KE2051 Environmental Catalysis 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Application code
60990
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
KE1175 and KE1160
or
MF2015
or
MF2016
or equivalent knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.