Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018
Chemical and Bioengineering Master  | ||||||
 Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018) | ||||||
| Core Subjects | ||||||
| Catalysis and Separation | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 151-0927-00L | Rate-Controlled Separations in Fine Chemistry | W+ | 6 credits | 3V + 1U | M. Mazzotti | |
| Abstract | The students are supposed to obtain detailed insight into the fundamentals of separation processes that are frequently applied in modern life sicence processes in particular, fine chemistry and biotechnology. | |||||
| Learning objective | The students are supposed to obtain detailed insight into the fundamentals of separation processes that are frequently applied in modern life sicence processes in particular, fine chemistry and biotechnology. | |||||
| Content | The class covers separation techniques that are central in the purification and downstream processing of chemicals and bio-pharmaceuticals. Examples from both areas illustrate the utility of the methods: 1) Liquid-liquid extraction; 2) Adsorption and chromatography; 3) Membrane processes; 4) Crystallization and precipitation. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts during the class | |||||
| Literature | Recommendations for text books will be covered in the class | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Requirements: Thermal separation Processes I (151-0926-00) and Modelling and mathematical methods in process and chemical engineering (151-0940-00) | |||||
| 529-0617-01L | Catalysis Engineering | W+ | 6 credits | 3G | J. Pérez-Ramírez, S. J. Mitchell | |
| Abstract | The purpose of the "Catalysis Engineering" course is to provide students with tools that enable the optimal design of catalytic materials and reactor engineering concepts favoring more sustainable manufacturing processes within the chemical industry. | |||||
| Learning objective | The course aims at illustrating, from conception to implementation, the design of sustainable catalytic processes by integration of the microlevel (catalyst), mesolevel (reactor), and macrolevel (process). The word "sustainable" implies intensified processes with an improved exploitation of raw materials, wider use of renewable feedstocks, reduction of energy consumption, and minimized environmental impact. By the use of modern case studies of industrial relevance, aspects of catalyst preparation and characterization, kinetics, mass and heat transport, and deactivation are discussed. Emphasis is put on understanding the interaction among these basic elements in order to select the optimal catalytic process. Since no textbooks covering this area are available at this time and the intention of this course is unique, the lectures will be based on own texts and journal articles. During the course, there will be specific topics addressed by industrial contributors. | |||||
| Content | The following general aspects: - Catalyst preparation and characterization - Kinetics - Mass and heat transport - Selectivity - Deactivation will be demonstrated for modern catalytic materials and processes of industrial relevance such as: - Chlorine recycling - N2O abatement - Chemoselective hydrogenations - Hierarchical zeolite catalysts - Syngas conversion - Biomass to chemicals and fuels | |||||
| Lecture notes | The course material is based on an own script, journal articles, and slides. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | It is assumed that students selecting this course are familiar with general concepts of catalysis, reactor design, and transport phenomena. | |||||
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