529-0633-00L Heterogeneous Reaction Engineering
| Semester | Spring Semester 2020 |
| Lecturers | J. Pérez-Ramírez, C. Mondelli |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 529-0633-00 G | Heterogeneous Reaction Engineering | 3 hrs |
| J. Pérez-Ramírez, C. Mondelli |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Heterogeneous Reaction Engineering equips students with tools essential for the optimal development of heterogeneous processes. Integrating concepts from chemical engineering and chemistry, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of heterogeneous reactions and will develop the necessary skills for the selection and design of various types of idealized reactors. |
| Objective | At the end of the course the students will understand the basic principles of catalyzed and uncatalyzed heterogeneous reactions. They will know models to represent fluid-fluid and fluid-solid reactions; how to describe the kinetics of surface reactions; how to evaluate mass and heat transfer phenomena and account for their impact on catalyst effectiveness; the principle causes of catalyst deactivation; and reactor systems and protocols for catalyst testing. |
| Content | The following components are covered: - Fluid-fluid and fluid-solid heterogeneous reactions. - Kinetics of surface reactions. - Mass and heat transport phenomena. - Catalyst effectiveness. - Catalyst deactivation. - Strategies for catalyst testing. These aspects are exemplified through modern examples. For each core topic exercises are assigned and evaluated. The course also features an industrial lecture. |
| Lecture notes | A dedicated script and lecture slides are available in printed form during the course. |
| Literature | H. Scott Fogler: Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1992 O. Levenspiel: Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, 1999 Further relevant sources are given during the course. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| In examination block for | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering 2006; Version 27.03.2018 (Examination Block Catalysis & Heterog. Proc. Eng.) Bachelor's Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering 2018; Version 26.09.2022 (Examination Block IV) |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | J. Pérez-Ramírez, C. Mondelli |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
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| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
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Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering Bachelor | Examination Block Catalysis and Heterogeneous Process Engineering | O |  |
| Process Engineering Master | Core Courses | W | |