CBE 3610
Transcript Abbreviation:
Kinetics
Course Description:
Chemical and engineering principles for the design and operation of chemical reactors; kinetics of simple homogeneous systems and introduction to heterogeneous catalysis.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
4.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq or concur: 3508 or FABEng 3120, and enrollment in CBE, FABEng, or EngPhysics major; or Grad standing; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, a student should be able to:
Use reaction equations, rate laws, and stoichiometry to balance elements in reactors.
Use reaction equations, rate laws, and stoichiometry to balance elements in reactors.
Understand criteria for chemical equilibrium
Design simple isothermal and non-isothermal chemical reactors
Apply combined material and energy balances in batch, CSTR, PFR reactors
Analyze multivariable data and apply mathematical tools for solving multiple differential and/or algebraic equations
Work ethically with other students, engaging in discussions and working independently as appropriate
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction, Mole balances, Reactor types, Conversion and Reactor Sizing | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rate Laws and Stoichiometry | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Isothermal Reactor Design | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Collection and Analysis of Rate Data | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Multiple Reactions | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Non-elementary Homogeneous Reactions | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Non-isothermal Reactor Design | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Non-isothermal Reactor Design, Example problems | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Catalysis and Solid Catalyzed Reactions | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Review | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 10% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterms | 40% |
| Final exam | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering | Fogler, H. Scot |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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