Foundations of Chemical Reaction Engineering

Struggling to connect the theory of chemical kinetics with the practical design of reactors? This course builds your understanding of Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRE) from the ground up, establishing a critical foundation for any aspiring chemical engineer. Upon completion, you will be able to confidently analyze reaction rate data, understand the performance of different reactor types, and apply design equations to solve common engineering problems. You'll move from basic principles to practical application, building a solid framework for more advanced studies. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamentals of chemical kinetics, including rate laws, reaction order, and stoichiometry. - Apply mole balance principles to derive design equations for ideal reactors: Batch, CSTR, and PFR. - Analyze and compare the performance of different reactor types for both single and multiple reactions. - Calculate key performance metrics like conversion, space time, selectivity, and yield. - Explore the effects of temperature and pressure on reaction rates and reactor design in non-isothermal systems. - Practice solving CRE problems through step-by-step written examples and exercises. The course begins with the essential terminology of reaction kinetics before moving into the design and analysis of ideal reactors. You'll then explore more complex topics like heat effects and multiple reaction systems, with each concept explained through clear text and practical examples. This course is designed for beginners, particularly undergraduate chemical engineering students. No prior knowledge of CRE is required, though a basic understanding of general chemistry and calculus is helpful. Start building your expertise in chemical reaction engineering today.