Industrielle Chemische Prozesse 2 - Katalyse für Synthese, Klausur

What it is about

You will become familiar with industrial synthesis processes for inorganic and organic basic chemicals as well as intermediates, with a particular focus on the role of catalysts (heterogeneous and homogeneous) and operating conditions. Topics include biomass conversion, production of ammonia, sulfuric and nitric acid, processes for the production of light olefins and aromatics, as well as selective oxidation, selective hydrogenation, chiral synthesis and examples such as acryl-, maleic- and phthalic acid. More recent developments such as metallocene catalysts for olefin polymerisation are also presented.

What you will be able to do

• analyze chemical and engineering fundamentals of important synthesis processes
• evaluate the use and mechanism of heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts
• link operating conditions and process representations with catalytic details
• apply knowledge to related problems

What the module consists of

• Lecture (2 SWS)Conveying the content through presentations
• Exercise (1 SWS)Working out fundamental concepts with students and prompting literature work

Teaching method

• Presentations (PowerPoint)Main method for presenting the lecture content
• Exercise workDeepening and active development of the concepts as well as preparation for literature research
• BlackboardAdditional explanations as needed
• Printed handout / scriptGiven at the beginning of the semester as accompanying material