MATLAB Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering challenges often involve complex, non-linear equations, differential systems, and transport models that cannot be solved by hand. This text-only course teaches you how to translate physical chemical processes into reliable numerical algorithms using MATLAB. You will transition from manual calculations to writing clean, structured MATLAB scripts that solve mass balances, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamic equilibrium problems.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand foundational numerical concepts, including error analysis, convergence, and algorithm stability.\n- Solve non-linear algebraic equations representing chemical equilibrium and flash calculations.\n- Model chemical reaction kinetics using ordinary differential equation solvers.\n- Set up and evaluate multi-variable functions systematically to automate iterative engineering calculations.\n- Implement modern MATLAB coding practices, such as vectorization and structured function design, to optimize simulation performance.\n\nThis course begins with essential terminology, basic numerical concepts, and foundational MATLAB syntax. You will then progress through practical chemical engineering applications, learning how to structure your code for clarity and efficiency. Designed for chemical engineering students and practicing engineers new to numerical computation, this course requires no advanced programming background. Start building your numerical simulation skills today.