Chemical and Biological Reaction Engineering Fundamentals

Understanding how chemical and biological systems react and transform is the cornerstone of modern process engineering. This text-based course guides you from foundational kinetic principles to the design and analysis of complex reaction systems. You will learn how to approach chemical and biological processes with the analytical rigor required to solve real-world engineering challenges. By working through detailed, step-by-step explanations, you will build a strong intuitive and mathematical grasp of reaction rates, reactor configurations, and transport limitations. This knowledge enables you to optimize yields, predict system behavior, and design efficient processing units. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational chemical kinetics, reaction rates, and pathways - Configure and analyze batch, continuous stirred-tank (CSTR), and plug flow (PFR) reactors - Model biological reactions, enzyme kinetics, and bioreactor behaviors - Apply mass and energy balances to non-isothermal reaction systems - Identify transport limitations and their effects on reaction rates - Practice solving multi-step reaction engineering problems systematically The course begins with core definitions of reaction rates and stoichiometry before moving into reactor design equations and biological applications. Each section focuses on building your analytical skills through clear, written explanations and structured practice scenarios. This course is designed for beginners in chemical engineering, bioengineering, or applied chemistry who want to build a solid foundation in reaction engineering without needing complex prerequisites. Start mastering the principles of reaction engineering today.