Applied Thermodynamics
Code: 102442 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2500897 Chemical Engineering | OB | 2 | 1 |
| 2500897 Chemical Engineering | OB | 2 | 2 |
Contact
- Name:
- Gloria González Anadón
- Email:
- gloria.gonzalez@uab.cat
Use of Languages
- Principal working language:
- catalan (cat)
- Some groups entirely in English:
- No
- Some groups entirely in Catalan:
- Yes
- Some groups entirely in Spanish:
- No
Prerequisites
No official requirements are defined for this course. However, we strongly recommend that the student has passed the first year courses of Physics, Chemistry, Computer Applications and Balance in Chemical Engineering.
Objectives and Contextualisation
The principles of Thermodynamics and their application in Chemical Engineering are presented. From the formulation and discussion of thermodynamic principles, these are used to determine the properties of pure fluids and mixtures. A fundamental objective is the thermodynamic analysis of systems in equilibrium, both physical balance between phases, and the balance in systems with chemical reaction. In both cases, it is about the quantification and analysis of the balance for its future application in the design of reactors and unit operations.
Competences
- Chemical Engineering
- Communication
- Develop personal work habits.
- Develop thinking habits.
- Understand and apply the basic principles on which chemical engineering is founded, and more precisely: balances of matter, energy and thermodynamic momentum, phase equilibrium and kinetic chemical equilibrium of the physical processes of matter, energy and momentum transfer, and kinetics of chemical reactions
Learning Outcomes
- Apply the scientific and technological basics of thermodynamics, phase equilibrium and chemical equilibrium and the kinetics of physical energy transfer processes.
- Communicate efficiently, orally and in writing, knowledge, results and skills, both professionally and to non-expert audiences.
- Develop critical thinking and reasoning
- Work autonomously.
Content
0.- Introduction
Thermodynamics. Thermodynamics and Chemical Engineering. Definitions and nomenclature.
1.- First principle of Thermodynamics and basic concepts
First principle. Internal energy. State functions. Enthalpy. Equilibrium. Gibbs Rule of phases. Reversible processes. Processes at constant volume and pressure. Specific heat. Adiabatic and Polytropic processes.
2.- Second principle of Thermodynamics. Entropy
Second principle. The thermal machine. Carnot cycle for an ideal gas. Entropy
3.- Volumetric and thermodynamic properties of fluids
P-V-T behavior of pure substances. Theory of the corresponding states. Critical properties. Acentric factor. Estimation of volumetric properties of pure fluids. Equations of state. Gibbs Energy. Relationships between thermodynamic properties. Residual properties.
4.- Thermochemistry
Determination of heat capacity. Methods of calculation of heat of phase change. Entalpies of formation. Reaction Enthalpy.
5.- Variable composition systems: Estimation of mixing properties
Estimation of volumetric properties of mixtures. Mixing rules. Equations of state. Gibbs-Duhem equation. Partial molar properties. Chemical potential
6.- Phase Equilibrium
Fugacity and fugacity coefficient. Activity and activity coefficient. Equilibrium criteria. Vapor Liquid equilibrium: ideal case. Behavior not ideal. Bubble point and dew point. Calculation of coefficients of fugacity or activity. Models for its calculation.
7.- Chemical Equilibrium
Equilibrium constant. Methods of calculating the equilibrium constant. Determination of the compositions in the equilibrium state.
Methodology
Guided activities:
Theoretical classes: Master classes on the topics of the syllabus.
Problem classes: solving problems related to the subject. Discuss with the students about the solution strategies and their execution.
Simulator use seminars: Presentation seminars for the use of process simulators in the estimation of thermodynamic properties and equilibrium compositions.
Autonomous activities:
Study: Individual study. Schemes and summaries preparation.
Problem solving: Self-solving problem solving. On the one hand, as a complement to the own study of the subject and, on the other, as a preliminary work to the classes of problems.
Use of process simulator to estimate properties and solve equilibrium problems between phases of multi-component systems.
Search for documentation and bibliography: Check the essential documentary resources for the course.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Activities
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Lectures | 30 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Problems | 15 | 0.6 | 1, 3, 4 |
| simulator | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Problems solving | 47 | 1.88 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| documentación y bibliografía | 5 | 0.2 | 3, 4 |
| study | 35 | 1.4 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Assessment
Evaluation by course:
1st partial test (PP1) (topics 1 to 5): 40% grade.
2nd partial test (PP2) (topics 6 and 7): 45% grade.
Work with process simulator: 15% note.
You have to obtain a 3/10 in the theoretical part of each partial test and 3/10 in each partial test to pass the subject per course.
Retaking exam:
There will be a final global test for those students who have not passed the continuous assessment (note <5).
See more details in Catalan guide
Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Test | 40 % | 3.5 | 0.14 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Retaking exam | 85% | 5 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Second test | 45% | 3.5 | 0.14 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Simulation work | 15% | 1 | 0.04 | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Bibliography
Koretsky, M.D. Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. USA. (2012)
Smith, J.M.; Van Ness, H.C. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. 8th ed. McGraw-Hill Education. (2018).
Sandler, S.I. Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics. 4th ed. Wiley, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. USA. (2007).
Moran, M.J.; Shapiro, H.N. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. 6th ed. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. USA. (2007).
Software
Access to a chemical process simulator (HYSYS) will be given