Numerical Methods for Chemical Reactor Modeling in MATLAB

Simulating chemical reactors is essential for designing safe and efficient chemical processes, but solving the underlying non-linear equations manually is nearly impossible. This text-based course guides you through the fundamentals of numerical methods in chemical engineering, showing you how to build robust MATLAB models for continuous stirred-tank reactors (CSTR) and complex reaction networks. What you'll learn: - Understand the core mathematical principles of mass and energy balances in chemical reactors. - Configure steady-state equations for concentration and temperature in continuous stirred-tank reactors. - Solve systems of non-linear algebraic equations using modern MATLAB solvers. - Model complex, multi-step reaction networks with arbitrary stoichiometry. - Practice structuring clean, readable, and vectorized MATLAB code for engineering simulations. - Analyze reactor stability and thermal sensitivity through numerical parameter sweeps. You will start with foundational chemical engineering equations and basic numerical concepts, then progressively build a complete steady-state reactor simulation step-by-step through clear written explanations and practical code walkthroughs. This course is designed for engineering students and professionals new to numerical simulation, with no advanced programming experience required. Start modeling your chemical systems with confidence today.