ChE411 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

UNIT-I
Treatment and interpretation of engineering data: Roots of algebraic and transcendental equations
Iteration methods: Regula-Falsi method, Newton-Raphson method. Roots of simultaneous sets of \ transcendental and algebraic equations. System of linear equations and their solutions by different techniques.

UNIT-II
Ordinary differential equations: Analytical and numerical solutions, Interpolation, Numerical differentiation and integration.

UNIT-III
Regression Analysis: Least squares and orthogonal polynomial approximations. Partial differential equations, formulation and solution. Numerical solutions of partial differential equations (Simple case studies).

UNIT-IV
Application of law of conservation of mass: Salt accumulation in a stirred tank, Starting and equilibrium still, Solvent extraction in two stages, Diffusion with chemical reaction.
Application of law of conservation of energy: Radial heat transfer though a cylindrical conductor, Heating in a closed kettle.
Application of finite difference method.

1. Calculation of the number of theoretical plates required for an absorption column.
2. Calculation of the number of theoretical plates required for a distillation column.
3. Number of steps required for a countercurrent extraction and leaching operations.

1. Applied Mathematics in Chemical Engineering, Mickley, H.S., Sherwood, T.S., and Reed, C.E., Tata McGraw Hill.
2. Mathematical methods in Chemical Engineering, Jenson, V.J., and Jeffreys, G.V., Academic

1. Computer Applications, Salaria
2. Numerical methods for Engineers, Chapra, McGraw Hill.