Course description
The main objective of this course is to complete the knowledge of undergraduate students on the design of chemical reactors by introducing the subject of heterogeneous reaction systems. After completing the course, the students must be able to develop kinetic expressions for surface catalytic reactions; understand catalyst properties and characterization techniques; identify and deal with external and internal heat and mass transfer phenomena for catalytic reactors; design heterogeneous reactors. The modern catalytic reactors such as membrane and honeycomb monolith reactors are also discussed. Emphasis is given on algorithm development and problem solving.
Course Pre-Requisites: CHME304
Course Learning Outcomes
- Interpret kinetic data and expressions for catalytic reactions.
- Identify important catalyst properties and relevant characterization techniques.
- Evaluate external and internal heat and mass transfer resistances.
- Design heterogeneous reactors.
Course Outline
In this course students will learn about: catalysts properties and characterization; external and internal heat and mass transfer phenomenon in catalysis; design of heterogeneous reactors; introduction to modern catalytic reactors, such as membrane and honeycomb monolith reactors.
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