6 ECTS credits
155 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4017194ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The first part of the course will introduce the students to the modeling of multiphase transport phenomena, including different effects important at the interfaces between different phases (capillarity, phase change, deformability, instabilities, …). In a first stage, the balance equations and boundary conditions applying to such systems will be recalled and/or introduced. These systems of equations will then be applied in a second stage to the modeling of different types of systems, e.g. liquid films flowing along inclined planes, non-isothermal and variable-composition flows and their hydrodynamic instabilities, flows in the presence of phase change (evaporation, absorption, solidification), … Analytical techniques and approximations for solving these systems of equations will be used, together with numerical methods (commercial CFD software) in order to solve concrete problems
In the second part, the students will be introduced to the most important elements of solid/gas, heterogeneous catalysis and fluid/fluid reactor design. This will be done by first establishing dedicated expressions for the overall process kinetics, which will subsequently be applied in reactor design equations established based on the knowledge acquired in the first part. The emphasis of the course is put on the possibility to establish sound argumentations and the resolution of complex design problems.
Be able to establish models that describe multi-phase mass transfer phenomena
Be able to model the performance of a multi-phase reactors
Be able to select the best reactor design and operating mode
Be able to calculate the required reactor size and residence time as a function of the required degree of conversion.
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_1 exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
MA_2 integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
MA_3 the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_4 reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has
MA_12 a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Composition of final score: 50% (Colinet) / 50% (Desmet)
The exam of part II (Desmet) is written with opportunity for oral elaboration and discussion. The exam is open book and will contain three or four main questions, each with an equal weight. Per question a mix of subquestions is posed. These sub-questions represent a mix of elements learned during the theoretical course and the practical sessions and aim at checking whether:
-the student understands the meaning of each variable present in the learned equations and the reason for their presence
-the student can apply the learned solution methods to similar geometries and situations than those treated during the lectures
-the student can make cross-references between different parts of the course
-the student can choose the optimal reactor design and calculate the required reactor residence time and volume for a given application.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Chemical and Materials Engineering: Profile Process Technology