CHEE3325
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces students to the application of kinetics and reaction engineering in chemical engineering processes. The course will not only serve as an introduction to the fundamental principles of kinetics and reaction engineering, but also to the practical application of the technology in industry. Calculations involving a number of chemical reactions and reactor designs will be undertaken using computer software packages. Concepts such as standard states, chemical reaction rates, reaction mechanism mass balances and design equations for ideal reactors including plug flow, packed-bed, batch and continuously stirred tank reactors will be covered. Design equations will initially be formulated for reactors described by a single chemical reaction, then generalised to multiple reactions. Both isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design will be dealt with. The course will also include advanced topics on practical reactor design involving biochemical reactions and catalytic reactions.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Replacing course(s)
This course replaces the following course(s): CHEE4320. Students who have successfully completed CHEE4320 are not eligible to enrol in CHEE3325.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying kinetics and reaction engineering
2. Show an awareness of issues related to the practical application of reaction engineering
3. Exhibit expertise relevant to the practice of kinetics and reaction engineering
Content
Topics to be covered in this course include:
- Mole balance and ideal reactors, the reaction coordinate, equilibrium constant, independent reactions, reaction order.
- Rate expressions; determination of reaction rate by differential and integral methods; determination of rate constants.
- Performance equations for batch, plug flow and continuous flow reactors, concepts of space time; interpretation of results from reactors.
- Optimisation for single reactions; implementations of using multiple reactors in various configurations; interpretation of results, reactor design for multiple reactions.
- Reaction mechanisms, pathways, bioreactions and bioreactors, active intermediates and non-elementary reactions, pseudo-steady-state hypothesis (PSSH).
- Isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design, CRE algorithm, Energy balance, non-isothermal multiple reactions.
- Catalysis and catalytic reactors, adsorption isotherms steps in catalytic reactions, synthesising a rate law, mechanism and rate limiting step, diffusion effects.
Requisite
This course replaces CHEE4320. If you have successfully completed CHEE4320 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
MATH1110/MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 and 2 or equivalent, and
MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
ENGG1500 Introduction to Professional Engineering
CHEE2325 Thermodynamics of Chemical Processes
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assignment #1
Written Assignment: Assignment #2
In Term Test: In Class Test
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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