Introduction to MATLAB with Applications for Chemical and Mechanical Engineers provides applications from chemical engineering and biotechnology, such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and mass transfer. The book features a section on input, output, and storage of data as well as a section on data analysis and parameter estimation that contains statistical analysis, curve fitting optimization, and error analysis. Many applied case studies are included from the engineering disciplines. It also offers instruction on the use of the MATLAB® optimization toolbox. With a CD-ROM of MATLAB programs, this text is essential for chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, applied mathematicians, and students.

This book addresses the applications of MATLAB® and Simulink in the solution of chemical engineering problems. By classifying the problems into seven different categories, the author organizes this book as follows: Chapter One - Solution of a System of Linear Equations Chapter Two - Solution of Nonlinear Equations Chapter Three - Interpolation, Differentiation and Integration Chapter Four- Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations Chapter Five - Numerical solution of Partial Differential Equations Chapter Six - Process Optimization Chapter Seven - Parameter Estimation Each chapter is arranged in four major parts. In the first part, the basic problem patterns that can be solved with MATLAB® are presented. The second part describes how to apply MAT-LAB® commands to solve the formulated problems in the field of chemical engineering. In the third and the fourth parts, exercises and summary of MATLAB® instructions are provided, respectively. The description of the chemical engineering example follows the sequence of problem formulation, model analysis, MATLAB® program design, execution results, and discussion. In this way, learners are first aware of the basic problem patterns and the underlying chemical engineering principles, followed by further familiarizing themselves with the relevant MATLAB® instructions and programming skills. Readers are encouraged to do exercises to practice their problem-solving skills and deepen the fundamental knowledge of chemical engineering and relevant application problems. The table of contents is listed below: Chapter 1: Solution of a System of Linear Equations 1 1.1 Properties of linear equation systems and the relevant MATLAB commands 1 1.2 Chemical engineering examples 10 1.3 Exercises 43 1.4 Summary of the MATLAB commands related to this chapter 48 Chapter 2: Solution of Nonlinear Equations 51 2.1 Relevant MATLAB commands and the Simulink solution interface 51 2.2 Chemical engineering examples 70 2.3 Exercises 103 2.4 Summary of MATLAB commands related to this chapter 122 Chapter 3: Interpolation, Differentiation, and Integration 125 3.1 Interpolation commands in MATLAB 125 3.2 Numerical differentiation 131 3.3 Numerical integration 153 3.4 Chemical engineering examples 157 3.5 Exercises 183 3.6 Summary of the MATLAB commands related to this chapter 195 Chapter 4: Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations 197 4.1 Initial value problems for ordinary differential equations 197 4.2 Higher-order ordinary differential equations 222 4.3 Stiff differential equations 227 4.4 Differential-algebraic equation system 232 4.5 Boundary-valued ordinary differential equations 236 4.6 Chemical engineering examples 254 4.7 Exercises 285 4.8 Summary of the MATLAB commands related to this chapter 308 Chapter 5: Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations 311 5.1 Classifications of PDEs 311 5.2 The MATLAB PDE toolbox 316 5.3 Chemical engineering examples 341 5.4 Exercises 388 5.5 Summary of the MATLAB commands related to this chapter 397 Chapter 6: Process Optimization 399 6.1 The optimization problem and the relevant MATLAB commands 399 6.2 Chemical engineering examples 448 6.3 Exercises 481 6.4 Summary of the MATLAB commands related to this chapter 501 Chapter 7: Parameter Estimation 503 7.1 Parameter estimation using the least-squares method 503 7.2 Chemical engineering examples 517 7.3 Exercises 549 7.4 Summary of the MATLAB commands related to this chapter 560 References 563 Index 569

Chemical Engineering Computation with MATLAB®, Second Edition continues to present basic to advanced levels of problem-solving techniques using MATLAB as the computation environment. The Second Edition provides even more examples and problems extracted from core chemical engineering subject areas and all code is updated to MATLAB version 2020. It also includes a new chapter on computational intelligence and: Offers exercises and extensive problem-solving instruction and solutions for various problems Features solutions developed using fundamental principles to construct mathematical models and an equation-oriented approach to generate numerical results Delivers a wealth of examples to demonstrate the implementation of various problem-solving approaches and methodologies for problem formulation, problem solving, analysis, and presentation, as well as visualization and documentation of results Includes an appendix offering an introduction to MATLAB for readers unfamiliar with the program, which will allow them to write their own MATLAB programs and follow the examples in the book Provides aid with advanced problems that are often encountered in graduate research and industrial operations, such as nonlinear regression, parameter estimation in differential systems, two-point boundary value problems and partial differential equations and optimization This essential textbook readies engineering students, researchers, and professionals to be proficient in the use of MATLAB to solve sophisticated real-world problems within the interdisciplinary field of chemical engineering. The text features a solutions manual, lecture slides, and MATLAB program files._

Taking a highly pragmatic approach to presenting the principles and applications of chemical engineering, this companion text for students and working professionals offers an easily accessible guide to solving problems using computers. The primer covers the core concepts of chemical engineering, from conservation laws all the way up to chemical kinetics, without heavy stress on theory and is designed to accompany traditional larger core texts. The book presents the basic principles and techniques of chemical engineering processes and helps readers identify typical problems and how to solve them. Focus is on the use of systematic algorithms that employ numerical methods to solve different chemical engineering problems by describing and transforming the information. Problems are assigned for each chapter, ranging from simple to difficult, allowing readers to gradually build their skills and tackle a broad range of problems. MATLAB and Excel® are used to solve many examples and the more than 70 real examples throughout the book include computer or hand solutions, or in many cases both. The book also includes a variety of case studies to illustrate the concepts and a downloadable file containing fully worked solutions to the book’s problems on the publisher’s website. Introduces the reader to chemical engineering computation without the distractions caused by the contents found in many texts. Provides the principles underlying all of the major processes a chemical engineer may encounter as well as offers insight into their analysis, which is essential for design calculations. Shows how to solve chemical engineering problems using computers that require numerical methods using standard algorithms, such as MATLAB® and Excel®. Contains selective solved examples of many problems within the chemical process industry to demonstrate how to solve them using the techniques presented in the text. Includes a variety of case studies to illustrate the concepts and a downloadable file containing fully worked solutions to problems on the publisher’s website. Offers non-chemical engineers who are expected to work with chemical engineers on projects, scale-ups and process evaluations a solid understanding of basic concepts of chemical engineering analysis, design, and calculations.

This undergraduate textbook integrates the teaching of numerical methods and programming with problems from core chemical engineering subjects.

Designed for chemical engineering students and industry professionals, this book shows how to write reusable computer programs. Written in the three languages (C, C++, and MATLAB), it is accompanied by a CD-ROM featuring source code, executables, figures, and simulations. It also explains each program in detail.

An easy to understand guide covering key principles of mathematical modelling and simulation in chemical engineering.

The purpose of this handbook is to allow users to learn and master the mathematics software package MATLAB®, as well as to serve as a quick reference to some of the most used instructions in the package. A unique feature of this handbook is that it can be used by the novice and by experienced users alike. For experienced users, it has four chapters with examples and applications in engineering, finance, physics, and optimization. Exercises are included, along with solutions available for the interested reader on the book’s web page. These exercises are a complement for the interested reader who wishes to get a deeper understanding of MATLAB. Features Covers both MATLAB and introduction to Simulink Covers the use of GUIs in MATLAB and Simulink Offers downloadable examples and programs from the handbook’s website Provides an introduction to object oriented programming using MATLAB Includes applications from many areas Includes the realization of executable files for MATLAB programs and Simulink models

Feedback control systems is an important course in aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics engineering, to name just a few. Feedback control systems improve the system's behavior so the desired response can be achieved. The first course on control engineering deals with Continuous Time (CT) Linear Time Invariant (LTI) systems. Plenty of good textbooks on the subject are available on the market, so there is no need to add one more. This book does not focus on the control engineering theories as it is assumed that the reader is familiar with them, i.e., took/takes a course on control engineering, and now wants to learn the applications of MATLAB® in control engineering. The focus of this book is control engineering applications of MATLAB® for a first course on control engineering.