Duration
20h Th, 20h Pr, 10h Proj.
Number of credits
| Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering | 4 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Chemical and Materials Engineering | 4 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering Physics | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims at developing the concepts required to use heterogeneous catalysts in various chemical processes. It contains the following concepts:
- Catalyst definition, types of catalysts.
- History of catalysis - historical processes.
- Industrial applications: relationship between process, reactor and catalyst;
- Physical and chemical steps in heterogeneous catalysis (diffusion, adsorption, reaction, desorption);
- Definition of catalytic sites - catalysis by metals, alloys and surface groups.
- Conversion ratio, activity, selectivity, turnover number
- Identification and counting of catalytic sites. catalyst characterization.
- Nature and synthesis of supports and active phase. catalyst shaping.
- Coupling between reaction and diffusion in porous catalysts (mass and heat transfers, efficiency factor, diffusional limitation
- Deactivation
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Master the concepts of catalyst preparation and characterization.
Be able to use a supported catalyst in a reactor and to determine the operating conditions (chemical vs. diffusional regime).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Chemistry (CHIM9272-2 and CHIM9273-1)
Chemical kinetics (CHIM0012)
or equivalent
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Theory lessons with numerous real examples about the preparation, characterization and use of catalysts.
Exercises about characterization data treatment and the study of reaction-mass transport coupling.
One group presentation (in English) on a predefined subject (characterization technique) and writing of a report corresponding to the presentation. The slides and reports will constitue Chapter 7 of the course (flipped classroom).
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
- Lectures (theory), Autumn session (face-to-face).
- Practice, parallel to theoretical lectures (face-to-face).
- Language : English
Recommended or required readings
All teaching and practice material is available on the eCampus portal.
Assessment methods and criteria
- Group presentation on a defined subejct (in English) during the theory lectures and writing of a report (10 pages maximum, English). The students may be questioned on any subject presented at the examination. The presentation/report is mandatory: a students who fails in delivering the presentation and/or the report will not be admitted to the written examination.
- Written examination on theory and practice (January).
- Weighing ratios: personal presentation: 20%; oral examination: 80%.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
No remark
Contacts
Nathalie Job Department of Chemical Engineering Institut de Chimie - B6a Tel. : 32-(0)4-366 35 37 e-mail : Nathalie.Job@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
No modifications with regard to January. The content remains the same.
Assessment methods
Theory: oral examination by visioconference (Lifesize)
Exercises : written examination - solutions will be sent by e-mail (scan). The students will have his/her lecture notes at his/her disposal
Contacts
Nathalie Job - Nathalie.Job@uliege.be