CHE 311 Chemical Reaction Engineering

Credit Structure: (4-0)4

Catalog Description:
Nonequilibrium processes including chemical reaction mechanisms, rate equations and reactor design applied to homogeneous and heterogeneous systems under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions.

 

Course Objective:
To provide an integrated study of fundamentals and quantitative design techniques of batch and flow chemical reactors applying fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; to give the students fundamentals of rate concept and reaction kinetics; to cover the significance of heat effects and selectivity in multiple reaction systems; abilities to communicate effectively, to use modern engineering techniques, skills and tools for engineering practice and to function effectively within teams; a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an understanding of the impact of chemical engineering in a global and environmental context, consistent with the principles of sustainable development; an awareness of the need for, and ability to engage life-long learning; a familiarity with the contemporary chemical engineering issues.

Prerequisites:
CHE-301

Textbook(s):
S.H. Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall International Inc., 1999

Reference:
None

Syllabus :
1. Introduction to chemical reaction engineering, definition of rate of reaction, mole balance equation, batch reactors, continuous reactors (4 classes)
2. Rate laws and stoichiometry (4 classes)
3. Collection and analysis of rate data using least square analysis (8 classes)
4. Conversion and reactor sizing, multiple reactor systems (8 classes)
5. Isothermal reactor design (8 classes)
6. Unsteady-state operation of reactors (4 classes)
7. Non isothermal reactor design (6 classes)
8. Optimum temperature profiles in tubular reactors (2 classes)
9. Multiple steady states (2 classes)
10. Multiple reactions, selectivity and yield, isothermal and nonisothermal reactor design (6 classes)
11. Non ideal reactors (2 classes)

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
Bi-weekly homeworks

Computer Usage:
Computer usage is required in homeworks

Laboratory work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Sciences: None
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: 4 credits

Instructors:
Timur Dogu, Güngör Gündüz, Gürkan Karakaş, Işık Önal, Deniz Üner