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CHEM 304 - Thermodynamics 2 – 3credits
Subject
Chemical Engineering
Department
Undergraduate
Program
Fall, 2016
Term
Monday Obekpa Michael
Instructor
mmobekpa@yahoo.com
E-mail:
(+994 50) 700-66-17
Phone:
Classroom/hours 11 Mehseti str.(Neftchilar campus)
Monday and Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00
Office hours
MATH 101: Calculus
ENGR 303-Thermodynamics 1
English
Compulsory
Main textbook: (References)
1. Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics by Smith, Van Ness and
Abbott, McGraw-Hill. 6th edition, 2000.
2. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics by Richard E. Sonntag, Claus
Borgnakke, Gordon J. Van Wylen, 2012.
Course outline
The course introduces the basic concepts of producing/generating power from heat,
with particular emphasis on the Steam power plant, Internal combustion, Jet and
Rocket engines.
Also, refrigeration and liquefaction is studied in detail, focusing mostly on the
Carnot refrigerator (cycle), the vapour-compressor cycle, the heat pump and provides
some examples of the liquefaction processes.
Furthermore, the course provides an overview of vapour-liquid equilibrium (VLE)
and introduces the concept of Phase rule, Raoult’s law and the use of K-values for
the determination of VLE, in addition to studying the theory behind solution
thermodynamics and applying it to thermodynamic systems.
The main purpose is to familiarize the students with the state equations for modeling,
estimation of physical properties, using related tables and charts for simulation of
processes in chemical and petroleum fields.
Course objectives
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Develop an understanding of the different types of energy cycles.
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Understand the concept of generating energy/power from heat.
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Evaluate the efficiency of energy cycles.
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Appreciate the importance of the refrigeration and liquefaction processes.
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Understand the concept of phases, and the conditions necessary for the
existence of equilibrium between the different phases in industrial practice.
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Understand the relationship between chemical potential and phase
equilibria.
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Tackle with confidence flash calculation problems, involving the
determination of fluid composition, the equilibrium constant, and amounts of
feed, F, liquid, L and vapour, V in a given mixture.
Upon completion of the course, the students will gain general knowledge
about:
Learning outcomes
1. Concept of energy cycles such as Rankine and Carnot cycles
2. Concept of refrigeration and liquefaction and their respective
thermodynamic analysis
3. Determination of efficiency for power and refrigerator cycles
4. Ability to utilize tables and charts related to thermodynamics
5. Understanding of the Gibb’s phase rule in determining the degree of
freedom of a system
6. Ability to perform flash calculations, by combining the concept of
material balance and use of correlations/charts
7. To apply Raoult’s law in determining the fugacity of systems with pure
species and a mixture of species in solution
Teaching methods
Evaluation
Policy
x
Lecture
x
Group discussion
x
Experiential exercise
x
Lab
x
Case analysis
Course paper
Others
Methods
Date/deadlines
Percentage (%)
35
Midterm Exam
Case studies
5
Class Participation
15
Quizzes
5
Homework
Presentation/Group
Discussion
40
Final Exam( Project)
Others
100
Total
 Ethics
Use of any electronic devices is prohibited in the classroom. All devices should
be turned off before entering the class. This is a university policy and violators
will be reprimanded accordingly.
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Preparation for class
The structure of this course makes your individual study and preparation outside
the class extremely important. The lecture material will focus on the major
points introduced in the text. Reading the assigned chapters and having some
familiarity with them before class will greatly assist your understanding of the
lecture. After the lecture, you should study your notes and work relevant
problems and case studies from the end of the chapter and sample exam
questions.
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Withdrawal (pass/fail)
This course strictly follows grading policy of the School of Engineering. Thus, a
student is normally expected to achieve a mark of at least 60% to pass. In case
of failure, he/she will be required to repeat the course the following term or year.
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Cheating/plagiarism
Cheating or other forms of plagiarism during the quizzes, mid-term and final
examinations will lead to paper cancellation. In this case, the student will
automatically get zero (0), without any considerations.
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Professional behavior guidelines
The students shall behave in the way to create favourable academic and
professional environment during the class hours. Unauthorized discussions and
unethical behavior are strictly prohibited.
Week
Tentative Schedule
Topics
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Production of Power from Heat 1:
The Steam Power plant; Internal Combustion Engines; Jet Engines:
Rocket Engines
Refrigeration and Liquefaction 1:
The Carnot Refrigerator; The Vapour-Compressor cycle; The choice of
Refrigerant
Refrigeration and Liquefaction 2:
Absorption Refrigeration; The Heat Pump; Liquefaction processes
Vapour/Liquid Equilibrium 1:
The nature of equilibrium; The Phase rule; Vapour-liquid equilibrium
(VLE): Qualitative behavior;
Vapour/Liquid Equilibrium 2:
Simple models for VLE; VLE by modified Raoult’s law; VLE from Kvalue correlations
Solution Thermodynamics (Theory)1:
Fundamental Property Relation; The Chemical Potential and Phase
Equilibria; Partial Properties
Solution Thermodynamics (Theory) 2:
Ideal-Gas Mixtures; Fugacity and Fugacity gas coefficients for pure
species; Fugacity and Fugacity gas coefficients for species in solution;
Solution Thermodynamics (Theory) 3:
Generalised Correlations for the Fugacity coefficients; The Ideal
Equation; Excess Properties
Solution Thermodynamics (Applications) 1:
Liquid phase properties from VLE data; Models for the Excess Gibbs
Energy
Solution Thermodynamics (Applications) 2:
Property Changes of Mixing; Heat Effects of mixing processes
Chemical Reaction Equilibria 1:
The Reaction Coordinate; Application of equilibrium criteria to chemical
reactions; The standard Gibbs-Energy change and the Equilibrium
Constant
Textbook/Assignments
Chapter 8
Chapter 9 , H.W 1
Chapter 9, H.W 2, Quiz 1
Chapter 10, Quiz 2
Chapter 10, H.W 3
Chapter 11
Chapter 11, H.W 4, Quiz 3
Chapter 11, Quiz 4
Chapter 12
Chapter 12, H.W 5, Quiz 5
Chapter 13, H.W 6
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13
14
15
16
Chemical Reaction Equilibria 2:
Effect of Temperature on the equilibrium constant; Evaluation of
equilibrium constants; Relation of equilibrium constants to composition
Chemical Reaction Equilibria 3:
Equilibrium Conversions for single Reactions; Phase rule and Duhem’s
theorem for reacting systems
Chemical Reaction Equilibria 4:
Multi-reaction equilibria; Fuel Cells
Revision
Final Exam
Chapter 13, H.W 7, Quiz 6
Chapter 13
Chapter 13, H.W 8, Quiz 7