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KE2045 Chemical Reaction Engineering 7,5 hp

Course memo Spring 2021-60963

Version 1 – 03/19/2021, 1:08:38 PM

Course offering

Spring 2021-1 (Start date 22/03/2021, English)

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

CBH/Chemical Engineering

Course memo Spring 2021

Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Spring 2020

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

This course introduces students to chemical reaction engineering and reactor design. The aim is to give the students an enhanced understanding of the theory of chemical reactors and enhanced skill in formulation and analysis of mathematical models in chemical reaction engineering. The class problems and the computer laboratory exercises aim to enhancing problem solving skills both with and without computer usage.

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.

Preparations before course start

Literature

H. Scott Fogler, "Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering", 6th edition, 
(or 4th Pearson’s International edition or 5th edition)  

Additional material, quizzes/challenges may be found on Canvas. The quizzes will help you to summarize important aspects and test your level of understanding.

Support for students with disabilities

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

Please inform the course coordinator if you need compensatory support during the course. Present a certificate from Funka.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • BER1 - Home and classroom problems, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
  • LAB1 - Laboratory work, 1.5 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.

The final grade of the course is determined based on an algorithm described in the course-PM.

The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:

Home and classroom problems ( BER1 )

Laboratory work ( LAB1 )

Written exam ( TEN1 )

 

Passing criteria:

Passed BER1, LAB1 and TEN1.

 

The final grade of the course is determined based on the following algorithm:

0.65*TEN1+0.3*BER1*+0.05*LAB1

Grading criteria/assessment criteria

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

A         90-100

B         80-89

C         70-79

D         60-69

E         50-59

Fx        40-49

F          <39

 

Grading Criteria     

 

A

Easily solve advanced problems with a single or multiple reaction and analyze the results of ideal, non-ideal or heterogeneous reactors combining different analytical and numerical methods

B

Solve advanced problems in non-ideal and heterogeneous reactors

C

Solve problems in ideal and heterogeneous reactors

D

Solve simple problems with different reactor arrangements (e.g in series or in parallel)

E

Identify and describe the different reactor types and develop their mathematical models

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

No information inserted

Round Facts

Start date

22 Mar 2021

Course offering

  • Spring 2021-60963

Language Of Instruction

English

Offered By

CBH/Chemical Engineering

Contacts

Course Coordinator

Teachers

Examiner