Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2016
Chemical Engineering Bachelor | ||||||
1. Semester | ||||||
Compulsory Subjects First Year Examinations | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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529-0011-02L | General Chemistry (Inorganic Chemistry) I | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Togni | |
Abstract | Introduction to the chemistry of ionic equilibria: Acids and bases, redox reactions, formation of coordination complexes and precipitation reactions | |||||
Objective | Understanding and describing ionic equilibria from both a qualitative and a quantitative perspective | |||||
Content | Chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constants, mono- and polyprotic acids and bases in aqueous solution, calculation of equilibrium concentrations, acidity functions, Lewis acids, acids in non-aqueous solvents, redox reactions and equilibria, Galvanic cells, electrode potentials, Nernst equation, coordination chemistry, stepwise formation of metal complexes, solubility | |||||
Lecture notes | Copies of the course slides as well as other documents will be provided as pdf files via the moodle platform. | |||||
Literature | C. E. Housecroft & E. C. Constable: Chemistry, An Introduction to Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall / Pearson, 2010, ISBN 978-0-273-71545-0 | |||||
529-0011-03L | General Chemistry (Organic Chemistry) I | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | H. Wennemers | |
Abstract | Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Classical structure theory, stereochemistry, chemical bonds and bonding, symmetry, nomenclature, organic thermochemistry, conformational analysis, basics of chemical reactions. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to the structures of organic compounds as well as the structural and energetic basis of organic chemistry. | |||||
Content | Introduction to the history of organic chemistry, introduction to nomenclature, learning of classical structures and stereochemistry: isomerism, Fischer projections, CIP rules, point groups, molecular symmetry and chirality, topicity, chemical bonding: Lewis bonding model and resonance theory in organic chemistry, description of linear and cyclic conjugated molecules, aromaticity, Huckel rules, organic thermochemistry, learning of organic chemistry reactions, intermolecular interactions. | |||||
Lecture notes | Unterlagen werden als PDF über die ILIAS-Plattform zur Verfügung gestellt | |||||
Literature | C. E. Housecroft & E. C. Constable: Chemistry, An Introduction to Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall / Pearson, 2010, ISBN 978-0-273-71545-0 | |||||
529-0011-01L | General Chemistry (Physical Chemistry) I | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | F. Merkt | |
Abstract | Atomic structure and structure of matter; Atomic orbitals and energy levels; Quantum mechanical atom model; Chemical bonding; Equations of state. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to Physical Chemistry | |||||
Content | Atomic structure and structure of matter: atomic theory, elementary particles, atomic nuclei, radioactivity, nuclear reactions. Atomic orbitals and energy levels: ionisation energies, atomic spectroscopy, term values and symbols. Quantum mechanical atom model: wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, Schrödinger's equation, the hydrogen atom, construction of the periodic table of the elements. Chemical bonding: ionic bonding, covalent bonding, molecular orbitals. Equations of state: ideal gases | |||||
Lecture notes | See homepage of the lecture. | |||||
Literature | See homepage of the lecture. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Voraussetzungen: Maturastoff. Insbesondere Integral- und Differentialrechnung. | |||||
551-0015-00L | Biology I | O | 2 credits | 2V | R. Glockshuber, E. Hafen | |
Abstract | The lecture Biology I, together with the lecture Biology II in the following summer semester, is a basic, introductory course into Biology for Students of Materials Sciences and other students with biology as subsidiary subject. | |||||
Objective | The goal of this course is to give the students a basic understanding of the molecules that build a cell and make it function, and the basic principles of metabolism and molecular genetics. | |||||
Content | Die folgenden Kapitelnummern beziehen sich auf das der Vorlesung zugrundeliegende Lehrbuch "Biology" (Campbell & Rees, 10th edition, 2015) Kapitel 1-4 des Lehrbuchs werden als Grundwissen vorausgesetzt 1. Aufbau der Zelle Kapitel 5: Struktur und Funktion biologischer Makromoleküle Kapitel 6: Eine Tour durch die Zelle Kaptiel 7: Membranstruktur und-funktion Kapitel 8: Einführung in den Stoffwechsel Kapitel 9: Zelluläre Atmung und Speicherung chemischer Energie Kapitel 10: Photosynthese Kapitel 12: Der Zellzyklus Kapitel 17: Vom Gen zum Protein 2. Allgemeine Genetik Kapitel 13: Meiose und Reproduktionszyklen Kapitel 14: Mendel'sche Genetik Kapitel 15: Die chromosomale Basis der Vererbung Kapitel 16: Die molekulare Grundlage der Vererbung Kapitel 18: Genetik von Bakterien und Viren Kapitel 46: Tierische Reproduktion Grundlagen des Stoffwechsels und eines Überblicks über molekulare Genetik | |||||
Lecture notes | Der Vorlesungsstoff ist sehr nahe am Lehrbuch gehalten, Skripte werden ggf. durch die Dozenten zur Verfügung gestellt. | |||||
Literature | Das folgende Lehrbuch ist Grundlage für die Vorlesungen Biologie I und II: „Biology“, Campbell and Rees, 10th Edition, 2015, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, ISBN 978-3-8632-6725-4 | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Zur Vorlesung Biologie I gibt es während der Prüfungssessionen eine einstündige, schriftliche Prüfung. Die Vorlesung Biologie II wird separat geprüft. | |||||
401-0271-00L | Mathematical Foundations I: Analysis A | O | 5 credits | 3V + 2U | L. Kobel-Keller | |
Abstract | Introduction to calculus in one dimension. Building simple models and analysing them mathematically. Functions of one variable: the notion of a function, of the derivative, the idea of a differential equation, complex numbers, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. The integral of a function of one variable. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to calculus in one dimension. Building simple models and analysing them mathematically. | |||||
Content | Functions of one variable: the notion of a function, of the derivative, the idea of a differential equation, complex numbers, Taylor polynomials and Taylor series. The integral of a function of one variable. | |||||
Literature | G. B. Thomas, M. D. Weir, J. Hass: Analysis 1, Lehr- und Übungsbuch, Pearson-Verlag D. W. Jordan, P. Smith: Mathematische Methoden für die Praxis, Spektrum Akademischer Verlag R. Sperb/M. Akveld: Analysis I (vdf) L. Papula: Mathematik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler (3 Bände), Viewer further reading suggestions will be indicated during the lecture | |||||
529-0001-00L | Introduction to Computer Science | O | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | P. H. Hünenberger | |
Abstract | Introduction to UNIX, data representation, introduction to C++ programming, errors, algorithms, computer architecture, sorting and searching, databases, numerical algorithms, types of algorithms, simulation, data communication & networks, chemical structures, operating systems, programming languages, software engineering. For more information: Link | |||||
Objective | Discuss fundamentals of computer architecture, languages, algorithms and programming with an eye to their application in the area of chemistry, biology and material science. | |||||
Content | Minimal introduction to UNIX, Data representation and processing, algorithms and programming in C++, Errors, programming guidelines, efficiency, computer architecture, algorithms for sorting and searching, databases, numerical algorithms, types of algorithms, simulation, data communication & networks, chemical structures, operating systems, programming languages, style, software engineering. | |||||
Lecture notes | Available (in English), distributed at first lecture | |||||
Literature | See: Link | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Since the exercises on the computer do convey and test essentially different skills as those being conveyed during the lectures and tested at the written exam, the results of the exercises are taken into account when evaluating the results of the exam. For more information about the lecture: Link | |||||
Laboratory Courses | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
529-0011-04L | Practical Course General Chemistry Latest online enrolment is 19.09.2016. Information about the practical course will be given on the first day. | O | 8 credits | 12P | H. V. Schönberg, E. C. Meister | |
Abstract | Qualitative analysis (determination of cations and anions), acid-base-equilibria (pH- values, titrations, buffer), precipitation equilibria (gravimetry, potentiometry, conductivity), redoxreactions (syntheses, redox-titrations, galvanic elements), metal complexes (syntheses, complexometric titration) analysis of measured values, states of aggregation (vapour pressure, conductivity, calorimetry) | |||||
Objective | Qualitative analysis (simple cation and anion separation process, determination of cations and anions), acid-base-equilibria (strengths of acids and bases, pH- and pKa-values, titrations, buffer systems, Kjeldahl determination), precipitation equilibria (gravimetry, potentiometry, conductivity), oxidation state and redox behaviour (syntheses), redox-titrations, galvanic elements), metal complexes (syntheses of complexes, ligand exchange reactions, complexometric titration) analysis of measured values (measuring error, average value, error analysis), states of aggregation (vapour pressure), characteristics of electrolytes (conductivity measurements), thermodynamics (calorimetry) | |||||
Content | The general aim for the students of the practical course in general chemistry is an introduction in the scientific work and to get familiar with simple experimental procedures in a chemical laboratory. In general, first experiences with the principal reaction behaviour of a variety of different substances will be made. The chemical characteristics of these will be elucidated by a series of quantitative experiments alongside with the corresponding qualitative analyses. In order to get an overview of classes of substances as well as some general phenomena in chemistry suitable experiments have been chosen. In the second part of the practical course, i.e. physical chemistry, the behaviour of substances in their states of aggregation as well as changes of selected physical values will be recorded and discussed. | |||||
Lecture notes | Link | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Compulsory: online enrolment latest one week prior start of the semester | |||||
3. Semester | ||||||
Compulsory Subjects Examination Block I | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
529-0121-00L | Inorganic Chemistry I | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | A. Mezzetti | |
Abstract | Complexes of the transition metals: structure, bonding, spectroscopic properties, and synthesis. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to the binding theory in complexes of the transition metals. Interpretation of structure, bonding, and spectroscopic properties. General synthetic strategies. | |||||
Content | The chemical bond (overview). Symmetry and group theory. The chemical bond of coordination compunds (Valence Bond Theory, Crystal Field Theory, Molecular Orbital Theory (sigma- and pi-bonding). pi-Accepting ligands (CO, NO, olefins, dioxygen, dihydrogen, phosphines and phosphites). Electronic spectra of coordination compounds (Tanabe-Sugano diagrams). Coordination numbers and isomers in complexes. Dynamic phenomena (stereochemical nonrigidity). Complexes and kinetics. | |||||
Lecture notes | Can be bought at the HCI-shop | |||||
Literature | - J. E. Huheey: Anorganische Chemie, Prinzipien von Struktur und Reaktivität, Walter de Gruyter, Berlin, 3. Auflage, 2003. | |||||
529-0221-00L | Organic Chemistry I | O | 3 credits | 2V + 1U | F. Diederich, C. Schaack | |
Abstract | Chemical reactivity and classes of compounds. Eliminations, fragmentations, chemistry of aldehydes and ketones (hydrates, acetals, imines, enamines, nucleophilic addition of organometallic compounds, reactions with phosphorus and sulfur ylides; reactions of enolates as nucleophiles) and of carboxylic acid derivatives. Aldol reactions. | |||||
Objective | Acquisition of a basic repertoire of synthetic methods including important reactions of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives, as well as eliminations and fragmentations. Particular emphasis is placed on the understanding of reaction mechanisms and the correlation between structure and reactivity. A deeper understanding of the concepts presented during the lecture is reached by solving the problems handed out each time and discussed one week later in the exercise class. | |||||
Content | Chemical reactivity and classes of compounds. Eliminations, fragmentations, chemistry of aldehydes and ketones (hydrates, acetals, imines, enamines, nucleophilic addition of organometallic compounds, reactions with phosphorus and sulfur ylides; reactions of enolates as nucleophiles) and of carboxylic acid derivatives. Aldol reactions. | |||||
Lecture notes | A pdf file of the printed lecture notes is provided online. Supplementary material may be provided online. | |||||
Literature | No set textbooks. Optional literature will be proposed at the beginning of the class and in the lecture notes. | |||||
529-0422-00L | Physical Chemistry II: Introduction to Chemical Reaction Kinetics | O | 4 credits | 3V + 1U | H. J. Wörner | |
Abstract | Introduction to Chemical Reaction Kinetics. Fundamental concepts: rate laws, elementary reactions and composite reactions, molecularity, reaction order. Experimental methods in reaction kinetics. Simple chemical reaction rate theories. Reaction mechanisms and complex kinetic systems, approximation techniques, chain reactions, explosions and detonations. Homogeneous catalysis and enzyme kinetics. | |||||
Objective | Introduction to Chemical Reaction Kinetics | |||||
Content | Fundamental concepts: rate laws, elementary reactions and composite reactions, molecularity, reaction order. Experimental methods in reaction kinetics up to new developments in femtosecond kinetics. Simple chemical reaction rate theories: temperature dependence of the rate constant and Arrhenius equation, collision theory, reaction cross-section, transition state theory. Reaction mechanisms and complex kinetic systems, approximation techniques, chain reactions, explosions and detonations. Homogeneous catalysis and enzyme kinetics. Kinetics of charged particles. Diffusion and diffusion-controlled reactions. Photochemical kinetics. Heterogeneous reactions and heterogeneous catalysis. | |||||
Lecture notes | Molekulare Thermodynamik und Kinetik, Teil 1, Chemische Reaktionskinetik. Quack, M. und Jans-Bürli, S. 1986, VdF, Zürich. (Neuauflage in Vorbereitung, wird verteilt). | |||||
Literature | - Wedler, G., 1982: Lehrbuch der Physikalischen Chemie, Verlag Chemie, Weinheim. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Voraussetzungen: - Mathematik I und II - Allgemeine Chemie I und II - Physikalische Chemie I | |||||
402-0043-00L | Physics I | O | 4 credits | 3V + 1U | T. Esslinger | |
Abstract | Introduction to the concepts and tools in physics with the help of demonstration experiments: mechanics of point-like and ridged bodies, periodic motion and mechanical waves. | |||||
Objective | The concepts and tools in physics, as well as the methods of an experimental science are taught. The student should learn to identify, communicate and solve physical problems in his/her own field of science. | |||||
Content | Mechanics (motion, Newton's laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum, rotation, gravitation, fluids) Periodic Motion and Waves (periodic motion, mechanical waves, acoustics). | |||||
Lecture notes | The lecture follows the book "Physics" by Paul A. Tipler. | |||||
Literature | Paul A. Tipler and Gene P. Mosca, Physics (for Scientists and Engineers), W. H. Freeman and Company | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Mathematics I & II | |||||
529-0051-00L | Analytical Chemistry I | O | 3 credits | 3G | D. Günther, M.‑O. Ebert, R. Zenobi | |
Abstract | Introduction into the most important spectroscopical methods and their applications to gain structural information. | |||||
Objective | Knowledge about the necessary theoretical background of spectroscopical methods and their practical applications | |||||
Content | Application oriented basics of organic and inorganic instrumental analysis and of the empirical employment of structure elucidation methods: Mass spectrometry: Ionization methods, mass separation, isotope signals, rules of fragmentation, rearrangements. NMR spectroscopy: Experimental basics, chemical shift, spin-spin coupling. IR spectroscopy: Revisiting topics like harmonic oscillator, normal vibrations, coupled oscillating systems (in accordance to the basics of the related lecture in physical chemistry); sample preparation, acquisition techniques, law of Lambert and Beer, interpretation of IR spectra; Raman spectroscopy. UV/VIS spectroscopy: Basics, interpretation of electron spectra. Circular dichroism (CD) und optical rotation dispersion (ORD). Atomic absorption, emission, and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy: Basics, sample preparation. | |||||
Lecture notes | Script will be for the production price | |||||
Literature | - R. Kellner, J.-M. Mermet, M. Otto, H. M. Widmer (Eds.) Analytical Chemistry, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 1998; - D. A. Skoog und J. J. Leary, Instrumentelle Analytik, Springer, Heidelberg, 1996; - M. Hesse, H. Meier, B. Zeeh, Spektroskopische Methoden in der organischen Chemie, 5. überarbeitete Auflage, Thieme, Stuttgart, 1995 - E. Pretsch, P. Bühlmann, C. Affolter, M. Badertscher, Spektroskopische Daten zur Strukturaufklärung organischer verbindungen, 4. Auflage, Springer, Berlin/Heidelberg, 2001- Kläntschi N., Lienemann P., Richner P., Vonmont H: Elementanalytik. Instrumenteller Nachweis und Bestimmung von Elementen und deren Verbindungen. Spektrum Analytik, 1996, Hardcover, 339 S., ISBN 3-86025-134-1. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Excercises are integrated in the lectures. In addition, attendance in the lecture 529-0289-00 "Instrumental analysis of organic compounts" (4th semester) is recommended. | |||||
401-0373-00L | Mathematics III: Partial Differential Equations | O | 4 credits | 2V + 1U | F. Da Lio | |
Abstract | Examples of partial differential equations. Linear partial differential equations. Introduction to Separation of Variables method. Fourier Series, Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform and applications to the resolution to some partial differential equations (Laplace Equation, Heat Equation, Wave Equation). | |||||
Objective | The main objective is that the students get a basic knowledge of the classical tools to solve explicitly linear partial differential equations. | |||||
Content | ## Examples of partial differential equations - Classification of PDEs - Superposition principle ## One-dimensional wave equation - D'Alembert's formula - Duhamel's principle ## Fourier series - Representation of piecewise continuous functions via Fourier series - Examples and applications ## Separation of variables - Resolution of wave and heat equation - Homogeneous and inhomogeneous boundary conditions, Dirichlet and Neumann boundary conditions ## Laplace equation - Resolution of the Laplace equation on rectangle, disk and annulus - Poisson formula - Mean value theorem and maximum principle ## Fourier transform - Derivation and Definition - Inverse Fourier transformation and inversion formula - Interpretation and properties of the Fourier transform - Resolution of the heat equation ## Laplace transform - Definition, motivation and properties - Inverse Laplace transform of rational functions - Application to ordinary differential equations | |||||
Lecture notes | There are available some Lecture Notes in English and also in German of the Professor. These can be found following the links provided under the tab 'Lernmaterialien'. | |||||
Literature | 1) N. Hungerbühler, Einführung in partielle Differentialgleichungen für Ingenieure, Chemiker und Naturwissenschaftler, vdf Hochschulverlag, 1997. 2) Y. Pinchover and J. Rubinstein, An Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Cambridge University Press 3) E. Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, John Wiley & Sons (only Chapters 1,2,6,11) 4) T. Westermann: Partielle Differentialgleichungen, Mathematik für Ingenieure mit Maple, Springer-Lehrbuch 1997. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | It is required a minimal background of: 1) multivariables functions (Riemann integrals in two or three variables, change of variables in the integrals through the Jacobian, partial derivatives, differentiability, Jacobian) 2) numerical and functional sequences and series, basic knowledge of ordinary differential equations. | |||||
Laboratory Courses | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
529-0129-00L | Inorganic and Organic Chemistry II Latest online enrolment is one week before the beginning of the semester. | O | 11 credits | 16P | A. Mezzetti, A. Togni | |
Abstract | Introduction to the experimental methods of Inorganic Chemistry | |||||
Objective | The teaching laboratory offers an insight into different aspects of Inorganic Chemistry, including solid state chemistry, organometallic chemistry, kinetics, etc.. The synthesis, characterization and analysis of inorganic compound are a main topic. Emphasis is given to scientific writing (experiment reports). | |||||
Content | Inorganic chemistry part: Synthesis and analysis of elemento-organic compounds, metal complexes, and organometallic compounds. Introduction to Schlenk techniques, solid state synthesis, and kinetics. Introduction in the chemistry library: literature data banks and collections of spectra. Organic synthesis with organometallic compounds and catalysts: Experiments in the framework of a selected specialised project. Possible projects: Rh catalysed asymmetric hydrogenation of enamides, Mn-catalysed epoxidation of olefins, Cu catalysed Diels-Alder reactions, synthesis of organo-boron compounds and Pd catalysed coupling with halides, Ru catalysed transfer hydrogenation. | |||||
Lecture notes | A manual is distributed in the teaching laboratory. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: - Practical Course General Chemistry (1. Semester, 529-0011-04) - Practical Course Inorg. and Org. Chemistry I (2. Sem., 529-0230) - Attendance of Course Inorg. Chemistry 1 (3. Sem., 529-0121) If necessary, access priority will be settled according to the results of the first-year examinations. | |||||
5. Semester | ||||||
Compulsory Subjects | ||||||
Examination Block Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
529-0557-00L | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | O | 4 credits | 3G | A. Butté | |
Abstract | This course teaches the fundamentals of thermodynamics applied to the description of real mixtures in the presence of physicochemical equilibria, including methods to quantitatively estimate them. While giving insights into the meaning and properties of main thermodynamic quantities, the course keeps primary focus on application to real chemical engineering problems. | |||||
Objective | The objective of the course is twofold. First, to teach the methods to calculate the volumetric and thermodynamic properties of mixtures in the presence of physicochemical equilibria. In particular, students are supposed to acquire the knowledge on which thermodynamic properties have to be estimated to carry out such calculation, on which data which need to be gathered and estimated, on the methods, the relative assumption and approximations. Second, the course is intended to give the students a sufficient theoretical insight on the thermodynamic properties, which will be used for future applications and studies. | |||||
Content | The first part of the course is focusing on pure fluids (ideal and real). First, some fundamentals of thermodynamics are reviewed, including thermodynamic quantities and balances (of mass, energy and entropy). Then, equations of state and their use to estimate the volumetric properties of pure fluids are introduced. Finally, it is discussed how to use previous results for the estimation of the main thermodynamic properties (internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free Gibbs energy, fugacity, etc.). The second part of the course is focusing on mixtures, starting from binary mixture to mixtures of N components. Again, real mixtures are discussed, with emphasis on when such mixtures can be approximated as ideal ones and on the corrections which are needed to switch from ideal to real mixtures. As for pure fluids, first the use of the equations of state is discussed to estimate volumetric properties, then the estimation of thermodynamic properties of mixtures is introduced. In this part, a particular focus is given to phase equilibria in the absence of chemical reactions. The most common equilibria (liquid-vapor, solid-liquid, liquid-liquid, etc) are discussed. In the last part of the course, the chemical equilibria are discussed, with particular focus on the calculation of mass and energy balances for multicomponent systems (mixtures), also in the presence of physical equilibria. During the lectures, theoretical aspects will be discussed and will be linked to application by the discussion of a comprehensive study case, including the methods for its solution. Detailed exercises will be given (and discussed later) to the students, to let them familiarize with the main methods discussed during the lecture. | |||||
Lecture notes | No script will be available. Support material consists of PowerPoint presentations, which will be available in PDF format online. | |||||
Literature | Books on this subject can be mostly found under the title: 'Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics', 'Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineers', or 'Chemical Process Principles'. A selection: {1} "A textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics", K.V. Narayanan, PHI Learning Private Limited 2013 {2} "Thermodynamik", J. Gmehling, B. Kolbe, 2. Auflage, VCH Weinheim 1992 {2a} "Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics", S.I. Sandler, 3rd edition, John Wiley 1999 {2b} "Chemical and Process Thermodynamics", B.G. Kyle, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall 1992 {2c} "Thermodynamik", C. Lüdecke, D. Lüdecke, Springer Verlag 2000 {2d} "Thermodynamik der Gemische", A. Pfennig, Springer Verlag 2004 {3} "Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics", J.M. Smith, H.C. van Ness, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill 1987 {4} "Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics", T.E. Daubert, McGraw-Hill 1985 {5} "Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid-Phase Equilibria", J.M. Prausnitz, R.N. Lichtenthaler, E.G. de Azevedo, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall 1986 {6} "Chemical Process Principles", O.A. Hougen, K.M. Watson, R.A. Ragatz, Volume 2, 2nd edition, John Wiley 1962 Acquisition of material properties and data: {7} "The Properties of Gases and Liquids", R.C. Reid, J.M. Prausnitz, B.E. Poling, 4th ed., McGraw Hill 1987 {8} "Data Compilation Tables of Properties of Pure Compounds", ed. by T.E. Daubert, R.P. Danner, AIChE Design Institute for Physical Property Data, New York 1984 {9} "Manual for Predicting Chemical Process Design Data", ed. by R.P. Danner, T.E. Dau¬bert, AIChE Design Institute for Physical Property Data, New York 1985 {10} "Chemistry Data Series", ed. by J. Gmehling, U. Onken, Dechema, Frankfurt {11} "TRC Thermodynamic Tables", Thermodynamic Research Center, College Station USA {12} "Zahlenwerte und Funktionen aus Naturwissenschaften und Technik", Landolt-Börnstein,Band IV, Teil 4, Bandteil a. {13} "Ekilib", Macintosh-Programm zur Berechnung von Phasengleichgewichten, L.A. Baez, F.A. Da Silva, E.A. Müller, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Caracas 1991 {14} "The second virial coefficients", J.H. Dymond, E.B. Smith, Clarendon Press, Oxford 1969 {15} "Chemical Thermodynamics", I. Prigogine, R. Defay, Longmans, London 1954 {16} "Steam Tables in SI Units", U. Grigull, J. Staub, P. Schiebener, Springer 1984 {17} Link | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Knowledge in chemical thermodynamics required | |||||
151-0917-00L | Mass Transfer | O | 4 credits | 2V + 2U | R. Büchel, S. E. Pratsinis | |
Abstract | This course presents the fundamentals of transport phenomena with emphasis on mass transfer. The physical significance of basic principles is elucidated and quantitatively described. Furthermore the application of these principles to important engineering problems is demonstrated. | |||||
Objective | This course presents the fundamentals of transport phenomena with emphasis on mass transfer. The physical significance of basic principles is elucidated and quantitatively described. Furthermore the application of these principles to important engineering problems is demonstrated. | |||||
Content | Fick's laws; application and significance of mass transfer; comparison of Fick's laws with Newton's and Fourier's laws; derivation of Fick's 2nd law; diffusion in dilute and concentrated solutions; rotating disk; dispersion; diffusion coefficients, viscosity and heat conduction (Pr and Sc numbers); Brownian motion; Stokes-Einstein equation; mass transfer coefficients (Nu and Sh numbers); mass transfer across interfaces; Reynolds- and Chilton-Colburn analogies for mass-, heat-, and momentum transfer in turbulent flows; film-, penetration-, and surface renewal theories; simultaneous mass, heat and momentum transfer (boundary layers); homogenous and heterogenous reversible and irreversible reactions; diffusion-controlled reactions; mass transfer and first order heterogenous reaction. Applications. | |||||
Literature | Cussler, E.L.: "Diffusion", 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, 1997. | |||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Two tests are offered for practicing the course material. Participation is mandatory. | |||||
529-0636-00L | Heat Transport and Fluid Dynamics | O | 4 credits | 4G | A. A. Kubik | |
Abstract | This course teaches the basis and the methods for the description and for the quantitative treatment of heat transfer and fluid flow with emphasis on physico-chemical processes | |||||
Objective | At the end of this course students should be familiar with the basics of heat transfer and fluid dynamics, and have acquired the ability to describe these phenomena in practical processes and to perform corresponding calculations | |||||
Content | Mechanisms of heat and momentum transfer; analogy between mass, heat and momentum transfer; dimensional analysis; kinematics and continuum mechanics; steady and non-steady; laminar and turbulent flow; inviscid flows; Bernoulli equation; Navier-Stokes equations; boundary layer theory; steady and non-steady heat conduction; convective heat transfer; heat transfer correlations; radiative heat transfer | |||||
Lecture notes | Lecture notes will be handed out | |||||
Examination Block Reaction Engineering and Modelling | ||||||
Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
529-0632-00L | Homogeneous Reaction Engineering | O | 4 credits | 3G | M. Morbidelli, T. Casalini | |
Abstract | Kinetics of homogeneous reactions. Ideal reactors: optimization of conversion and selectivity for complex kinetic networks. Thermal effects in chemical reactors. Residence time distribution. Analysis and design of real reactors. Fast reactions in turbulent flows. Sensitivity and stability of chemical reactors. | |||||
Objective | Provide to the students a complete methodology for the analysis and design of homogeneous reactors | |||||
Content | Kinetic models for homogeneous reactions. Collection and analysis of experimental rate data. Isothermal ideal reactors. Complex reaction networks. Reactor design for conversion and selectivity optimization. Adiabatic and non-isothermal reactors. Temperature effect on reversible reactions. Residence time distribution in chemical reactors. Role of mixing in turbolent reacting systems. Design of real reactors. Parametric sensitivity and stability in chemical reactors. | |||||
Lecture notes | Scripts are available on line on the web page of the Morbidelli group. | |||||
Literature | H.S. Fogler, Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 1999 O. Levenspiel, Chemical Reaction Engineering, John Wiley, 3rd edition, 1999 J. Baldyga and J.R. Bourne, Turbulent Mixing and Chemical Reactions, John Wiley, 1999 A. Varma, M. Morbidelli and H. Wu, Parametric Sensitivity in Chemical Systems, Cambridge University Press, 1999 A. Varma and M. Morbidelli, Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering, Oxford University Press, 1997 | |||||
752-4001-00L | Microbiology | O | 2 credits | 2V | M. Schuppler, S. Schlegel, J. Vorholt-Zambelli | |
Abstract | Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology with main focus on Microbial Cell Structure and Function, Molecular Genetics, Microbial Growth, Metabolic Diversity, Phylogeny and Taxonomy, Prokaryotic Diversity, Human-Microbe Interactions, Biotechnology. | |||||
Objective | Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology. | |||||
Content | Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Themen: Bakterielle Zellbiologie, Molekulare Genetik, Wachstumsphysiologie, Biochemische Diversität, Phylogenie und Taxonomie, Prokaryotische Vielfalt, Interaktion zwischen Menschen und Mikroorganismen sowie Biotechnologie. | |||||
Lecture notes | Wird von den jeweiligen Dozenten ausgegeben. | |||||
Literature | Die Behandlung der Themen erfolgt auf der Basis des Lehrbuchs Brock, Biology of Microorganisms | |||||
401-0675-00L | Statistical and Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers | O | 3 credits | 2V + 2U | R. Käppeli, P. Müller, M. Sokolov | |
Abstract | This course covers common numerical algorithms and statistical methods used by chemical engineers to solve typical problems arising in industrial and research practice. | |||||
Objective | This course covers common numerical algorithms and statistical methods used by chemical engineers to solve typical problems arising in industrial and research practice. The focus is on application of these algorithms to real world problems, while the underlying mathematical principles are also explained. The MATLAB environment is adopted to integrate computation, visualization and programming. | |||||
Content | Topics covered: Part I: Numerical Methods: - Interpolation & Numerical Calculus - Non-linear Equations - Ordinary Differential Equations - Partial Differential Equations - Linear and Non-linear Least Squares Part II: Statistical Methods: - Data analysis and regression methods - Statistical experimental design - Multivariate analysis of spectra | |||||
Lecture notes | For the numerics part, see Link For the statistics part, see Link | |||||
Literature | Recommended reading: 1) R. Pratap, Getting Started with Matlab: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers, Qxford University Press, 2001 2) A. Constantinides, N. Mostoufi, Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with Matlab Applications, Prentice Hall, 1999 3) K.J. Beers: Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering, Cambridge, 2007 4) W. A. Stahel, Statistische Datenanalyse, Vieweg, 4th edition 2002 |
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