CHE5174

Synthesis of reaction-separation systems (4 points)

(ENG)

Leader: tba

Offered:
Clayton 2-FLEX 2003 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Clayton 2-FLEX 2004 (OCL)

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: 90% Assignment: 10%

Contact Hours: 26 hours lectures and tutorials