Introduction to chemical engineering and industrial processes

Duration

24h Th, 24h Pr, 20h Proj.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Marie-Noëlle Dumont, Nathalie Job, Dominique Toye

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course is composed of two parts: - Part 1 : Introduction to industrial processes - Part 2 : Chemical kinetics
The 1st part introduces the fundamental principles relative to the analysis of mass, energy and momentum balances in industrial processes.
 
 
The second part of the concerns the study of reaction kinetics. It aims at developing the link between chemical reactions and their rate equation. It contents the following concepts:

• Définition of the reaction rate
• Structure of the rate equation
• Elementary steps
• Steady-state hypothesis
• Kinetic treatment of catalytic sequences (open/closed) and chain reactions
• Rate-determining step
• Examples in catalysis and enzymatic catalysis

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Part I : Introduction to industrial processes
At the end of the course, the students will be able to: - understand and exploit the fundamental principles relative to the analysis of balances in industrial processes - use the general resolution methodology to resolve mass balance problems linked to industrial processes of increasing complexity
Exercise sessions will help the students to develop more transverse skills as team-working, use of numerical methods and software tools to resolve problems.
 
Part II : Kinetics
At the end of the course, the sudents will be able to:
- determine the reaction rate equation from a given reaction mechanism, and vice-versa.
- calculate kinetics and thermodynamics parameters (activation energy, adsorption enthalpy and entropy) from kinetics data.
Knowledge acquisition will be made possible via exercise session and through the realization of a personal project (teams of 2 students) concerning the analysis of a recent scientific article about reaction kinetics.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge in chemistry and in thermodynamics

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Part I: Introduction to industrial processes
The course is based "ex-cathedra" lectures and practical courses (10 hours + 10 hours).
Optional "questions & answers" sessions are proposed during the spring term
 
Partie II : Kinetics
The course comprises "ex-cathedra" lectures (theory, 20h) and exercise sessions (problem solving, 15 h).
One personal project (groups of 2 students) will be realized: analysis of a recent scientific article, published in an international journal (in English) about the mechanism of a reactin and the determination of the reaction rate equation.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Distance teaching (Collaborate)
Evaluation in face-to-face (not modified)
- project report and presentation 
- examination with an oral and written parts 
 

Recommended or required readings

Copies of the theoretical course slides and of the exercises will be available on eCampus at the begining of the spring term for both parts.
Reference book (Introduction to Chemical Processes) : D. Himmelblau (Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering)
Reference book (Kinetics) : M. Boudart - Kinetics of chemical processes

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Oral examination in June. The individual works realized are taken into account.
 
Part I : Introduction to industrial processes (40% of the final mark)
Personal work in small group (mass balance on a complete process - 50% of the mark of Part I) and resolution of a problem (50% of the final mark of Part I).
 
Part II : Kinetics (60%  of the final mark)
Personal work (written report and oral discussion with the supervisor) - 40% of the final mark of Part II.
Oral examination (Exercices similar to those prepared in classes and sub-questions related to theory) - 60% of the final mark of Part II.


Note that the dates at which the reports must be sent to the supervisor are fixed from the beginning. Any postponement of the reports handing leads to penalties.Personnal works are mandatory. Students who do not realize one of them will not be allowed to attend the exam in June.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The course is organized during the spring term (Friday morning).
Language : French.

Contacts

Part I : Introduction to industrial processes
Prof. Dominique TOYE Tel : 04/366.35.09 Dominique.Toye@uliege.be
Dr Ir Marie-Noëlle DUMONT Tel : 04/366.35.23 MN.Dumont@uliege.be
 
Part II : Kinetics
Prof. Nathalie JOB Tel : 04/366.35.37 Nathalie.Job@uliege.be