CBE 521 - Fundamentals of Industrial Catalytic Processes

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

This course will introduce students to the important concepts invovled in industrial catalytic processes. The first part of the course will review some of the fundamental concepts required to describe and characterize catalysts and catalytic reactions. The majority of the course will then focus on applying these concepts to existing heterogeneous catalysts and catalytic reactions, including discussion of the actual process design and engineering. Descriptions of some homogeneously catalyzed processes like polymerization and the synthesis of acetic acid will also be covered.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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