MATLAB Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering systems are governed by intricate mathematical equations that are often impossible to solve analytically. To design reactors, model mass transfer, and optimize processes, you must master numerical computation. This text-based course equips you with the essential skills to translate chemical engineering problems into structured MATLAB code. You will learn how to select, write, and debug numerical algorithms to simulate real-world systems. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational numerical principles such as root-finding and numerical integration - Solve systems of linear and non-linear algebraic equations for mass and energy balances - Model dynamic chemical processes using modern ordinary differential equation solvers - Apply numerical optimization to find ideal operating conditions for chemical reactors - Write efficient, vectorized MATLAB scripts following modern programming best practices You will begin with basic definitions and computational logic before progressing to step-by-step breakdowns of classic transport and reaction engineering problems. This course is designed for beginners, students, and engineers looking for a practical introduction to numerical methods. No prior programming background is required. Start reading today to master the computational tools of modern chemical engineering.