Reactor Design

Course Code:

CHBE362

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

2

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

6

Prerequisite Courses:

Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Course Language:

English

Courses given by:

Tuğba Davran-Candan

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to develop a fundamental understanding of reaction engineering and to enable students to identify, formulate, and solve complex chemical reaction engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

Course Content:

Kinetics of homogeneous reactions, analysis of simple and complex rate equations; correlation of rate data, global rates, isothermal and non-isothermal operation of homogeneous reactors: ideal batch, plug-flow and stirred-tank reactors; multiple reactor systems, deviations from ideal performance, design of ideal reactors for multiple reactions.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Problem solving by instructor, 3: Problem solving assignment, 4: Design assignment

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Open-book written exam, B: Announced quiz, C: Term project

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Analysis and design of single and multi-reactor systems under isothermal and isobaric conditions	1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 6c, 7b	1, 2, 3, 4	A, B
2) Analysis and design of non-isobaric reactors	1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 6c, 7b	1, 2, 3, 4	A, B
3) Derivation of rate expressions from the given kinetic data	1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 6c, 7b	1, 2, 3	A, B
4) Analysis and design of multiple-reaction systems	1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 6c, 7b	1, 2, 3, 4	A, B
5) Analysis and design of non-isothermal systems	1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 6a, 6c, 7b	1, 2, 3, 4	A, B, C
6)Derivation of rate law and mechanism for heterogeneous catalytic systems	1a, 1b, 2a, 3a, 6c, 7b	1, 2, 3	A, B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	The general mole balance equation and reactor types	Textbook/Lecture Notes
2	Chemical conversion and reactor sizing	Textbook/Lecture Notes
3	Reaction rates and rate laws	Textbook/Lecture Notes
4	Stoichimetric tables	Textbook/Lecture Notes
5	Isothermal Reactor Design	Textbook/Lecture Notes
6	Non-isobaric reactor design	Textbook/Lecture Notes
7	MIDTERM I Determination of the rate law by using kinetic data (Differential Method)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
8	Determination of the rate law by using kinetic data (Other methods)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
9	Multiple Reactions (Maximization of the desired product)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
10	Multiple Reactions (Complex Reactions)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
11	MIDTERM II Energy Balance	Textbook/Lecture Notes
12	Non-isothermal Reactor Design (Tubular)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
13	Non-isothermal Reactor Design (CSTR)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
14	Non-isothermal Reactor Design (Equilibrium Reactions)	Textbook/Lecture Notes
15	Heterogeneous Catalysis	Textbook/Lecture Notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	ELEMENTS OF CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING, H.Scott Fogler (4th Edition), Pearson Education, 2014 (Chapters 1-6, 8, 10) Powerpoint slides delivered to students

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Google Classroom
Assignments	Google Classroom

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	2	40
Quiz	10	10
Project	1	10
Total		60
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,	√
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,	√
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Excluding the exams and quizzes (14 hrs))	15	4	46
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	15	4	60
Midterm	2	2	4
Quiz	10	1	10
Project	1	20	20
Final	1	2.5	2.5
Total Work Load			142.5
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5.7
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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