Further information: Reactors and Catalysis (CHEN30001) — The University of Melbourne Handbook

Further information

Texts
Prescribed texts
O. Levenspiel, Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York,1999
Recommended texts and other resources
Missen, R. W., Mims, C. A., and Saville, B. A., 1999, Introduction to chemical reaction engineering and kinetics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York,
Fogler, H.S., 1999, Elements of chemical reaction engineering, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey,
Subject notes
LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

The subject will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also complete two experiments which will reinforce the material covered in lectures. The two experiments are:
1. Chemical Reactors
2. Dynamics of Reactors
INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

Missen, R. W., Mims, C. A., and Saville, B. A., 1999, Introduction to chemical reaction engineering and kinetics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc, New York,
Fogler, H.S., 1999, Elements of chemical reaction engineering, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey,

CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

The skills gained in this subject are crucial to the career of a process engineer. They will be important for students wishing to progress to jobs in engineering design offices or in operational roles within a wide range of chemical industries including petrochemicals, polymer and surfactant manufacture.

Related Handbook entries

This subject contributes to the following:

Type	Name
Specialisation (formal)	Biochemical
Specialisation (formal)	Chemical
Specialisation (formal)	Chemical with Business
Informal specialisation	Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI
Major	Chemical Engineering Systems

Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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About the Community Access Program (CAP)
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Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
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Last updated: 1 December 2023