Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Paula Cristina Silva

Contents

CP1. Heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysis:
CP1.1 Mechanisms and kinetic laws of heterogeneous catalytic reactions and enzymatic reactions
CP1.2 Catalyst deactivation: mechanisms and kinetics; industrial application (effects and solutions)
CP2. Mass and heat transfer in solid catalysts and biological solids:
CP2.1 Diffusion and reaction in porous particles: Thiele's modulus and internal effectiveness factor
CP2.2 Internal and external limitations to mass and heat transfer: global effectiveness factor
CP3. Selection, design and operation of RCH
CP4. Selection, design and operation of RB:
CP4.1 Kinetics of biological reactions
CP4.2 Homogeneous and heterogeneous biological reactors
CP4.3 Aeration and sterilization in biological reactors

Learning Outcomes

This course gives students competences in the areas of design and operation of heterogeneous catalytic reactors (RCH) and biological reactors (RB), reflected in the following objectives:
OBJ1- To propose and select kinetic models for heterogeneous catalytic reactions and enzymatic reactions
OBJ2- To know and evaluate the effects of catalyst deactivation processes on the performance of RCH
OBJ3 - To evaluate the importance of heat and mass transport on the performance of heterogeneous RCH and RB
OBJ4 - To assess the impact of operating variables on the design and operation of RB
OBJ5 - To select, design and analyze the operation of RCH and RB