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MODULE DESCRIPTION FORM

نموذج وصف المادة الدراسية

Module Information معلومات المادة الدراسية
Module Title	Catalysts and Catalytic Reactors				Module Delivery
Module Type	Core				☒ Theory ☒ Lecture ☐ Lab ☒ Tutorial ☐ Practical ☐ Seminar
Module Code	CHPR410
ECTS Credits	5
SWL (hr/sem)	125
Module Leve		UGx11 UGIV	Semester of Delivery				8
Administering Department		CHPR	College	COGE
Module Leader	Inaam Yusef		e-mail	E-mail
Module Leader’s Acad. Title		Ass. Professor	Module Leader’s Qualification				Ph.D.
Module Tutor	Name (if available)		e-mail	E-mail
Peer Reviewer Name		Name	e-mail	E-mail
Scientific Committee Approval Date		01/06/2023	Version Number			1.0

Relation with other Modules

العلاقة مع المواد الدراسية الأخرى

Prerequisite module

None

Semester

Co-requisites module

None

Semester

Module Aims, Learning Outcomes and Indicative Contents

أهداف المادة الدراسية ونتائج التعلم والمحتويات الإرشادية

Module Objectives

أهداف المادة الدراسية

Understand the definition and importance of catalysis in chemical reactions.
Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
Define rate expressions, activation energy, and reaction mechanisms in catalytic reactions.
Explore various types of catalytic reactors: fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, stirred-tank, membrane, and microreactors.
Consider design factors, residence time distribution, and reactor modeling in catalytic reaction engineering.
Study specific catalytic processes like reforming, hydrocracking, hydrogenation, oxidation, Fischer-Tropsch, and polymerization.
Learn about catalyst poisoning, minimizing deactivation, and the role of catalyst promoters in enhancing activity.

Module Learning Outcomes

مخرجات التعلم للمادة الدراسية

Understand the fundamental principles of catalysis and its significance in accelerating chemical reactions.
Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis and identify examples of each.
Explain the rate expressions for catalytic reactions, activation energy, and different reaction mechanisms.
Identify and describe various types of catalytic reactors and their advantages/disadvantages.
Apply design considerations for catalytic reactors and analyze residence time distribution in reactor modeling.
Evaluate and optimize catalytic reactions in terms of reactor configuration and operating conditions.
Analyze and understand specific catalytic processes, including reforming, hydrocracking, hydrogenation, oxidation, Fischer-Tropsch, and polymerization.
Identify and discuss mechanisms of catalyst poisoning and strategies to minimize catalyst deactivation.
Recognize the role of catalyst promoters in enhancing catalytic activity.
Apply the knowledge gained to real-world situations and make informed decisions regarding catalytic processes and reactor design.

Indicative Contents

المحتويات الإرشادية

Indicative content includes the following.

Introduction to Catalysis; Definition and importance of catalysis in chemical reactions, Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

Catalytic Reaction Kinetics; Rate expressions for catalytic reactions Activation energy and reaction mechanisms, Catalyst deactivation and regeneration

Types of Catalytic Reactors, Fixed-bed reactors, Fluidized-bed reactors, Stirred-tank reactors, Membrane reactors, Microreactors

Catalytic Reaction Engineering; Design considerations for catalytic reactors, Residence time distribution and reactor modeling, Reactor optimization and scale-up

Reaction Engineering for Specific Catalytic Processes; Catalytic reforming, Hydrocracking Catalytic hydrogenation, Selective oxidation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, Catalytic polymerization

Catalyst Poisoning and Catalyst Promoters; Mechanisms of catalyst poisoning, Strategies for minimizing catalyst deactivation, Catalyst promoters and their role in enhancing catalytic activity

Learning and Teaching Strategies

استراتيجيات التعلم والتعليم

Strategies

The main strategy that will be adopted in delivering this module is to encourage students’ participation in the exercises, while at the same time refining and expanding their critical thinking skills. This will be achieved through classes, interactive tutorials and by considering types of simple experiments involving some sampling activities that are interesting to the students.

Student Workload (SWL)

الحمل الدراسي للطالب محسوب لـ ١٥ اسبوعا

Structured SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي المنتظم للطالب خلال الفصل

Structured SWL (h/w)

الحمل الدراسي المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا

Unstructured SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي غير المنتظم للطالب خلال الفصل

Unstructured SWL (h/w)

الحمل الدراسي غير المنتظم للطالب أسبوعيا

Total SWL (h/sem)

الحمل الدراسي الكلي للطالب خلال الفصل

125

Module Evaluation تقييم المادة الدراسية
As		Time/Number	Weight (Marks)	Week Due	Relevant Learning Outcome
Formative assessment	Quizzes	2	10% (10)	5 and 10	LO #1, #2 and #3
	Assignments	2	20% (20)	2 and 12	LO #3, #4 and #5
	Projects / Lab.	0	10% (10)	Continuous	All
	Report	1	10% (10)	13	LO #4,and #5
Summative assessment	Midterm Exam	1.5hr	10% (10)	7	LO #1 - #4
Summative assessment	Final Exam	2hr	50% (50)	16	All
Total assessment			100% (100 Marks)

Delivery Plan (Weekly Syllabus) المنهاج الاسبوعي النظري
Week	Material Covered
Week 1	Introduction to catalysis: Define and understand the importance of catalysis in chemical reactions.
Week 2	Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis: Differentiate between the two types of catalysis and provide examples.
Week 3	Catalytic reaction kinetics: Study rate expressions, activation energy, and reaction mechanisms.
Week 4	Catalyst deactivation and regeneration: Explore catalyst deactivation processes and strategies for regeneration.
Week 5	Types of catalytic reactors: Discuss fixed-bed, fluidized-bed, and stirred-tank reactors and their applications.
Week 6	Membrane reactors and microreactors: Learn about membrane and microreactors and their advantages.
Week 7	Catalytic reaction engineering: Discuss design considerations for catalytic reactors.
Week 8	Residence time distribution and reactor modeling: Understand the concept of residence time distribution and its impact on reactor performance.
Week 9	Reactor optimization and scale-up: Explore strategies for optimizing catalytic reactions and scaling up reactors.
Week 10	Catalytic reforming: Study the principles and applications of catalytic reforming.
Week 11	Hydrocracking and catalytic hydrogenation: Analyze the principles and applications of hydrocracking and catalytic hydrogenation.
Week 12	Selective oxidation and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis: Learn about the principles and applications of selective oxidation and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
Week 13	Catalytic polymerization: Study the principles and applications of catalytic polymerization.
Week 14	Catalyst poisoning and strategies for minimizing deactivation: Explore catalyst poisoning mechanisms and strategies to minimize deactivation.
Week 15	Catalyst promoters and their role in enhancing activity: Understand the concept of catalyst promoters and their impact on catalytic activity.
Week 16	Preparatory week before the final Exam

Delivery Plan (Weekly Lab. Syllabus) المنهاج الاسبوعي للمختبر
Week	Material Covered
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7

Learning and Teaching Resources مصادر التعلم والتدريس
	Text	Available in the Library?
Required Texts	Catalysis: Concepts and Green Applications, Chao-Jun Li, Tak-Hang Chan, Wiley, 2014	No
Recommended Texts	Catalysis: Principles and Applications, Albert S. Matsumura, Wiley, 2009	No
Websites	https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Catalysis%3A+Concepts+and+Green+Applications%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9783527808908

Grading Scheme مخطط الدرجات
Group	Grade	التقدير	Marks %	Definition
Success Group (50 - 100)	A - Excellent	امتياز	90 - 100	Outstanding Performance
	B - Very Good	جيد جدا	80 - 89	Above average with some errors
	C - Good	جيد	70 - 79	Sound work with notable errors
	D - Satisfactory	متوسط	60 - 69	Fair but with major shortcomings
	E - Sufficient	مقبول	50 - 59	Work meets minimum criteria
Fail Group (0 – 49)	FX – Fail	راسب (قيد المعالجة)	(45-49)	More work required but credit awarded
Fail Group (0 – 49)	F – Fail	راسب	(0-44)	Considerable amount of work required

Note: Marks Decimal places above or below 0.5 will be rounded to the higher or lower full mark (for example a mark of 54.5 will be rounded to 55, whereas a mark of 54.4 will be rounded to 54. The University has a policy NOT to condone "near-pass fails" so the only adjustment to marks awarded by the original marker(s) will be the automatic rounding outlined above.