Chemical Reactor Design for Homogeneous Reactions with MATLAB

This book is conceived as an academic manual designed to support the understanding and application of key principles in chemical reactor design for homogeneous reaction systems, using MATLAB as the main computational tool. Each chapter provides a brief theoretical introduction that contextualizes the step-by-step solved problems, all implemented in MATLAB to bridge theory with practical computation.The manual emphasizes problem-based learning to reinforce core concepts in reactor analysis and design. The text progresses from foundational topics—such as mass balances, residence time distributions, and kinetic modelling—to more advanced analytical and graphical methods used in continuous and batch reactor design. Throughout the book, clear examples illustrate how MATLAB can be employed to visualize dynamic behavior, evaluate reactor performance, and solve nonlinear equations commonly encountered in reactor engineering.Intended for students and professionals alike, this book offers a rigorous yet accessible pathway to mastering homogeneous reactor design, combining analytical insight with the computational power of MATLAB to enhance both conceptual understanding and practical skills.

Dr F. Javier Rivas, born in Peloche (Badajoz, Spain) in 1968, is a full professor at the University of Extremadura, Spain. He teaches in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Physical Chemistry, lecturing on Process Control, Plant Design, and laboratory-scale Process Implementation. He has worked across Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences degrees. His research centers on advanced water treatment processes, including ozone, radiation, wet air oxidation, Fenton chemistry, and other combined technologies. He has published over 160 scientific papers and participated in numerous national and international conferences.Dr Fernando Beltrán, born in Badajoz, Spain, in 1955, is a full professor at the University of Extremadura in the same department. With more than 49 years of teaching experience, he lectures on Chemical Reactors, Mass and Energy Balances, Unit Operations, and Water Treatment. His research focuses on advanced water treatment processes. He has authored over 300 scientific papers and participated in many national and international conferences.