Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

1,950.000 KD

Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

04 - 08 نوفمبر 2024

London, المملكة المتحدة

Introduction

Chemical reaction engineering is at the heart of chemical engineering, focusing on the design and optimization of chemical reactors to achieve desired reactions efficiently and safely. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the principles and applications of chemical reaction engineering. Participants will gain a solid understanding of reaction kinetics, reactor design, and process optimization, equipping them with the skills needed to tackle complex chemical processes in industrial settings.

Objectives

To understand the fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering.
To analyze reaction kinetics and mechanisms.
To design and optimize various types of chemical reactors.
To apply principles of thermodynamics in reaction engineering.
To implement advanced modeling and simulation techniques.
To address safety and environmental considerations in reactor design.

Target Audience

Chemical Engineers
Process Engineers
Research and Development Scientists
Production Managers
Safety and Environmental Engineers
Anyone involved in chemical process design and optimization

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures
Case studies and real-world examples
Group discussions
Practical exercises
Computer-based simulations
Q&A sessions
Hands-on activities

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering

Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering
Basic Concepts of Reaction Kinetics
Rate Laws and Reaction Mechanisms
Analysis of Batch Reactors
Differential and Integral Method for Kinetic Data
Introduction to Reactor Design

Day 2: Reactor Design and Analysis

Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTR)
Plug Flow Reactors (PFR)
Comparison of Reactor Types
Multiple Reactions in Reactors
Reactor Sizing and Scale-up
Case Studies in Reactor Design

Day 3: Advanced Topics in Reaction Engineering

Non-Ideal Reactor Behavior
Residence Time Distribution (RTD)
Catalysis and Catalytic Reactors
Heterogeneous Reactions
Biochemical Reaction Engineering
Industrial Applications of Reaction Engineering

Day 4: Modeling and Simulation

Introduction to Process Modeling
Computational Tools and Software
Reaction Engineering Simulations
Dynamic Modeling and Control
Optimization Techniques
Workshop on Modeling and Simulation

Day 5: Safety, Environmental, and Economic Considerations

Safety in Chemical Reactors
Environmental Impact and Sustainability
Economic Analysis of Reactor Design
Process Integration and Optimization
Future Trends in Reaction Engineering
Workshop: Developing a Comprehensive Reactor Design Plan