Course overview
This course aims to provide the fundamental concepts and principles of process thermodynamics. Building on the first law, the second law of thermodynamics will be introduced covering entropy; thermodynamic properties of ideal and real gases; equations of state; multicomponent mixtures; phase equilibria in mixtures; equilibrium of reacting systems; and analysis of power, refrigeration and liquefaction cycles. This course aligns with the programs intent to demonstrate a chemical engineering body of knowledge and to apply this knowledge along with critical thinking, creativity, and innovation to solve complex problems relevant to industrial and real-life applications in the process industries.
Course learning outcomes
- Compute the thermodynamic properties of pure gases and liquids, and their mixtures
- Determine the heat and work requirements for physical, chemical and biochemical processes
- Determine the equilibrium condition for chemical reactions and the phase equilibria for pure species and mixtures of chemical species
- Identify and formulate problems in chemical and biochemical engineering thermodynamics and find appropriate solutions
- Analyse process thermodynamics in a small process setting
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 60119
Section LE01
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 54654
Section PR01
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 54653
Section PR02
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 54652
Section PR03
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 54651
Section PR04
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 54650
Section PR05
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 54649
Section PR06
Size 10
Available 10
Class number 54647
Section TU01
Size 60
Available 60
Class number 54648
Section WS01
Size 60
Available 60
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