Fundamentals of Process Calculations in Chemical Engineering

Every chemical process, from small-scale lab reactions to massive industrial plants, relies on precise calculations to ensure safety, efficiency, and feasibility. Understanding how to track mass and energy flows is the absolute foundation of chemical engineering. This text-only course guides you through the fundamental principles of physical chemistry and process stoichiometry, transforming complex chemical phenomena into structured, solvable mathematical models. You will learn how to approach chemical engineering problems systematically, ensuring your calculations are accurate and consistent. What you'll learn: - Learn the fundamental units, dimensions, and physical chemistry concepts essential for engineering. - Master the formulation of material balances for single-unit and multi-unit systems. - Analyze complex process configurations including recycle, bypass, and purge streams. - Apply ideal and real gas laws to predict gas behavior under varying process conditions. - Calculate energy balances using heat capacities, enthalpy changes, and phase transitions. - Practice solving multi-component balance equations using modern systematic formulation techniques. This course begins with basic terminology, units, and stoichiometry before moving step-by-step into complex mass and energy balance scenarios. Through clear written explanations and structured practice problems, you will develop a practical, engineering-focused mindset. This course is designed for beginners, chemistry students, and aspiring engineers looking to build a strong technical foundation. No prior engineering experience is required. Start reading today to master the essential math behind chemical process engineering.