CHE5174

Synthesis of reaction-separation systems

(ENG)

4 points + 26 hours lectures and tutorials + Second semester + OCDL + Clayton, Malaysia

Synopsis: Choice of reactor: Reaction paths; types of reaction systems; conversion, selectivity and reactor yield; Simultaneous reaction and separation: Modelling of and design for multiphase reactors. Choice of separator: Separation of heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures. Design and optimisation of distillation columns: Short-cut methods; reflux ratio and feed conditions. Synthesis of reaction-separation systems; Generating alternative flowsheets; recycle structure. Reactive distillation: Shifting equilibrium; Damkohler number. Economic trade-offs: Evaluating alternative flow sheets; optimisation of reactor conversion and selectivity.

Assessment: Examination: 100%