Foundations of Chemical Reaction Engineering: Kinetics and Reactor Design

Chemical reaction engineering is at the heart of industrial chemistry, transforming raw materials into valuable products. Understanding how reactions behave and how to design the vessels that contain them is essential for any aspiring chemical engineer. This text-based course guides you through the foundational principles of chemical kinetics and reactor design, helping you transition from understanding basic molecular collisions to analyzing and sizing complex industrial reactor systems with confidence. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics and reaction rate laws. - Analyze homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic reactions. - Design and size ideal reactors, including batch, plug flow, and continuous stirred-tank reactors. - Compare different reactor arrangements to optimize yield and selectivity. - Apply modern safety considerations and sustainability metrics to reactor design. You will start with core terminology, thermodynamic principles, and rate laws before moving into practical reactor design equations. The course concludes with an introduction to multiple reactor systems and modern process safety practices, all taught through clear written explanations and step-by-step mathematical derivations. Designed for students and beginners in chemical engineering, chemistry, or process industries, this course requires only basic chemistry and algebra. Begin your journey into process design and master the essentials of chemical reaction engineering today.