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151-0940-00L 4 Credits BSC , DS , MSC D-CHAB , D-MAVT , D-MATH
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Modelling and mathematical methods in process and chemical engineering

Mathematische Methoden in den Chemieingenieurwissenschaften

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Marco Mazzotti
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:18:56

Abstract

Study of the non-numerical solution of systems of ordinary differential equations and first order partial differential equations, with application to chemical kinetics, simple batch distillation, and chromatography.

Objective

Study of the non-numerical solution of systems of ordinary differential equations and first order partial differential equations, with application to chemical kinetics, simple batch distillation, and chromatography.

Content

Development of mathematical models in rpocess and chemical engineering, particularly for chemical kinetics, batch distillation, and chromatography. Study of systems of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), their stability, and their qualitative analysis. Study of a single first order partial differential equation (PDE) in space and time, using the method of characteristics. Application of the theory of ODEs to population dynamics, chemical kinetics (Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction), and simple batch distillation (residue curve maps). Application of the method of characteristic to chromatography.

Resources

Lecture Notes

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Literature

Aris "Mathematical modeling techniques" Varma/Morbidelli "Mathematical methods in chemical engineering" Rhee/Aris/Amundson "First-order partial differential equations. Vol. 1"

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , DS , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Mathematische Methoden in den Chemieingenieurwissenschaften
  • Tue 13:15-14:00 (ML J 37.1)
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (ML F 34)
3 h weekly

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