1. General information
Course:
CATALYTIC PROCESSES
Code:
57332
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
398 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CHEMISTRY
Academic year:
2020-21
Center:
1 - FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Group(s):
20
Year:
4
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ANTONIO FERMIN ANTIÑOLO GARCIA
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
San Alberto Magno
QUÍMICA INORG., ORG., Y BIOQ.
3471
antonio.antinolo@uclm.es
Tuesday and Thursday from 12 to 13h
Lecturer:
FERNANDO CARRILLO HERMOSILLA
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
SAN ALBERTO MAGNO
QUÍMICA INORG., ORG., Y BIOQ.
3417
fernando.carrillo@uclm.es
T and W from 12 to 13 h
Lecturer:
AGUSTIN LARA SANCHEZ
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Edificio San Alberto Magno
QUÍMICA INORG., ORG., Y BIOQ.
3499
agustin.lara@uclm.es
Monday and Wednesday fron 17:00 to 18:00
2. Pre-Requisites
The student must have passed Module 1 of Basic Training
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The training that Catalytic Processes students receive is essential for the understanding, design and development of the most important industrial chemical processes. Most processes in the chemical industry are catalytic processes, both homogeneous catalysis and heterogeneous catalysis, such as the metathesis of olefins, hydrogenation processes of unsaturated substrates, the polymerization of different monomers, the carbonylation of olefins or alcohols, synthesis of ammonia, synthesis of methanol .... So that the understanding of these industrial processes supposes a preparation for the future professional activity of the graduates in Chemistry.
The course of Catalytic Processes is a completely transversal and essential subject for the formation of a Graduate in Chemistry and is practically related to all the subjects of the Degree, although we can mention:
Fundamentals of Chemistry and Basic Laboratory Operations,
Physical Chemistry I: Chemical Thermodynamics
Physical Chemistry IV: Chemical Kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry I
Inorganic Chemistry II
Molecular Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry of the Solid State
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry III
Extension of Organic Chemistry
Structural Determination
Chemical engineering
Materials science
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| E07 | Relate macroscopic properties with those of atoms, molecules and non-molecular chemical compounds |
| E09 | Know the kinetics of chemical change, including catalysis and reaction mechanisms |
| E11 | Know the basic operations and the unitary processes of the chemical industry |
| E15 | Know how to handle the standard chemical instrumentation and be able to elaborate and manage standardized procedures of work in the laboratory and chemical industry |
| E16 | Plan, design and develop projects and experiments |
| E17 | Develop the ability to relate to each other the different specialties of Chemistry, as well as this one with other disciplines (interdisciplinary character) |
| G02 | Be able to gather and interpret data, information and relevant results, obtain conclusions and issue reasoned reports on scientific, technological or other problems that require the use of chemical tools |
| G03 | Know how to apply the theoretical-practical knowledge acquired in the different professional contexts of Chemistry |
| G04 | Know how to communicate, orally and in writing, the knowledge, procedures and results of chemistry, both specialized and non-specialized |
| G05 | Acquire and adapt new knowledge and techniques of any scientific-technical discipline with incidence in the chemical field |
| T05 | Organization and planning capacity |
| T07 | Ability to work as a team and, where appropriate, exercise leadership functions, fostering the entrepreneurial character |
| T09 | Motivation for quality, job security and awareness of environmental issues, with knowledge of internationally recognized systems for the correct management of these aspects |
| T10 | Ability to use specific software for chemistry at user level |
| T11 | Ability to obtain bibliographic information, including Internet resources |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Train the student for autonomous work and learning, as well as for personal initiative | |
| Train the student to search for information, its analysis, interpretation and use for analytical purposes | |
| Knowing fundamental aspects of the process of Industrial Interest Processes in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis | |
| Know the coordination compounds, organometallic and inorganic solids used as industrial catalysts | |
| Know the fundamental concepts of Catalysis | |
| Know the most important processes in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis of Industrial Interest | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Fundamental Concepts of Catalysis. Basic principles. General concepts in catalysis. Catalysis in the chemical industry. Classification of catalytic systems. Comparison between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
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Unit 2: Catalytic processes of olefin isomerization. General concepts. Isomerization mechanisms. Applications
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Unit 3: Metathesis catalytic processes I. Complexes with carbene (alkylidene) ligands: Fischer type and Schrock type. Reactivity. Applications.
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Unit 4: Metathesis catalytic processes II. General concepts. Mechanisms of metathesis. Applications.
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Unit 5: Catalytic processes of olefin hydrogenation. Introduction. Types of catalysts. Hydrogenation mechanisms. Representative catalytic processes. Catalytic processes of asymmetric hydrogenation.
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Unit 6: Catalytic processes of carbonylation. Introduction. Fischer-Tropsch processes. Carbonylation of alkenes. Carbonylation of alcohols. Hydroformylation. Processes of industrial interest.
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Unit 7: Catalytic processes of oxidation. Type of processes. Epoxidation of olefins; asymmetric epoxidations. Oxidation of olefins.
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Unit 8: Fundamentals of heterogeneous catalysis. Individual steps. Mechanisms.
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Unit 9: Types of heterogeneous catalysts. Redox and acid-base catalysts. Metals. Semiconductors. Isolators.
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Unit 10: Catalysts performance. Supported catalysts. Promotors and inhibitors. Deactivation and regeneration.
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Unit 11: Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts. Immobilization of homogeneous catalysts. Zeolites.
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Unit 12: Characterization of heterogeneous catalysts.
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Unit 13: Heterogeneously Catalyzed Processes in Industry. Refinery. Hydrogen and syngas. Ammonia. Methanol. Fisher-Tropsch process. Ethylene and propylene oxidation. Polyolefins.
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB02 CB04 E07 E09 E11 G02 G03 G05 | 1.4 | 35 | Y | N | ||
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Workshops and Seminars | CB02 CB04 G02 G03 T05 T07 T09 T10 T11 | 0.44 | 11 | Y | N | ||
| Group tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | CB02 CB04 E07 E09 G02 G03 G04 | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | N | ||
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 CB04 E07 E11 E15 G02 G03 G04 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | N | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB02 CB04 E07 E09 E11 E15 E16 G02 G03 G05 T10 T11 | 3.86 | 96.5 | Y | N | ||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.14 | Total class time hours: 53.5 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.86 | Total hours of out of class work: 96.5 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 25.00% | 0.00% | |
| Progress Tests | 75.00% | 0.00% | |
| Final test | 0.00% | 100.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:The subject has two parts: Homogeneous Catalysis and Heterogeneous Catalysis, which participate with 60 and 40% of the grade, respectively, and which are evaluated as follows:
1. Exam with theoretical and practical questions about the contents taught in the subject (75% of the grade)
2. Participatory resolution, in the classroom, of seminars on problems and work carried out by the student (25% of the grade)
A partial examination of the Homogeneous Catalysis part will be performed. If it is passed, an examination of the part dedicated to the Heterogeneous Catalysis will be made the day of the ordinary examination. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Examination of the total of the course
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Examination of the total of the course
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Examination of the total of the course
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Group tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Group tutoring sessions] | 2.5 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
| Unit 1 (de 13): Fundamental Concepts of Catalysis. Basic principles. General concepts in catalysis. Catalysis in the chemical industry. Classification of catalytic systems. Comparison between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 2 (de 13): Catalytic processes of olefin isomerization. General concepts. Isomerization mechanisms. Applications | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Unit 3 (de 13): Metathesis catalytic processes I. Complexes with carbene (alkylidene) ligands: Fischer type and Schrock type. Reactivity. Applications. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Unit 4 (de 13): Metathesis catalytic processes II. General concepts. Mechanisms of metathesis. Applications. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Unit 5 (de 13): Catalytic processes of olefin hydrogenation. Introduction. Types of catalysts. Hydrogenation mechanisms. Representative catalytic processes. Catalytic processes of asymmetric hydrogenation. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Unit 6 (de 13): Catalytic processes of carbonylation. Introduction. Fischer-Tropsch processes. Carbonylation of alkenes. Carbonylation of alcohols. Hydroformylation. Processes of industrial interest. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Unit 7 (de 13): Catalytic processes of oxidation. Type of processes. Epoxidation of olefins; asymmetric epoxidations. Oxidation of olefins. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 1 |
| Unit 8 (de 13): Fundamentals of heterogeneous catalysis. Individual steps. Mechanisms. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Unit 9 (de 13): Types of heterogeneous catalysts. Redox and acid-base catalysts. Metals. Semiconductors. Isolators. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 10 (de 13): Catalysts performance. Supported catalysts. Promotors and inhibitors. Deactivation and regeneration. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 11 (de 13): Synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts. Immobilization of homogeneous catalysts. Zeolites. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 2 |
| Unit 12 (de 13): Characterization of heterogeneous catalysts. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Unit 13 (de 13): Heterogeneously Catalyzed Processes in Industry. Refinery. Hydrogen and syngas. Ammonia. Methanol. Fisher-Tropsch process. Ethylene and propylene oxidation. Polyolefins. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Workshops and Seminars] | 3 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources