INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah

Engineering

Department

Biotechnology Engineering

Programme

BEng (Biochemical Biotechnology)

Course Title

Reaction Engineering

Course Code

BTE 3720

Status

Core

Level

Credit Hours

Contact Hours

Pre-requisites
(if any)

BTE 2522

Co-requisites
(if any)

NONE

Instructor(s)

Dr Amanatuzzakiah Abdul Halim/Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Ali Noorbatcha

Semester
Offered
Course
Synopsis

Semester I and II

Course
Objectives

The objectives of the course are to:

1. Introduce students with the concept of reaction kinetics and rate
equation for different type of reaction systems.
2. Introduce students with the concept of ideal reactors and their
design for isothermal and nonisothermal systems.
3. Explain catalytic and non-catalytic reaction systems.
4. Familiarize with the basic concepts of biochemical reactions.

Kinetics and rate of reactions for homogeneous reactions, Design of ideal

reactors for single and multiple reactions. Potpourri of multiple reactions,
Nonisothermal reactors. Solid catalyzed reactions, fluid-fluid reactions and
fluid-particle reactions. Introduction to biochemical reaction systems.

Learning
Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Instructional
Strategies
Course
Assessment
State weightage
of each type of
assessment.

Determine rate equations and reaction kinetics using batch reactor data.
Analyze and design ideal reactors for single homogeneous reaction.
Analyze and design ideal reactors for multiple homogeneous reactions.
Analyze and design nonisothermal reaction systems.
Explain and analyze solid-catalyzed reactions.
Explain and analyze fluid-fluid and fluid-particle reactions.
Analyze and write rate equations for biochemical reactions.

Lectures
LO
1-7
1-7
1-4
2-7

Method
Quizzes
Assignments
Midterm
Final Examination

%
15
10
25
50

Content Outlines
Weeks
1
2

3
4,5
6,7
8

Topics

Task/Reading

Thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, classification of

reactions, variables affecting the rate of reaction, definition
of reaction rate,
Kinetics of homogeneous reactions
Concentration dependent term of a rate equation, temperature
dependent rate of rate equation, searching for a mechanism,
predictability of reaction rate from theory.
Interpretation of batch reactor data for Constant volume
batch reactor, variable volume batch reactor, temperature and
reaction rate.
Design of reactors: ideal batch reactor, steady-state mixed
flow reactor, steady state plug flow reactor,

Chapter 1

Design for single reactions: size comparison for single

reactors, multiple reactor system, recycle reactor,
autocatalytic reactions. Design for parallel reactions.
Potpourri of multiple reactions: Irreversible 1st order
reactions in series, 1st order followed by zero order reaction,
zero order followed by first order reaction, successive
irreversible reactions of different orders, reversible reactions,
and irreversible series-parallel reactions.
Temperature and pressure effects: Single and multiple
reactions

Chapter 6
Chapter 7

Chapter 2

Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

10, 11
12
13-14
References

Heterogeneous reactions, solid catalyzed reactions,

packed bed catalytic reactor
Fluid-particle reactions kinetics and design

Chapters 17-19

Biochemical Reaction systems:

Enzyme fermentation, microbial fermentation,
substrate/product limiting microbial fermentation
Required:

Chapters 27-30

Chapters 25-26

Octave Levenspiel. 1988. Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd

Edition. John Wiley: New York.
Recommended:
Fogler,H.S. (1999), Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering, 3rd
Edition,Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Davis, M.E and Davis, R.J. (2003), Fundamentals of Chemical
Reaction Engineering, Mc-Graw-Hill, New York.
Schmidt, L.D. (2005), The Engineering of Chemical Reactions,
Oxford, New York, 2005
Smith, J. (1981), Chemical Engineering Kinetics, 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill,
New York.
Proposed Start Date
Semester I, 2012/2013
(Semester)
Batch of Students to be
Semester I, 2009/2010 and onwards
Affected
Prepared by

Checked by:

Approved by:

Asso. Prof. Ibrahim Ali

Noorbatcha
Biotechnology Engineering
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Prof. Faridah Yusof

Department of
Biotechnology Engineering

Prof. Emeritus Dato' Wira

Ir. Dr. Md. Noor Bin Salleh
Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Learning Outcomes Matrix: BTE 3720 / Reaction Engineering

Outcome 12

Outcome 11

Outcome 10

Outcome 9

Outcome 8

Outcome 7

Outcome 6

Outcome 5

Outcome 4

Outcome 3

Course Learning Outcomes

Outcome 2

Outcome 1

Programme Outcomes

1.

Obtain rate equations and reaction kinetics using batch reactor data.

2.

Analyze and design ideal reactors for single homogeneous reaction.

3.
4.

Analyze and design ideal reactors for multiple homogeneous reactions.

Analyze and design nonisothermal reaction systems.

3
3

1
1

2
2

3
3

3
3

2
2

2
2

1
1

1
1

3
3

2
2

1
1

5.

Explain and analyze solid-catalyzed reactions.

6.

Explain and analyze fluid-fluid and fluid-particle reactions.

7.

Analyze and write rate equations for biochemical reactions.

1=

objective addresses outcome slightly,

2=

moderately,

Total
3=
substantive

The educational outcomes of the programmes conducted by the Kulliyyah are as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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10.
11.

Acquire and apply knowledge of Mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals.

Acquire a broad based education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
Have in depth comprehension and technical competency in Biochemical - Biotechnology Engineering.
Undertake problem identification, formulation and solution.
Design a system, component or process for operational performance.
Design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
Establish the principles of sustainable design and development.
Effectively communicate orally, in writing and using multimedia tools.
Function effectively as an individual and in group with the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team leader member.
Recognize the need for life long learning and posses the ability to pursue independent learning for professional development.
Identify with the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional engineer and the need for sustainable
development.
12. Commit to professional and ethical responsibilities.
NOTE:
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The course outlines should reflect the course description/synopsis and Islamic mission of the university as well as to provide the room for
Islamic critique.
Latest editions of textbooks and references should be used unless otherwise necessary or if the course is classical in nature. Please check with
the library to ensure that the books are up-to-date and incorporating the latest edition.
The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.
The reference title shall be italicised or underlined or bold. If in doubt, please consult the Librarian.
Proposed new course outlines should be presented to the Senate Standing Committee for approval at least four months prior to the course
offering.
Any changes to the course outlines must be reported back to the Standing Senate Committee two months prior to the course offering.