Introduction to Transport Processes in Chemical Engineering

Transport phenomena are the backbone of chemical and process engineering, governing how materials move and react within equipment. This course provides a rigorous, analytical foundation in momentum, energy, and mass transport, enabling you to model and predict physical behavior in industrial processes. What you'll learn: Master the technique of shell balances to derive steady-state velocity, temperature, and concentration profiles. Learn the fundamental conservation equations for momentum, energy, and mass transport. Apply the constitutive laws (Newton's, Fourier's, and Fick's) to solve problems in laminar flow, conduction, and diffusion. Understand the importance of dimensionless numbers in interpreting and scaling transport phenomena for real-world applications. Practice analyzing complex transport scenarios, including systems involving chemical reactions. Develop strong analytical problem-solving skills essential for advanced process design. The course begins by defining key terminology and the foundational conservation principles, then systematically moves through momentum, energy, and mass transport, applying analytical methods and written problem-solving exercises throughout. This course is designed for absolute beginners in chemical engineering or related physical sciences. No prior knowledge of transport processes is required, though a basic understanding of calculus is helpful. Start building your analytical skills for process design and analysis today.