2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CAPE5365M Chemical Reaction Processes
20 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr X Lai
Email: x.lai@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
Module replaces
CAPE5311M Chemical Reaction ProcessesThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
- In-depth understanding of ideal reactors;- Understanding of elementary reactions, stoichiometry and reaction rates;
- To provide a thorough grounding in performance evaluation, selection, design, batch, continuous stirred tank and plug flow reactors;
- To generate reaction rate expressions from experimental data;
- To provide a basis for the reactor design aspects of the Design Project module.
Learning outcomes
Students will attain an appreciation of:
1. reaction kinetics and mechanisms;
2. distinctive features of batch and ideal continuous reactors;
3. considerations of reactor evaluation, batch and ideal continuous reactors, selection and design.
Skills outcomes
- Development of an ability to analyse reaction and reactor systems.
- Development of problem solving abilities, e.g. by conducting appropriate performance evaluation, to determine the key parameters of reactor and reaction kinetics.
Syllabus
Topics Include:
- Stoichiometry, reaction order, reaction rate.
- Elementary reaction, reaction kinetics and mechanism, activation energy.
- Integral and differential analysis of rate equations.
- Batch, continuous stirred tank and plug flow reactors.
- Select and apply appropriate performance equations.
- Multiple reactions and product distributions.
- Temperature, reversible reaction equilibrium.
- Isothermal and adiabatic operation and heat transfer considerations.
- Packed bed catalytic reactors.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Coursework Discussion Session | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Tutorial | 7 | 2.00 | 14.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 70.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 53.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Independent online learning:Concept videos: 28 hrs
Group work: 42 hrs
Private study:
Reading and study
Computer based practical exercises
Practice questions
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Computer based practicals.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Test | 25.00 |
| Assignment | Coursework | 75.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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: 29/04/2022 15:31:50
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