CHE5174 - Synthesis of reactor-separation systems

Leader: A Hoadley

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

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 practice classes