Chemical Reaction Engineering II: Reactor Design and Kinetics

Moving beyond basic isothermal reactors is the key to solving real-world chemical engineering challenges. Whether you are preparing for competitive engineering exams or aiming to design efficient industrial systems, understanding complex reaction kinetics is essential. This text-based course guides you through the core principles of intermediate chemical reaction engineering. You will gain the confidence to analyze non-isothermal reactors, multiple reaction pathways, and heterogeneous catalytic systems using clear, step-by-step mathematical derivations and practical scenarios. What you'll learn: - Analyze non-isothermal reactor design and determine temperature effects on conversion. - Evaluate multiple reaction systems, including parallel and series reactions, to maximize product yield. - Understand catalyst properties, external diffusion, and internal effectiveness factors in heterogeneous catalysis. - Apply energy balance equations to design adiabatic and non-adiabatic reactors. - Practice solving exam-style reaction engineering problems with structured, written explanations. - Explore modern reactor modeling concepts and sustainable green engineering design principles. The course begins with a thorough review of fundamental energy balances before progressing to complex multiple reaction networks and catalytic kinetics. You will work through detailed written derivations and practical exercises designed to build your problem-solving speed and accuracy. This course is designed for chemical engineering students, exam aspirants, and professionals looking to solidify their understanding of reactor design. A basic familiarity with introductory chemical reaction concepts is recommended, but no advanced prior knowledge is required. Start reading today to elevate your chemical engineering expertise and master reactor design.