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A mathematical model of a process in which an exothermic, second-order reaction takes place in a falling film reactor was developed. This model is applicable to a process in which any step, liquid mass transfer, reaction rate, or gas mass transfer, can affect the process rate. The model includes a turbulent diffusivity term for the liquid mass transfer, valid through the entire liquid film. The

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) are being considered as a promising energy source due to their high energy efficiency and low environmental impact. The proton exchange membrane, which is the key component of a PEMFC, needs a considerable improvement regarding its performance without external humidification. Concerning this aspect, many authors are working incorporating ionic liquids as proton exchange components in PEMFCs. In this work, polymeric ionic liquids have been designed for their use as electrolytes without external humidification. For this purpose, membranes based on [HSO3-BVIm][TfO]/[HSO3-BMIm][TfO] and [SBMIm][SEM]/[SBVIm][SEM] were developed for H2/air proton exchange membrane fuel cells working without external humidification. Fuel cell tests and ionic conductivity experiments show the great potential of these ionic liquid-based polymers as proton exchange membranes.

The energy transition towards a decarbonized economy requires focused and ambitious policies that must be taken through the agreement of governments, stakeholders, and private companies. The intermittency of renewable energy sources (RES) makes it necessary to implement energy storage systems (ESS) that allow for an uninterrupted supply of low-carbon power. Energy generation and consumption activities are responsible for 75% of global CO2 emissions. Particularly, energy use in commercial and residential buildings is the third major contributor after industry and agricultural activities. In this context, the SUDOE ENERGY PUSH project proposes an innovative pilot plant combining RES and hydrogen technologies for social housing decarbonization and self-sufficiency. The preliminary simulations results in savings up to 7,000 kWh per year of primary energy from the grid, 1,000 kg per year of CO2 emissions while consuming 100% clean electricity and more than 600 € per year in electricity bills

ResumenLos universitarios españoles son conscientes de que deben introducir una dimensión internacional en su currículo. Se plantea una alternativa al programa ERASMUS + denominada internacionalización en casa. En el grado en Ingeniería Química (gIQ), de la Universidad de Cantabria se ha puesto en marcha el Chemical Engineering European Project Semester (CE-EPS), que permite la realización de tres asignaturas en inglés así como un trabajo en grupo que servirá de base para la elaboración del trabajo fin de grado (TFg) en un entorno íntegramente en inglés. El programa se ha implantado por primera vez durante el curso 2013-2014 con la participación de 8 alumnos españoles y 2 extranjeros. Todos los participantes han finalizado satisfactoriamente sus estudios.Palabras clave: Enseñanza universitari,. Internacionalización, Formación en ingeniería | MOnOgRáFICO: InnOvACIón EDUCATIvA En IngEnIERíA QUíMICA Resum Els universitaris espanyols són conscients de la necessitat d'introduir una dimensió internacional en el seu currículum. S'ha creat una nova alternativa al programa ERASMUS que bé podem anomenar internacionalització a casa. En el grau d'Enginyeria Química de la Universitat de Cantabria es proposa un nou programa Chemical Engineering European Project Semester (CE-EPS). Consta de tres assignatures a més d'un treball en equip que serà l'inici del Projecte Final. Totes aquestes activitats es desenvoluparan en anglès, en un entorn internacional. El programa s'ha implantat per primera vegada durant el curs acadèmic 2013-2014 amb la participació de 8 alumnes espanyols i 2 estrangers. Tots els participants ha finalitzat amb èxit els estudis.Paraules clau: Ensenyament universitari, Internacionalització, Formació en enginyeria |Fecha presentación:Abstract Spanish university students are aware of the need of introducing an international dimension in their curricula. A new alternative to the ERASMUS + program that can be named internationalization at home has been created at the University of Cantabria. The Chemical Engineering degree offers the Chemical Engineering European Project Semester (CE-EPS) program. It consists of three subjects plus a team work that will end with the Final Project. All these activities will be developed in English. The program has been implanted for the first time during the academic year 2013-2014 with the participation of 8 Spanish students and 2 foreigners. All participants have successfully completed their studies.