CL3010:03
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
39 hours lectures, 39 hours tutorials. Semester 1.
Review of conservation of energy law and use of steam tables. Equations of state for pure substances and mixtures. The mathematical development of thermodynamic relations. Thermodynamics of ideal and real mixtures. Property changes of mixing. The estimation of fugacity and activity coefficients. Prediction of phase equilibrium (solid-liquid-vapour) by hand and by computer.
Learning Objectives:
- develop and practise problem solving and the use of in-depth technical skills in applying the laws of thermodynamics to physical and chemical processes;
- develop in-depth technical skills in (a) understanding Equations of State and their importance; (b) the prediction and description of equilibrium processes; (c) understanding the differences between ‘real’ and ‘ideal’ fluids;
- develop engineering communication skills by developing computer code and practicing effective documentation of this code;
- develop and practise strategies and tactics for problem identification, formulation and solution.
Assessment by examination (50%-70%); on-course assessment (30%-50%).