Chemical Engineering Fundamentals

This lecture introduces the fundamental concepts of Chemical Engineering, including the definition of the field, the problems it aims to solve, and the types of processes involved. It covers topics such as material balances, energy balances, process classification, and system descriptions. Through examples and equations, students learn how to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, such as population growth and distillation processes. The course provides a solid foundation for understanding the systematic approaches used by chemical engineers to tackle various challenges in industries like genetic engineering, energy, environmental science, pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology.