Development and application of the theory of chemical kinetics, including collision, transition state, and surface reactivity approaches. Theory and analysis of reaction in heterogeneous phases.

Current research is focused on improving fundamental understanding of the process and optimal design of solar-thermal chemical reactors/receivers. Projects include CFD modeling of multi-tubular ...

Prereq., undergraduate course in chemical reactor design/kinetics. View a syllabus here. CHEN 5420 (3). Physical Chemistry and Fluid Mechanics of Interfaces Covers thermodynamics of interfaces and ...

Design of chemical and process plants applying the principles of unit operations, thermodynamics, reaction kinetics and economics. Mechanical design and selection of chemical process equipment.

A new theory predicts one of the effects of macroscopic mechanical forces on mechanochemical organic synthesis by a ball mill.

This achievement takes the reactor into its operational phase, bringing us closer to clean and limitless energy using nuclear ...

A new theory predicts one of the effects of macroscopic mechanical forces on mechanochemical organic synthesis by a ball mill. (left) Example of a ...

Chemical reactions make new chemicals. Atoms are rearranged during a chemical reaction, but the number of atoms does not change. A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction.

According to Interesting Engineering, the new Hermes reactor will ... fuel pebble bed design will power the generator. Molten ...