- UCAS course code
- H800
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
BEng Chemical Engineering
- Typical A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Course unit details:
Chemical Thermodynamics
Unit code | CHEN10192 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 1 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This course focuses on the following topics:
Intermolecular forces and macroscopic vs microscopic
“Free” energies and Maxwell relations
Chemical potential and phase equilibrium
Equations of state and residual properties
Chemical potential of real fluids and excess properties
Fundamentals of vapor-liquid equilibrium (VLE) and VLE calculations
Fundamentals of gas-liquid equilibrium (GLE)
Fundamentals of liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE)
Chemical reaction equilibrium
Aims
The unit aims to:
Develop and apply the laws of thermodynamics into working equations to describe and predict phase and chemical equilibria and apply these to chemical engineering processes.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
ILO1. Use a knowledge of intermolecular forces to qualitatively predict the properties of bulk matter
ILO2. Apply equations of state to predict the properties of one-component systems and binary mixtures
ILO3. Apply activity coefficient models to predict the properties of liquid binary mixtures
ILO4. Manipulate the equations governing chemical equilibria so as to model chemical engineering processes
ILO5. Solve and critically evaluate phase and chemical equilibria analytically and by means of computer-based modelling programs
Teaching and learning methods
Fundamental aspects supporting the critical learning of the module will be delivered as pre-recorded asynchronous short videos via our virtual learning environment. These will be supported by synchronous sessions with master lecture content, Q&A, and problem-solving sessions where you can apply the new concepts.
Surgery hours are also available for drop-in support.
Students are expected to expand the concepts presented in the session and online by additional reading (suggested in the Online Reading List) in order to consolidate their learning process and further stimulate their interest to the module.
Teaching Activities
Lecture - 18 hours
Workshop - 4 hours
Assessment (Revision/Preparation) - 28 hours
Independent Study - 50 hours
Assessment methods
Final exam - 80%
Online test - 20%
Feedback methods
Feedback on problems and examples, feedback on coursework and exams, and support will also be provided through the virtual learning environment. A discussion board provides an opportunity to discuss topics related to the material presented in the module.
Recommended reading
Reading lists are accessible through the Blackboard system linked to the library catalogue.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 18 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 50 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Daniel Lee | Unit coordinator |
Mauro Luberti | Unit coordinator |