Lectures, classsroom problems, computer labs.
FCK3502 Chemical Reaction Engineering 7.5 credits
The course introduces students to chemical reaction engineering and reactor design. The aim is to give an enhanced understanding of the theory of chemical reactors and skill in formulation and analysis of mathematical models in chemical reaction engineering. The classroom problems as well as the computer laboratory exercises aim at establishing problem solving skills with and without computer aid.
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3502 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Ideal homogeneous chemical reactors
- Heterogeneous chemical reactors
- Non-Ideal reactors
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Describe ideal reactors and their characteristics
- Develop mathematical expressions (models) to describe the behaviour of reactors and analyse how kinetics, mass- and heat transfer affect the performance of reactors.
- Apply analytical and numerical methods to determine reactor behaviour and analyse the results
- Design/Size chemical reactors and optimise operating conditions
- Apply RTD (residence time distribution) methods to diagnose non-ideal flows in reactors and calculate conversions in non-ideal reactors.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Courses corresponding to the Bachelor programme Engineering chemistry at KTH or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
This course requires basic knowledge of chemical reaction engineering as well as basics in mathematics and numerical methods. Preferably, all courses corresponding to the first three years (the Bachelor of Science) in the study programme Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH, should have been completed. KE1175 ‘Chemical Process Engineering’, as well as courses in numerical Methods and basic programming (e.g. SF1524) should have been completed or corresponding knowledge attained
Equipment
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Literature
Information about course literature is given in the course memo.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- DAT1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL1 - Home and classroom problems, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Efthymios Kantarelis (ekan@kth.se)
Supplementary information
The course replaces the course F3C5621.