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About this Course
📚 This Overview of Industrial Chemical Reactors course provides a deep dive into the core principles and design considerations of industrial chemical reactors. You will master the operation and optimization of reactors to enhance innovation, improve production efficiency, and address challenges in the chemical industry.
Key topics covered include:
- Types of Industrial Reactors (Batch, Continuous, CSTR, PFR)
- Reaction Kinetics and Rate Laws
- Design and Sizing of Reactors
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Reactors
- Catalysis and Reactor Catalysis Design
- Optimization and Control of Reactor Operations
👨🏫 Designed for
Chemical engineering students, process engineers, and professionals involved in reactor design, operation, and optimization, as well as anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of industrial reactor systems.
📚 Course Approach
A combination of theoretical foundations and practical design techniques, with case studies and industry examples to show how reactors are designed and optimized in real-world applications.
🎯 By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Understand the different types of industrial reactors and their applications
- Analyze and apply reaction kinetics to reactor design and operation
- Design and size reactors based on process requirements
- Optimize reactor performance for maximum yield, efficiency, and safety
- Integrate heat and mass transfer principles into reactor design
- Address challenges related to catalysis and optimize catalytic reactors
🚀 Recommended for
Students, engineers, and professionals in chemical and process engineering who want to gain expertise in the design, operation, and optimization of industrial reactors for efficient chemical production.
✅ You’ll learn to:
- Understand and apply the principles of chemical reaction engineering in reactor design
- Design and optimize batch and continuous reactors for industrial processes
- Model heat and mass transfer in reactors to improve efficiency
- Analyze the effects of reaction kinetics on reactor performance
- Solve practical problems in catalysis and catalytic reactor design
- Use modern tools and techniques to optimize reactor operations for greater productivity
Self-Paced, Dynamic Lectures
Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
The lectures are concise, engaging, and focused—designed to maximize your understanding efficiently.

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Evaluations, Quizzes
Evaluate your progress through interactive quizzes and self-assessments.
Reinforce key concepts, identify gaps, and ensure you're ready to apply what you've learned in real scenarios.
30 Day Money-Back Warranty
Enroll with confidence—if the course doesn’t meet your expectations, you can request a full refund within 30 days.
No questions asked.
Certificate of Completion
Receive an official certificate or diploma once you finish the course—perfect for showcasing your new skills on your resume, LinkedIn, or job applications.
Instructor Support
Get guidance whenever you need it—ask questions, request feedback, and interact directly with the instructor throughout the course.
Curriculum
- Determination of Industrial Chemical Reactors (6:07)
- List of Common Industrial Reactors (1:15)
- Academic Reactors (3:26)
- Batch Reactor (18:49)
- Semi-Batch Reactor (11:34)
- Continous Single Phase Reactors (2:11)
- Continuous Flow Perfectly Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) (20:31)
- Continuous Plug Flow Tubular Reactor (PFR) (16:58)
- Continuous Multiphase Reactors (7:20)
- Catalytic Reactors (16:19)
- Bed Reactors (7:21)
- Fixed Bed Reactor (13:01)
- Fluidized Bed Reactor (16:02)
- Trickle Bed Reactor (6:52)
- Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit (14:28)
- Deep Catalytic Cracking Unit (7:48)
- Slurry Reactor (4:42)
- Membrane Reactor (12:39)
- Biological Reactor (Bioreactors) (19:45)
- Polymerization Reactor (12:34)
- Reaction Furnaces (7:22)
- Pyrolysis Reactor (11:15)
- Summary - Section 2
- End of Section 2 - Review (2:06)
- Evaluation 2 (Part 1)
- Evaluation 2 (Part 2)
- Evaluation 2 (Part 3)
- Evaluation 2 (Part 4)
Course Enrollment
This and all other courses are available only via the All Courses - One Subscription Membership.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- When does the course start and finish?
- The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
- How long do I have access to the course?
- *How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
- NOTE*: This is true as long as you keep your subscription active.
- What if I am unhappy with the course?
- We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
- Will I Get a Certificate/Diploma of Completion?
- Yes! After the course, you will get a Certificate of Completion with a Diploma! You can use this in your Resume!
- Are Resources Downloadable?
- Absolutely YES! Every resource is available for download, allowing you to study alongside them.
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