UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, LOWELL
Department of Chemical Engineering
COURSE SYLLABUS AND SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2012
Course:
10.311 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Section: 02)
Instructor:
Dr. N. Orbey
Office EB-304
Telephone No.: 978-934-3141
Fax No.: 978-934-3047
Email: Nese_Orbey@uml.edu
Text:
Class Room Hours: Mo We Fr 12:00-12:50 pm
Kitson 306
Office Hours: TBD
and any time by appointment
J.M. Smith, H.C. Van Ness and M.M. Abbott, Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics, 7th Ed. , McGraw-Hill, 2004
Purpose: The objective is to provide an understanding of thermodynamic principles and apply them in
calculations of heat and work flow and in determination of the equilibrium state in chemical engineering
processes, specifically those involving phase and reaction equilibria.
Course Outcomes: At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to do the following:
1. Formulate and solve chemical engineering problems by applying Fist and Second Law of
Thermodynamics
2. Utilize Steam Tables and tabulated and/or graphed data for other materials in chemical
engineering calculations
3. Use the concept of entropy to assess feasibility of chemical engineering processes
4. Apply thermodynamic concepts to determine theoretical and actual efficiencies
5. Analyze power cycles and refrigeration cycles
6. Utilize Various Equations of State to determine thermodynamic properties
7. Use activity coefficients in phase and chemical equilibria in multicomponent systems
8. Use partial molal quantities in equilibrium calculations
9. Apply thermodynamic concepts and procedures to analyze and study different types of phase
and chemical reaction equilibria.
Course Assessment: The course assessment will be based on performance on homework and
examinations.
Tentative Grading System: Homework and Quiz 15%
Grading Policy
Four Exams
60%
A > 92
C 62 - 66
Final Exam
25%
A- 87- 91
C- 58 – 61
Total
100%
B+ 82 - 86
D+ 54 -57
B 77 – 81
D 50-53
B- 72 -76
F < 50
C+ 67-71
Exams are open-book and closed notes.
Classroom Rules:
 Attendance at every class meeting and participation in class-room discussions is strongly
recommended.
 Students are responsible from checking their uml student emails and the course wiki site for
course related material and announcements.
 Homework must be submitted on time and at the beginning of each class. Late homework will
not receive a grade but can be submitted for evaluation.
 Unannounced quizzes may be given at any time.
 Make-up exams or quizzes will not be given unless the student has an excused absence.
 During class meetings please do not do the following:
 Chat with friends.
 Eat or drink.
 Read other materials.
 Use your cell phones or other electronic devices to chat, text or surf the web.
 Arrive late or leave early. Exceptions may occur for medical emergency or
situations where prior instructor approval has been granted
 Anyone involved in academic dishonesty will be subjected to the penalties of the university. All
backpacks and bags along with cell phones, beepers and any other electronic communication
devices must be placed at the front of the class-room during quizzes and exams.
Tentative Class Schedule:
Chapters from the Textbook
Week 1
Chapter 2. Review of First Law
Weeks 2 & 3
Chapter 3. Volumetric Properties of Pure Fluids
Weeks 4 & 5
Chapter 5. Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 6. Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids
Week 6
Chapter 7. Application of Thermodynamics to Flow Processes
Weeks 7 & 8
Chapter 8. Production of Power From Heat
Weeks 8 & 9
Chapter 9. Refrigeration
Weeks 10-12
Chapter 10. Vapor/Liquid Equilibrium Introduction
Chapter 11. Solution Thermodynamics: Theory
Chapter 12. Solution Thermodynamics: Application
Weeks 12, 13 & 14
Chapter 13. Chemical Reaction Equilibria
(With brief review of Chapter 4. Heat effects)
Have a good semester!