Industrial Catalysis

7,5 credits, course, master's level, T7004K

Application period starts 2026-03-16

The course covers the importance of catalysis in industry and society and basic principles.

Physical adsorption and chemisorption on surfaces. Adsorption isotherms. Bonding of reactants to catalyst surfaces. Specific surface areas and porosity. Pore size distribution. Kinetics for catalytic reactions. Adsorption – kinetics. Catalyst preparation. Structured catalysts and zeolite. Catalyst characterization by SEM, XRD, gas adsorption and other techniques Catalyst deactivation. Acid catalysis and zeolites. Processing of petroleum and hydrocarbons. Catalytic oxidation. Synthesis gas and associated processes. Steam reforming. The water gas shift reaction. Methanation. Ammonia production. Nitric acid. Methanol and formaldehyde. Fischer-Tropsch. Catalysis for environmental protection and energy production. Three way catalysts for automobiles.

For Programme students

LTU-15825

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Industrial Catalysis

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15825

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:Physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical technology.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.

Mandatory course in the following programmes:

Master Programme in Sustainable Process and Chemical Engineering, KEBP, semester 9

Application for Freestanding course (En)

LTU-15825

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Industrial Catalysis

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15825

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:Physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical technology.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Only a few freestanding places are available. This course is part of a programme.

Application for Exchange students at LTU

LTU-15825

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Industrial Catalysis

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15825

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:Physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical technology.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.

Course syllabus

7,5 credits, course, master's level, T7004K

Application period starts 2026-03-16

The course covers the importance of catalysis in industry and society and basic principles.

Course syllabus

For Programme students

LTU-15825

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Industrial Catalysis

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15825

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:Physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical technology.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Optional course within programmes. Can be applied for within the optional space of a programme.

Mandatory course in the following programmes:

Master Programme in Sustainable Process and Chemical Engineering, KEBP, semester 9

Application for Freestanding course (En)

LTU-15825

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Industrial Catalysis

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15825

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:Physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical technology.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Only a few freestanding places are available. This course is part of a programme.

Application for Exchange students at LTU

LTU-15825

Application period starts 2026-03-16

Industrial Catalysis

Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module, LuleåNormal teachingDay-time 50%Autumn 2026

Period:Period 1 - 1, v. 36 2026 - v. 44 2026, no module

Location:Luleå

Form of study:Day-time 50%

Language:English

Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students

Application code:LTU-15825

Application period starts:2026-03-16

Last day for application:2026-04-15

Entry requirements:Physical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical equilibrium and chemical technology.

Selection:The selection is based on 30-285 credits

Application information:

Course offered in English to prospective exchange student, nominated for exchange by home university.

Kontakt

Liang Yu

Associate Professor
0920-493002
liang.yu@ltu.se
Liang Yu

Updated: 21 November 2023

Industrial Catalysis

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Industrial Catalysis

Application for Freestanding course (En)

Industrial Catalysis

Application for Exchange students at LTU

Industrial Catalysis

For Programme students

Industrial Catalysis

Application for Freestanding course (En)

Industrial Catalysis

Application for Exchange students at LTU

Industrial Catalysis

Kontakt

Liang Yu

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