LearnChemE Videos

Differential Data Analysis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O2JGXD9emE
Comments: Deterimines the rate law parameters k and reaction order using averages between data points rather than equal area differentiation. The rate given near the end of the video should be -ra rather than r.
Batch Reactor Data Analysis:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fM8EJjn6Xp8
Comments: The analysis uses Excel to determine ( -dCa/dt ) and then plots it against Ca to determine the rate constant.
Least Squares Method:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVkpq20OtcE
Comments: Uses Excel and Polymath
Non-linear Regression - an Introduction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5JZsVjCYbY
Comments: Still the same problem with rate definition in terms of r rather than -ra. The rate MUST be defined with respect to a specific species. Just replace r with -ra everywhere and you will be fine. Otherwise, good example.
Non-linear Regression Using Polymath:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hbPaI7op-4
Comments: Video shows how to insert the numbers and model equations in Polymath to determine the rate constant and reaction order.