Chemical Reaction Engineering Practice Exam
Chemical Reaction Engineering Practice Exam
About Chemical Reaction Engineering Exam
The Chemical Reaction Engineering Practice Exam is designed to test your understanding of how chemical reactions are analyzed, designed, and applied in industrial processes. It checks your knowledge of reaction kinetics, reactor design, conversion rates, energy balance, and process optimization. This exam is useful for chemical engineering students, process engineers, and professionals working in the chemical, petrochemical, and energy sectors.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate chemical engineering students
- Process and plant engineers in the chemical industry
- Researchers and professionals working on reaction systems
- Professionals preparing for GATE, PE, or other technical exams
- Anyone looking to improve their skills in reactor design and analysis
Skills Required
- Understanding of chemical reaction types and rate laws
- Familiarity with batch, CSTR, and PFR reactor models
- Ability to apply mass and energy balances
- Basic mathematical and analytical skills
- Knowledge of temperature and pressure effects on reactions
Knowledge Gained
- How to analyze reaction kinetics and calculate conversion
- Designing reactors for single and multiple reactions
- Managing heat and mass transfer in reaction systems
- Evaluating reactor performance and efficiency
- Understanding ideal and real reactor behaviors
- Applying reaction engineering in real industrial processes
Course Outline
The Chemical Reaction Engineering Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 – Basics of Chemical Kinetics
- Rate laws, reaction order, and rate constants
- Elementary and complex reactions
Domain 2 – Ideal Reactor Models
- Batch, Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR), and Plug Flow Reactor (PFR)
- Performance equations and comparison
Domain 3 – Reactor Design and Conversion
- Calculating conversion, selectivity, and yield
- Reactor sizing and design equations
Domain 4 – Non-Ideal Reactor Behavior
- Residence time distribution and mixing
- Real reactor models and deviations
Domain 5 – Energy Effects and Temperature Control
- Isothermal and non-isothermal reactions
- Heat management and temperature effects
Domain 6 – Industrial Applications and Safety
- Scale-up, safety considerations, and reactor operation
- Examples from petrochemical and pharmaceutical industries
