Required
Textbook: Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering
H. Scott Fogler, Prentice Hall,
Fourth Edition (2005).
Office: Ross 242, Phone: 334-844-2019, Fax: 844-2063
Lab., Wilmore-155, 157, 162, 844-2034 or 844-2043
Office Hours: 2-4 PM, Wed
E-Mail: leeyoon@auburn.edu
Course
Objectives: This course is intended to
provide the first year graduate student with the ability to analyze and design
chemical reactors. Concepts relating to formulation of reaction kinetic models
and the effects of heat and mass transfer on the overall chemical reaction are
included. Emphasis is placed on the heterogeneous catalytic reactions and the
interaction of transport and kinetic processes.
Course Description: Application of reaction rate law, equilibrium
relationship, and stoichiometry to chemical engineering problems. Application
of mass, mole and energy balance concept to design and operation of chemical
reactors. Enhancement of reactor design by use of mass transfer theory for
heterogeneous and catalytic reactors and analysis of non-ideal flow in the reactor.
Software:
Polymath is the software
required for this course. The textbook, if purchased new, may contain a copy of
this software, which may not be the latest version. Department of Chemical
Engineering has purchased one-year licensing (Polymath-6.2, expires on
September 30, 2015). It is downloadable from http://www.polymath-software.com/edu.
Download instruction (User Name and Password) will be
given during the first class.
There will not be any
formal instruction for the use of this software.
Course Content and Schedule:
Lecture Topics:
a. Design relationship for batch, continuous stirred tank and plug
flow chemical reactors (5 classes)
b. Non-isothermal reactor analysis and design (6 classes)
c. Multiple reaction network and selectivity (5 classes)
d. Formulation of rate expressions for heterogeneous catalytic
reactions (4 classes)
e. Pore diffusion resistances and effectiveness factors (6 classes)
f. Non-ideal flow reactors (5 classes)
g. Gas-liquid reactions (6 classes)
h. Heterogeneous reaction mechanism and rate laws (4 classes)
i. Examinations and review (4 classes)
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Makeup examinations are scheduled only for students having acceptable written excuses.
Department Calculator Policy applies for the tests: http://eng.auburn.edu/cheweb/student/Calculator_Policy.pdf
http://eng.auburn.edu/cheweb/student/Homework_Format.pdf
Homework will be graded by GTA:
Wenjian Guan (wzg0011@tigermail.auburn.edu). Outreach students should send a scanned copy of the homework answer to the grader by email. The graded homework should be sent back to the outreach students by email.
The homework for outreach
students is due midnight of the due-date of on-campus students. Homework should
be submitted in scanned pdf form and emailed to the grader with a CC to the
instructor. Questions regarding homework grading should be directed to the
grader.
Cancellation of Classes: March 2 & 7
Feb 29 & March 4 lectures will be delivered online only.
Makeup Classes: Review of Test 1 and 2 (No video)
Students who need accommodations are asked to arrange a meeting during office hours the first week of classes, or as soon as possible if accommodations are needed immediately. If you have a conflict with my office hours, an alternate time can be arranged. To set up this meeting, please contact me by E-mail. Bring a copy of your Accommodation Memo and an Instructor Verification Form to the meeting. If you do not have an Accommodation Memo but need accommodations, make an appointment with The Program for Students with Disabilities, 1244 Haley Center, 844-2096 (V/TT).