ECTS - Optimization of Chemical Reactors
Optimization of Chemical Reactors (CEAC574) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Optimization of Chemical Reactors | CEAC574 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer. |
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| Course Objectives | This is an introductory course to chemical reactor optimization. Variety of problems in design, operation and analysis of chemical reactors will be optimized to achieve the desired performance. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Obtaining the objective function. Determination of optimization parameters. Optimization of series, parallel and complex reactions. Optimum temperature progress. Endothermic and exothermic reactions. Economics considerations in optimum reactor design. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Objective function | Relevant Chapters |
| 2 | Objective function | Relevant Chapters |
| 3 | Determination of optimization variables | Relevant Chapters |
| 4 | Determination of optimization variables | Relevant Chapters |
| 5 | Optimization of series, parallel and complex reactions | Relevant Chapters |
| 6 | Optimization of series, parallel and complex reactions | Relevant Chapters |
| 7 | Seminar 1 | |
| 8 | Endothermic and exothermic reactions | Relevant Chapters |
| 9 | Endothermic and exothermic reactions | Relevant Chapters |
| 10 | Adiabatic operations | Relevant Chapters |
| 11 | Adiabatic operations | Relevant Chapters |
| 12 | Adiabatic operations | Relevant Chapters |
| 13 | Seminar 2 | |
| 14 | Economic factors in optimum reactor design. | Ref 3, journal articles |
| 15 | Economic factors in optimum reactor design. | Ref 3, journal articles |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, H. S. Fogler, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1999. |
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| 2. Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design, G. F. Froment and K.B. Bischoff, 2nd Ed., Wiley&Sons. | |
| 3. Chemical Reactor Design Optimization and Scale-up, E.B. Nauman, 2nd Ed., Wiley, 2008 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 40 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | 3 | 20 |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | - | - |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to chemical engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in chemical engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in writing and in writing; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in chemical engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 3 | 16 | 48 |
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| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||