Chemical Reactor Engineering PG

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
CHEM 5006
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Course ID
205695
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to establish fundamental knowledge of chemical reactor design and engineering. Presentation of the course starts by introducing the chemical reaction engineering algorithm and then utilises it to solve problems in both steady and unsteady state isothermal and nonisothermal reactors. Non elementary reactions, bioreactions and bioreactors are discussed. Catalytic reactions are introduced as well as the effects of combined diffusion and reactions on catalyst particles.

Course learning outcomes

  • Interpret and analyse chemical reaction kinetics data
  • Apply the chemical reaction engineering algorithm to a range of reaction systems and reactor designs
  • Identify and formulate problems in chemical reaction engineering and find appropriate solutions
  • Specify and size the most common industrial chemical reactors to achieve production goals for processes involving homogeneous or heterogeneous reaction systems.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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