Course - Modelling of Catalytic Reactions - KP8136
KP8136 - Modelling of Catalytic Reactions
About
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2024/2025
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 40/100 | 1 hours | E | |
| Assignment | 60/100 |
Course content
The course will be given every second year, next time spring 2026. The course gives an overview on the methods for building microkinetic model, collecting or theoretically estimating rate constant, and microkinetic simulation. Focus will also on the microkinetic analysis of reaction systems at the atomic level. A project work of microkinetic modeling of a selected reaction system will be included in the course.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The students should know about modern theories relevant to kinetics of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions. The knowledge should be targeted towards combining computational chemistry, surface science, kinetic and mechanistic study of selected reactions in the microkinetic modelling and analysis. Skills: The students should be able to find and choose relevant reaction mechanisms of selected reactions. They should be able to predict and calibrate the kinetic constants of elementary steps. Based on the microkinetic modelling, they are able to analyze the rate determining steps and reduce the microkinetic model to simple kinetic models. Finally, they should be able to present and discuss the microkinetic analysis of the reactions within an audience of researchers. General competence: The students are able to assess reaction mechanisms, model and simulate the kinetic behaviour of heterogeneous catalytic reactions.
Learning methods and activities
Seminars + project
Recommended previous knowledge
TKP4155 Reaction kinetics and catalysis.
Course materials
Course materials: James A. Dumesic, Dale F. Rudd, Luis M. Aparicio, James E. Rekoske, Andres A. Trenino, The microkinetics of heterogeneous catalysis. ACS professional Reference Book, Washington, DC 1993. Selected papers
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| KP8124 | 6.0 | AUTUMN 2009 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
No
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Chemical Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Chemical Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Assignment 60/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD Oral exam 40/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Assignment 60/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Oral exam 40/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"