Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student
- knows the principles of heterogeneous catalysis
- recognizes the steps (diffusion, adsorption/desorption, surface reaction) in heterogeneously catalyzed reactions
- knows the types of homogeneous catalysis and is able to derive rate equations of acid/base catalyzed homogeneous reactions
- can derive rate equations based on steps of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions
- knows the different forms of deactivation of heterogeneous catalysts and can derive rate of deactivation based on the type of deactivation
- is able to evaluate existence of diffusion limitations in heterogeneously catalyzed reactions
- can use methods applied for the evaluation of internal and external diffusion limitations in heterogeneous catalysis
- can combine the rate equations of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions to reactor mass balance equations and use these equations for the reactor design
- knows the principles of the mechanical strength of solid catalysts in the packed catalyst beds
Credits: 5
Schedule: 27.10.2020 - 08.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Yongdan Li
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Reetta Karinen, Yongdan Li
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
- Fundamentals and steps of heterogeneous catalysis
- Reaction mechanisms and rate equations of heterogeneously catalysed reactions
- Reaction mechanisms and rate equations of homogeneously catalysed reactions
- Deactivation mechnisms and rates in heterogeous catalysis
- Internal and external mass transfer in heterogenous catalysis
- Coupling of reactor mass balances (pseudohomogeneous model) and rate equations of catalysed reactions
- The principles of the mechanical strength of solid catalysts and the mechanical reliability of the packed catalyst beds
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, exercises, home assignments.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 20 h
Exercises 14 h
Assignments 48 h
Independent work 48 h
Exam 5 h
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
To be announced later
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7 Affordable and Clean Energy
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
13 Climate Action
16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
17 Partnerships for the Goals
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