MATLAB for Chemical Reaction Engineering

Understanding chemical and biological reaction kinetics is essential for designing efficient reactors, yet solving the complex differential equations behind them can be daunting. This course bridges the gap by teaching you how to use MATLAB to model and solve real-world reaction engineering problems. You will learn to translate physical chemical behavior into robust numerical simulations. By reading through structured explanations and analyzing clear code snippets, you will transition from understanding basic reaction formulas to writing your own simulation scripts. The course starts with fundamental kinetic terminology and foundational reactor concepts before guiding you through hands-on coding applications. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of chemical and biological reaction kinetics - Write MATLAB scripts to solve systems of ordinary differential equations for batch and continuous reactors - Model enzyme kinetics and microbial growth using biological reaction engineering principles - Analyze parameter sensitivity and reaction rates through numerical simulation - Set up and solve mass and energy balances for non-isothermal reactor systems - Debug and optimize your MATLAB scripts for stable and efficient convergence This course begins with essential definitions of reaction rates and reactor types, then progresses systematically through writing, running, and troubleshooting MATLAB code for complex kinetic models. It is designed for undergraduate engineering students, curious science majors, and self-directed learners who want to master computational chemical engineering. Start reading today to build your simulation skills and master reactor design with MATLAB.