Chemical Reaction Engineering and Design
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering
Overview of chemical reaction engineering, importance, and applications

Module #2
Chemical Kinetics Fundamentals
Rate of reaction, reaction order, molecularity, and rate-determining step

Module #3
Rate Laws and Kinetic Models
Zero-order, first-order, second-order, and nth-order reactions; Langmuir-Hinshelwood model

Module #4
Temperature and Energy Effects
Arrhenius equation, activation energy, and temperature dependence of reaction rates

Module #5
Catalysis and Catalytic Reactions
Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, catalyst types, and reaction mechanisms

Module #6
Reactor Types and Configurations
Batch, continuous stirred tank, plug flow, and fixed bed reactors

Module #7
Ideal Reactor Models
Ideal batch, continuous stirred tank, and plug flow reactor models

Module #8
Non-Ideal Reactor Models
Dispersion models, axial and radial dispersion, and non-ideal reactor behavior

Module #9
Reaction Engineering Design Principles
Design considerations, process optimization, and safety aspects

Module #10
Chemical Reaction Engineering Laboratory
Experimental techniques, data analysis, and laboratory exercises

Module #11
Computational Tools for Reaction Engineering
Simulation software, numerical methods, and programming languages

Module #12
Stoichiometry and Material Balances
Material balance equations, stoichiometric coefficients, and reaction extents

Module #13
Energy Balances and Thermodynamics
Energy balance equations, heat transfer, and thermodynamic principles

Module #14
Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
PFD and P&ID development, symbols, and conventions

Module #15
Reactor Design and Sizing
Reactor design considerations, sizing, and scale-up

Module #16
Heat Transfer and Heat Exchanger Design
Heat transfer mechanisms, heat exchanger types, and design methods

Module #17
Mass Transfer and Mixing
Mass transfer principles, mixing patterns, and mixing devices

Module #18
Process Safety and Hazard Analysis
Safety protocols, hazard identification, and risk assessment

Module #19
Environmental Impacts and Sustainability
Environmental aspects, sustainability, and green chemistry principles

Module #20
Economic Evaluation and Cost Estimation
Cost estimation, economic evaluation, and profitability analysis

Module #21
Case Studies in Chemical Reaction Engineering
Real-world examples, case studies, and problem-solving exercises

Module #22
Advanced Topics in Chemical Reaction Engineering
Multireaction systems, nonlinear kinetics, and complex reaction networks

Module #23
Bioreaction Engineering and Bioprocessing
Bioreaction engineering principles, bioprocessing, and biotechnology applications

Module #24
Catalyst Development and Optimization
Catalyst design, synthesis, and optimization strategies

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Chemical Reaction Engineering and Design career

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