COVENANT UNIVERSITY

2023/2024 Academic Session

College: of Engineering

Department: Chemical Engineering

Course Title: Chemical Reaction Engineering I

Course Code: CHE 346

Units: 2

Semester: OMEGA

Location: C37 Chemical Engineering Building

Monday Classes: 9-11 pm

Brief Overview of Course

This course introduces types of reactions, particularly multiple reactions. Qualitative and
quantitative treatment of product distribution in parallel reactions would be carried-out. The
role of the reactor and its importance in the overall economics of any process is emphasized.
Hence the importance of its optimum designs. Kinetics of Homogeneous Technological
Processes will be covered. The emphasis in this introductory course in chemical kinetics –
how the obtain the rate law and its application. Trends of technologies in the chemical
plant/industry will be covered.

Course Objectives/Goals

Understand chemical kinetics as a very essential tool in Chemical Reaction

engineering
Explain what multiple reactions are using different examples
Define different terms used in multiple reaction analysis
Carry-out qualitative and quantitative treatment of product distribution in parallel
reactions.
Obtain the rate law from experimental data for homogenous reactions
Determine the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction
 Design equations for different types of reactors
Design equations Inter-stage cooling and heating.
Methods of analyzing/determining rate laws of chemical reactions

Method of Lecture Delivery/Teaching Aids

Power point Slides

Multimedia
Interactive lecture sessions in Class rooms

Course Outlines

Module 1 (Prof. J.A. Omoleye)

Classification and types of reactions. Week 1

Methods of operation and design equations for single and multiple reactions.

 Parallel reactions Week 2

 Series reactions Week 2

 Algorithm of solutions into complex reactions Week 3

 Multiple reactions in PFR, PBD and CSTR Week 3

Residence time distribution

 Resident time distribution (RTD) function Week 4

 Measurement of RTD Week 4

 Characteristics of RTD Week 4

 Integral age distribution Week 4

 Reactor modelling using RTD Week 4

Module 2 (Dr. S.E. Sanni)

Kinetics of Homogeneous Technological Processes Week 5

Methods of analyzing/determining rate laws of chemical reactions Week 5

Determination of kinetic parameters Week 5

Temperature and pressure effects. Week 5

Isothermal and non-isothermal processes Week 6

Inter-stage cooling and heating. Week 6

Fluid Mixing Part 1 Week 7

 Introduction to fluid mixing Week 7

 Agitation Week 7

 Micro and macro fluids Week 7

 Turbulence and molecular diffusion Week 8

 Mass Transfer Week 8

Module 3 (Engr. O.G. Abatan)

Introduction to Chemical Engineering Reactors: Week 9

 Types of Reactors Week 9

 Rate laws of homogeneous processes Week 9

 Batch and semi reactor design equations Week 9

 Plug flow reactor design equation Week 9

 CSTR design equations Week 9

 Kinetics of homogeneous processes Week 9

Chemical Technological Systems: Week 10

 Trends of technologies in the chemical plant/industry Week 10

 Hyper-computing Week 10

 Supercomputing Week 10

 Cloud computing Week 11

 Smart world Week 11

 Cyber security Week 11

Fluid mixing (Part 2)

 Characteristics of agitating fluids Week 12

  Geometric proportions of a standard agitating system Week 12

 Impellers and propellers (flow patterns) Week 12

 Radial mixing, axial and lateral mixing Week 12

 Power requirement for agitation and calculations on fluid mixing Week 12

Tutorials

One hour of tutorial for every two hours of interactive lectures

Interactive lectures end with a quiz/test
Structure of Programme/ method of grading

The final course grade will be weighted according to the following scheme:

Assignments & Quizzes 15%

Mid Semester Test 15%
Semester Exam 70%
Ground rules & regulations

Unannounced quizzes will be given (generally once each week) to reinforce important
principles and to encourage preparation for class.
Only official University/medical excuse will be tolerated for absence from quiz.
Some quizzes will be given during tutorials
Topic for Term paper/ Assignment /Student Activiteis

Term paper 1: How does the airbag work? Due end of week 4

Term paper 2: Reactions taking place during heavy traffic and their effects on
man. Due end of week 9

Alignment With covenant University Vison/Goals

The course is in line with producing chemical engineers capable of facing the challenges of
the profession

Contemporary Issues/ Industry relevance

The reactor is the central feature of most chemical processes. Their performances determine
to a large extent, the cost of the overall process. The problems discussed are a combination of
theoretical and actual problems.

Recommended reading/Text
Coker, A. K. Modeling of Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design, Gulf Publishing
Company, Houston, Texas, 2001
Levenspiel, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd ed., John Wiley and Sons, New
York 1999
Fogler, H. S., Elements Of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 4th ed., Prentice-Hall ,
International, 2006
Nauman, E.B., Chemical Reactor Design, Optimization, and Scale-up, McGraw-Hill,
NEW York 2002