CHEN 3700: Chemical Reaction Engineering

Textbook :   Fogler, H.C., “ Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, Prentice-Hall, USA, Third Edition,1999

References :
1.  Elnashaie,S.S.E.H. and Garhyan,P., “ Conservation Equations and Modeling of Chemical and Biochemical Processes”, Marcel Dekker,NY,USA, 2003
2.  Elnashaie,S.S.E.H. and Elshishini,S.S., “ Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of  Industrial Fixed Bed Reactors”, Gordon and Breach Science Publisher, UK, 1993
3. Westerterp,K.R.; Van Swaaij and Beenackers,A.A.C.M., “ Chemical Reactor Design and Operation”, J.Wiley, USA, 1987
 
Instructor: S.S.E.H. Elnashaie

Philosophy : Chemical Reactors represent the heart of almost all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum refining industries. Biochemical reactors are at the heart of food, pharmaceutical and fermentation industries. Chemical and biochemical reactors represent the climax of chemical and  biochemical engineering, where all what the students have learned is coupled to chemical and biochemical kinetics for the design, optimization and control of chemical/biochemical reactors. The rationale classification of chemical /biochemical reactors requires the use of system theory principles based on fundamental thermodynamic principles. This course will cover homogeneous as well as heterogeneous reactors, isothermal as well as non-isothermal reactors. Both lumped systems ( Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors, CSTRs) and distributed systems (Tubular reactors) will be studied in this course. Batch processes as well as fed-batch processes will be covered.
Dynamic analysis , stability and control of chemical/biochemical reactors will be studied in some details using a very simple approach.
Goal:  This course is designed to teach students the fundamental understanding of  chemical and biochemical reactors of different types and configurations. Both steady state and unsteady state principles are covered for homogeneous/hetrogeneuous  reactors and lumped/distribute systems
Objectives:
1-    Understanding the characteristics of chemical , biochemical kinetics and its relation to chemical/biochemical reactors design.
2-    Developing steady state and unsteady state design and control equations for different types of chemical/biochemical reactors.
3-    Solution of design equations for different types of reactors
4-    Analysis of the characteristics of different types of reactors
5-   Study of actual industrial reactors..
                        6-Dynamic analysis, stability and control of reactors.

Lectures Topics :
I.    Class overview (1 class)
1.    Syllabus.
2.    Grading.
II.    Classification  and mode of Operation of chemical/biochemical Reactors (2 classes):
1-Batch, Fed-batch and Continuous Reactors

2-Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Reactors
3-Lumped and Distributed reactors.
4-Isothermal and Non-isothermal Reactors
5-Adiabatic and  Non-adiabatic Reactors
6-Reactors with simultaneous reaction and separation.
7-Steady  state and unsteady State Operation.
8-Coucurrent and Countercurrent Operation.

II-       Kinetic Rate Equations and Stoichiometry :
            1-Basic Definitions
            2-Types of Kinetic Rate Equations
            3- Stoichiometry and the Generalized Rate of Reaction
            4-Stoichiometry and Rate Equations for Biochemical reactions .
III-     Development of Homogeneous Kinetic Rate Equations from Experimental 
           Data:
           1-Types of Experimental Reactors
           2- Data Collection.
           3- Data Analysis and Development of Kinetic Rate Equations


IV-    Design Equations for Homogeneous Reactors:
1-    Generalized  Mole Balances
2-    Generalized Heat Balances
3-    Design Equation for Homogeneous Lumped Chemical Reactors
4-    Design Equations for Homogeneous Distributed Chemical Reactors
5-    Design Equations for Biochemical Reactors

V-    Classification of Heterogeneous  Reactors:
1-    Catalytic and Non-catalytic Heterogeneous Reactors
2-    Gas-Liquid, Liquid-Liquid , Liquid-Solid and Gas-Solid  Reactors
3-    Three  Phase reactors (Gas-Liquid-Solid).
            
VI- -     Development of Kinetic Rate Equations for Heterogeneous reactions from 
            Experimental   Data:
           1-Types of Experimental Reactors
           2- Data Collection.
           3-Diffusion Limitations and their Effect on Measured rates
           4- Intrinsic Kinetics/ Apparent Kinetics and the Effectiveness Factor Concept
           5-- Data Analysis and Development of Kinetic Rate Equations for
                Heterogeneous Reactions
VII-    Design Equations for Heterogeneous  Reactors:
1- Mass/ Heat Transfer resistances in Heterogeneous Reactors
2-Design Equation for Heterogeneous Lumped Chemical Reactors
3-Design Equations for heterogeneous Distributed Chemical Reactors
4-Design of Membrane reactors
5-Heterogeneous Design Equations for Biochemical Reactors
6- Some Industrial reactors

VIII-Dynamics and Control of Chemical/Biochemical Reactors:
1-Sources of Instability in Reactors
2-Stability and Selectivity for Complex Reactions
3-Stabilkization of Unstable reactors
4-Control of reactors.
IX-Exams (2 classes)
X-Review for final exam (1 class).

Grading:
Exams (2):         35%
Final exam:       25%
Problem sets:    30%
Quizzes:           10%
Attendance:
Class attendance is not required. However, students are reminded that lecture and lab material is essential for understanding homework, quiz and exam questions, multidisciplinary teams, etc.

Special needs:
 Any student who requires special accommodation should contact the director of the program for students with disabilities.


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