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An introduction to concepts and principles in chemical and process thermodynamics. This course includes the 1st and 2nd Laws, equilibrium and reversibility, ideal gas process calculations and refrigeration and heat pump cycles.
Thermodynamics is a core subject for chemical and process engineering. Its principles are used in fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, heat and mass transfer, separation processes and process energy balances. This course emphasises the development of these general principles including the 1st and 2nd Laws and the application of these to energy balances. This course will also reinforce mathematical concepts (such as partial derivatives) by linking them to physical phenomenon related to thermodynamics. Topics include:• Internal energy, heat, work, state functions and the 1st law of thermodynamics• Properties of Ideal gases and PVT behaviour of fluids• Application of partial derivatives and integral calculus to thermodynamics• Reversibility and equilibrium• Ideal gas processes• Phase diagrams and the Phase rule• Enthalpy and its use in energy balances including reactions and phase changes• Thermodynamics of ideal mixtures• Steam tables and others sources of thermodynamic data• The 2nd Law, heat engines, Entropy and Gibbs energy
LO1 – Understand the concept of energy storage and energy transferLO2 – Knowledge of the 1st Law of thermodynamics and its limitsLO3 – Be capable in using and describing partial derivatives in thermodynamicsLO4 – Able to perform ideal gas process calculations and understand the limits of applicationLO5 – Be able to describe reversibility and equilibriumLO6 – Understand phase diagrams, the phase rule and phase transitionLO7 – Able to use and apply energy balances to complex systemsLO8 – Understand reference states and be capable of obtaining thermodynamic data LO9 – Knowledge of the 2nd Law of thermodynamics and basic understanding of entropy and entropy changesLO10 – Capable of performing heat engine, refrigeration and steam turbine calculationsThe following table relates the IPENZ graduate competency profiles to the learning outcomes.IPENZ Graduate Capability Profile Attributes and learningoutcome Understand and apply the mathematical and engineering sciences - Learning outcome: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO9Formulate and solve models that predict the behaviour of part or all of complex systems, using first principles of fundamental engineering sciences and mathematics. - Learning outcome: LO4, LO7, LO9, LO10 Synthesise and demonstrate the effectiveness of solutions to part or all of complex engineering problems. - Learning outcome: LO4, LO7Recognise when further information is needed and be able to find it by identifying, evaluating and drawing conclusions from all pertinent sources of information, and by designing and carrying out experiments. - Learning outcome: LO2, LO4, LO6, LO7, LO8Demonstrate competence in the practical art of engineering by showing in design an understanding of the practical methods for the construction and maintenance of engineering products, and using modern calculation and design tools competently for complex engineering problems. - Learning outcome: LO4, LO7, LO8, LO10
Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering Head of Department
Concerns:Students with concerns about the course should contact Dr Marshall, the 1st Pro Director of Studies or the Head of Department.General Policies of the DepartmentStudents may obtain the general policies of the University on matters such as the applications for special consideration, appeals procedures, reconsideration of grades and special provision for students with disabilities from the University Calendar.Course Policy on Collaboration and Cheating:Solving problems in small teams and collaborative learning when working on assignments is strongly encouraged. However direct copying is plagiarism and will result in zero marks for all students involved. When assessment is distributed, you will be instructed whether the assessment is to be submitted for individually or as part of a pair/group.
Course Requirements: Attendance at all lectures is strongly recommended. A course reader is supplied but you should not assume this means you can miss lectures. Completion of all assignments quizzes, tests, and exams is required to pass the course (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the course coordinator prior to assessment due date).
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Domestic fee $919.00
International fee $5,000.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .