2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE3311 Reaction Engineering
20 creditsClass Size: 185
Module manager: Dr X Lai
Email: chexl@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is mutually exclusive with
| CAPE5311M | Chemical Reaction Processes |
| CAPE5312M | Batch Process Engineering |
Module replaces
PEME3311 Reaction EngineeringThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to:- Types of reactions and reactors.- Principles of process performance analysis and design of the reactors. - Comprehensive aspects of batch process development.Objectives
- Familiarisation with the principal features of construction and the principle of operation of conventional and complex reactors for homogeneous reaction systems.- Understanding of analysis of different types of reactions. To be able to analyse reaction kinetics and mechanisms.
- The distinctive features of batch processes in comparison with continuous processes and the reasons for use of batch processes in process industries.
- The concepts and methods for scheduling and simulation of batch operations.
- To provide a thorough grounding in performance evaluation, selection, design and operation of batch, continuous stirred tank and tubular flow reactors.
- The differences between multi-produce and multi-purpose plants.
- Knowledge of the basic principles and the skills for selection of batch route, solvents and equipment and the design of control systems.
- Principles of analysis of hazard and safety as well as environmental risks.
- Future directions in batch manufacturing techniques.
- To provide a basis for the reactor design aspects of the Design Project module.
Learning outcomes
Students will attain an appreciation of:
- Distinctive features of batch and continuous reactors.
- Considerations of reactor evaluation, selection and design.
- Detailed industrial use of batch processes regarding reactor and process design, and the associated process conditions, downstream operations, hazard and environmental impact.
Skills outcomes
- Development of ability of reaction and reactor system analysis.
- Development of problem solving abilities, e.g. by conducting appropriate performance evaluation, to determine the key parameters of reactor and processes.
- Establishment of ability to develop full process of batch operation.
Syllabus
Topics Include:
- Stoichiometry, reaction order, reaction rate.
- Elementary reaction, reaction kinetics and mechanism, activation energy.
- Integral and differential analysis of rate equations.
- Batch, mixed flow and plug flow reactors.
- Calculation of reaction time and reactor volume.
- Continuous flow stirred tank and tubular continuous flow reactors: Single and series configurations.
- Single pass and recycle configurations.
- Multiple reaction and product distribution.
- Temperature and pressure effects, reversible reaction equilibrium.
- Isothermal and adiabatic operation and heat transfer considerations.
- Distinctive features of batch vs. continuous processes and use of batch operations in process industries.
- Multi-product and multi-purpose batch plants.
- Batch route selection and scheduling and simulation of batch processes.
- Batch equipment: batch reactors and separators, agitation, mixing, batch filtration of solid-liquid suspensions.
- Solvents: properties, design, selection and effect on route selection, recovering and destruction.
- Batch reaction and batch distillation.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 20 | 2.00 | 40.00 |
| Tutorial | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Private study hours | 148.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 52.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
120 hours for reading (3 hours per lecture)6 hours for tutorials (1 hour per tutorial)
12 hours for coursework (6 hours per coursework)
10 hours for computer based exercise.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Coursework and computer based exercise.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Computer Exercise | Simulation exercise | 15.00 |
| Assignment | Assignment | 12.50 |
| Assignment | Assignment | 12.50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 23/03/2016
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