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Heat Transmission and Thermotechnics

Code: 106047
Credits: 9
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Chemical Engineering OB 2

Contact lecturer

Name :
Adriana Artola Casacuberta
Email :
adriana.artola@uab.cat

Teaching staff

Francisca Blanquez Cano
Catalina Canovas Bermejo

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

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Objectives

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Learning outcomes

  1. Apply matter and energy balance to energy systems.
  2. Evaluate the energy consumption of systems.
  3. Identify the fluid circulation operations involved in the design of heat transmission systems.
  4. Objectively compare and select the different technical options for heat transmission systems.
  5. Enumerate, describe and compare the different options for applications used in energy systems.
  6. Identify and evaluate energy systems and their energetic efficiency.
  7. Apply the principles of machines and mechanisms in power plants.

Contents

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Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Solving practical exercises 65 2.6
Practical lectures 23 0.92 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Seminars 7 0.28 1, 4, 5, 6
Homework 25 1 2, 4, 5, 6
Theoretical lectures 45 1.8 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Study 50 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Activity D 7,5 0 0 1, 3
Activity A 18,75 2 0.08 1, 3
Activity G 7,5 0 0 2, 5, 6
Activity F 17,5 2 0.08 2, 5, 6, 7
Activity B 18,75 2 0.08 1, 3, 4
Activity C 5 1 0.04 2, 4, 5
Activity H 5 1 0.04 2, 6
Activity E 20 2 0.08 2, 6, 7

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Bibliography

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Software

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Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TE) Theory 21 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(PAUL) Classroom practices 211 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 211 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(PAUL) Classroom practices 212 Catalan second semester morning-mixed
(SEM) Seminars 212 Catalan second semester morning-mixed