Module Details
| Module Code: |
CHEP8005 |
| Title: |
Chemical Reactor Engineering
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Long Title:
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Chemical Reactor Engineering
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 ) |
| Field of Study: |
5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
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| Module Description: |
This module introduces the student to the design of homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical reactors, both batch and continuous.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Explain the kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. |
| LO2 |
Analyse and interpret kinetic data for chemical reactions. |
| LO3 |
Evaluate and calculate the performance of a variety of types of reactor. |
| LO4 |
Analyse, predict and optimise reactor performance for multiple reactions. |
| LO5 |
Design a chemical reactor taking account of kinetic data, fluid flowrates and energy issues. |
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Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 15181 |
CHEP8005 |
Chemical Reactor Engineering |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Indicative Content |
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Kinetics of homogeneous reactions:
Rate equations, effect of concentration, effect of temperature. Reactions in parallel, reactions in series. Non-elementary reactions.
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Interpretation of batch reactor data:
Constant volume batch reactor; integral method of analysis; first order reactions, second order reactions, pseudo first order reactions, reversible reactions, irreversible reactions, reactions in series and in parallel. Differential method of analysis.
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Design Equations for Single Ideal Reactors:
Batch reactor; plug flow reactor; mixed flow (CSTR) reactor; development of performance equations; solution of examples; residence time.
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Multiple Reactor Systems:
Size comparison of single reactors; batch, mixed flow, plug flow and plug flow with recycle. Multiple reactors in series; equal size mixed flow reactors in series.
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Variable Volume Batch Reactor:
Rate equation in terms of conversion, expansion factor, effect of pressure on gas phase reactions. Variable-volume batch reactor.
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Energy, Temperature and Pressure Effects:
Heat of reaction from thermodynamics; temperature dependence of heat of reaction. Equilibrium constant from thermodynamics; equilibrium conversion; optimum temperature progression; heat effects, adiabatic operations, non-adiabatic operation; solution of examples.
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Design of Reactors
Combining reaction rate, heat transfer, mass transfer and fluid mechanics to design a reactor.
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Heterogeneous Reactions
Solid catalysed reactions, packed bed catalytic reactors, fluidized reactors.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 25.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 75.00% |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent study and course work |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Theory |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent study and course work |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Levenspiel, O. (1999), Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition. Wiley, [ISBN: 047125424].
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Christos Capellos, Benon H. J. Bielski. Kinetic Systems, 1st Edition. 13, [ISBN: 0898741416].
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H. Scott Fogle. (2016), Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 5th Edition. 14, Prentice Hall, p.992, [ISBN: 0133887510].
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H. Scott Fogler. (2017), Essentials of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 2nd Edition. Pearson, New York City, USA, p.816, [ISBN: 9780134663890].
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Gilbert F. Froment, Kenneth B. Bischoff, Juray De Wilde. (2010), Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design, 3rd Edition. 14, Wiley, p.0, [ISBN: 9780470565414].
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A. Kayode Coker. (2001), Modeling of Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, 1st Edition. Gulf Professional Publishing, p.1132, [ISBN: 0884154815].
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Carl Yaws. (1999), Chemical Properties Handbook, 1st Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, p.779, [ISBN: 0070734011].
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L.K. Doraiswamy, Deniz Uner. (2013), Chemical Reaction Engineering, 1st Edition. CRC Press, p.571, [ISBN: 9781439831229].
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