Topics covered include:
- First Law; work, kinetic, and potential energy
- Energy balance for closed systems
- Entropy and Second Law
- Thermodynamics of cycles
- Properties of real fluids; Maxwell relations
- Equations of State (EOS), Peng-Robinson equation
- Departure functions calculation from EOS
- Design problems using EOS
- Phase equilibrium - Pure fluid criteria; Clausius-Clapeyron Equation, fugacity and fugacity coefficient
- Vapor-liquid equilibrium; mixtures, ideal solutions, dew point, bubble point, and flash calculations
- Non-ideal solutions, activity
- Chemical reaction equilibrium; temperature effects
Objectives:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental thermodynamic concepts that are critical in the design of chemical engineering processes.Contribution of the Course to Meeting Professional Component. This course provides the foundation for understanding concepts in subsequent more advanced chemical engineering courses. It is essential to the professional development of all chemical engineers irrespective of their specialization.
Relationship of Course to Program Outcomes. Understanding the thermodynamic behavior of a system is one of the most essential aspects in successfully designing a complete chemical process. This course builds the foundation necessary for the culminating capstone design course in the chemical engineering undergraduate program.
Grading:
The outcomes will be measured by homework assignments, a midterm examination, and a final examination. The semester grade will be based on the following assessments.Assessment Weight
Homework (weekly) 10% Discussion participation (weekly) 5% Quizzes (10/07/11, 11/11/11) 40% Final Exam (12/17/11, 8am-10am) 45%
Students are guaranteed the following letter grades. That means the instructor will not raise the cutoff points. However, the instructor shall reserve the right to lower the cutoff points at the end of the semester. Students manage their time accordingly.
Fraction of Points Earned Letter Grade 0.80- A 0.67-0.80 B 0.55-0.67 C 0.40-0.55 D 0.00-0.50 F
250/300*0.10 + 5/10*0.05 + 150/200*0.40 + 160/200*0.45 = 0.768
Homework Participation Quizses Final Exam
The above lookup table shows that 0.768 translates to a semester
letter grade of "B". Thus, you can easily track your own letter grade
during the semester.
Homework is due at the beginning of the class on the specified due date; no late homework will be accepted unless individually arranged with the instructor before the due date with a valid excuse. Two 50-minute quizzes will be given. Discussion among classmates is allowed in solving homework assignments, but each student must do his/her own work (no copying from another source!).
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty absolutely will NOT be tolerated, and suspected incidence will be referred to the Student Honor Council of the Judiciary Programs. It is your responsibility to consult the instructor whenever there is any doubt on the definitions of these terms or on the allowable materials on each specific homework assignments or quizzes/exams. See Policy on Academic Integrity.
Whether or not you sign explicitly in each assignment or exam, it is assumed that you adhere to the following University of Maryland's Honor Pledge.
"I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/examination."
If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations with the instructor, please do so as soon as possible.
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