Content

The following topics are discussed in the lectures:
-    Introduction (flow – mass/heat transfer – reaction)
-    Heterogeneous systems and catalysis: concepts and models
-    Advanced biokinetics and bio-catalysis
-    Thermochemical reactors and processes, incl. applications for biomass and waste
-    Capita selecta (e.g., new developments, process control, specific applications, etc)
 

Course material

Selection of reference books (presented during the first lecture)
Slides (Toledo)
Scientific and Technical papers
Other materials made available on Toledo
 

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Asynchronous online learning - Blended learning - Flipped classroom - Traditional lecture

During the lectures, concepts and models are introduced for different chemical/biochemical industrial applications. Also model problems and cases are discussed. Focus is strongly set on developing and acquiring insight in the topics discussed (e.g., recognizing basic patterns in formulas and design charts). Mathematical treatment is kept limited where possible, and is replaced by an equivalent intuitive approach that connects to industrial practice.

Content

Ref. content of lectures

Course material

Assignments shared on Toledo

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Asynchronous online learning - Practice session - Webinar

During the exercise sessions, the concepts and models introduced in the lectures are exercised by solving typical problems.

Is also included in other courses

• T4IRP2 : Reactor and Process Technology: Biochemical Engineering Technology

Content

The seminars aim at broadening the knowledge and perception of the students regarding the work field of the process industry. They bridge the gap with the students’ future career during which they need to be able, as (industrial) engineers in chemical/biochemical technology, to communicate with engineers and technicians trained in other disciplines.
The selection of topics can change each year and depends on the availability of speakers from different sectors in the process industry (e.g., petrochemistry, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, biotech, metallurgy, waste processing, etc). Examples of topics discussed: personal safety in an industrial environment, technical characteristics of common auxiliary installations in a production environment, optimization and development in industrial production, aspects of intellectual property, etc. If possible, a company visit is scheduled.
 

Course material

Depending on availability of materials:
Slides (Toledo)
Technical and company presentations
Other (Toledo/internet)
 

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Company visit - Guest lecture

During the seminars, guest lectures are given by speakers active in the industrial work field. Also company visits are possible (dependent on availabilities/opportunities).

Is also included in other courses

• T4IRP2 : Reactor and Process Technology: Biochemical Engineering Technology

Content

The assignments can vary each year, depending on the availability of lab setups and ongoing PhD research in the research groups of the teaching staff

Some examples:
-    Optimization of control parameters in a PID-controlled system
-    PLC programming
-    Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation of flow-diffusion-reaction
-    Simulation of a hydro-metallurgical extraction process
-    Numerical modelling and analysis of industrial process data
-    Reactor Network Modelling (RNM)
-    Experiments on a thermochemical pilot reactor
 

Course material

Instruction materials and assignments are made available on Toledo

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Practice session - Theoretical praticum

During the lab sessions, students work together in small teams on process technological design and optimization assignments. A single assignment takes about 4 weeks. In total, about 3 assignments are to be completed during the semester. The students have to submit a report at the end of each assignment. Following a rotation order, and under guidance, the students make use of lab setups and specialized software.