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401-0675-00L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB
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Statistical and numerical methods for chemical engineers

Statistische und numerische Methoden

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Werner A. Stahel, Prof. em. Dr. Wesley Paul Petersen, Dr. Alessandro Butté
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Werner A. Stahel, Prof. em. Dr. Wesley Paul Petersen
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:13:09

Abstract

This course covers common numerical algorithms and statistical methods used by chemical engineers to solve typical problems arising in industrial and research practice.

Objective

This course covers common numerical algorithms and statistical methods used by chemical engineers to solve typical problems arising in industrial and research practice. The focus is on application of these algorithms to real world problems, while the underlaying mathematical principles are also explained. The MATLAB environment is adopted to integrate computation, visualization and programming.

Content

Topics covered: Part I: Numerical Methods: - computer arithmetic, roundoff errors and elementary propagation of errors. - numerical methods for solving scalar equations (fix point iteration, Newton method and the secant method) - Systems of linear equations - Systems of non-linear equations - Ordinary differential equations (non sitff and stiff): initial value problem and twopoint boundary value problems. Part II: Statistical Methods: - Data analysis and regression methods - Statistical experimental design - Multivariate analysis of spectra

Resources

Lecture Notes

For the numerical methods part, a script is available from Assistenz des Seminars fuer Angewandte Mathematik.For the statistics part, see stat.ethz.ch/~stahel/courses/cheming

Literature

Recommended reading: 1) R. Pratap, Getting Started with Matlab: A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers, Qxford University Press, 2001 2) A. Constantinides, N. Mostoufi, Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers with Matlab Applications, Prentice Hall, 1999 3) W.A. Stahel, Statistische Datenanalyse, Vieweg, 4th edition 2002

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Vorlesungsunterlagen und Taschenrechner.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Statistische und numerische Methoden
  • Wed 09:15-10:00 (HG F 26.3)
  • Fri 13:45-15:30 (HCI D 8)
3 h weekly

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