Chemical Reaction Engineering
Topic outline
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Rate equation, Kinetic models for non-elementary reactions, Reaction Mechanism, theories of reaction rate and Prediction; lumped stoichiometries in complex systems such as bioconversions and cell growth (yields), Design equation for constant and variable volume batch reactors, analysis of experimental kinetics data, integral and differential analysis.
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Design of continuous reactors - stirred tank and tubular flow reactor, recycle reactors, combination of reactors, size comparison of reactors, Combining reactors with separation.
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Design of reactors for multiple reactions - consecutive, parallel and mixed reactions - factors affecting choice of reactor selectivity, optimum yield and conversion.
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Non-isothermal homogeneous reactor systems, adiabatic reactors, rates of heat exchanges for different reactors, design for constant rate input and constant heat transfer coefficient, optimum temperature progression, stability.
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Non-ideal reactor mixing patterns, residence time functions and relationship between them in reactor; basic models for non-ideal flow; conversion in nonideal reactors.