Description
This course provides the Biochemical Engineering students with the necessary knowledge of the fundamentals of reaction engineering, reactor design and operation with special emphasis on biocatalytic processes.
Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:
- Explain key principles of biocatalysis
- Calculate biocatalyst kinetics for homogeneous and heterogeneous enzyme reactions
- Describe immobilisation methods and analyse yields
- Calculate productivity and yield of biocatalytic reactions in batch, continuous and plug flow reactors
- Appraise the performance of ideal and non-ideal reactors
- Illustrate methods of In-Situ Product Removal
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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