Fundamentals of chemical reaction engineering with emphasis on kinetics of homogenous and heterogeneous reacting systems. A microkinetic understanding of reaction rates is linked to reactor design, chemical conversion, and selectivity. Batch and continuous reactor designs with and without catalysts are examined.
Prerequisites: Chemical Engineering 10 with minimum grade of C-; Chemical Engineering 110A with a minimum grade of C-; Chemical Engineering 110B (may be taken concurrently). Chemical Engineering 120A-B.