Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

Daniel T. Schwartz
CHEM E 465
Seattle Campus

Reactor Design

Application of chemical kinetics and transport phenomena to the design of chemical reactors; characterization of batch and continuous-flow reactors in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Prerequisite: CHEM E 326; CHEM E 340. Offered: A.

Class description

Reactor design is one of the main technologies that differentiate chemical engineers from other engineers. Students will learn how to convert low value raw materials into high valued products using chemical reactors.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures are presented 3 times per week in a small classroom format where students have many opportunities to interact with the instructor during the period.

Recommended preparation

See prerequisites.

Class assignments and grading

Weekly homework is given.

10 weekly homeworks, 2 midterm exams, and one final exam.

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Modified:June 21, 2008