Chemical Reaction Engineering

Chemical Reaction Engineering is a fundamental discipline that applies the principles of chemical kinetics and transport phenomena to the design and operation of chemical reactors. It focuses on the quantitative study of the rates at which chemical reactions occur and how factors like temperature, pressure, and catalyst activity influence them. By integrating this knowledge with an understanding of heat and mass transfer, engineers in this field design and optimize industrial-scale reactors to safely, efficiently, and economically convert raw materials into valuable products, effectively bridging the gap between laboratory chemistry and commercial production.

1. Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering
   1. Introduction to Chemical Reaction Engineering
      1. Scope and Applications
      2. Historical Development
      3. Industrial Importance
      4. Relationship to Other Engineering Disciplines
   2. Basic Concepts and Definitions
      1. Chemical Reactions
      2. Reaction Systems
      3. Reactor Classification
      4. Performance Measures