# Principles of Chemical Reaction Engineering

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Chemical Engineering
- Teacher: Prof. Koustuv Ray Prof. Kshetramohan Sahoo
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Chemistry, Engineering
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103105003)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/103105003)
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## Lectures

1. [Lecture 1 : Chemical reactions in everyday life, living systems, and nature, chemical reactions of industrial importance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/6a9b5fde785c) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 2 : Introduction to thermodynamic aspects of Chemical Reaction Engineering](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/d02279f35177) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 3 : Characterization and classification of chemical reactions based on the number of steps involved, order, molecularity, role of mass transfer resistance, presence of catalysts, and evolution or absorption of heat.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/a48fb945d021) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 04 (Part 1) : Evolution of Knowledge on Chemical Reaction](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/1153c13ebade) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 4 Part 2 : Emergence of Chemical Reaction Engineering as a apecialized discipline](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/93a16425363d) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 05 : Concentration dependence of reaction rate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b67bb44a1a82) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 06 : Temperature dependence of reaction rate](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/051406042dcd) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 07 : Thermodynamic requirements of mixing in liquid phase reactions; purely diffusive mixing in micro channels; reactors or contactors-batch, semi batch, and continuous; turbulent mixing in stirred tanks, concept of the ideal…](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/803d8f6fc83d) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 08 : Spontaneous mixing in gas-phase reactions; tubular reactors; connections among laminar flow, turbulent flow and plug flow in tubes; concept of the ideal plug-flow reactor.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/2b333bdb84c3) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 09 : Discussion on conceptual and numerical problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/d453a6402117) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 10 : Concept of conversion in a reaction; unsteady and Steady-state operation of isothermal reactors; performance equations for isothermal batch and semi batch reactors; introduction to the Levenspiel plot.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/fdab2551b049) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 11 : Development of model equations for isothermal reactors and performance equation of ideal CSTR](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b156ef87e9c6) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 12 : Development of performance equations for ideal PFR, Use of Levenspielplot to compare reactor sizes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/df77e17a91c5) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 13 : Discussion on ideal flow reactor operation in un steady state and modelling, different time scales in reaction engg, Use of Levenspiel plots and concentration profile](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/1bdd2996e0a5) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 14 : Conceptual and Numerical Problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/7e8c13ad3795) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 15 : Dam Kohler number (Da) for reactor scaling, concentration dependence of Da, conversion in ideal reactors in terms of Damkohler number](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/1825d5af01cd) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 16 : Development of General Conversion-Da relation for reactions of different orders, Series or Parallel connection of ideal reactors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/d70d1dc778ed) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 17 : CSTRs in series and approach to PFR behaviour, PFRs in seris, and PFR-CSTR seris combination](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/cbff817c8833) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 18 :Concept of recycle reactor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/5ae6e3c8121e) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 19 : Discussion on conceptual and numerical problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/db37a4354d10) (YouTube)
21. [Lecture 20 : Cometing parallel reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/f6464f6a0649) (YouTube)
22. [Lecture 21 : Competing series reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b6f11a047749) (YouTube)
23. [Lecture 22 : Competing series-Parallel reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/6a4340217bb4) (YouTube)
24. [Lecture 23 : Contacting strategies for special reactions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/2edb22873bfc) (YouTube)
25. [Lecture 24 : Discussion on conceptual and numerical problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/5a4c253875dc) (YouTube)
26. [Lecture 25 : Non-ideality in practical contacting and the concept of residence time distribution (RTD)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/df48105ae2fb) (YouTube)
27. [Lecture 26 : F(t), I(t) as measures of RTD, Mathematical functions used in RTD analysis:](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/9ecc2a4884a9) (YouTube)
28. [Lecture 27: E(t), F(t), and I(t) curves for ideal reactors and laminar flow reactor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b3c581a13d3b) (YouTube)
29. [Lecture 28 : Modelling Non-ideal flow: application of zero-parameter models](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/59eb29e8f429) (YouTube)
30. [Lecture 29 : Modelling Non-ideal flow: application of one-parameter models](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/98d0ac38cea8) (YouTube)
31. [Lecture 30 : Discussion on conceptual and numerical problems and Recap](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b259d041b214) (YouTube)
32. [Lecture 31 : Methods for rate data analysis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/950ae468f344) (YouTube)
33. [Lecture 32 : Pseudo-Steady-State Hypothesis (PSSH), Searching for a Mechanism, Chain Reactions & Reaction Pathways](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/6723c62e86ff) (YouTube)
34. [Lecture 33 : Enzyme Catalysis Kinetics: Michaelis–Menten Model, Linearization Methods, and Enzyme Inhibition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/66ca3316aada) (YouTube)
35. [Lecture 34 : Design of Bio-reactors: Kinetic models for design of ideal Bioreactors, including batch fermenters, CSTRs and PFRs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b88815432eb7) (YouTube)
36. [Lecture 35 : Design of Bio-reactors: Kinetic models for design of ideal Bioreactors, including batch fermenters, CSTRs and PFRs](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/135874033824) (YouTube)
37. [Lecture 36 : Discussion on Conceptual and numerical problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/c763e40f0d1e) (YouTube)
38. [Lecture 37 :General energy balance and relationships involving heat of reaction and specific heat capacity, derivation of steady state tubular reactor with heat exchange](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/7e849afedfcd) (YouTube)
39. [Lecture 38 : Unsteady state energy balance for batch reactor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/f170bf073b2f) (YouTube)
40. [Lecture 39 : Heat effects in Semibatch reactor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/e82cc0e6f1cf) (YouTube)
41. [Lecture 40 : Discussion on Numerical problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/c849b4ab0e8b) (YouTube)
42. [Lecture 41 : Adiabatic reactor operation: general analysis of the relationship between conversion and temperature in adiabatic reactors, Adiabatic equilibrium conversion and temperature](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/132f43b9f4de) (YouTube)
43. [Lecture 42 : Adiabatic Flow and Batch Reactors](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/b3e0eb69c194) (YouTube)
44. [Lecture 43 : Heat Generation and Removal in a CSTR](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/d0125587ef0a) (YouTube)
45. [Lecture 44 : Graphical analysis of heat generation and heat removal curves, multiple steady states, stability diagram and runaway analysis](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/a815659c9ba6) (YouTube)
46. [Lecture 45 : Discussion on numerical problems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/ec2bf07b1f3c) (YouTube)
47. [Lecture 46 : Introduction to Heterogeneous Systems: Classification and characteristics of non-catalytic and catalytic heterogeneous reaction systems](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/d2fd83dcaccf) (YouTube)
48. [Lecture 47 : Fluid-fluid reaction: kinetics with mass transfer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/c8fd8f134196) (YouTube)
49. [Lecture 48 : Gas-solid non-catalytic reactions: analysis of fluid-particle reactions using Progressive-Conversion Model (PCM) and Shrinking-Core Model (SCM)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/5f11e6706a4d) (YouTube)
50. [Lecture 49 : Idea of Pore size, Knudsen diffusion, particle porosity, Constriction factor, tortuosity, and effective diffusivity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/c22200b60f9e) (YouTube)
51. [Lecture 50 : Revist of conceptual and numerical problems discussion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/863362d061a8) (YouTube)
52. [Lecture 51 : Elucidation of the elementary steps of heterogeneous catalysis: adsorption, surface reaction, and desorption, Rate Limiting Step](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/77efdf502eaa) (YouTube)
53. [Lecture 52 : kinetics of Solid-Catalyzed Reactions: Derivation of rate laws, Mechanism and Rate limiting Step using the Langmuir-Hinshelwood and Eley–Rideal approach](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/1e028dcd6d0e) (YouTube)
54. [Lecture 53 : Diffusion and reaction in spherical catalyst pellets, concept of Thiele modulus, internal effectiveness factor and non-isothermal effectiveness factor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/1518a969af1c) (YouTube)
55. [Lecture 54 : Falsified Kinetics, Application of the Thiele modulus and the internal effectiveness factor: External and Internal Mass Transfer in Catalysis, Quantification of mass transfer resistances (Mears’ and Weisz-Prater criterion),…](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/c6cc59bb1343) (YouTube)
56. [Lecture 55 : Revist of conceptual and numerical problems discussion](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/103105003/194172d18470) (YouTube)