Course syllabus adopted 2023-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameKatalys
- CodeKTK012
- Credits7.5 Credits
- OwnerMPMCN
- Education cycleSecond-cycle
- Main field of studyChemical Engineering
- DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
- GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail
Course round 1
- Teaching language English
- Application code 30131
- Maximum participants40 (at least 10% of the seats are reserved for exchange students)
- Minimum participants12
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0115 Project 3 c Grading: UG | 3 c | ||||||
| 0215 Examination 4.5 c Grading: TH | 4.5 c |
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In programmes
- MPISC - INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (elective)
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
Examiner
Magnus Skoglundh- Full Professor, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Eligibility
General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Specific entry requirements
English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.
Course specific prerequisites
Solid state chemistry or solid state physics or similar.Aim
The overall aim of the course is to provide an understanding of the basic and applied aspects of the phenomenon catalysis and important industrial applications of heterogeneous catalysis. The level of understanding should be such that the students in their profession as engineers should be able to participate in discussions regarding selection of catalysts, methods to prepare and characterise catalysts, and methods to avoid catalyst deactivation.Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)
- Describe the basics of catalytic activity and selectivity.- Describe chemical and physical properties of catalytically active materials.
- Exemplify industrial applications where catalysis is of central importance.
- Describe the structure of industrial catalysts and synthesis methods for preparation of heterogeneous catalysts.
- Explain mechanisms for deactivation of heterogeneous catalysts and describe methods to avoid catalyst deactivation.
- Describe methods to characterise chemical and physical properties of heterogeneous catalysts.
- Carry out an applied project work in the area including planning, interpretation, documentation, and presentation.
Content
The course starts with the fundamentals of catalysis, aiming for understanding of the correlation between surface structure, catalytic properties, and choice of materials and preparation methods to produce industrial catalysts. Methods to characterise chemical and physical properties of heterogeneous catalysts are described, and mechanisms for deactivation of industrial catalysts and describe methods to avoid catalyst deactivation are explained. In the course, also homogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis are described. The course contains the following parts:- Introduction
- Terminology
- Adsorption
- Surface reactions
- Activity and selectivity
- Kinetic modelling
- Catalytic materials
- Catalyst preparation
- Deactivation of catalysts
- Catalyst characterisation
- Industrial catalysis
- Catalysis project
Organisation
The course includes a lecture series, tutorials, and an applied project work carried out in a group under the supervision of a researcher in the field.Literature
Heterogeneous Catalysis -Fundamentals and Applications by Julian R.H. Ross, Elsevier 2012.Examination including compulsory elements
The examination is based on a written exam, grades TH, and approved oral and written presentation of the project.The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.