CL3030 - Reactor Design

Overview of stoichiometry and reaction kinetics; determination of rate law and order of reaction from stoichiometry and rate data; simultaneous mass and energy balances for the design of ideal reactors (batch, semi-batch, well-mixed and plug flow) for single and multiple reactions and reactors (including recycle and bypass arrangements), constant and variable density and temperature conditions, consideration of adiabatic/non-adiabatic and pressure effects, with consideration of catalytic solid-fluid reactions involving diffusion and reaction in porous catalysts; comparison of ideal and real reactors with residence time distribution investigations; modelling and optimisation of industrially significant reactions and reactors; troubleshooting operational reactors; chemical reactor control system design

Learning Outcomes

• define and explain key concepts that underpin chemical reactor modelling and design for both ideal and industrial settings;
• apply kinetic and mixing relations within a mass and energy balance framework to estimate reactor parameters;
• analyse reactor performance using methods and tools and generate metrics that enable design decisions to be made;
• develop knowledge and comprehension of optimisation methods and apply them to reactor engineering.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (25%) - Individual
• Oral 7.5% Performance 7.5% - (15%) - Group
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - Group & Individual.

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