CHEM ENG 3034 - Chemical Reactor Engineering

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023

This course aims to establish fundamental knowledge of chemical reactor design and engineering. Presentation of the course starts by introducing the chemical reaction engineering algorithm and then utilises it to solve problems in both steady and unsteady state isothermal and nonisothermal reactors. Non elementary reactions, bioreactions and bioreactors are discussed. Catalytic reactions are introduced as well as the effects of combined diffusion and reactions on catalyst particles.

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Course Details

Course Code	CHEM ENG 3034
Course	Chemical Reactor Engineering
Coordinating Unit	School of Chemical Eng and Advanced Materials(Ina)
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	CHEM 3017
Assessment	Mid-Semester tests, tutorials, quizzes, final examination

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Philip van Eyk

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Interpret and analyse chemical reaction kinetics data;
2	Apply the chemical reaction engineering algorithm to a range of reaction systems and reactor designs;
3	Identify and formulate problems in chemical reaction engineering and find appropriate solutions;
4	Specify and size the most common industrial chemical reactors to achieve production goals for processes involving homogeneous or heterogeneous reaction systems.

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2,3
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	4
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1-4
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1-4

Learning Resources

Recommended Resources

Textbook

Fogler, HS, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall

Online Learning

A range of online resources will be provided via MyUni.

Learning & Teaching Modes

The activities for this course are structured by week and include the following activities:

Online Theory Lectures

To be viewed before Workshop session

Practice Workshops

Solve problems together in class and go through solutions

Tutorials

Solve problems individually and submit answers for assessment
Due a week after tutorial

Practical

Perform experiment in groups and write up short lab report

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Activity	In-class Hours	Out-of-class Hours	Expected total workload hours
Online Lectures	0	16	16
Workshops	24	24	48
Tutorials	22	44	66
In-class test	4	10	14
Practical	2	10	12
TOTAL	52	104	156

Learning Activities Summary

The following topics will be covered in lectures and workshops:

Topic 1: Introduction and Mole balances
Topic 2: Conversion and multiple reactors
Topic 3: Rate Laws and Stoichiometry
Topic 4: Isothermal Reactor Design - Steady State
Topic 5: Isothermal Reactor Design - Unsteady State and Multiple Reactions
Topic 6: Nonelementary reaction kinetics
Topic 7: Bioreactions and bioreactors
Topic 8: Nonisothermal Reactor Design 1
Topic 9: Nonisothermal Reactor Design 2
Topic 10: Basics of Catalysis
Topic 11: Diffusion Effects in Catalysis

Quizzes, tutorials and tests will assess the theory and problem solving associated with each of the topics. A practical will be undertaken to add a hands-on aspect to reactor engineering.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting (%)	Individual/ Group	Formative/ Summative	Due (week)*	Learning outcomes
On-line Theory Quizzes	5	Individual	Formative	2-12	1. 2. 3. 4.
Tutorials	20	Individual	Formative	2-12	1. 2. 3. 4.
Practical Report	5	Individual	Formative	11	1. 2.
Tests (x2)	20	Individual	Formative	7,13	1. 2. 3. 4.
Final Exam	50	Individual	Summative	Exams	1. 2. 3. 4.
Total	100

* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.

This assessment breakdown complies with the University's Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy.

Assessment Detail

In this course the following assessments will be completed:

Quizzes (individual) - weekly online quizzes before the next workshop based on the theory covered in the online lecture videos.

Tutorials (individual) - weekly problems submitted a week after the tutorial session.

Practical Report (individual) - small report on outcomes of laboratory experiment.

Tests (individual) - 2 tests taken in class covering the two halves of the course.

Final Exam - undertaken during the exam period.

Submission

All quizzes, tutorials, practical report will be submitted via MyUni. The tests will occur in class.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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