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CHE
428
Kinetics and Reactor Design (B)
Factors affecting choice of catalytic reactors. Pressure drop in packed bed reactors.
Prerequisites:
0640324,0640345
0640428
(3-0-3)

Prerequisites by Topic:

  • Physical Chemistry, especially kinetics fundamentals.
  • Mathematical and computer methods.
  • Thermodynamics.
  • Mass and energy balances.

Textbook(s):

Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering. Fogler, 4^th edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999.

Reference(s):

  • Chemical Engineering Kinetics, J.M. Smith, McGraw-Hill, 1981.

Topics Covered:

  • Pressure Drop in Reactors (section 4.5)
  • Chapter 5: Collection and Analysis of Rate Data
  • Chapter 8: 8.8 Non-isothermal Multiple Chemical

    Reactions
  • Chapter 10: Catalysis and Catalytic Reactors
  • Chapter 11: External Diffusion Effects on

    Heterogeneous Reactions
  • Chapter 12: Diffusion and Reactions

Assessment Criteria:

  1. Homework
  2. Quizzes
  3. Midterm Exams
  4. Final Exam

Course Objectives:

  1. To teach students the principles of heterogeneous catalysis, kinetics and reactor design. [1, 3]
  2. To train students to identify, formulate and solve reaction engineering problems involving heterogeneous systems. [1, 2, 3]

Performance Criteria:

Objective 1:

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of heterogeneous catalysis and its kinetics. (1, 6)

Objective 2:

Students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to identify the need for a catalytic reactor, choose appropriate one and design it. (2, 6)

ABET Category Content:

Engineering Science: 1 Credit or 50%

Engineering Design: 1 Credit or 50%

Course Classification

Student Outcomes Level (L, M, H) Relevant Activities
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. H Derive and solve coupled differential equations resulting from mole balance, reaction rate, catalyst deactivation rate, stoichiometry, and pressure drop effect. Determine the catalytic reaction rate expression by proposing reaction mechanism and the rate limiting step and then check its validity
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. M Design catalytic reactors. Select reactor type. Study the effect of reactor operating conditions and catalyst parameters on reaction conversion.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. M Interpret experimental data to deduce reaction rate expression and then use curve fitting to obtain reaction rate parameters.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.