Course Objectives

Be able to apply the basic principles of thermodynamics.
Have an understanding of how ideal and real gasses behave, and how phase equilibrium for gas /liquid/solid material can be described with various state diagrams. Basic knowledge of reaction technique; that is, familiarity with the parameters which determine the speed of chemical reactions, and how one can calculate the magnitude of various types of reactors under isothermal conditions.

Course Description

State equations, critical pressure and temperature, thermodynamic properties, work and heat. The 1st Law of Thermodynamics, changes in state, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, specific heat, Gibb’s energy, chemical potential. Heat of reaction, combustion heat, endothermic and exothermic reactions. Checking volume analyses, open and closed systems, stationary processes. The 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, the Carnot process, power cycles, thermal efficiency, the 3rd Law of Thermodynamics. Phase equilibriums, chemical equilibriums.

Phase equilibriums, the Phase Law and phase diagrams. Conductivity. Fundamental definitions in reaction technique: Turnover rate, reaction rate, speed equations, reaction order, reaction mechanism and constant velocity. Reactors: homogeneous reactors, tank and tube reactors.

Learning Methods

Lectures and practical assignments. The course is taught in two course units. 5 credits has joint lectures together with the course M3301 in the Mechanical Engineering programme.

Assessment Methods

Individual written final examination (60 %). Continuous assessment (40 %). This is a combination of 2-hour in-class examinations. The method of assessment is described in more detail in Fronter, which the students may access when they begin the course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean