Secondary phenomena and plant design
Sintering
Poisoning
Routes to carbon
Carbon formation on metals
Fouling of catalysts
Intraparticle
Process influence on catalyst deactivation
Catalyst deactivation studies
FKE3070 Catalyst Deactivation 5.0 credits
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Catalyst deactivation describes the phenomena leading to a decrease of a catalyst´s activity with a special focus on industrial units of great importance for the society. In the course we discuss how a chemical process can be designed to alleviate the effects of the decrease of a catalyst´s activity with time. Furthermore, we will discuss creative solutions to regenerate the catalyst without abandoning environmental and energy-related criteria.
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to
discuss applications of catalysts in industrial catalytic processes
evaluate deactivation mechanisms
analyze sintering, coking and poisoning
apply expressions for deactivation kinetics at design of catalytic reactors
discuss the routes to carbon in various industrial processes
propose industrial catalyst regeneration procedures to promote sustainable development
relate evaluation of deactivation in laboratory scale to deactivation in industrial environments
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and MSc in chemical engineering, chemistry or physics with a specialization in materials chemistry/material physics and/or catalysis.
The PhD student should have experience of experimental studies in heterogeneous catalysis.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Home exam, 5.0 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Individual examination assignment based on own research.
Other requirements for final grade
At least 80% participation in lectures and seminars.
Examiner
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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.
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Education cycle
Third cycle