Module Delivered in

Programme CodeProgrammeSemesterDelivery
TA_SPHAR_BBachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science8Mandatory
TA_SAPHR_DBachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science8Mandatory

Short Title:Process Control Technology
Full Title:Process Control Technology
Module Code:TECH H4040
 
NFQ Level:8
 
ECTS Credits:4
Reviewed By:JOHN BEHAN
Description:To provide the student with knowledge of and practical skills in aspects of batch software, online monitoring, and separation and transport processes relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
  1. Explain the importance of batching and automation systems used in a process plant.
  2. Explain and interpret the results from a variety of online spectroscopic monitoring techniques.
  3. Explain the construction, operation and maintenance of heat exchangers and evaporators and their role in manufacturing processes.
  4. Explain the operation, role, and choice of different separation techniques.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Content
  • Batch Software
    SCADA, recipe writing, batch physical model, procedural model hierarchy, sequential function charts
  • Online Monitoring
    Atomic physics: origin of spectra, quantum numbers, spin-orbit interactions & selection rules.Hydrogen spectrum; spectra of many electron atoms. LS coupling, atoms with equivalent electrons. jj coupling. Zeeman effect. Electron Spin Resonance; hyperfine structure and spin-lattice relaxation. Vibrational Spectroscopy. Rotational Spectroscopy: intensity of absorption lines; spectrum linewidths. Raman spectroscopy and interpretation of spectra. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance: fine and hyperfine structure; determinations of relaxation times. Gamma ray spectroscopy. SEM. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-Ray Reflectivity (XRR).
  • Transport Processes
    Transport processes: momentum transfer; steady-state and unsteady-state heat transfer; and mass transfer, including both unsteady-state and convective mass transfer.
  • Separation Processes
    Evaporation, drying, humidification, absorption, distillation, adsorption, ion exchange, extraction, leaching, crystallization, dialysis, gas membrane separation, reverse osmosis, filtration, ultrafiltration, microfiltration, settling, centrifugal separation
  • PRACTICAL COURSE
    Many of these practicals will take place in the pilot plant facility. High Resolution vibrational-rotational of HCl. ESR. Relaxation times in 13C-NMR; use of relaxation catalysts. The Zeeman Effect. SEM & EDX and XRR on thin films. Recipe writing. Batch trending. Thermal conductivity Experiments. Investigation of plant efficiency. Investigation of on-line temperature control systems.
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work50%
End of Semester Formal Examination50%
 Outcome addressed% of totalAssessment Date
Formal End-of-Semester ExaminationNone50%Semester End
Coursework Breakdown
TypeDescriptionOutcome addressed% of totalAssessment Date
Continuous Assessmentn/a15Sem 1 End

IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload & Resources

This course has no full time workload.
Resources
Required Book Resources
  • Christie J Geankoplis 2003, Transport Processes and Separation Process Principles: Includes Unit Operations, Fourth Edition Ed., Prentice Hall PTR
  • Silverstein & Webster 2005, • Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, Ed. 7 Ed., Wiley
Recommended Book Resources
  • Warren D. Seider, J. D. Seader, Daniel R. Lewin 2003, Product and Process Design Principles: Synthesis, Analysis and Evaluation, Ed. 2 Ed., Wiley
  • Atkins and Paula Freeman 2002, Physical Chemistry, Ed. 7 Ed.