Course Description
Kinetics and reactor design of heterogeneous reactions; i.e., reactions in which the substrate (reactant) and bio/catalyst are initially in two separate phases. Simulation of processes using heterogeneous catalysis. The course will briefly introduce homogenous kinetics and methods of chemical catalyst characterization, preparation, and mechanisms of action.
Athena Title
Kinetics Reactor Design
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Understand, calculate, measure, and use chemical and biochemical heterogeneous kinetics 2. Understand how to measure and analyze heterogeneous rate data 3. Understand how to size and design bio/enviro/chemical heterogeneous reactors 4. Understand and apply enzyme, microbial, and heterogeneous chemical kinetics 5. Understand Residence Time Distribution or RTD and how to conduct a tracer study 6. Understand how to use RTD in modeling non-ideal reactors 7. Understand how to integrate engineering sciences, heterogeneous kinetics, and reactor design principles to design bio/chemical processes
Topical Outline
1. Introduction to Green Chemistry, Bio/Catalysts and Catalysis (Chapter 1 Rothenberg) 2. Review of homogeneous kinetics and reactor design (Notes, Fogler) a. Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Fogler) i. Mole Balances ii. Reactor Sizing iii. Rate Laws iv. Reactor Design 3. Collection and Analysis of Rate Data (Homogeneous) a. Chapter 5 (Fogler) 4. Non-Ideal Reactors – RTD and Models a. Chapters 13 and 14 Fogler 5. Catalyst Preparation (Notes) and Characterization (Notes) 6. Catalyst Theory (Notes, Masel) 7. Adsorption (Notes) 8. Catalysis and Catalytic Reactors (Notes, Fogler) a. Chapter 10, 11, and 12 9. Biocatalysis (Notes and Manuscripts) 10. Catalyst Characterization and Enzyme Kinetics Labs (depends on funding levels, availability of technician, and state of instruments) a. Surface Area and Pore Size Distribution (BET and BJH analysis) – Potential catalysts: Pd or Ru on carbon, iron oxides, and zeolites b. Temperature programmed reduction (H2-TPR) – metal dispersion c. Temperature programmed desorption (NH3 and CO2 TPD) – acid and base site strength d. Thermogravimetric analysis (TPO) – analysis of coking e. Stopped Flow Kinetic Analysis of Enzymatic Reactions (Hi-Tech Stopped Flow Spec. with Diode Array Detector)
Syllabus
Public CV