Topics include revision of reaction kinetics, mechanisms and rate equations; fundamentals of ideal reactor behaviour; design of batch, completely mixed and plug flow reactors for single and multiple reactions; multiple and recycle reactors; non-isothermal reactor design for reversible and irreversible first order reaction; residence time distribution; RTD modelling of non-ideal reactor behaviour; diffusion control heterogeneous reactions; and shrinking-core model. <br/><br/>In this unit, students develop the ability to (1) apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals; (2) utilise a system approach to optimise design and operational performance; and (3) understand the need... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Yee-Kwong Leong
Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Professional Engineering; for pre-2012 courses: CHPR2530 Process Fundamentals or ENSC3005 Mass and Energy Balances
