Course Details in 2017/18 Session

Module Title	Chemical and Biochemical Processes
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 17043
Module Lead	Dr P Goldberg Oppenheimer
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	Chemistry for Engineers - (03 17299)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-12 hours Practical Classes and workshops-4 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-2 hours Guided independent study-62 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module introduces fundamental aspects of chemical and biochemical processing, focusing on reactor design. The content of the first part of the module concerns reaction engineering, including kinetics, reactor types, simple contacting schemes and how to create the right conditions for efficient conversion of reactants into products. Lectures are also given on the basic concepts and language of biology, to equip students with an understanding of biochemical, food and environmental engineering examples that are embedded later in this module and elsewhere in the programmes. The second part of the module focuses on biochemical reaction engineering. Topics covered in this module are the fundamentals of microbiology, biological molecules, enzyme action, metabolism, and molecular biology; the kinetics of chemical and biochemical reactions (including reaction stoichiometry, conversion and yield; kinetics and equilibrium of reactions); the rate equation and kinetic equations for different reaction types (including enzyme catalysed systems); the sizing of simple reactors and reactors in series. Examples will be drawn from a range of industrial applications including the manufacture of chemical and biological products. The prerequisite for this module is Year 1 Chemistry for Engineers, as the thermodynamics and kinetics are developed from the physical chemistry presented in that module.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of microbiology, biological molecules, enzyme action, and metabolism. Sketch a diagram showing the main features of three ideal types of reactor [batch, plug flow, continuous stirred tank (CSTR)] and give an industrial application of each type. Demonstrate the thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical and biochemical reactions, including stoichiometry, conversion and yield. Derive kinetic equations for different reaction types. Perform design calculations for the three types of ideal reactor (batch, plug flow and CSTR) and series/parallel combinations of continuous reactors. Size a stirred tank fermentation vessel.
Assessment	17043-01 : Final Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (80%) 17043-03 : Lab report : Coursework (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 20% lab report, 80% written unseen exam Reassessment: 100% exam
Other
Reading List	Blanch, H W & Clark, S. 1996. Biochemical Engineering. M Dekker; Levenspiel, O. 1972. Chemical Reaction Engineering. Wiley; Fogler, H S. 2006. Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall; A Canvas site will be provided to cover all aspects of the course; Winterbottom, J M & King, M B. 1999. Reactor Design for Chemical Engineers. Stanley Thornes; Coulson, J M & Richardson, J F. 1991. Chemical Engineering: Volume II (Particle Technology and Separation Processes). Pergamon.