CH271 Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics
Catalog Description:
The fundamentals of thermodynamics, including real fluids, thermodynamic properties of gases, and thermodynamics of solutions.
Pre-requisites:
CM104 of CM132, MA132 and PH131
Co-requisites:
CH250 and CM371
Instructor:
Professor Ruth Baltus
226 CAMP
x2368
baltus@clarkson.edu
Office Hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 1:30-3:00 PM or by appointment
Textbook:
Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
J.R. Elliott and C.T. Lira
Prentice Hall, 1999
The authors maintain a website for this book that
contains a list of text errors, additional practice problems as well as other
information. You may also download Excel spreadsheets for many of the
calculations we will do in this course from this website. Website address
is:
http://www.egr.msu.edu/~lira/thermtxt.htm
Objectives:
1.
For
students to learn the fundamental principles of thermodynamics. [1]
2.
For
students to be able to use equations of state and thermodynamic tables to determine
various thermodynamic state properties for single component systems. [1]
3.
To
acquaint students with the applications of the first and second laws of
thermodynamics. [1]
4.
Analyze
cyclic processes and determine energy conversion efficiencies. [1]
5.
Students
will be able to relate the properties of real fluids to those for ideal gases.
[1]
Topical Outline:
1.
Thermodynamic
Quantities – pressure, temperature, energy (Chapter 1)
2.
Steam
Tables (Chapter 1)
3.
Work
(Chapter 2)
4.
First
Law of Thermodynamics – Energy Balance (Chapter 2)
5.
Heat
Capacities (Chapter 2)
6.
Lost
Work/Reversibility (Chapter 2)
7.
Cubic
Equations of State (Chapter 6)
8.
Departure
Functions (Chapter 7)
9.
Entropy
(Chapter 3)
10.
Entropy
Balance (Chapter 3)
11.
Carnot
Cycle (Chapter 3)
12.
Process
Efficiency (Chapter 3)
13.
Rankine
Cycle (Chapter 4)
14.
Refrigeration
Cycle (Chapter 4)
15.
Fundamental
Property Relation (Chapter 5)
16.
Maxwell’s
Relations (Chapter 5)
17.
Phase
Equilibrium for Single Component (Chapter 8)
18.
Fugacity
(Chapter 8)
Course Philosophy:
It is my philosophy that students learn engineering by doing engineering. That means a lot of problem solving. We will spend a considerable amount of class time doing problems – individually, in small groups and together as a class. You should come to each class prepared to work on problems by bringing your textbook and a calculator. Active participation in these class exercises is strongly encouraged.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned each week in class. A list of assignments
will also be maintained on the web (http://www.clarkson.edu/~baltus/ch271f02.html).
Homework solutions will also be posted on the web. It is expected that a
complete set of homework solutions become part of your notebook for this
course. You are encouraged to check your solution with the instructor’s and to
make appropriate corrections before adding your solution to your notebook.
When done appropriately, collaborative learning can help
all involved. You are encouraged to work with your classmates to discuss and
complete homework assignments. However, you will learn little if you do not
struggle with the assignments on your own before discussing solutions with your
classmates.
Assignments will be collected during class time – late
assignments will not be accepted. In order to facilitate collecting and dispersing
assignments, you are asked to STAPLE all sheets together in the upper right
corner, put your name on each sheet, fold the assignment lengthwise and put
your name on the back page with last name first (so that your name shows
clearly when fold is on the left side).
Hour Exams:
Hour exams will be given during class time on Monday September 23, Monday October 21 and Monday November 25. Exams will be open book, open notes.
Grading:
Hour Exams: 60%
(best
score will count 30%, second best score 20%,
poorest score 10%)
Final Exam: 30%
Student Learning Outcomes (to be evaluated via
homework and exams)
1.
Students
will learn the concepts of internal energy, heat, work, enthalpy and entropy.
[1]
2.
Students
will be able to distinguish between intensive and extensive properties. [1]
3.
Students
will become familiar with thermodynamic property diagrams. [2]
4.
Students
will learn about various equations of state. [2]
5.
Students
will be able to formulate energy balances for various processes. [3]
6.
Students
will learn standard models for cyclic heat engines, refrigerators and heat
pumps.
7.
Students
will know how to calculate thermodynamic efficiencies and coefficients of
performance for cyclic processes and for pumps and turbines. [2]
8.
Students
will learn fundamental equations relating thermodynamic properties. [5]
9.
Students
will become familiar with Maxwell’s Relations. [5]
Engineering Topics:
Engineering
Science: 3 credits
Date Prepared: August 22, 2002