Applied Linear Analysis for Chemical Engineers - A Multi-scale Approach with Mathematica®

This textbook gives a unified treatment of the solution of various linear equations that arise in science and engineering with examples. It is based on a course taught by the first author for over thirty years. Some unique features include:

• Use of symbolic software for illustrating and enhancing the impact of physical parameter changes on solutions.



• Multi-scale analysis of engineering problems with physical interpretation of time and length scales in terms of eigenvalues and eigenvectors/eigenfunctions.



• Discussion of compartment models for various finite dimensional problems.



• Evaluation and illustration of functions of matrices (and use of symbolic manipulation) to solve multi-component diffusion-convection-reaction problems.



• Illustration of the techniques and interpretation of solutions to several classical engineering problems.



• Emphasis on the connection between discrete (matrix algebra) and continuum.



• Physical interpretation of adjoint operator and adjoint systems.



• Use of complex analysis and algebra in the solution of practical engineering problems.

Product details

• Authors: Vemuri Balakotaiah, Ram R Ratnakar, Ram R. Ratnakar
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2025
• EAN: 9783111597386
• ISBN: 978-3-11-159738-6
• No. of pages: 780
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 42 mm x 242 mm
• Weight: 1307 g
• Illustrations: 9 b/w and 151 col. ill., 10 b/w tbl.
• Series: De Gruyter Textbook
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; Verfahrenstechnik, Analysis, Technische Chemie, Angewandte Mathematik, Verfahrenstechnik und -technologie, Chemieingenieurwesen, TEC009000 Technology & Engineering / Engineering (General), MAT034000 MATHEMATICS / Mathematical Analysis, MAT003000 MATHEMATICS / Applied, TEC018000 Technology & Engineering / Industrial Technology, matrix algebra, boundary value problems, Initial Value Problems, Initial Boundary Value Problems, Fourier Transforms, Chemical Engineering Problems