Advanced Reaction Engineering
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CHEE4030 | Chemical & Environmental Engineering | 4 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- CHEE4030
- School
- Chemical & Environmental Engineering
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
A study of more advanced topics in Reactor Design, including mixing, reacting solids and the interactions of kinetics with mass and heat transfer and their effects on design
Target Students
Available to Year 4 students registered on the following courses: Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering, MSc in Chemical Engineering
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 15% Coursework: Assignment
- 15% Inclass Exam (Written): inclass exam (50 min)
- 70% Final Exam (2-hour): Final exam
Educational Aims
The intent of this course is to help the student master advanced concepts in chemical reaction engineering, notably:Advanced reactor designChemical reaction mechanisms and rate theoriesTransport effects in reactive systems, andRate expressions for complex and heterogeneous catalytic reaction systemLearning Outcomes
UK PO
A2.3.3- Be able to select and adapt computational and analytical techniques to tackle complex problems.
A2.4.5 - Be able to apply their knowledge of chemical engineering principles to complex and/or novel unit operations, process equipment, and substances with complex behaviour;
A2.4.6 - Be able to apply their knowledge of these principles to complex problems with conflicting requirements
A.4.2.8 - Have a comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and an ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations.
A5.2.10 - Have the ability to handle uncertainty and complexity
EAC PO
EAC PO2: Problem Analysis - Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and chemical engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
EAC PO3: Design/Development of Solutions - Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design chemical engineering systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5);
Conveners
- Dr Suchithra Thangalazhy Gopakumar