Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering Fundamentals

Understanding how chemical and biological reactions behave is fundamental to designing safe, efficient, and sustainable industrial processes. This text-based course breaks down complex reactor design principles into digestible concepts, guiding you from basic molecular transformations to full-scale system analysis. You will develop the analytical skills needed to evaluate reaction rates, design diverse reactor types, and solve practical engineering problems. What you'll learn: Understand core chemical kinetics, reaction rates, and stoichiometry; Design and analyze batch, continuous stirred-tank (CSTR), and plug flow reactors (PFR); Apply mass and energy balances to non-isothermal reactor systems; Explore biological reaction kinetics, enzymatic pathways, and bioreactor design basics; Analyze transport limitations and catalyst effectiveness in heterogeneous systems; Practice identifying and correcting common mathematical and conceptual modeling errors. The course begins with foundational definitions of reaction rates and stoichiometry before moving systematically into reactor design equations, thermal effects, and biological applications. This course is designed for beginners, engineering students, and practicing professionals looking for a solid, self-paced refresher in reaction engineering with no advanced prerequisites. Start building your foundation in reaction engineering today.