Abstract

A generalized modeling approach is used to develop a systematic algorithm for formulating and solving chemical/biochemical reaction engineering problems. This systematic approach is general enough that it can treat different systems with varying degrees of complexity utilizing the same methodology. The procedure can be used in both introductory and advanced chemical/biochemical reaction engineering courses. This will provide the students with a powerful "toolkit" to tackle a wide range of academic and industrial engineering problems as well as a solid starting point for developing research projects in this field. This may also allow the students to have a better understanding of the multiple phenomena encountered in chemical/biochemical engineering systems and encourage them to prepare models at an optimum level of sophistication for design, optimization, and exploration of novel ideas.

Recommended Citation

Mahecha-Botero, Andres; Grace, John R.; Elnashaie, Said S.E.H.; and Lim, C. Jim (2007) "A Comprehensive Approach to Reaction Engineering," International Journal of Chemical Reactor Engineering: Vol. 5: A17.
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/ijcre/vol5/A17