KE2030 Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Course 6.0 credits

Methods for measurement of flows of gas and liquids, vaporisation of reactant liquids as well as measuring of temperatures in laboratory reactors. Choice of type and of running conditions

of chemical reactors and derivation of their model equations. Technical analysis. Methods for process development and analysis, by experiments in laboratory scale. Writing of technical reports.

After passed course the student is expected to be able to plan and realize laboratory experiments in an independent manner, using chemical reactors of different kinds.

This means that the student shall have:

- on hands experience which enables the carrying on laboratory projects in a head position.

- ability to configure lab experiments in an optimal way, thus enabling a successful accomplishment of the experiments needed.

- on hands ability to build up an experiment-equipment from scratch, including equipment for measurement of reactant quantities, possible equipment for vaporization, reactor with equipment for temperature control, possible holder for catalyst, equipment for product separation and analyzing equipment.

- ability to work up received experimental data and to present the results in a way that fulfils requirements on reports and publications in regard of disposition, clarity and for necessary documentation for possible reproduction.

- certain knowledge concerning risks for the lab personnel and about routines for handling environmental harming wastes from the laboratory.

Basic courses at undergraduate level in chemistry (primarily physical chemistry) and mathematics. Also basic reaction engineering and transport phenomena.

• LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

• 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.

From the academic year 2010/2011 the course  KE2030 will be replaced by the course KE2190.

Will replace 3C1626