CHE 426 Reactor Design

 

Credit Structure:(3-0)3

 

Catalog Description :

Multiple reaction systems, selectivity, multiple reactors. Optimum design of chemical reactors. Introduction to reactor stability. Non-ideal flow in reactors.

 

Course Objectives:

To enhance the students abilities to apply principles and significance of chemical kinetics, evaluation of kinetic parameters from reaction data, and use these concepts to characterize and predict the reactor performance and operational parameters for homogeneous and heterogeneous systems; to give the students 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 311

 

Textbook(s):
H.S.Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", Prentice Hall Int., 3rd Ed., 1999.
J.M.Smith, "Chemical Engineering Kinetics", 3rd Ed., McGraw Hill

 

Reference:
None

 

Syllabus :

   1.   Steady-state operation of homogeneous flow reactors, and design, (1wk)

1.      Heterogeneous kinetics and properties solid catalysts, (2wk)

2.      Rates and selectivities in porous catalysts, effectiveness factor, (2 wk)

3.      Ideal flow reactors vs. non-ideal flow reactors, (3 wk)

4.      Isothermal vs. non-isothermal reactors, (2 wk)

5.      Thermal characteristics of reactors, (2 wk)

6.      Industrial reactors, design considerations, (1 wk)

7.      Optimization, safety and economical concerns, (1 wk)

 

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:

A term project is given

Computer Usage:

Computer usage is required in the project. Students must able to use one of the MathCad, Mathematica, Mathlab in addition to Fortran, C++ or Pascal.

Laboratory work:

None

 

Category Content:

Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None

Engineering Sciences: None

Humanities & Social Sciences: None

Departmental: 3 credits

 

Instructors:
Timur Doğu, İnci Eroğlu, Gürkan Karakaş, Işık Önal