Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering in MATLAB

Chemical processes are governed by complex mathematical equations that are often impossible to solve by hand. To design reactors and predict concentration profiles, engineers rely on numerical computation. This text-only course guides you from foundational mathematical concepts to writing robust MATLAB scripts that simulate real-world chemical reaction networks and transport processes. What you'll learn: - Understand the core mathematical models governing chemical kinetics and mass balance. - Solve systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) to predict species concentrations over time. - Implement root-finding algorithms to determine steady-state reactor conditions. - Write structured MATLAB scripts using modern programming practices like vectorization. - Apply numerical integration techniques to model batch and continuous flow reactors. - Debug and optimize your computational models for accuracy and performance. You will begin with essential terminology and the basic physics of chemical reactions before progressing to practical coding. Through clear written explanations and structured code snippets, you will build and run your own simulations. This course is designed for beginner chemical engineering students and professionals looking to build practical computational skills. No prior programming experience is required. Start modeling chemical engineering systems today.