Advanced Catalytic and Electrocatalytic Energy Processes
Course Information:
| Course ID: | B-206 |
| Type of Course: | Required |
| Semester: | Spring |
| ΕCTS: | 9 |
Instructor: Professor I. Yentekakis
Recommended Reading:
- “Chemical and Catalytic Reaction Engineering”, J.J. Carberry, McGraw-Hill, 1976 (ISBN: 0-07-009790-9)
- “Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries”, G.T. Austin, McGraw-Hill, 1984 (Fifth Ed.), (ISBN: 0-07-057147-3
- “Modern Electrochemistry 2”, J.O’M. Bockris and A.K.N. Reddy, Plenum/Rosetta, Plenum Press, N.Y., 1970.
- “Fuel Cells and their Applications” K. Kordesch, G. Simader, VCH, Weinheim, N.Y. 1996.
- “Atmospheric Pollution: Global influences, Control and Alternative control technologies”, I.V. Yentekakis, 2nd Ed., Kleidarithmos Publ., Athens 2010 (ISBN: 978-960-461-394-6)
Eclass:
- Not available
Course objectives:
The course involves the analysis and design of advanced catalytic and electrocatalytic processes for the generation or/and co-generation of useful chemical and energy in an environmentally friendly manner. These processes can be either already industrially applied or at a research or a pilot plant demonstration level. As a first step, a comprehensive study on the basic heterogeneous catalysis and electrocatalysis aspects should be made.
Syllabus:
| 1st Week | Introduction to heterogeneous catalysis. Heterogeneous reaction mechanisms. Catalyst promotion. Modern promotion methods and their principles. |
| 2nd Week: | Introduction to industrial catalysts and industrial heterogeneous catalytic reactors design. |
| 3rd Week | Introduction to solid state electrochemistry and electrocatalysis. |
| 4th Week | Fuel cells: Operation principles, equations, F.C. thermodynamic, properties, modern design concepts. |
| 5th Week | Fuel cells: specific applications in electrical power production |
| 6th Week: | Electrochemical reactors. Congeneration of useful chemicals and electrical power. |
| 7th Week: | Visit in the lab for immediate practical course on the production methods of electrolytic and electrodic materials and bench scale fuel cell’s stacks. |
| 8th Week: | Natural gas for energy production: Advanced and environmental friendly energy applications of natural gas. |
| 9th Week: | Natural gas for energy production: Advanced and environmental friendly energy applications of natural gas. |
| 10th Week: | H2 as an energy source: Production routes, Applications. |
| 11th Week: | Visit in the lab for immediate practical course on catalytic production of H2 from natural gas or biogas in heterogeneous catalytic reactors. |
| 12th Week: | Energy production from urban and industrial wastewater treatment. |
| 13th Week: | Conclusions, assessment of the methods and procedures, evaluation and effectiveness of the modern trends. |
Work Load
- Project
Assessment method:
- Project Report + class personal attendance (50%)
- Final exam (50%)
Last modification: 31-01-2019
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