KJM3810 – Catalysis and Industrial Chemistry

After completing this course, you will:

• have a basic quantitative and qualitative knowledge about heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, adsorption and reaction kinetics, and reactor theory
• be able to perform simple calculations of mass and heat balance in continuous chemical processes
• be familiar with the common types of industrial catalysts and their properties
• have an overview of quintessential industrial chemical processes that are important for the modern society
• have a basic understanding of how the thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and reactor type contribute to the overall process design and technological choices

In addition to fulfilling the Higher Education Entrance Qualification, applicants have to meet the following special admission requirements:

Mathematics R1 (or Mathematics S1 and S2)

And in addition one of these:

Mathematics R2

Physics (1+2)

Chemistry (1+2)

Biology (1+2)

Information technology (1+2)

Geosciences (1+2)

Technology and theories of research (1+2)

Mathematics R2 was a requirement up until and including the study year 2021/2022, as part of a trial arrangement. From and including the study year 2022/2023, Mathematics R2 is no longer a requirement.

The special admission requirements may also be covered by equivalent studies from Norwegian upper secondary school or by other equivalent studies (in Norwegian).

The course duration is one semester. The teaching consists of:

• 30 hours lectures
• 30 hours exercises.

One mandatory project assignment (oral presentation) must be approved before the final exam.

Completed and approved project assignment is valid for six semesters beyond the semester it was approved. After this period, you must complete the laboratory course again to be able to sit for the final examination.

There will be one or several excursions related to key parts of the syllabus.

It is mandatory to attend the first lecture (including students on the waiting list). If you are unable to attend the first lecture, you must notify the Department of Chemistry before the start of the lecture, otherwise your course registration will be cancelled.

• Final written exam (4 hours), which counts 100 % towards the final grade.

One mandatory project assignment (presented in class) must be approved before you can sit the final exam.

Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.

Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.