F2395 Applied Thermodynamics

Prerequisites

Thermodynamics or Physical Chemistry

Course Objectives

The course shall make the student able to analyse and solve practical problems related to the (appropriate) use of thermodynamic energy functions, to attain an understanding of the possibilities and inherent limitations of energy transformations, and to calculate phase equilibria in mixtures.

Learning Methods

Lectures, supervised problem solving

Course Description

The course consists of the following topics:
The concepts of mass and energy concervation (1st law) and reversibility (2nd law) applied to closed and open (control volume) systems. Thermodynamic cycles (e.g. thermal power plants, heat pumps, refrigeration). Relations between state functions and their derivatives. Total differentials, partial differentials and their meaning. Introductory description of thermodynamic energy functions (U, H, A and G) , departure functions and thermodynamic reference states Selected volumetric equations of states for pure substances and mixtures. Phase equilibrium in a pure substance, fugacity. Calculation of vapor-liquid phase equilibria (dew point, bubble point and isothermal flash) by equation of state method and activity models in mixtures.

Assessment Methods

Mandatory tasks count 50%; Individual, written final examination counts 50% of the grade. In order to pass the course, at least 20% of the final exam must be correct.
No study aids permitted at the final exam.