CHE510 ADVANCED CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5630510 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. DENİZ ÜNER |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the students are expected to:
- Select the most suitable reactor and the operating conditions such as flow rate, temperature and pressure running under ideal or non-ideal conditions for simple and complex reactions.
- Identify non-idealities that can be present in operation of single and multi-phase reactors. Develop mathematical models to account for these non-idealities.
- Differentiate homogeneous and heterogeneous kinetics. Analyze complex reaction networks. Given the complex reaction network, derive rate expressions by assessing how close an individual step to its equilibrium.
- Articulate the transport limitations that can be present in heterogeneous/multiphase reactors. Derive mathematical models to account for these transport disguises. Devise strategies to eliminate the transport limitations. Evaluate the circumstances when the transport limitations can be beneficial.
- Design, analyze and evaluate fixed and fluidized bed gas-solid catalytic reactors. Articulate the present day and the future trends in chemical reactor theory and design.
- Use COMSOL to solve reactor problems in more than one dimension at steady and unsteady state conditions.
Course Content
Kinetics of chemical reactions. Batch and ideal flow reactors, semibatch reactors. Laminar flow reactors. Axial and radial dispersion in tubular reactors. Axial and radial temperature variations in tubular reactors. Design principles of gas-solid catalytic reactors. Reactor stability. Residence time distribution and segregation in flow reactors.
Course Learning Outcomes
The students will develop their skills of formulating, analyzing and solving problems around chemical reactors constrained with limitations around rates, thermodynamics and transport issues such as momentum, heat and mass transfer. Special emphasis will be given but not limited to gas solid catalytic reactors.
Proficiency in MATLAB and COMSOL, will be developed.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquire knowledge in depth and breadth via scientific research in their field; evaluate, interpret and apply this knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Are thoroughly informed about current techniques and methods of engineering, and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Complement and apply uncertain, limited or incomplete knowledge using scientific methods; are capable of integrating knowledge from different disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Are aware of the new and developing applications of their profession; can study and learn about these applications when necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Can define and formulate problems relevant to their field, develop solutions to solve these problems and employ innovative methods for these solutions. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex processes and develop innovative/alternative solutions in design. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and resolve complex problems that arise during this process. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can effectively function within intra- and interdisciplinary teams, can lead such teams and formulate solution approaches under complex situations; can work independently and assume responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Can communicate verbally or in written form in a non-native language, at least at level B2 of the European Language Portfolio. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Can communicate the progress and results of their studies systematically and clearly in oral or written form, in national or international forums related to their area or others. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Are informed and aware of the limitations of social, environmental, health and safety-related and legal dimensions on engineering applications. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Uphold social, scientific and ethical values in acquisition, interpretation and communication of data and in all activities related to their profession. | ✔ | |||