IDENTIFYING DATA 2019_20
Subject (*) KINETICS AND REACTOR DESIGN Code 20735211
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Optional Second
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
SALVADÓ ROVIRA, JOAN
 E-mail joan.salvado@urv.cat
Lecturers
SALVADÓ ROVIRA, JOAN
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General description and relevant information Subject devoted to establish a kinetic model of a chemical reaction from experimental data. Once known the kinetic model we can make the choice of the most suitable chemical reactor to perform a certain type of operation. Once we know the type of reactor to be used, we can perform the design establishing the thermodynamic conditions of pressure and temperature. Then, the reactor volume and residence timetime will be calculated. Safety measures will also be taken into account for a correct operation of the equipment.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Analyse experimental chemical data and obtain laws and kinetic models. Use experimental data to calculate the parameters of a rate equation.
Postulate the material and energy balances in a system involving a chemical reaction and develop basic mathematic models for reactors.
Use analytical and numerical resolution to establish the dimensions of isothermic and non-isothermic discontinuous, semi-continuous and continuous reactors
Analyse the behaviours of the different types of reactors when used individually or combined with each other.
Develop and resolve models for two-phase and three-phase heterogeneous reactors
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Plan the communication of information: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make diagrams, identify the type of audience and the objectives of the communication.
Write documents with the correct format, content, structure and language, and illustrate concepts using the correct conventions such as formats, titles, footnotes, legends, etc.
Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
Give well prepared presentations using strategies for effective oral presentation (audiovisual support, body language, voice, gestures, time control, etc.).
Produce a written text appropriate to the communicative situation.
Given an oral presentation appropriate to the communicative situation.
Prepare and perform structured presentations in compliance with the required requirements.
Locate and analyse information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources and incorporate it into personal knowledge.
Understand the economic, legal, social and ethic implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Thermodynamic issues in a chemical reaction Stoichiometry
Equilibrium
Energy changes
Mass Balance Without Chemical Reaction
With Chemical Reaction
Bulding kinetic models from experimental data Using batch reactors
Using flow reactors
Design of Batch reactors
Design of flow reactors
Energy balance and safety issues

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
B1.1
 12 20 32
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
B1.1
 11 21 32
Personal attention
A1.1
 2 4 6
 
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
B1.1
 2 0 2
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
B1.1
 2 0 2
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentation of the course and work to be performed
Lecture Several concepts will be introduced using slides and blackboard
Problem solving, exercises
Personal attention tuition to be provided individually or in samll groups

Personalized attention
Description

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises
A1.1
B1.1

Handout delivery 		15%
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
B1.1
 1st (individual) Test 35%
Extended-answer tests
A1.1
B1.1
 2nd (individual) Test 50%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

2nd chance: Delivered exercices (On time!) 15 % and Final test 85%

Sources of information

Basic H. S. Fogler, Essentials of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 1, 2010

Main book to follow the course
Complementary

Recommendations
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