Projecto de Instalações Farmacêuticas

Objectives

Develop of a project for a pharmaceutical production unit, integrating knowledge obtained from the subjects of the Master's curriculum in Pharmaceutical Engineering. Familiarize students with industrial project methodologies, providing a comprehensive overview of the process development´s stages: market analysis, process selection, patents, manufacturing diagram, equipment selection, layout of the industrial unit, and finally economic evaluation and profitability assessment. Granting skills for the practice of Pharmaceutical Engineering functions, especially concerning the design of pharmaceutical units, through complementary knowledge, fostering critical analysis, contact with equipment and service suppliers, the use of national and international data sources, as well as contributing to the development of skills at the level of collaborative work.

Syllabus

Market analysis, based on national and international market data obtained by the students. Definition of the manufacturing process, according to the relevant formulations. Preparation of Mass and Energy Balances related to the main pieces of equipment. Preparation of a Process Flow Diagram (PFD). Selection of basic equipment. Selection and quantification of utilities. Definition of the layout. Concluding with the calculation of investment, production cost, and profitability analysis.

Prerequisites

Practice of calculations in the field of Sciences and Engineering. Use of Excel.

Cross Competence Component

The UC allows the development of Transversal Skills in the areas: i) Critical and Innovative Thinking: the project allows students to develop strategic thinking, critical skills, autonomy, technical reasoning, creativity, and problem-solving strategies; ii) Interpersonal Skills: the group project and the respective oral presentation and discussion of results allow the development of teamwork, written and oral communication, and discussion skills. iii) Intrapersonal Skills: students develop skills in productivity and time management, regarding the completion of individual weekly tasks and project and presentation deadlines.

Programming And Computing Component

Use of EXCEL.

Ethical Principles

All members of a group are responsible for the group´s work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.