REACTION ENGINEERING - 2023/4
Module code: ENG2129
Module Overview
The heart of any chemical or biochemical process is often said to be the reactor and a sound understanding the unit¿s performance is a pre-requisite for the process design. This module builds on the reaction kinetics knowledge from level 1 and applies it to the design of homogeneous reactors and bioreactors.
Module provider
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Module Leader
PHAN Anh Thi Van (Chm Proc Eng)
Number of Credits: 15
ECTS Credits: 7.5
Framework: FHEQ Level 5
JACs code:
Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A
Overall student workload
Independent Learning Hours: 106
Lecture Hours: 33
Tutorial Hours: 11
Module Availability
Semester 2
Prerequisites / Co-requisites
Completion of the progression requirements to FHEQ Level 5 of the degree courses in Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Bio-Systems Engineering and Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent.
Module content
Indicative content includes:
Reaction Engineering:
Introduction to reactor design
Batch Reactors
- Types, uses and design equations
- Isothermal and non-isothermal design
Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR)
- Uses, perfect mixing, design equations
- Single tank design
- CSTR with changing volumetric flow rates
- Multiple tank algebraic and graphical design
- Size and performance comparison CSTR vs PFR
Plug Flow Reactors (PFR)
- Uses and design equations
- Isothermal design
- PFR with changing volumetric flow rates
- Multiple plug flow reactors in series and parallel
- Plug flow reactors with recycle
- Mixed systems PFR-CSTR
- non-isothermal design
Design for Multiple Reactions
- Competitive Reactions
- Consecutive Reactions
- Selectivity/Yield in multiple reactions
Bioreactors –application of chemical reactor design into bio-reactors:
- Microbial kinetics-Balanced Growth and the Monod Equation
- Bio-reactor Design (application of the chemical reactors into biological problems)
- Inactivation Bio-processes (sterilisation & irradiation)
Assessment pattern
| Assessment type | Unit of assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| School-timetabled exam/test | 45 min Invigilated Class Test | 20 |
| Examination | 2 hr Invigilated Exam | 80 |
Alternative Assessment
N/A
Assessment Strategy
The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate
the full range of learning outcomes though the balanced mixture of lecture and tutorial/problem classes coupled with the carefully grades tutorial problems which reflect current industrial practice.
Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:
- Class Test – 20% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4)
- Examination – 80%, 2 hours (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6)
Formative assessment and feedback
- Weekly verbal feedback will be given during tutorial classes.
- Written feedback on the Class Test
Module aims
- Allow students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the methodology of linking chemical kinetics with material and energy conservation in the design of idealised homogeneous chemical reactors, operating either in batch or continuous mode, and under either isothermal or non-isothermal conditions.
- Introduce students to the analysis of non ideal flow and, using the Dankwerts flow model, show its effect on both an idealised reactor design and sampling.
Learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | ||
| 001 | Explain the operation of homogeneous Batch, Continuous Stirred Tank and Plug Flow reactors and confidently propose the appropriate reactor for a specified duty | KC |
| 002 | Propose a reactor design methodology and then correctly solve the volumetric design of homogeneous Batch, Continuous Stirred Tank and Plug Flow reactors processing simple reversible and irreversible reactions operating under both isothermal and non-isothermal | KCP |
| 003 | Design of complex arrangements of ideals reactors including multiple reactors in series, parallel and combination series-parallel. | KCP |
| 004 | Explain the complexity of reactor design, the need for safe design and the responsibilities of the designer of chemical reactors and bio-reactors | KP |
| 005 | Explain the operation of homogeneous Batch, Fed-Batch, CSTR AND Plug Flow biochemical reactors and confidently propose the appropriate reactor type for a specific bioprocess | KC |
| 006 | Evaluate the reactor characteristics in chemical and bio-reactors | KCP |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Methods of Teaching / Learning
The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:
- Carefully cover in lectures the necessary fundamental material and analytical techniques, and demonstrate concepts with appropriate (and where possible practical) examples
- Allow students adequate time to practice the techniques using a large number of carefully selected tutorial problems.
The learning and teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Tutorial/Problem Classes
- Independent and guided learning
Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.
Reading list
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Other information
None
Programmes this module appears in
| Programme | Semester | Classification | Qualifying conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical and Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Chemical Engineering MEng | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
| Chemical and Petroleum Engineering MEng | 2 | Compulsory | A weighted aggregate mark of 40% is required to pass the module |
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.