Principles of Chemical Processes – Mass & Energy Balance

In the field of chemical engineering, a solid understanding of core principles is essential. This course has been carefully developed to provide both new and experienced engineers with a comprehensive grasp of these fundamentals.

Through this course, participants will delve into key areas of chemical engineering, ensuring they’re well-prepared to tackle real-world challenges. Beyond just theory, the curriculum provides practical insights that are directly applicable in professional settings.

With the industry constantly evolving, staying updated with core concepts like material balances, pressure calculations, and gas laws is crucial. This course ensures that engineers, whether starting out or experienced, have the knowledge and tools to excel.

In short, if you’re aiming to strengthen your foundation in chemical engineering, this course is a valuable resource.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Composition of Mixtures:

• Understanding Molecular Weight & Mole: Conversion Techniques between Mass & Moles
• Delineating Mass & Mole Fraction: Transition from Composition by Mass to Molar Composition
• Fundamentals of Concentration

2. Pressure:

• An Overview of Pressure: Grasping Pressure Scales including Atmospheric, Gauge, Vacuum, and Absolute
• Essential Conversion Factors related to Pressure
• Techniques and Tools for Fluid Pressure Measurement

3. Ideal Gases & Gas Laws:

• Comprehension of Ideal Gases: Equation of State, Standard Temperature & Pressure, and Associated Challenges
• Analysis of Ideal Gas Mixtures and Vapor-Liquid Equilibria in Multi-Component Systems
• Application and Understanding of Henry’s Law, Raoult’s Law, Antoine Equation, and Dalton’s Law

4. Fundamentals of Material Balances:

• Introduction to Chemical Processes: Categorization, Dynamics of Steady & Unsteady States, and the Fundamental Balance Equation
• Exploring Differential and Integral Balances within Chemical Processes
• Techniques for Material Balance in Differential Processes
• Analyzing Flow Chart Streams and Computing Flow Chart Stream Balances
• Methods for Flow Chart Scaling and Associated Calculations

5. Balances on Reactive Systems:

• Insights into Balances on Reactive Systems: Handling Limiting & Excess Reactants
• Delving into the Extent of Reaction and its Quantitative Calculation
• Unpacking Multiple Reactions: Understanding Yield & Selectivity
• Calculating the Extent of Reaction in Scenarios with Multiple Reactions
• Balances on both Molecular & Atomic Species
• Comprehensive Degree of Freedom Analysis for Reactive Systems

6. Energy Balance:

• Introduction to the First Law of Thermodynamics and Various Energy Forms: Kinetic, Molecular, and Internal
• Techniques for Conducting Energy Balances on Closed Systems
• A Deep Dive into Specific Properties and Enthalpy

This course seamlessly blends theory, practical exercises, and intricate numerical problems, ensuring a comprehensive grasp on the subject. Tailored for engineers, it dives deep into real-world applications that are pivotal for current and future industry challenges. Enroll now to sharpen your analytical skills and stay ahead in your engineering journey.”