Introductory Systems Analysis for Process Engineers places an emphasis on dynamic models derived using unsteady-state material and energy balances. Examples include chemical reactions, heat and mass transfer, and residence time distributions in flow
systems. This book is intended as an undergraduate text for junior or senior year process engineers. It provides the mathematics needed for more advanced courses in process control, chemical reaction engineering, and process design.

• Front Cover 2
• Introductory Systems Analysis for Process Engineers 5
• Copyright Page 6
• Table of Contents 7
• Preface 11
• CHAPTER 1. SETS OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 15
  • 1.1 The Canonical Problem 15
  • 1.2 A Numerical Solution Technique 20
  • 1.4 Scaling 23
  • 1.3 Dimensional Consistency 23
  • Problems 27
• CHAPTER 2. SOME SYSTEM MODELS 29
  • 2.1 Total and Component Balances 29
  • 2.2 Steady State Operation 32
  • 2.3 Batch Reactors 34