Aim
An important work task for biochemical engineers is to participate in the realization of chemical reactions in both large and small scale. The work requires knowledge in dimensioning, simulation and choice of reactor type considering given prerequisites. The course gives the basic skills that are required for further studies and professional development in reaction engineering.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe the conditions in chemical and biochemical reactors on the basis of mixing model of the reactor, rate expressions, and relevant material and energy balances

• be able to explain the interplay between chemical reaction and mass transfer in two-phase systems

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to design reactors for performing chemical processes at specified conditions and performance

• be able to choose a suitable type of reactor or reactor configuration with regard to reactor model, kinetics and production level

• be able to simulate in different types of reactors both stationary and non-stationary reaction systems with one or several reactions

Contents
Chemical Reaction Engineering gives basic knowledge about reactor models, mass transfer and applied reaction kinetics. Subjects that are treated include material and energy balances for ideal reactor models (isothermal and nonisothermal liquid and gas phase reactions), choice of reactor model, heterogeneous reaction systems (reactor models, external and internal mass transfer and kinetic expressions), diffusion and reaction in porous particles, non-ideal reactors and simulation of chemical reactions to illustrate the properties of different reactor models.

Literature
Danielsson, N-Å: Kemisk Reaktionsteknik A. 2006.
Danielsson, N-Å: Kemisk Reaktionsteknik B. 2006.