Course content

The specialization consists of modules giving a total sum 7,5 credits. Modules are chosen from the following list: Environmental catalysis - (3.75 credits). Heterogeneous catalysis (advanced course).- (3.75 credits). Industrial colloid chemistry - (3.75 credits). Reactor modelling - (3.75 credits). Chemical engineering, special topics - (3.75 credits). Modules from other specialisations can be chosen given the approval of the coordinator.

Learning outcome

At the end of the course the students should: - Understand and apply core principles and concepts in heterogeneous catalysis. - Know the most important catalytic materials, and describe their functions. - Describe important applications of heterogeneous catalysts in energy conversion, emissions clean-up, and clean production. - Evaluate and select catalysts for a range of processes. - Plan and choose methods for characterization of key properties and the measurement of catalytic activity, selectivity and life-time of heterogeneous catalysts. - Evaluate the causes of deactivation and propose methods for the regeneration of heterogeneous catalysts. - The students should be able to find relevant scientific literature, and be able to understand and reproduce the work that has been done. - The students should be able to report scientific work concisely both orally and in written form.

Learning methods and activities

The modules are given as lectures, seminars, excercises, self-study. The students are expected to use 200 hours on the tasks and studies in this course.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Industrial chemistry and refining and Kinetics and catalysis or similar courses.

Course materials

Papers and Chapters from textbooks.

Credit reductions