COVENANT UNIVERSITY
Km 10, Idiroko Road Canaan Land Ota
2016/2017 Academic Session
College:
Engineering
Department:
Chemical Engineering
Programme:
Chemical Engineering
Course Title:
Chemical Reaction engineering I
Course Code:
CHE 416
Units:
Course Lecturers:
Dr. Ayeni, O & Engr Sanni, E.S
Semester:
Time:
Location:
Alpha
MON: 9-10am, FRI: 10-12 Pm
C37 Chemical Engineering Building
Brief Overview of Course / Introduction
The underlying assumptions and reasons for the considerations of Ideal
reactors are introduced herein. The design equations of each of the ideal
reactors-batch, plug flow and continuous stirred tank reactors are derived
and used to design isothermal reactors which are then compared with the
model reactors from which they were formed. Reactor systems-a
combination of ideal reactors in series and parallel are compared with single
ideal reactors. Material and energy balance equations are combined too, in
order for the students to be able to adequately understand, proffer solutions
to design problems and assess reactors operating under non-isothermal
situations. Real and ideal reactors are compared and the reasons for their
deviations from ideal behaviours are explained. Residence time distribution
functions are introduced and used to explain the deviations from ideal
behaviour. Conversions for first order reactions are predicted in real reactors
and other parameters such as rate volume etc. of the reactors are also
accounted for. Combined reactor models are used to account for other orders
of reaction.
Course Objectives/Goals
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
Understand the assumptions for the ideal reactor models-batch,
continuous stirred tank reactors and plug flow reactors
Ability to use the design equations of the reactors to design and assess
the performance of ideal reactors in isothermal operation.
Use the energy balance equation, in combination with the design
equations to design and assess the performance of reactors in nonisothermal operations
Compare ideal with real reactors and explain deviations from ideal
behaviour
Residence time distribution functions
Predictions of conversions in real reactors for first order reactions.
Use of combined reactor models to account for conversions in real
reactors
Method of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids
Power point Slides
Multimedia
Interactive lecture sessions in Class rooms
Course Outlines
Module 1: Weeks 1-4
Ideal reactors assumptions and reasons for their considerations
Material balance and design equations for ideal reactors
Comparison of the performances of single ideal reactors for isothermal
reactions
Comparison of the performances of single and combined ideal reactors
for isothermal reactions
Solving the design equations for isothermal multiple reactions
Module 2: Weeks 4-7
Enthalpy, heat of reaction and equilibrium constant as a function of
temperature
Energy balance equations for reactors
Combination of energy balance and design equations to solve nonisothermal operations of reactors in steady state.
Optimum reaction temperature for single and multiple reactions
Adiabatic operations of ideal reactors
Non-adiabatic operation of ideal reactors
Inter-stage heating /cooling of reactors
Module 3: Weeks 8-10
Real reactors and deviations from ideal reactors
Measurement of Residence time distribution in vessels.
Residence time distribution functions and their relationships
Residence time distribution functions of ideal and real reactors
REVISION/FURTHER TUTORIALS: Weeks 11-12
Tutorials
30 minutes of tutorial for every two hours of interactive lectures
Structure of Programme/ method of grading
The final course grade will be weighted according to the following scheme:
Assignments & Quizzes
Mid Semester Test
Semester Exam
15%
15%
70%
Ground rules & regulations
Unexpected quizzes will be given (once each week) to reinforce
important principles and to encourage preparation for class.
Only official University/medical excuse will be tolerated for absence
from quiz.
Some quizzes will be given during tutorials
Topic for Term paper/ Assignment /Student Activiteis
Investigations of the reactions of the airbag:
How does it work and what are the limitations?
Alignment With covenant University Vison/Goals
The course is in line with producing chemical engineers (new generation
engineers) capable of facing the design and operational challenges often
faced by engineers in the industry. With the knowledge gained herein, they
can upgrade performance and alter design specifications in order boost
productivity. The course will help the students develop good decision-making
skills / risk analysis when the need arises; especially in cases of emergencies
during plant operations. The course will foster good design of equipment
(product development), fabrication, sales/commercialization (innovation) and
domestication (nation building)
Contemporary Issues/ Industry relevance
The reactor is the central feature of most chemical processes. Their
performances determine to a large extent, the cost of the overall process
.The problems discussed are a combination of theoretical and actual
problems.
Recommended books/Texts
Coker, A. K. Modeling of Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, Gulf
Publishing Company, Houston, Texas, 2001
Levenspiel, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd ed., John Wiley and
Sons, New York 1999
Fogler, H. S., Elements Of Chemical Reaction Engineering,,2nd ed.,
Prentice-Hall , International,1995
Nauman, E.B., Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scale up,
McGraw-Hill, NEW York 2002
