Prerequisites by Topic:

• Physical chemistry, especially fundamentals of kinetics.
• Mathematical and computer methods.
• Thermodynamics.
• Mass and Energy Balances.

Textbook(s):

Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H.S. Fogler, 3^rd edition, Prentice-Hall, 1998.

Reference(s):- Chemical Reaction Engineering, Levenspiel (1999)

• Introduction to Chem. Reaction Eng. and Kinetics, Missen, Mims and Saville (1999)

Topics Covered:

• Mole balances (3 hours)
• Conversion and reactor sizing (4 hours)
• Rate laws and stoichiometry (6 hours)
• Isothermal reactor design and analysis (10 hours)
• Pressure drop in reactors (3 hours)
• Chemical reaction equilibrium (6 hours)
• Collection and analysis of rate data (4 hours)
• Multiple reactions (6 hours)
• Non-Isothermal reactor design (3 hours)

Assessment Criteria:

1. Solve homework problems from textbook, handouts and other sources.

2. Two 2-hour examinations throughout the term.

3. A final 2-hour examination.

4. Class participation through attendance, Q&A and soliciting comments and opinions.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the students to the fundamental principles of kinetics and chemical reaction equilibrium, ideal reactor design and design variables [1].
2. To train students in extensive reactor design and analysis capabilities using different analytical capabilities and tools [1, 2].
3. Integrate basic concepts, theories and tools to solve a variety of chemical reactor design problems [1, 2, 3].

Performance Criteria:

Objective 1:

Students will be able to:

1. Formulate design equations for ideal reactors under different modes of operation and conditions: batch, steady state, recycle, pressure drop, non-isothermal (a, c, e)

2. Analyze chemical reaction kinetic data and evaluate parameters using various methods analytical techniques (a, c, e, k)

3. Formulate chemical reaction equilibrium problems and evaluate parameters using various methods analytical techniques (a, e, l)

Objective 2:

Students will be able to:

1. Solve ordinary differential equations and/or nonlinear algebraic equations based on design formulations (c, e, k, l)

2. Use computer software(s) such as Mathematica, Polymath or Mathlab (k)

3. Apply numerical and modeling techniques to kinetic data (e, k)

Objective 3:

Students will be able to:

1. Integrate kinetic, design and thermodynamic principles in reactor design (c, e, l).

2. Formulate and solve multiple reaction reactor systems (c, e, k, l).

3. Apply numerical techniques to solve sets of simultaneous ordinary differential equations (k).

ABET Category Content:

Engineering Science: 2 Credits or 67%

Engineering Design: 1 Credit or 33%

Course Classification