Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Reaction Kinetics

Aim - To provide an understanding of the underlying principles of reaction kinetics required for a process engineer.

Learning Outcomes

1. To understand different types of chemical reactions
2. To analyze the reaction kinetics and to find the rate expression
3. Design and analyze the behavior of reactors under various operating conditions
4. Understand the application of chemical reactors in various process Industries and make proper reactor selection

Task

Oral Presentation

Oral presentation will be conducted at the end of the semester on the 11'1 week. Presentation is required to test student's knowledge and presentation skills. Group presentation comprises of two to three (maximum) students and will be individually mark according to the marking rubrics. Students will be given 10 minutes duration to present their chosen topic related to Chemical Reaction Engineering which includes type of reactors with design and calculations, innovations or recent developments of reactors. various operating conditions, reaction kinetics, rate expressions. application and importance to different industries.

Contents of Presentation.
1. Title
2. Introduction
3. In depth discussion of the selected topic
4. Data and calculations
5. Applications and importance to different industries
6. References (CCE-Harvard Referencing)