Industrial Catalysis and Chemical Reactors

Code:

PDERPQ001

Acronym:

CIRQ

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemical Engineering

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1T

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
EAERPQ	0	Syllabus 2010/11	1	-	6	80	162
PDERPQ	5	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2009/10	1	-	6	80	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To acquire competences in analyse of the performance of heterogeneous catalysts, based on: (i) results of physicochemical characterization; (ii) results obtained with model reactions; (iii) data regarding deactivation phenomena. Development of the capability of designing laboratory tests that allow correctly inferring those performances and making it possible to model, kinetically, the results obtained.

To know the methodology for the analysis of the competition between transport phenomena and chemical reaction in heterogeneous catalytic reactors with a view to design, simulation and optimization of the operating conditions. To know methods of selecting, analysing, designing and operating real chemical reactors with emphasis on the hydrodynamics characterization and micromixture (theory of the distribution of residence times), energy balances and complex reactions.

Learning outcomes and competences

The program was designed so that students acquire the necessary knowledge in industrial catalysis and chemical reactors, for actuating in these areas, both at industrial level and at the level of research. Thus, for the several subjects addressed, the classes begin with introductory aspects, followed by the state of art, and finally, enumerating future challenges. The resolution of problems of increasing complexity, in most cases, corresponding to real problems support the adequate sequencing of the contents

Working method

Presencial

Program

A- Industrial Catalysis

1. Principles of heterogeneous catalysis
2. Preparation of catalysts
3. Characterization of catalysts
4. Mechanism and kinetics of catalytic reactions
5. Testing of catalysts
6. Deactivation and regeneration of catalysts
7. Chemistry of catalytic processes

B - Chemical Reactors

1. Review of concepts
2. Reactors for catalytic processes
3. Heterogeneous reactors
4. Multiphase reactors
5. Analysis and diagnosis of real reactors

Mandatory literature

J.L. Figueiredo, F. Ramôa Ribeiro; “Catálise Heterogénea” (2ª edição), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa (2007).
M. Guisnet, H.S. Cerqueira, J.L. Figueiredo, F. Ramôa Ribeiro; “Desactivação e Regeneração de Catalisadores”, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisboa (2008).
J.L. Figueiredo, M.M. Pereira, J.L. Faria (Eds.) ; “Catalysis from Theory to Application”, Coimbra University Press, Coimbra (2008).
G.F. Froment, K.B.Bishop; “Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design”, 2nd Edition. John Wiley & Sons, NY (1990)
H. Scott Fogler; “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering” 4rd Ed., Prentice-Hall, NY (2006).
A. E. Rodrigues, J. M. Calo, and N. H. Sweed, Eds.; Multiphase Chemical Reactors: Volume I - Fundamentals; Volume II - Design Methods, NATO Advanced Study Institute Series, Nos. 51 and 52, Sijthoff & Noordhoof, The Netherlands (1981).
J. Butt; Reaction Kinetics and Reactor Design, 2ª Ed., Marcel Dekker, (2000).
F. Lemos, J.M. Lopes, F. Ramôa Ribeiro; Reactores Químicos, IST Press, (2002).
W.L. Luyben; Chemical Reactor Design and Control, Wiley, (2007) – ISBN: 978-0470097700.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The topics are presented in a growing sequence of complexity, evidencing the evolution of the subjects analysed, which facilitates the understanding of the several learning topics and their interconnection. The teaching methodologies allow training the student in the theoretical and practical aspects and of initiation to the investigation in Industrial Catalysis and Chemical Reactors The theoretical and practical parts evolve with the resolution of exercises in order to foment the understanding and consolidation of the syllabus. The research skills are gained with the development of individual or group work.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Chemical engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Process engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	50,00
Exame	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	40,00
Total:	40,00

Eligibility for exams

Not applicable.

Calculation formula of final grade

The curricular unit involves lecture units, with emphasis on the knowledge of industrial catalysis and chemical reactors, with presentation and resolution of examples.

Evaluation (CF): Exam (industrial catalysis component, CF1) and a project for the chemical reactors component (CF2, one or more problem(s) that the student must solve and present the respective report of resolution).

CF = 0.5 CF1 + 0.5 CF2

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

Not applicable.