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from Idea to Multiscale analysis in Chemistry:
modeling and simulation of chemical kinetics


April 11-14, 2023
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Course Topic

Chemical Kinetics and Reactors

play a crucial role in industrial-scale, raw material conversion into products. Numerous factors must be considered when selecting an appropriate and efficient chemical reactor, in particular when complex heterogeneous reactions occur. Kinetic modelling is an essential tool for the design and optimization of chemical products and processes.

Kinetic Modelling

Kinetic modelling includes fundamental aspects such as stoichiometry, kinetics and thermodynamics in the analysis of chemical reactor behaviour. Microkinetic models help to consolidate the fundamental information about a catalytic reaction.

Interactive Tutorials

During this course with a focus of chemical reaction and reactor engineering, ex-cathedra sessions are alternated with interactive tutorials during which user-friendly software tools are used typically implemented in Python.

tutorial software

Organizing Committee and Tutors

This interactive course on chemical reaction and reactor engineering is organized by

  • prof. dr. ir. Joris W. Thybaut
  • prof. dr. ir. Matteo Maestri
  • dr. ir. Jeroen Poissonnier

With the support of

  • ir. Reza Monjezi
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Course Program

Four days of chemical reaction and reactor engineering

The course contains classical lectures, alternated with interactive tutorials and group work.
detailed course programme including timetable

Tuesday April 11, 2023
Intrinsic kinetics

Tutorial 0: Introduction to Python
Reactor Types and their Corresponding Behaviour
Lab-Scale Data-Acquisition
Tutorial I: Data analysis using Python (bring your own data if possible!)


Wednesday April 12, 2023
Rate equations

Bench Scale Reactors
Tutorial II: Intrinsic Kinetics Verification (with online available Eurokin tools)
Rate Equation Derivation
Tutorial III: Rate equation derivation

Thursday April 13, 2023
Kinetic modeling

Regression Analysis
Tutorial IV: model parameter estimation using Python and interpretation

Friday April 14, 2023
Application

Guided application to own case studies/data

Venue

Ischia

Ischia is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples and is known for its alkaline thermal water making it one of the largest spas in Europe. The island is mountainous and has a lot of stunning views, such as Mount Epomeo.

Course meeting room

The course is organized at the premises of the Hermitage Resort & Thermal Spa.

Arriving by train

Take the Alibus at the train station to Stazione Marittima (2nd and final stop). Walk to the port and take the ferry to Ischia. You can book your ferry tickets in advance on https://alilauro-tickets.certusonline.com/. On arrival the hotel is about 1.8 km from the port of Ischia.

Arriving by plane

Take the Alibus at the airport to Stazione Marittima (3rd and final stop). Walk to the port and take the ferry to Ischia. You can book your ferry tickets in advance on https://alilauro-tickets.certusonline.com/. On arrival the hotel is about 1.8 km from the port of Ischia.

More information on the venue

More detailed directions can be found on the website of the Hermitage Resort & Thermal Spa.

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Registration


The course is intended for (junior) engineers and scientists from industry as well as academia with a background in chemistry or chemical engineering. The total number of participants is limited to 30 to maximise the benefit of the participants.

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