Heterogeneous Catalysis Course
Gain mastery in heterogeneous catalysis for gas-solid systems. Delve into kinetics, mass transfer, fixed-bed reactor design, and safe operations for propylene oxidation, transforming intricate chemistry into dependable, high-yield industrial processes that prioritise safety and efficiency.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with essential skills to design kinetic experiments, analyse rate data, and confirm reaction and mass-transfer regimes confidently. You will learn catalyst characterisation, fixed-bed reactor design, thermal effect management, selectivity optimisation, and minimising environmental impact, with practical insights into instrumentation, safety, and systems like propylene oxidation to propylene oxide.
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Develop skills
- Design kinetic experiments swiftly, planning temperature, pressure, and flow studies for catalysts.
- Fit and validate rate laws confidently using LH, ER, and power-law models.
- Diagnose mass transfer limitations with Thiele, Da, and Sh to ensure kinetic control.
- Engineer fixed-bed reactors by sizing, packing, and cooling oxidation beds for safe scale-up.
- Evaluate and safeguard catalysts, assessing properties, deactivation, and regeneration strategies.
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