School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Chemical Thermodynamics
Unit Code
ENS6169
Year
2017
Enrolment Period
1
Version
1
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Unit Coordinator
A/Prof Guangzhi SUN
Description
This unit will investigate the impact of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics on steady and unsteady state processes. Phase and chemical equilibrium will also be investigated in the context of the Gibbs free energy of a system.Methods to critically analyse data and/or equations related to particular processes will be explored. Students will be equipped with the tools and confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems using these principles.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded ENS5557
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply the first and second law of thermodynamics to steady/unsteady state systems and reacting/non-reacting systems.
- Calculate the extent of reaction or reaction potential for a given reaction and set of conditions.
- Choose a suitable equation of state for a given situation and apply equations of state in process calculations.
- Explain excess properties and their origins.
- Explain the basis for all chemical and phase equilibria and explain what partial molar properties are and why they are important for equilibrium calculations.
- Explain what ideal and non-ideal solutions are, their causes, and the effects of non-ideality on phase and chemical equilibrium.
- Research new developments in the field of chemical thermodynamics and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.
- Use activity models in phase equilibrium and reaction equilibrium calculations and be able to choose an appropriate model for a given situation.
- Use commercial software to calculate the equilibria, phase and reaction of multi-component systems, and analyse the impact of process conditions on the equilibria.
- Use phase equilibrium charts and pre-dominance diagrams to perform equilibrium process calculations.
Unit Content
- 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics with applications.
- Chemical equilibrium in gas phase, liquids and gas-liquid mixtures.
- Criteria for equilibrium.
- Phase equilibrium in multicomponent systems; including vapour-liquid equilibrium, liquid-liquid equilibrium, solid-liquid and solid-gas equilibrium.
- Thermodynamic properties of ideal and real mixtures; including partial molar properties, free energy, activity coefficient models and electrolyte solutions.
- Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; including equations of state, corresponding states and phase boundaries.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Seminars and group based laboratory work.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Laboratory Work ^ | Laboratory reports | 30% |
Test | Mid semester test | 20% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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School: Engineering
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Chemical Thermodynamics
Unit Code
ENS6169
Year
2017
Enrolment Period
2
Version
1
Credit Points
15
Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Unit Coordinator
A/Prof Guangzhi SUN
Description
This unit will investigate the impact of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics on steady and unsteady state processes. Phase and chemical equilibrium will also be investigated in the context of the Gibbs free energy of a system.Methods to critically analyse data and/or equations related to particular processes will be explored. Students will be equipped with the tools and confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems using these principles.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded ENS5557
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Apply the first and second law of thermodynamics to steady/unsteady state systems and reacting/non-reacting systems.
- Calculate the extent of reaction or reaction potential for a given reaction and set of conditions.
- Choose a suitable equation of state for a given situation and apply equations of state in process calculations.
- Explain excess properties and their origins.
- Explain the basis for all chemical and phase equilibria and explain what partial molar properties are and why they are important for equilibrium calculations.
- Explain what ideal and non-ideal solutions are, their causes, and the effects of non-ideality on phase and chemical equilibrium.
- Research new developments in the field of chemical thermodynamics and reflect critically on their significance to engineering practice.
- Use activity models in phase equilibrium and reaction equilibrium calculations and be able to choose an appropriate model for a given situation.
- Use commercial software to calculate the equilibria, phase and reaction of multi-component systems, and analyse the impact of process conditions on the equilibria.
- Use phase equilibrium charts and pre-dominance diagrams to perform equilibrium process calculations.
Unit Content
- 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics with applications.
- Chemical equilibrium in gas phase, liquids and gas-liquid mixtures.
- Criteria for equilibrium.
- Phase equilibrium in multicomponent systems; including vapour-liquid equilibrium, liquid-liquid equilibrium, solid-liquid and solid-gas equilibrium.
- Thermodynamic properties of ideal and real mixtures; including partial molar properties, free energy, activity coefficient models and electrolyte solutions.
- Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; including equations of state, corresponding states and phase boundaries.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Seminars and group based laboratory work.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUSType | Description | Value |
---|
Laboratory Work ^ | Laboratory reports | 30% |
Test | Mid semester test | 20% |
Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 50% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
Core Reading(s)
- Sandler, S. I. (2006). Chemical, biochemical, and engineering thermodynamics. (4th ed.). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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