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KE2051 Environmental Catalysis 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus KE2051 (Spring 2025–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus KE2051 (Spring 2025–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Characterization of emissions

Characterization of catalysts and catalytic reactions

Emissions standards and test cycles

Exhaust gas catalysts and system design

Catalysis in oil refining

Design of catalytic reactors

Emerging technologies in environmental catalysis

Hydrogen generation and fuel cells

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the technology student should be able to

  • Compare experimental characterization methods for catalysts and surfaces (TEN1, LAB1)
  • Explain the atomic/molecular basis of catalysis and catalyst deactivation (TEN1, LAB1)
  • Describe methods for the synthesis of catalysts (TEN1, SEM1)
  • Describe applications of catalysis for environmental protection (SEM1, TEN1)

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Completed degree project 15 credits, 50 credits in chemistry and chemical engineering, 20 credits in mathematics and 6 credits in computer science/programming. English B/ 6.

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

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • SEM1 - Seminars, 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.

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

Chemical Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle