Process Calculations and Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Chemical engineering and process industries rely on precise calculations to design, analyze, and optimize industrial systems. Understanding how mass and energy flow through a chemical process is the essential foundation for any aspiring engineer. This written course guides you from the fundamental definitions of units and dimensions to solving complex material and energy balances. You will develop a strong intuitive grasp of thermodynamic laws, state functions, and phase equilibria, enabling you to analyze real-world chemical processes. What you'll learn: 1. Understand fundamental chemical engineering quantities, units, and dimension conversions. 2. Perform steady-state and unsteady-state material balances for systems with and without chemical reactions. 3. Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to open and closed chemical systems. 4. Calculate heat effects, enthalpy changes, and energy balances for industrial processes. 5. Analyze phase behavior and chemical reaction equilibria using thermodynamic equations. 6. Solve process calculations programmatically using modern numerical methods and basic Python scripts. You will start with key terminology and basic process variables before moving on to systematic material balance methodologies. Finally, you will explore thermodynamics, linking energy conservation principles directly to practical chemical process design. This course is designed for engineering students, entry-level professionals, and anyone preparing for technical examinations in chemical engineering. No advanced prior knowledge is required; a basic grasp of chemistry and algebra is sufficient to begin. Start reading today to build a rock-solid foundation in process engineering.