Chemical & Biological Reaction Engineering: Core Concepts

Understanding how chemical and biological reactions occur and how to control them is fundamental to many industrial processes. This course provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to chemical and biological reaction engineering, enabling you to analyze, design, and optimize various reactor systems. What you'll learn: * Understand fundamental concepts of reaction kinetics and rate laws. * Apply material and energy balances to steady-state and unsteady-state reactors. * Design and analyze ideal batch, continuously stirred tank (CSTR), and plug flow (PFR) reactors. * Evaluate the performance of non-ideal reactors using residence time distribution (RTD) concepts. * Explore basic principles of biological reaction systems, enzyme kinetics, and bioreactor design. * Practice solving typical chemical and biological engineering problems through structured exercises. * Learn foundational approaches for process optimization and sustainable reactor design. The course begins with essential definitions and reaction kinetics, progressing through the analysis and design of various reactor types, and concluding with practical applications and an introduction to biological systems. This course is designed for absolute beginners in chemical engineering, process engineering, or related scientific fields with no prior experience in reaction engineering. Begin your journey into the world of chemical and biological reaction engineering today.