Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering Fundamentals

Chemical and biological reaction engineering lies at the heart of producing everything from clean energy and advanced materials to life-saving pharmaceuticals. Understanding how reactions behave and how to design the vessels that contain them is essential for modern engineering challenges. This course provides a clear, structured pathway to mastering these foundational concepts without requiring prior advanced coursework. You will learn how to analyze reaction rates, design various reactor types, and apply these principles to biological systems. What you will learn: Understand the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics and rate laws; Design and analyze batch, continuous stirred-tank, and plug flow reactors; Apply mass and energy balances to steady-state and transient reactor systems; Analyze biological reaction kinetics, including enzyme-catalyzed reactions and microbial growth; Evaluate transport limitations and their impact on overall reaction rates; Solve practical engineering problems using modern numerical formulation techniques. We begin with essential terminology, basic thermodynamic concepts, and core kinetic equations before progressing to complex reactor design and biochemical applications. This text-based course is designed for beginners, engineering students, and professionals looking to build a strong foundation in reaction engineering with no prior experience in the subject required. Start building your engineering problem-solving skills today.