ChE-409 / 4 credits

Teacher: Luterbacher Jeremy

Language: English


Summary

Familiarization with practical aspects encountered in chemical reaction engineering. A research project is carried out along twelve weeks where a close interaction is required between the different groups.

Content

  • Micro-reaction technology: macro & micro-mixing; segregation, micro-heat exchange, etc.
  • Transient kinetics of heterogeneous reactions: Temperature programmed reaction/desorption (TPD/TPR), Transient response method, Residence time distribution (RTD).
  • Thermal behaviour and parameter sensitivity of a highly exothermic reaction (runaway, heat management in batch & semi-batch reactor, optimized performance, etc...)

Learning Prerequisites

Recommended courses

Module A&B Chemical Eng. & Bio-technology

 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student must be able to:

  • Plan experiments during a semester to reach a well-defined goal
  • Organize the lab work for the good unwinding of the project
  • Formulate the tasks and objectives from one week to the other
  • Represent adequately experimental data in a conventional scientific and technical form
  • Manage the task force within a team
  • Interpret experimental results with a critical mind
  • Structure the report in a clear and well-thought manner
  • Defend the project in front of an informed audience

Transversal skills

  • Assess progress against the plan, and adapt the plan as appropriate.
  • Plan and carry out activities in a way which makes optimal use of available time and other resources.
  • Communicate effectively, being understood, including across different languages and cultures.
  • Evaluate one's own performance in the team, receive and respond appropriately to feedback.
  • Negotiate effectively within the group.
  • Write a scientific or technical report.
  • Make an oral presentation.
  • Respect the rules of the institution in which you are working.
  • Take responsibility for environmental impacts of her/ his actions and decisions.

In the programs

  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Chemical engineering lab & project
  • Practical work: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Practical work: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory
  • Semester: Spring
  • Exam form: During the semester (summer session)
  • Subject examined: Chemical engineering lab & project
  • Practical work: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Practical work: 4 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
  • Type: mandatory

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