10 Design process of a shell and tube heat exchanger E. Medina 2 56.00

Practice 7: Determination of film coefficients in an IC of

10 E. Medina 2 58.00
concentric tube

11 Case 1: Water heaters without phase change E. Medina 2 60.00

11 Case 2: Phase Change Coolers E. Medina 2 62.00

Case 3: Heat transfer in a coil submerged in a tank

11 E. Medina 2 64.00
agitated concentric tube for the laboratory

12 Design of heat exchangers for the laboratory E. Medina 6 70.00

13 Evaluation of pumping systems E. Medina 6 76.00

14 Series and parallel connections of centrifugal pumps E. Medina 6 82.00

15 Preparation of solutions, suspensions, and emulsions E. Medina 6 88.00

16 Evaluation of the concentric tube heat exchanger E. Medina 6 94.00

17 Defense of laboratory work E. Medina 6 100.00

8. EVALUATION STRATEGIES

8.1. Assessment of learning

Continuous assessment through knowledge application tasks and the laboratory.
Written assessment with open books, at the end of each work unit.

8.2. Evaluation schedule

EVALUATION FECHA DE EVALUACIÓN EXAMEN TEORÍA EVAL. CONTINUA TOTAL (%)

First Partial Assessment 10% 15% 25%

Second Partial Evaluation 15% 20% 35%
Third Partial Evaluation 15% 25% 40%
TOTAL 100%

9. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF THE SUBJECT

a) The student will have the right to view the grades recorded in their evaluations, within the
next 24 hours after the professor has made them known. No claims will be accepted in
another moment.
b) To pass the course, the student must obtain a grade equal to or higher than 10.5 in the final average.
c) Rounding will only be done in the calculation of the final average, making it clear that the grades
partials will not be rounded individually.
d) The student who does not have any of their evaluations and has not requested a makeup evaluation in the
if the timely period is not met, it will be considered abandonment.

e) El estudiante quedará en situación de abandono si el porcentaje de cumplimiento de las asignaciones

is less than seventy percent (70%).

10. BIBLIOGRAFIA: AUTOR, TÍTULO, AÑO, EDITORIAL

10.1. Mandatory basic bibliography

Mandatory Basic Bibliography
Warren L. McCabe, Julian C. Smith, Peter Harriott. Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. Ed.
Mcgraw-Hill, 2012. Edition: 7th ed. ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-0072848236
Prieve, Dennis. Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering. Carnegie Mellon University. 2017.

10.2. Reference Bibliography

Lienhard, John IV & Lienhard, John V (2019). A Heat Transfer Textbook. Philogiston Press, Cambridge
Massachusetts
Sha (2019). Process Engineering: Agitation and Mixing. Course Material.
Kars-Jordan (2007). Agitation Handbook. Master’s Thesis. KTH Industrial Engineering and Management.
Sweden.
Ron Darby. Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics ISBN 0-8247-04444. 2001
Ramesh K. Shah, Dustan P. Sekulic (2003). Fundamentals of heat exchanger design. ISBN
0-471-32171-0.2003
Tharwat F. Tadros (2016). Emulsions, Formation, Stability, Industrial Applications. ISBN
978-3-11-045217-4. De Gruytier, Germany.
E. Medina & F. Miranda. 2019. Diseño de Experimentos Inteligentes. UNSA
E. Medina & F. Miranda. 2019. Fluid Flow Problems by the algorithmic method. UNSA.
Richard E. Balzhiser, Michael R. Samuels, John D. Eliassen. Chemical Thermodynamics for Engineers.
Prentice Hall International, 1973. ISBN 0139067760, 9780139067761
Ismail Tosun (2007). Modelling in Transport Phenomena. A conceptual approach. ISBN: 0444530215.
Various articles from specialty magazines

Arequipa, April 19, 2021

MIRANDA ZANARDI, LUIS MEDINA DE MIRANDA, HOPE