Module Code - Title:
CH4415
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PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 3
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
To provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of chemical reaction engineering and reactor design.
Syllabus:
Chemical reaction thermodynamics; review of chemical kinetics; ideal reactor types and design equations;
design for single and multiple reactions; multiple reactor systems; temperature effects in reactor design and operation; assessment of and models for non-ideal reactor behaviour; reactor design for heterogeneous reactions.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the theory of isothermal and non-isothermal chemical reactor design for homogeneous reaction systems.
2. Calculate and predict reactor size, efficiency and operating conditions.
3. Show an understanding of the theory and application of chemical reactor design for heterogeneous reactions.
4. Simulate by quantitative numerical means, the performance of chemical reactors for homogeneous reactions.
5. Use computer spreadsheets and ODE solvers for the solution of reactor design problems.
6. Operate lab-scale batch and continuous chemical reactor systems.
7. Analyse and evaluate the behaviour of chemical reactors for homogeneous reactions.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 hour tutorial and 3 hours lab per week over a 12 week period.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
H. Scott Fogler (2016)
Elements of chemical reaction engineering, 5th Ed
, Prentice Hall
Other Relevant Texts:
O. Levenspiel (1998)
Chemical Reaction Engineering. 3rd Ed
, Wiley
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
orest.shardt@ul.ie