Course Description:

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of mass balance principles, equations, and applications in various fields, including chemical engineering, environmental science, and process control.

Students will learn how to analyze, model, and solve problems related to the conservation of mass in a wide range of systems, from chemical reactors to environmental pollution control.

The course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications to equip students with valuable skills in problem-solving and decision-making.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of mass balance and conservation of mass.
• Apply mass balance equations to analyze and solve problems in various systems, including single-phase and multiple-phase systems.
• Differentiate between single-unit and multiple-unit mass balances, and apply them to real-world scenarios.
• Explore mass balance in the context of physical processes, chemical reactions, and complex systems.
• Analyze steady-state and unsteady-state processes, considering transient and equilibrium conditions for mass balance calculations.
• Recognize the relevance of mass balance in industrial, environmental, and scientific contexts, with an emphasis on real-world applications and case studies.
• Explore mass balance applications in various industries, such as petrochemical, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, through case studies and real-world examples.

Recommended Audience:

This course is suitable for undergraduate and graduate engineering students, environmental science majors, and professionals in engineering, environmental, and technical fields.

It covers single-phase and multiple-phase balances, environmental mass balances, and process control strategies, making it applicable to a wide audience.

The course will be assessed through quizzes.

Prerequisites:

Basic Knowledge of Mathemathics, Physics and Chemistry.

Recommended Course Follow-up

This course has a Practice Problem Companion Course.

You can continue with an Energy Balance Course Afterwards.