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CAPE2350 Chemical Reaction Engineering

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This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module will describe different types of chemical reactors and explain the concepts of their operation to achieve desired process requirements.

Objectives

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Have a knowledge of scientific principles, namely the relevant aspects of physics and chemistry for the understanding of chemical reaction engineering.
2. Understand the principles of chemical reaction and reactor engineering.
3. Understand the principles of equilibrium and chemical thermodynamics, and its application to systems with chemical reaction.
4. Understand the principles of batch and continuous operation and criteria for process selection.
5. Understand the principles of materials and energy balances in the context of reaction engineering.
6. Understand the principles on which reactors operate and interpret process information to determine the type and equipment size appropriate for reaction systems.
7. Apply digital techniques for solving chemical engineering problems.

Skills Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills:
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Technical and analytical skills

Syllabus

Ideal reactors: Batch, Fed-batch, CSTR, CSTRs in series, and PFR; Reactor design for single, series, parallel and reversible reactions and reaction systems with changing density; Heat effects in reactor design and operation: adiabatic batch and continuous reactors.

Reading list

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Last updated: 19/08/2024

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