4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1012178BNR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (B) Bachelor - advanced level.
This course focuses on the analysis of the rate of chemical reactions and physical processes. In addition to theoretical aspects, including the fundamental theories for rate constants of chemical reactions, and experimental or practical aspects, such as analytical techniques and simple reactors, attention is paid throughout the course on the determination and analysis of reaction mechanisms. In this course, the link is made between the processes at the molecular scale and their consequences for the practical application of the physicachemical proceses treated.
The course starts with a general introduction to the basic ideas of chemical kinetics, including methods for determining reaction rates in statical and dynamic reactors and an introduction to the analysis of simple reaction mechanisms.
Next, the physicochemical background of chemical reactions and the fundamental theories for reactions in the gas phase and in solution are treated. Reactions of ions, aspects of polymerisation reactions, photochemical processes, and the related kinetics are discussed. Through the description of adsoprtion/desorption processes and surface reactions, the basic concepts of heterogeneous cataltysis are treated. In addition to the theoretical aspects, attention is paid on estimation methods for kinetic parameters and on experimental methods and analytical techniques for the study of process kinetics.
In a last part, the analysis of complex reaction mechanisms is discussed and illustrated with chain and polymerisation reactions.
In the practical sessions (WPO), the kinetics of reactions are experimentally studied using classical methods and modern analytical techniques. Besides, the analysis of kinetical data and computermodelling of more complex reaction mechanisms is . In several practical sessions, the link is made with the research concerning polymerisation reactions and recent scientific literature.
ABSENCES:
1) Authorized absence (sickness, accident, decease, presence as representative at a meeting of a commision of the faculty or university) To catch up is possible by making an exercise. The marks received will replace the ones for the missed lab session. Contact the assistant ASAP with regards to this exercise. Within 3 working days after the absence a written proof of the valid reason needs to be submitted to the faculty secretariat and to the assistant. If the 'catching-up' exercise is not handed in, a 0/20 is given for the missed session.
2) Unauthorized absence Catching up is not possible. A score of 0/20 is given for the missed session. More than one unauthorized absence, bars you from participating in examination in first and second session. For the evaluation of all lab session a 0/20 is given.
Based on the elementary knowledge concerning thermodynamics and physical chemistry, the fundamentals of the analysis of the rate of chemical reactions and physical processes are treated. The acquired knowledge and understanding concerning the theoretical basis of a wide range of physicochemical processes, their experimental study, and the practical description of the kinetics of these processes in the framework of their application, enable the student to apply this knowledge to solve problems within the field of chemical and material technology.
The competences aimed at are the ability of the student to analyse, understand, solve, and communicate practical and theoretical problems concenring the kinetics of physicochemical processes, both in the framework of further education on the master level (electrochemical processes, heterogeneous catalysis, reactor design,...) and in an industrial context.
This course contributes to the following learning outcomes of the bachelor in engineering sciences:
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has a broad fundamental knowledge and understanding of
1. scientific principles and methodology of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering;
2. engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes and
to investigate new and emerging technologies;
4. fundamental, basic methods and theories to schematize and model problems or processes.
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences can
6. monitor, interpret and apply the results of analysis and modelling in order to bring about
continuous improvement;
7. apply quantitative methods and computer software relevant to the engineering discipline in
order to solve engineering problems;
9. use and evaluate information of technical literature and other information sources;
10. correctly report on design results in the form of a technical report or in the form of a paper;
12. reason in a logical, abstract and critical way;
14. work in team, shows creativity and entrepreneurship, and has intellectual mobility.
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences has
16. a creative, problem‐solving, result‐driven and evidence‐based attitude, aiming at innovation;
17. a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others;
The Bachelor in Engineering Sciences - Chemistry and Materials has a more advanced fundamental knowledge and understanding of Chemistry and Materials and can apply this knowledge to solve elementary engineering problems.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 75% of the final mark.
PRAC Practical Assignment determines 25% of the final mark.
Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Within the PRAC Practical Assignment category, the following assignments need to be completed:
In the 2nd exam session only the oral exam can be repeated, the marks received for the lab sessions will be transferred from 1st session.
More information regarding the examination procedure is made available via Canvas.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Engineering: Chemistry and Materials (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Engineering: verkort traject chemie en materialen na vooropleiding industriële wetenschappen (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Chemistry: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology: Medical Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology: Molecular Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Cell and Gene Biotechnology: Agrobiotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology: Food Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology: Chemical Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Bioengineering Sciences: Chemistry and Bioprocess Technology: Biochemical Biotechnology (only offered in Dutch)