CH EN 528
Industrial Catalytic Processes
Chemical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Fundamentals of catalytic chemistry and materials; applications to important industrial catalytic processes. Includes catalyst materials and preparation, catalyst characterization, fixed-bed reactor design, and catalyst deactivation.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Process Chemistry
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the key aspects of the process chemistry, kinetics, mechanisms, catalyst deactivation, reactor design and process design of 13 globally-significant catalytic processes.
Title
Key Industrial Catalytic Processes
Learning Outcome
Students will learn about key industrial catalytic processes in the production of chemicals, refining of petroleum, and control of the environment.
Title
Catalysis Principles
Learning Outcome
Students will apply principles of catalysis to derivation of rate expressions and reactor design calculations for a few processes.
