Objectives

After completing Unit 1 of the text and associated CD-ROM material, the reader will be able to Define the rate of chemical reaction Apply the mole balance equations to a batch reactor, CSTR, PFR, and PBR Describe two industrial reaction engineering systems Describe photos of real reactors

Reading Assignment

Text:            Chapter 1, pages 1-36 CD-ROM:   Lecture Notes 1 and 2 (do all self-tests)                      Chapter 1 Professional Reference Shelf-Reactors                      Chapter 1 Thoughts on Problem Solving

Time Estimate: 2 1/2 hour

Problem Assignment

CDROM ICM: Quiz Show 1(submit electronically, see main page- Class Info) P1-2 P1-6 P1-12 P1-17 CDP1-A

Time Estimate: 2 1/2 hour

Solved Problems

P1-8A P1-11A

Study Problems

P1-14

		Unit 1 Total Time Estimate: 5 hours