Basic Information

Reaction Engineering Basics is divided into seven parts. This first part introduces and describes the field of reaction engineering. It defines reactions and reactors and reviews basic facts about chemical reactions. It also discusses the importance of safety and ethical behavior in the practice of reaction engineering.

Reaction Engineering Basics expects that readers possess knowledge in a number of areas. Most of the information presented in this part of Reaction Engineering Basics falls into that category. See Appendix B — Prerequisite Knowledge for a complete summary and overview of the prerequisite knowledge and skills that Reaction Engineering Basics assumes the reader to possess.

Chapters in this Part of Reaction Engineering Basics

1  Reactions, Reactors, and Reaction Engineering

2  Reaction Engineering Ethics and Safety

3  Measures of Reaction Progress