ENGCB323-23A (HAM)

Chemical Reaction Engineering

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Peter Kovalsky

Peter Kovalsky
4582
E.G.16A
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peter.kovalsky@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Isuru Abeykoon Udugama

Isuru Abeykoon Udugama
9197
EF.3.02
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isuru.abeykoonudugama@waikato.ac.nz

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: mary.dalbeth@waikato.ac.nz
: natalie.shaw@waikato.ac.nz

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Student Representative(s)

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: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Chemical kinetics is the study of chemical reaction rates and reaction mechanisms. The study of Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRE) combines the study of chemical kinetics with the reactors in which the reactions occur. Chemical kinetics and reactor design are at the heart of producing almost all industrial chemicals.

It is primarily a knowledge of chemical kinetics and reactor design that distinguishes the chemical engineer from other engineers. The selection of a reaction system that operates in the safest and most efficient manner can be the key to the economic success or failure of a chemical plant. For example, if a reaction system produces a large amount of undesirable product(s), subsequent purification and separation of the desired product could make the entire process economically unfeasible.

The CRE principles learned in this paper can also be applied in many areas, such as waste treatment, microelectronics, nanoparticles, and living systems, in addition to the more traditional areas of the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

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How this paper will be taught

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The paper is taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory classes. The tutorials will build on the content of the lectures; during the first half of the tutorial the lecturer will go through worked example problems, and the second half will be a time for students to work on their weekly assignments with assistance from the lecturer and/or tutor. In addition to the lectures and tutorials, each student will attend four laboratory classes where students will learn about practical aspects of Chemical Reaction Engineering.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Ability to design reactors such as CSTR, PFR, Packed Bed, catalyzed reactions (WA1,WA2)
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  • Analyse laboratory data to support scale up of a reactor (WA4)
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  • Apply numerical methods in the design of a reactor such as COMSOL and ASPEN-HYSYS (WA5)
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  • Apply reaction engineering principles to an open ended design task (WA3,WA6,WA8,WA9)
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  • Awareness of chemistry and its relation to process safety in design of reactors (WA6)
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Mid Trimester Test
10
  • Hand-in: In Tutorial
2. Lab Work
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Assignments
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Group Project - Reactor Design
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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