| Competences |
| Type A | Code | Competences Specific |
| A1 | A1.1 Effectively apply knowledge of basic, scientific and technological materials pertaining to engineering. | |
| A2 | A1.2 Design, execute and analyze experiments related to engineering. | |
| A4 | A1.4 Know how to establish and develop mathematical models by using the appropriate software in order to provide the scientific and technological basis for the design of new products, processes, systems and services and for the optimization of existing ones. (G5) | |
| A6 | A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2) | |
| A8 | A3.1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and other natural sciences by means of study, experience, practice and critical reasoning in order to establish economically viable solutions for technical problems (I1). | |
| Type B | Code | Competences Transversal |
| B1.1 | B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9). | |
| Type C | Code | Competences Nuclear |
| C1.1 | Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English | |
| C1.2 | Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies |
| Learning outcomes |
| Type A | Code | Learning outcomes |
| A1 |
Coneix i classifica les reaccions i els reactors heterogenis catalítics i no catalítics. Coneix les últimes tendències en reactors heterogenis. | |
| A2 |
Utilitza eines numèriques (polymath, matlab) en el disseny de reactors. | |
| A4 |
Dissenya reactors heterogenis amb especial dedicació a la catàlisi. Dissenya reactors intensificats (reactors de membranes, destil • lació reactiva) | |
| A6 |
Dissenya reactors tenint en compte criteris de seguretat, economia i de medi ambient | |
| A8 |
Proposa reactors adequats a problemes tècnics. | |
| Type B | Code | Learning outcomes |
| B1.1 |
Intervé de forma efectiva i transmet informació rellevant. Prepara i realitza presentacions estructurades complint amb els requisits exigits. Planifica la comunicació: genera idees, busca informacions, selecciona i ordena la informació, fa esquemes, determina el tipus de públic i els objectius de la comunicació, ... Redacta documents amb el format, contingut, estructura, correcció lingüística, registre adequats i il • lustra conceptes utilitzant correctament les convencions: formats, títols, peus, llegendes, ... Utilitza estratègies per presentar i dur a terme les seves presentacions orals (ajuts audiovisuals, mirada, veu, gest, control de temps, ...). Utilitza un llenguatge apropiat a la situació. | |
| Type C | Code | Learning outcomes |
| C1.1 |
Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion. Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects. Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff. Understand the basic ideas of radio and television programmes. Understand routine information and articles. Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area. Take notes during a class. Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters. | |
| C1.2 |
Understand basic computer hardware. Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool. Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations. Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc. |
| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| Review of fundamental concepts | Kinetics of homogeneous reactions. Thermodynamic equilibria in reacting systems Mass and energy balances for single-phase reacting systems. Models for basic reactors. Isothermal and non-isothermial ideal reactors. |
| Kinetics of heterogeneous reactions | Heterogeneous catalysis. Modeling of surface-catalyzed reactions. Polymerization reactions. Enzymatic reactions. Electrochemical reactions. |
| Influence of the external transport on the reaction rate in multiphasic systems | Influence of external mass and energy transport for a catalyst particle. Internal transport inside a catalyst pellet: simultaneous diffusion and reaction. Internal effectiveness factor and global effectiveness factor. |
| Design of biphasic catalytic reactors (S-G and S-L) | Fixed bed catalytic reactor Fluidized bed reactor Monolith and (micro) catalytic-wall reactors |
| Design of multiphasic catalytic reactors (S-G-L) | Slurry reactors Trickle-bed reactors |
| Process intensification through reactor design | Reactive distillation. Membrane reactors. |
| Planning |
| Methodologies :: Tests | ||||||||||
| Competences | (*) Class hours |
Hours outside the classroom |
(**) Total hours | |||||||
| Introductory activities |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Lecture |
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19 | 19 | 38 | ||||||
| Problem solving, classroom exercises |
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14 | 28 | 42 | ||||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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14 | 35 | 49 | ||||||
| Presentations / expositions |
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4 | 8 | 12 | ||||||
| Personal tuition |
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1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| Extended-answer tests |
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3 | 0 | 3 | ||||||
| Objective short-answer tests |
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4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||
| (*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||||||||
| Methodologies |
| Description | |
| Introductory activities | Presentation of the course: description of the course contents, objectives, methodologies, planning and evaluation criteria. |
| Lecture | Lecture sessions to develop the content of the course, and discussion of practical examples. Support material will be provided to the students in advance through the Moodle space of the course. |
| Problem solving, classroom exercises | A collection of short problems will be proposed for the students to practice the material covered during the lecture sessions. Key exercises will be solved and discussed in class. A total of 3 problem sessions will be devoted to solve problems individually, which will be graded and will contribute to the final grade of the course. |
| Laboratory practicals | The students will work in group on the design of a heterogeneous reactor based on a "real" case study. The solution will involve the use of numerical computational tools (simulation laboratory). The results of this design project will be presented as a written report and an oral presentation |
| Presentations / expositions | The students will perform a public presentation and discussion of the results attained on their reactor design project |
| Personal tuition | Individual interviews/meetings will be scheduled for those students requiring specific assistance to deal with any aspect of the course |
| Personalized attention |
| Description |
| The instructor will be available during office hours to provide further help and guidance to the students individually. Students should take advantage of these meetings to solve questions and doubts they may have about specific parts of the course material. The hours in which those meetings may be scheduled will be posted in the Moodle workspace before the course starts. Dr. Daniel Montané. Department of Chemical Engineering. Office 217. daniel.montane@urv.cat 977 559 652 |
| Assessment |
| Methodologies | Competences | Description | Weight | ||||||
| Laboratory practicals |
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Written report of the design project (group activity) | 30 | ||||||
| Presentations / expositions |
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Oral public presentation of the results of the reactor design project (group activity) | 10 | ||||||
| Extended-answer tests |
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Written final exam that will comprise 2 or 3 problems related to the material covered during the course. A minimum grade of 4.0 over 10.0 will be needed to pass the course, regardless of the grades obtained in the other items evaluated along the course | 45 | ||||||
| Objective short-answer tests |
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3 short tests will be developed along the course. Each test will consist on the solution of a short problem | 15 | ||||||
| Others |
| Other comments and second exam session | |||
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Second call: Students who need to take the second evaluation call will be graded based on the following items and contributions:
Please, note that a minimum grade of 4.0 over 10.0 will be also required in the Final Exam to pass the course in the second call. NOTE: The use of electronic communication devices (phones, tablets, etc.) during the individual written exercises/exams is strictly forbidden. All devices must be disconnected and stored away while the students are inside the classroom during the entire length of the exercise. If numerical calculation tools were required for the exam, the students will be informed in advance about the conditions and restrictions to use personal laptop computers. In any case, the computers will be used for the sole purpose of the exam and with its network access deactivated (WiFi, GSM, etc.). Students that fail to comply with these rules will be sanctioned with a grade of "0" (zero) in the exercise/exam, regardless of other disciplinary actions taken by the ETSEQ. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
H. Scott Fogler, Elements of chemical reaction engineering, 4th, Prentice Hall, 2006 |
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A few papers from scientific journals will be used as reference material. These papers will be provided by the instructor beforehand through the Moodle workspace of the course. |
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| Complementary |
G. F. Froment, K. B. Bischoff, J. De Wilde, Chemical reactor analysis and designGilbert F. Froment, 3rd, John Wiley & Sons, cop. 2011
O. Levenspiel, Chemical reaction engineering, 3rd, Wiley, cop. 1999
K. Daizo, O. Levenspiel, Fluidization engineering, 2nd, Butterworth-Heinemann, cop. 1991 |
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| Recommendations |
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.