CHE426 REACTOR DESIGN
| Course Code: | 5630426 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. TİMUR DOĞU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Upon succesful completion of this course, the students are expected to
- Analyze and evaluate the non-idealities in chemical reactors,
- Describe and discuss the possible effects of transport processes on the performance of heteregenous reactors,
- Discuss process intensification concepts and examine multifunctional reactors, incorporating separation and reaction processes in the same unit,
- Evaluate the effects of temperature distributions within a reactor,
- Design a one dimensional solid catalyzed reactor, by taking cost, sustainability, safety, and environmental concerns into account.
Course Content
Multiple reaction systems, multiple and multifunctional reactors. Optimum design of chemical reactors. Introduction to reactor stability. Non ideal flow in reactors. Analysis of coupled transport processes, heat effects and chemical reaction in various types of chemical reactors. Design of heterogeneous reactors.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Multiple reaction systems, multiple and multifunctional reactors.
- Optimum design of chemical reactors.
- Introduction to reactor stability.
- Non ideal flow in reactors.
- Analysis of coupled transport processes, heat effects and chemical reaction in various types of chemical reactors.
- Design of heteregeneous reactors.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 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 | ✔ | |||
| 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 | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||