Program overview

19-Jun-2015 7:20
Year
Organization
Education

2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Code
Omschrijving
Chemical Engineering Core Programme 2014
Obligatory Core Modules 2014
CH3131a
CH3141
CH3151

ECTS

Applied Numerical Mathematics (ANM)

Molecular Thermodynamics (MTD)
Molecular Transport Phenomena (MTP)

6
6
3

Process Dynamics & Control (PD&C)

Applied Transport Phenomena (ATP)
Reactors and Kinetics

3
6
6

p1

p2

p3

p4

p5

Obligatory Track Modules 2014

Process Engineering 2014
CH3043a
CH3053
CH3681a

Chemical Product Engineering 2014

CH3162a
CH3173a
CH3372a

Design and Synthesis of Advanced Chemical Products (DSP)

Structure/Property Relationships of Advanced Chemical Products (SPRP)
Soft Matter for Chemical Products (SMP)

6
6
3

Nuclear Science and Engineering 2014

CH3771
CH3782
CH3792

Nuclear Chemistry
Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering

6
3
6

Obligatory Design Modules 2014

CH3804
CH3843
WM0320TU

Product & Process Design

Design Project
Ethics and Engineering

5
12
3

MSc Thesis Work

40

Thesis Project 2014

CH3901

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Year
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Education

2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Core Programme 2014

Program Structure 1

The core programme of each track comprises 90 credits and is the same for each student:
- Obligatory core modules (15 credits),
- Obligatory track modules (15 credits),
- Obligatory design modules (20 credits),
- MSc thesis project (40 credits).

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Year
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Education

2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Obligatory Core Modules 2014

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CH3131a
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Instructor
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Exam Period

Applied Numerical Mathematics (ANM)

12-16/0/0/0

Course Language
Expected prior knowledge
Course Contents

1
1
1
2
English
linear algebra; calculus;
A crash course on Matlab will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Study Goals

Systems of linear equations;

Solution of nonlinear equations;
Numerical differentiation and integration;
Solution of differential equations, time-integration;
Partial differential equations, boundary value problems;
Fitting functions to data;
Optimization methods.
The mandatory exercises require a minimum of Matlab skills.

Education Method

Computer Use
Literature and Study
Materials
Books
Assessment

Dr.ir. E.A.H. Vollebregt

Dr. G. Biskos
Ir. S.J. Huynink

After succesfully completing this course students will:

- be acquainted with those numerical methods that are required to solve problems in later MSc courses;
- be able to use software libraries of solvers;
- understand what goes on inside such solvers.
During 8 weeks, we will have two lectures of 2 hours and 8-12 hours hands-on Matlab practice sessions per week. The theory is
explained in the lectures, and tested during two tests (re-sit: one exam). During the Matlab sessions you learn to apply the theory,
through using Matlab, to a variety of ChemE problems. Your Matlab skills are tested in a series of mandatory assignments.
This course involves heavy use of computers and Matlab, both during computer classes and for homework assignments
Numerical Methods using Matlab, G.R. Lindfield & J.E.T. Penny, Academic Publishers, 3rd edition, 2012.
Selected extra materials are made available via Blackboard (Course Documents)
G.R. Lindfield & J.E.T. Penny, Numerical Methods using Matlab, 3rd edition, Academic Publishers, 2012.
The theory exam consists of two (open book) theory tests after four weeks and after the first period. A re-sit exam that covers the
whole contents of the course is held in the second period. Only a "clean" book can be used during these exams, no lecture notes
etc.
There is a series of mandatory homework assignments. Please note that the homework has to be done in the precribed periods,
and that homework grades cannot be improved later.

Permitted Materials during

Tests

The grade for the exam is the mean of the grades for the two tests. The grade for the homework is the mean over the
assignments. The final grade is the mean of the grades for the exam and the homework. A passing grade can only be obtained if a
score of at least 5.0 is obtained for the theory exam and 6.0 for the homework.
book; (no lecture notes)

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CH3141
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x/x/x/x
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Course Contents

Study Goals

Education Method
Literature and Study
Materials
Prerequisites
Assessment

Molecular Thermodynamics (MTD)

Dr.ir. N.A.M. Besseling

6/0/0/0
1
1
1
2
English
'Introduction'
- Molecular Systems and Statistics
- Refresher of 'Classical Thermodynamics'
- Conditions for Equilibrium and Stability
- Statistical Mechanics
- The Boltzmann Distribution and the Canonical Partition Function
Application to systems with independent subsystems
- Ideal Gas from Quantum Mechanical Point of View
- Adsorption (Langmuir Model)
Ensembles and Partition Functions; Microcaninical, Canonical, Grandcanonical, Generalisation
Applications to systems of ineracting molecules
- Fluids of Interacting Molecules
- Classical Partition Function
- Distribution Functions
- Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulations
- Lattice models for fluids, mixtures, polymer solutions (Flory-Huggins Model), phase diagrams of these systems.
- If time allows: an aditional special topic (e.g electons in metals and semiconductors, potential of the mean force in complex
fluids, Debye-Huckel theory of electrolyte solutions)
After this course, the student
1.has an understanding of the statistical nature of collective molecular behaviour.
2.can relate bulk and interfacial macroscopic properties to microscopic properties such as intermolecular interactions.
3.
has a basic knowledge on the application of statistical thermodynamics on number of systems and phenomena relevant for
chemical engineering
3.can critically assess the relevant scientific literature
Lectures and tutorials, assignments
Handouts will be made available.
Required book: "An Introduction to Applied Statistical Thermodynamics", by S. I. Sandler, WILEY (2011)
BSc: Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Basic Calculus (especially manipulations of logarithmic and exponential functions,
functions of several variables and their partial derivatives, differentiation of simple functions, 'chain rule', etc.)
The final grade is determined by the combination of four intermediate short tests, the homework assignments and the final exam.
The tests will each consist of 10 multiple choice questions on the lecture material up to the test date.
The tests together contribute to the final grade with a weight of 20% (5% each).
The main purpose of the homework assignments is to practice with more complex problems, (such as will occur also at the
exam).
The homework assignments contribute to the final grade with a weight of 10%.
The homework will mainly be appreciated for the effort that is made. This effort may include asking for advice with an
instructor.
So even a not completely correct answer can earn you maximal points if a serious effert was made.
So
Final grade = (average test grade)*20/100 + (average homework grade)*10/100 + (exam grade)*70/100.
If exam grade > above mentioned weigthed avarage, then the final grade = exam grade.
Tests and the homework only contribute to the final grade with the first scheduled exam after the lectures.
With the retake: the final grad = exam grade.

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CH3151
Responsible Instructor
Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
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Course Contents

Molecular Transport Phenomena (MTP)

Dr.ir. V. van Steijn

Prof.dr.ir. M.T. Kreutzer
8/0/0/0
1
1
1
2
English
The classical analysis of transport phenomena finds its origin in the mass, energy and momentum balance equations.
Supplementing these balance equations with the Gibbs equation a formulation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics provides
a multi-scale approach to engineering concepts as controllability, stability and efficiency and leads to a quantitative route to
address sustainability.
1.Microscopic scale
Force-flux framework: molecular kinetic origin; Maxwell-Stefan model; entropy production rate: minimization schemes.
2.Mesoscopic scale
Heat- and mass transfer, charge transport: conduction and diffusion: free and defect-controlled; fluid mechanics: Stokes flow,
transport in flow systems; reaction-diffusion systems.
3.Macroscopic scale
Exergy: concept, minimization schemes and economy.
Controllability based on the principle of dissipation rate manipulation.
Process control based on the principle of time constant manipulation by means of dissipation rates.
Mathematical analysis methods: scaling and approximation techniques, analytical and numerical approaches.

Study Goals

Education Method
Literature and Study
Materials
Prerequisites

Assessment

After this course, the student can

1.assess and apply advanced descriptions of chemical processes at various length and time scales;
2.assess and apply optimization schemes for controllability, stability and efficiency;
3.analyze complex sets of (transport) equations using approximative scaling, analytical and numerical methods.
Lectures and (computer) working classes
Lecture notes.
BSc: Transport Phenomena, Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics
Note: it is absolutely required to have a good working understanding of BSc level transport phenomena. We will test this in the
first class and organize several brush-up sessions in the first weeks for those that need a refresher
Three written tests. Tests are cumulative and of increasing weight (0.15, 0.35, 0.50). To pass the course, the weight-averaged
final score should be at least a six. In case of failure, students do the full exam.

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Year
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Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Obligatory Track Modules 2014

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Year
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2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering 2014

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CH3043a
Responsible Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Expected prior knowledge
Course Contents

Process Dynamics & Control (PD&C)

Dr. G. Biskos
0/8/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
Introduction
Overview process industry
Design and operation
Operation mode (batch and continuous)
Objectives of process control
Dynamic modeling
General procedure
Conservation, balances and constitutive equations
Examples (stirred tank reactor, furnace...)
Degrees of freedom
Numerical solution
Validation
Analysis
Steady state analysis
Non-linearity
Linearization (state space format)
Laplace transformation
Analysis in the Laplace domain (1st order transfer function, dead time...)
Model approximation (1st order plus dead time)
Interaction
Single Input Single Output (SISO) control
Proportional feedback control
Feedback and feedforward control
Feedback control in the Laplace domain
Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control (tuning, practical aspects...)
Direct synthesis
Internal Model Control (IMC)
Overview feedback control
Feedforward control
Instrumentation
Sensors
Actuators
Controllers
Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's)

Study Goals

Education Method
Assessment

Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) control

Extensions (cascade, ratio...)
Dealing with interaction (RGA and decoupling)
Plantwide control; some aspects
Batch control (sequential function charts)
1. Have a general understanding of process operation.
2. Be able to model a process system.
3. Be able to analyze process dynamics.
4. Be able to design a control system for a unit operation.
5. Understand the control system of a complete plant.
Lectures and Matlab/Simulink tutorials
Written exam and 2 HWs.
Both the exam and the HWs get their own grade. In order to pass: grade_exam >= 5.0, grade_HW >= 5.0, and grade_exam +
grade asgn >= 12.
Final grade = (grade_exam + grade_HW)/2.

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CH3053
Responsible Instructor
Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Expected prior knowledge

Applied Transport Phenomena (ATP)

Prof.dr.ir. M.T. Kreutzer

Prof.dr.ir. H.E.A. van den Akker
0/16/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
Transport Phenomena (on BSc level), and Molecular Transport Phenomena.
Students should know and be able to formulate conservation laws, in differential microbalance and integral macrobalance form,
for energy, mass, components, entropy, charge, etc, for reacting and non-reacting systems.

Course Contents

Study Goals

Education Method

Computer Use
Literature and Study
Materials
Reader
Assessment

BSc level math skills. In particular, students should be fluent in multivariable calculus and have a firm background in differential
equations. Most of the text is in tensor notation, and students should be able to use such notation. Students that need to brush up
their math skills are advised to refresh their knowledge, e.g. using ocw.mit.edu, course 18.02 (freshman math class), especially
lectures 15-31.
In many processes in (bio)chemical industrial as well as in health and energy related applications, fluid flow, heat transfer and
mass transfer, and chemical reactions interact in a complex way. To reduce complexity, generic rules as to estimating
characteristic times, scales and regimes are dealt with. Several techniques are introduced for finding approximate solutions to
partial differential equations.
Balances - Deen Ch. 2 (recap of MTP)
Scaling - Deen Ch. 3.2, Fowler
Reductions in dimensionality - Deen Ch. 3.3
Unidirectional flow, Lubrication - Deen Ch 6, reader
Time scales - Deen Ch. 3.4
Similarity - Deen Ch. 3.5
Integral methods - reader, Deen 3.8
Perturbation methods - Deen Ch 3. 6
Forced convection heat/mass Transfer - Deen Ch. 9
The students should be able to analyse and solve practical and more advanced chemical engineering problems. We avoid
memorizing correlations and encyclopedic knowledge, and rather focus on problem solving skills by teaching several generic
methods that can successfully be applied to transport problems.
At the end of this course, the student can:
- Solve typical transport problems approximately
- Quickly get an idea about the behavior of a system
- Gauge the effect of small secondary phenomena - can you ignore them or not?
- Reduce complex problems to simpler ones with one of several techniques
Lectures, supported by exercises and homework assignments.
We hand out Study Guides - step by step guides for how to work through the text and exercises. No worked out solutions are
handed out - we have extremely poor experience with learning with the solution at hand. The homework, or rather, the work that
is to be done outside class hours, is to work through the Study Guides. On the evening before class, before 9 PM, questions
relating to the topic at hand may be posed on Blackboard in the discussion forum. These questions will be discussed in class. It is
therefore important that the students keep up with the material and study guides.
Additionally, a TA available one morning per week for face-to-face advise and questions on the course material.
No computer is required, although some of the material can be studied faster using mathematica or maple.
Deen, analysis of transport phenomena. second edition. Selected additional reading material will be made available.
A syllabus is available on Blackboard. Most of the classes will use the old-fashioned blackboard. Classes from 2011 on
collegerama.
Written exam. Typically, a small portion or the exam tests if you can reproduce (variations of) problems discussed in class.
As the main teaching goals is to apply methods to new problems, a significant portion of the exam tests if you can apply the
methods learned to new problems that you have never seen before.
Individual work on the study guides is not graded.

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CH3681a
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Education Method
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Reactors and Kinetics

P.E. Boukany
Prof.dr. F. Kapteijn
0/6/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
BSc level chemical reaction engineering, Numerical Methods, Matlab.
Note: it is absolutely required to have a good working understanding of Bsc (undergrad) level chemical reaction engineering,
thermodynamics and transport phenomena.
Kinetics
- Constructing Microkinetic Reaction Models
- Linear Algebra of kinetics: stoichiometry matrix, dependent/independent reactions, rank, component rates and rates of
elementary steps
- Molecular view on reactions: Transition State Theory, Collisions, gas phase vs. liquid phase, Isotope effects, Solvent effects
- Simulation of reaction models: ODE's of elementary steps, Quasi-Steady-State-Assumption, Sensitivity, component-rate to
elementary rates
- Polymerization Reactions: Anderson-Schulz-Flory, initiation, propagation, termination
- Surface Reactions: microkinetics, competitive adsorption, limiting steps, Langmuir-Hinshelwood, apparent activation
energy/apparent order
- Enzymatic Reactions: Noncovalent recognition, inhibitors, Michaelis-Menten
- Catalyst deactivation kinetics
Reactors
- Brief review of conversion and selectivity in ideal reactor types
- Diffusion-reaction in porous media: Catalyst effectiveness, heat effects, catalyst deactivation, interplay deactivation-diffusion
on selectivity.
- Fixed-bed reactors: Dispersion models, simulation of axial dispersion, upwinding, heat effects.
- Laboratory reactors-experimental techniques: catalyst testing, bioassays, lab-chip, analytics, transient methods.
This course deals with experimental and theoretical aspects of kinetics and reactor theory. After the course, the student will be
able to:
- formulate kinetic models for mechanisms of complex reactions
- interpret kinetic studies and use reactor measurements (concentrations and/or operando methods) to validate such models.
- understand modern theory underpinning kinetics.
- simulate complex reactors with diffusion, dispersion and heat effects
- propose reactor designs based on kinetic insights.
Lectures, Assignments (Theoretical and computer based, often use of Matlab).
Bachelors:
-Process Technology (PT-1);
-Process Technology (PT-2);
-Transport phenomena;
Masters:
-Applied Numerical Mathematics;
-Molecular transport phenomena;
-Molecular thermodynamics;
-Applied transport phenomena;
-Process Dynamics and Control;

Books
Assessment

Location

Chemical Reactor Analysis and Design Fundamentals, James B. Rawlings & John G. Ekerdt
+ Course Handouts
The final grade is based on:
* results of three computer assignments (3*20%);
* the final written exam (40%) that is based on theory (no coding/programing).
A passing grade can only be obtained if a score of at least 5.0 is obtained for the written exam.
Delft

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Year
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2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Chemical Product Engineering 2014

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CH3162a
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x/x/x/x
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Course Contents

Design and Synthesis of Advanced Chemical Products (DSP)

Prof.dr. J.H. van Esch

Dr. R. Eelkema
Dr.ir. L.C.P.M. de Smet
Dr. A.J. Houtepen
Dr. W.F. Jager
0/8/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
Organic Chemistry 1 (BSc level)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of synthetic strategies for the preparation of advanced chemical products,
exploring current methodologies in organic, polymer, inorganic, and surface chemistry:
Organic Chemistry and Materials
Basic organic reactions (nucleophilic alkyl, acyl, and aromatic substitution, elimination, electrophilic aromatic substitution,
nucleophilic acyl addition, conjugate addition, electrocyclic reactions) including their mechanisms.
Molecular design
Synthesis design and planning
Selective chemical transformations
Convergent and divergent synthetic approaches, solid phase synthesis, library design and synthesis.
Selected organic materials (e.g. dyes, peptides, conductive polymers, liquid crystalline materials, click chemistry)
Polymer Chemistry
Basic principles of step-growth and chain-growth polymerization reactions, living polymerization reactions and the synthesis of
block copolymers
Mechanism, scope and limitations of main polymerization reactions
Design a reasonable synthetic route for a desired polymer
Inorganic Chemistry
Basic properties of inorganic nanomaterials and their applications
Strategies and methods for the production of inorganic nanomaterials and nanocrystals of specific composition and shape
Quantitative models for growing inorganic nanomaterials

Study Goals

Education Method

Course Relations
Literature and Study
Materials
Assessment

Surface Modification
Pressure-area isotherms in relation to structural properties and molecular events at the air/water interface
Basic principles on organic monolayer formation
Structure and properties of organic monolayers and polymer layers at various substrates
Differences/similarities and strengths/weaknesses between different types of surface modification
Design of monolayers and polymer surfaces with tailor-made properties
Application of organic reactions at monolayers and polymer surfaces with mechanistic implications
After succesfully completing this course students will be able to:
describe and discuss the properties of given molecular and inorganic materials and surfaces that are relevant for chemical
products.
design a synthetic approach for a molecule, molecular or inorganic material, or a functional interface.
understand the basic organic and polymerization reactions and synthesis methods as outlined in the course content, including
their mechanisms and/or quantitative description, and apply these reactions and methods in the design of synthetic routes for
organic molecules, molecular or inorganic material, or a functional interface.
identify the strengths and weaknesses of a certain synthetic route.
understand and critically discuss contemporary scientific literature on the synthesis and design of organic molecules, polymers,
inorganic particles, and surface functionalisation.
The course consist of a series of lectures, accompanied by exercise classes, and self-study. In the lectures the major content of
the course will be discussed using material from standard text books and contemporary examples form the literature. During selfstudy, the students will prepare for the lectures, rehearse the lectured material, and apply the lectured material by solving
problems and analyzing selected scientific papers. During the exercise hours the solutions to the problems and analysis of the
papers will be discussed.
CH3173a - Structure/Property Relationships of Advanced Chemical products (SPRP)
CH3372a - Soft Matter for Chemical Products (SMP)
Handouts, selected scientific papers.
A written exam (80% weight for final mark) and a case study (20% weight for final mark) that can be shared with the courses
SPRP and SMP, if the latter are followed as well.
Marks for the exam and the case study are given on a scale of 1 to 10, with a precision of one decimal.

Permitted Materials during

Tests

The final mark is the weighted average of the 2 marks, and will be rounded-off to half-integers with the exception of the mark
5.5, which is not given. You pass the course if each of the marks for the written exam and case study is at least 5.0, and the final
mark is at least 6.0
Pen, paper, scientific calculator.

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CH3173a
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Structure/Property Relationships of Advanced Chemical Products

(SPRP)

Prof.dr. L.D.A. Siebbeles

Dr.ir. M.A. van der Veen
Dr. T.J. Savenije
0/8/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and of physical chemistry.
You will be taught about ways in which material composition and structure can be adjusted for optimal use in various fields of
applications ranging from solar and fuel cells, nanoelectronics, catalysis, sensing, to bio-medical a materials. To reach this goal
you will learn how the structure of materials can be determined experimentally and understood theoretically. Material properties,
structure and dynamics will be connected to advanced products as final applications. Materials of interest include small
molecules and (in)organic nanostructured semiconductors.
The first part of the course involves the quantum mechanical description of molecules, nanostructured materials and solids, as
well as their interaction with light. Topics include molecular rotations, vibrations, electronic states and band structure of solids.
The relation of these properties to the performance of materials in photovoltaics, photocatalysis and nanoelectronics will be
demonstrated. It will also be taught how different types of optical spectroscopy and lasers can be used to characterize these
properties.
Then, the course covers the relation of the structure and interatomic or intermolecular forces. The course introduces the
background of different techniques that are used to determine the structure and functionality of materials, including magnetic
resonance, X-ray/neutron/ electron diffraction, dynamic light scattering and various kinds of microscopy (TEM, STM, AFM,...).

Study Goals

Education Method
Course Relations

Literature and Study

Materials
Assessment

1) To understand the quantum mechanical description of the structure of a material.

2) To be able to explain how different experimental techniques can be applied to determine the structure and properties of a
material.
3) To be able to describe various ways of tuning material properties for desired performance in different applications.
Lectures, classroom exercises, case study
CH3162 - Design and Synthesis of Advanced Chemical Products (DSP)
CH3372 - Soft Matter for Chemical Products (SMP)
Book: 'Physical Chemistry', Atkins & De Paula, 9th Edition.
A written exam (80% weight for final mark) and a case study (20% weight for final mark) that can be shared with the courses
DSP and SMP, if the latter are followed as well.

Permitted Materials during

Tests

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CH3372a
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Study Goals

Soft Matter for Chemical Products (SMP)

Dr. E. Mendes
P.E. Boukany
0/4/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
Basic knowledge on physical-chemistry
Much of now-a-days advanced chemical products are composed of materials that are neither simple liquids nor well-ordered
solids. In reality, a large majority of chemical products relates to materials that are generally classified as soft materials or
complex fluids.
This course considers the relation between soft material composition and structure and how they can be used or modified to take
part in the development of a chemical product. The course provides core competence for students aiming at either a R&Dindustry career or an academic one. In this course you will learn the foundations underlying the behavior of soft matter, such as
amorphous materials, self-assembly structures, liquid-crystals, emulsions, and gels. Fundamental knowledge is then related to
advanced products in various fields of applications ranging from food , sensing, coatings, to bio-medical and health care
materials as well as materials for energy such as fuel cell membranes.
An introduction on the theories describing the structure and dynamics of soft materials will be given as well as how those
properties can be determined experimentally. The topics covered in the course provide an introduction on the relation of
molecular forces, energies, and timescales typical of soft condensed matter and the material properties and supra-molecular
structures arising from those interactions. Those relations are in turn, illustrated with applications and will be thought how the
control of various kinds of molecular interactions can lead to desired advanced material properties and structures.
Knowledge
1)To be able to explain with your own words basic concepts of Soft Matter;
2)To be able to explain how different experimental techniques can be applied to determine the structure, dynamical response and
properties of a material;
Understanding
3)To understand how various kinds of intermolecular interactions determine the structure and dynamics of soft materials at
various length scales;
Analysis (critical thinking)
4)To be able to interpret quantitatively (characterization) experimental data on soft materials;
5)To be able to calculate basic quantities related to structure and dynamics of soft materials;
Application
6)To be able to explain how structure and dynamics of soft materials can be used for a given product or application;
7)To be able to describe various ways of tuning material properties for desired performance in different applications.

Education Method
Course Relations

Lectures, classroom exercises, case study

CH3162 - Design and Synthesis of Advanced Chemical Products (DSP)
CH3172 - Structure/Property Relationships of Advanced Chemical products (SPRP)

Literature and Study

Materials

Book:
Soft Condensed Matter
Oxford Master Series in Condensed Matter Physics, Vol. 6
Richard A. L. Jones

Assessment

+ Course Handouts
One written exam weighting 80% of final mark, and a case study (20% weight).
Marks for the exam and the case study are given on a scale of 1 to 10, with a precision of one decimal.
The final mark is the weighted average of the 2 marks rounded-off to half-integers with the exception of the mark 5.5, which is
not given.
You pass the course if the final mark is at least 6.0, and the marks for the exam and the case study are at least 5.0

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Year
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2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Nuclear Science and Engineering 2014

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CH3771
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Nuclear Chemistry

Dr.ir. A.G. Denkova

Prof.dr. H.T. Wolterbeek
Dr. E. Oehlke
0/8/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
This course is designed for both Chemical Engineering and Applied Physics students who are interested in learning more about
nuclear chemistry and applied radiochemistry. This course will investigate nuclear and radiochemistry including subjects related
to; nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, radioactivity in health science, and technical applications of radiation and radionuclides.
Students should complete this course with an in depth, practical knowledge of nuclear and radiochemistry and a certificate of
completion for the NCSV (National Center for Radiation Protection) Level 5b course.
This course is obilgatory for chemistry students doing the Nuclear Science and Engineering track.
This is a 6 ECTS course composed of 48 lecture hours, 110 self-study hours, a midterm examination (level 5b practical plus level
5b examination) of 8 hours, and a final examination of 3 hours.
This class will meet twice per week for four hours each day. Times and dates to be announced.
The instruction presented in the beginning of the course is intended to provide students the necessary information to study for
and pass the NCSV Level 5b training course. The mid-term examination is composed of the Level 5b Practical Exam and the
Level 5b Written Exam. Successfully passing the mid-term examination (NCSV Level5b) is required in order to continue with
the course. Failure of the mid-term implies that students will have to repeat, and pass, the exam outside of normal class hours in
order to receive a grade for the course.

Study Goals

Education Method
Assessment

1.Identify the factors that affect nuclear stability and interaction with matter
2.Explain the different kinds of radioactive decay
3.Distinguish between different radiation production routes
4.Be able to calculate the specific activity of the produced radionuclides
5.Interpret a radioactive decay series
6.Distinguish between the different type of detectors and explain why for a particular decay a particular detector is be suitable
7.Calculate detector efficiency
8.Describe which properties of radionuclides that are important in radionuclide therapy and which in nuclear imaging and
explain why
9.Design a nano-carrier for radionuclide therapy and/or imaging
Oral lectures and practical exercises.
Homework assignments, a midterm examination (NCSV level 5b practical and written examination) and a written final
examination.

CH3782
Responsible Instructor
Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Course Contents

Study Goals

Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Prof.dr. R.J.M. Konings

Dr. D. Bykov
0/4/0/0
2
2
2
3
English
This course is designed for both Chemical Engineering (obligatory for the Specialisation Nuclear Science and Engineering),
Applied Physics and Sustainable Energy Technology students that are interested in developing a working knowledge of the
nuclear fuel cycle. Ideally, students will have been introduced to these concepts by taking CH3792: Nuclear Science. This course
is about the role of chemistry in each component of the nuclear fuel cycle from the metallurgy of uranium to the disposition of
spent reactor fuel or high level waste. While the physics and engineering of controlled fission are central to the generation of
electricity by nuclear reactors, chemistry dominates all other aspects of nuclear fuel cycle. This course will not only give students
a comprehensive study of the traditional fuel cycle (the uranium once-through cycle), but it will also detail many of the proposed
nuclear fuel cycles that may very well carry nuclear power through the coming decades. As an outcome of the course, the
students will be able to compare and contrast existing and innovative fuel cycles, learning and discussing the pros and cons of
each.
This is a 3 ECTS course composed of 28 total lecture hours, 56 self-study hours, an essay and a final examination. This course
may also afford students the opportunity to travel to locations outside the TU Delft and / or The Netherlands to visit sites of
interest.
1. In-depth, practical knowledge involving all aspects of the traditional nuclear fuel cycle.
2. Working knowledge of all major proposed nuclear fuel cycles.
3. The ability to explain, discuss, compare, and contrast the traditional and proposed fuel cycles.

Education Method
Assessment

4. A comprehensive understanding of how chemistry influences almost all aspects of the fuel cycle.
Oral lectures and class excursions
Final examination and essay

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CH3792
Responsible Instructor
Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Summary

Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering

Dr.ir. M. Rohde
Dr.ir. A.G. Denkova
0/8/0/0
2
2
Different, to be announced
English
This course is designed as an introduction for Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics and Sustainable Energy Technology
students to the broad range of topics that comprise nuclear science. These include; radioactive decay, radiation dosimetry,
neutron and positron beams, nuclear reactor physics and designs, nuclear waste disposal, radioactivity in health sciences, and
many more.
This Introductory course highlights the Nuclear Science and Engineering specialization; available as a separate certificate that
accompanies the University Diploma. For Chemical Engineering students who choose the Nuclear Science and Engineering
specialization, this course is compulsory.

Course Contents

The course centers on teaching the fundamental concepts that are necessary to move forward with a more in-depth exploration of
these topics. As such, this course draws on faculty and staff from all the sections within the Department of Radiation Science and
Technology (RST). Students should complete this course with a greater understanding and appreciation for the relevance of
nuclear science and technology in todays global society.
Subjects include:

Study Goals

The history of radioactivity

Modes of decay / de-excitation
Interactions of radiation with matter
Radiation dosimetry
Applications of research reactors
Neutron beams
Neutron scattering techniques
Positron beams
Nuclear reactors
Nuclear waste disposal
Nuclear safety
Nuclear weapons
Proliferation / safeguards
Health application of nuclear science
Medical imaging
Radiotracers
Prospects for the future
Sub-goal (total % for sub-goal) : Weekly exercises(25%)/Exam(50%)/Presentation(25%)
Has insight into the nature of radiation and radioactivity and its interaction with matter (37%) : 12%/25%/0%
Understands, in a broad sense, how nuclear science is/will be applied in fields of energy, health, medicine industry and others
(38%) : 13%/25%/0%
Is able to read, understand and present a scientific paper on a nuclear science subject (20%) : 0%/0%/20%
Is able to collaborate with another student, while preparing the presentation (5%) : 0%/0%/5%

Education Method
Literature and Study
Materials
Assessment

Oral lectures, guided tours and a presentation on a subject related to nuclear science.
J. Kenneth Shultis, Richard E. Faw: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering Second Edition
Lecture slides
Short weekly tests, written exam + presentation

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Year
Organization
Education

2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Obligatory Design Modules 2014

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CH3804
Responsible Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Course Contents

Study Goals

Education Method
Course Relations

Books
Prerequisites
Assessment

Product & Process Design

0/0/8/X
3
4
3
Different, to be announced
English
- Product Design & Material Supply Chains
- Relation between Product Performance and Composition
- Process Design Methodology
- Process Integration
- Process Flow Sheet Modelling
- Energy and Mass Integration
- Process and Product Evaluation and Optimisation
- Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of design
The student should be able to:
- understand the generic design cycle
- decompose a process design in hierarchical levels
- apply process synthesis, analysis and evaluation methods
- identify opportunities for new products
- select performance specifications
- identify relevant aspect of safety, health, environment and sustainability
- perform an economical evaluation of products and processes
Lectures and team assignments
This course is an obligatory preparatory course for the CDP project (CH3843) and therefore full participation - proven by
presence, making assignments and tests and sitting for the exam - is required in order to be admitted to the CDP project (see also
CH3843).
Seider, W.D., Seader, J.D., Lewin, D.R. and Widagdo, S., Product and Process Design Principles. Synthesis, Analysis, and
Evaluation., Ed. 3, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010
Relevant BSc (Chemical Engineering)
By means of assignments and tests.

CH3843
Responsible Instructor
Instructor
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Course Contents
Study Goals

Education Method
Prerequisites

Assessment

Prof.dr.ir. A.B. de Haan

Dr.ir. G.M.H. Meesters
Dr. H.W. Nugteren

Design Project

12

Prof.dr.ir. A.B. de Haan

Dr. H.W. Nugteren
Full time during about 9 weeks.
4
4
4
English
The design project includes the industrial design of an integrated process and/or to generate a concept for a consumer product.
To offer students a realistic experience in making a conceptual product/process design and achieving a high degree of integration
of chemical engineering know-how.
Teamwork and communication skills are being trained since design projects are carried out by groups of students.
Project Team Work (4-5 students, mixed nationalities) with intermediate reporting and presentations.
A proof of full participation in the preparatory PPD course (CH3804) is required and at least 12 ec of other chemical engineering
master courses/electives must have been completed to be admitted to the Design Project (see also PPD). Presence, making
assignments and sitting for the exam is considered as proof for full participation in the PPD course.
Students doing homologation (bridging) courses as part of their master's program must have completed all (except at most one)
of these courses.
Final design report, presentations and project defence for committee

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WM0320TU
Module Manager
Module Manager
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period
Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Course Contents

Study Goals

Education Method
Literature and Study
Materials
Assessment
Enrolment / Application

Remarks
Category

Ethics and Engineering

Dr. F. Santoni De Sio

S.L. Spruit
4/0/4/0
1
3
1
3
1
3
English
This code of this course used to be WM0320TN.
This course is identical to the initial part of the course wm0329tu.
You will explore the ethical and social aspects and problems related to technology and to your future work as professional or
manager in the design, development, management or control of technology. You will be introduced to and make exercises with a
range of relevant aspects and concepts, including professional codes, collective reasoning, philosophical ethics, collective
decision making (public choice), ethical aspects of technological risks, responsibility within organisations, responsible conduct
of companies and the role of law, and game theory as a tool for analyzing ethical problems and solutions. You will analyse legal,
political and organisational backgrounds to existing and emerging ethical and social problems of technology, and you will
explore possibilities for resolving, diminishing or preventing these problems.
After having completed the course you:
can better recognise and analyse ethical and social aspects and problems inherent in technology and in the work of professionals
and managers active in the design, development, management and control of technology.
have insight into how these ethical and social aspects and problems are related to legal, political and organisational
backgrounds.
are able to explore and assess possibilities for solving or diminishing existing and emerging ethical and social problems that
attach to technology and the work of professionals and managers.
are better prepared to perform your future work as a professional or manager in the design, development, production and control
of technology in an ethical and socially responsible way.
A series of 7 lectures and work sessions (including role playing sessions) concluded with a written test.
Reader and exercise book Ethics and Engineering, available at Nextprint and as PDF files on Blackboard; Powerpoint lecture
notes.
Written exam.
Enrolment via Blackboard is required for this course. This is needed in order to plan the number of workgroups. For participation
in the first period you must enroll not later than August 23 2014 and for participation in the third period not later than January 19
2015 via Blackboard.
The course is run twice each year in the first and third quarter. The course is identical to the initial part of the course wm0329tu
(6 ects).
MSc niveau

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Year
Organization
Education

2014/2015
Applied Sciences
Master Chemical Engineering

Thesis Project 2014

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CH3901
Responsible Instructor
Project Coordinator
Contact Hours / Week
x/x/x/x
Education Period

Start Education
Exam Period
Course Language
Course Contents

Study Goals

Education Method
Assessment

Remarks

MSc Thesis Work

40

Dr. P.J. Hamersma

L. van der Elst
During a periode of 7 month, you will work fulltime in one of the research groups in het field of Chemical Engineering.
1
2
3
4
Summer Holidays
1
Exam by appointment
English
a. Literature study, problem formulation and planning.
b. Practical and theoretical work in one of the research groups
c. Oral and written presentation of the work.
The student:
- can read and understand theory and scientific literature of a specific topic
- is able to work independently on an academic level; planning is a keyword!
- is able to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural team of experts and supporting technologists/analysts
- has to be able to present his/her results in English by means of a presentation to a professional audience and by means of a
written scientific report
Works independently on a specific Chemical Engineering research topic in one of the groups of the Department of Chemical
Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, Biotechnology or Process & Energy (3mE)
The final assessment consists of one mark, based on:
- theoretical knowledge and understanding
- method and scientific approach
- Competence in doing research work
- Report
- Presentation and defense
- General competences
The final presentation is followed by a defence/discussion about your report. The committee consists of at least of 3 academic
TU Delft staff members; one of another section or department.
Certain steps need to be taken when carrying out a Thesis Project.
Please, consult blackboard (Thesis Project Administration) for detailed information and additional forms. Enroll to this
blackboard by Organizations >> Education >> Applied Sciences >> Eindprojecten Administratie TNW.
The procedure of a Thesis Project consists of the following steps:
1.Orientation
2.Careful consideration of different research sections
3.Handing in the application form and a list of the achieved courses
4.Providing the Thesis Project Administration with the names of the review committee
5.Presentation
6.Assessment and calculation of the examination mark
!! Pay attention !! The final mark will only be registered after the Thesis Project Administration has received a digital copy of the
thesis report. A digital survey will be sent to the student shortly hereafter.
For questions & handing in the digital version of the report, contact eindprojecten-tnw@tudelft.nl

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Prof.dr.ir. H.E.A. van den Akker

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Transport Phenomena

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 85000
0.522

Dr.ir. N.A.M. Besseling

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Organic Mat. & Interf.

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 83874
1.117

Dr. G. Biskos
Unit
Department

Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch

Atmospheric Remote Sensing

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 88207
1.311

P.E. Boukany
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Prod. & Proc. Engineerin

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 89981
0.429

Dr. D. Bykov
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
RST/Nucl.Energy & Rad. Appl.

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 89531
B50-01.01.120

Dr.ir. A.G. Denkova

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
RST/Radiat. &Isot. for Health

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 84471
02.00.360

Dr. R. Eelkema
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 81035
0.330

L. van der Elst

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
Onderwijs en Studentenzaken

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 87495
A 210

Prof.dr. J.H. van Esch

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 88826
0.302

Prof.dr.ir. A.B. de Haan

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Transport Phenomena

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 89228
B12-0.534

Dr. P.J. Hamersma

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Prod. & Proc. Engineerin

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82651
B12-1.323
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Dr. A.J. Houtepen

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Opto-electr. Materials

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82157
0.224

Ir. S.J. Huynink

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/O&O groep

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 84386
0.029

Dr. W.F. Jager

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Organic Mat. & Interf.

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82626
1.112

Prof.dr. F. Kapteijn
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Catalysis Engineering

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 84384
0.414

Prof.dr. R.J.M. Konings

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
RST/Nucl.Energy & Rad. Appl.

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 89531
B50-01.01.120

Prof.dr.ir. M.T. Kreutzer

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Chemical Engineering

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 89084
B12-0.014

Dr.ir. G.M.H. Meesters

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Prod. & Proc. Engineerin

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 85501
0.512

Dr. E. Mendes
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Advanced Soft Matter

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82623
0.301

Dr. H.W. Nugteren

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Prod. & Proc. Engineerin

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 84376
B12-0.405

Dr. E. Oehlke
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
RST/Radiat. &Isot. for Health

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82640
B50-02.00.380

Dr.ir. M. Rohde
Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
RST/Nucl. Energy & Rad. Appl.

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Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 86962
B50-01.01.100

Dr. F. Santoni De Sio

Unit
Department

Techniek, Bestuur & Management

Ethiek & Filosofie van de Tec

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 85141
b4.140

Dr. T.J. Savenije

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Opto-electr. Materials

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 86537
0.208

Prof.dr. L.D.A. Siebbeles

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Opto-electr. Materials

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 81800
0.222

Dr.ir. L.C.P.M. de Smet

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Organic Mat. & Interf.

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82636
0.120

S.L. Spruit
Unit
Department

Techniek, Bestuur & Management

Ethiek & Filosofie van de Tec

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 89889
B31-b4.280

Dr.ir. V. van Steijn

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Prod. & Proc. Engineerin

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 87194
0.502

Dr.ir. M.A. van der Veen

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
ChemE/Catalysis Engineering

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 86458
0.483

Dr.ir. E.A.H. Vollebregt

Unit
Department

Elektrotechn., Wisk. & Inform.

Numerical Analysis

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 83631
B36-HB 03.270

Unit
Department

Elektrotechn., Wisk. & Inform.

Mathematische Fysica

Room

Unit
Department

Civiele Techniek & Geowetensch

Railway Engineering

Room

Unit
Department

Elektrotechn., Wisk. & Inform.

Numerical Analysis

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 83631
HB 03.270

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Prof.dr. H.T. Wolterbeek

Unit
Department

Technische Natuurwetenschappen
RST/Radiat. Science and Techn.

Telephone
Room

+31 15 27 82105
B50-01.01.140

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