Applied Physical Chemistry

Code:

Q4012

Acronym:

Q4012

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=785
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:A_ASTR	0	Study plan since academic year 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162
			2
M:CTN	1	Official Study Plan since 2020_M:CTN	1	-	6	42	162
			2
M:Q	21	Study plan since academic year 2023/2024	1	-	6	42	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course deals with specialization through the development and recognition of expertise in the field of physical chemistry with special emphasis on the recognition and application of concepts.

The focus is a lightweight approach that requires the student to develop methods of self-learning and skills of problem analysis and development of projects in different scales from the atomic-molecular scale to the macroscopic to the chemical, physical and engineering problems and its practical application.

Learning outcomes and competences

With the topics covered on the theory lectures it is intended to give the students a broad view of the several applications of Physical Chemistry concepts. The students are also encouraged to contribute with other examples of these applications. For this effect, a forum on MoodleUP will be provided.

With the methodology followed in practice classes it is intended that the students be able to structure a project based on a practical application of Physical Chemistry concepts, through autonomous work.

Thus, the main goals of this curricular unit are achieved: recognition and application of Physical Chemistry concepts and development of self-learning methodologies and skills on design and management of projects in this area.

Working method

Presencial

Program

TOPIC 1 - REAL GASES
1.1 Molecular Interactions
1.2 Compressibility Factor
1.3 Equation of State for a Real Gas: The van der Waals equation
1.4 Condensation
1.5 Critical Constants
1.6 Principle of Corresponding States
1.7. Other Equations of State for Real Gases
1.7.1 Clausius, Berthelot and Dieterici Equations
1.7.2 Redlich-Kwong Equation
1.7.3 Virial equation
1.8 Fugacity
1.9 Mixture of Gases
1.9.1 Mixture Rules
1.9.2 Lewis-Randall Rule
1.9.3 Kay Rules
1:10 Fugacity of a Pure Liquid (or Solid)

TOPIC 2 - REAL SOLUTIONS
2.1 Thermodynamics Properties of an Ideal Solution. Raoult Law. Henry Law
2.2 Activity and Activity Coefficients
2.3 Excess Functions
2.3.1 Excess Gibbs Energy Models for Binary Mixtures
2.4 Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution
2.5 Excess Gibbs Energy Models for Multi-component Mixtures
2.6 Gibbs - Duhem Equation Applied to the Activity Coefficients
2.7 Phase Equilibrium Calculation
2.8 Liquid-liquid Equilibrium and Immiscibility in the liquid phase.
2.9 Nernst's Law. Partition Coefficient.
2.10 Solutions Theories. Theory of Regular Solutions

TOPIC 3 – FLOW PROCESSES
3.1 Open Systems. "Volume Control" Concept
3.1.1 Flow Work and the Energy of a Flowing Fluid
3.2 Energy and Mass Balance Equations
3.3 Steady Flow Processes
3.4 Energy Analysis in some Steady-Flow Equipment Parts
3.5 Energy Analysis of Transient-Flow Processes
3.6 Entropy Balance
3.7 Energy Production
3.7.1 Carnot Cycle
3.7.2 Rankine Cycle
3.8 Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
3.9 Maximum/Minimum Work in Equipment Parts
3.10 Work in Steady-Flow Processes
3.10.1 Isothermal Compression
3.10.2 Adiabatic Compression
3.10.3 Polytropic Processes
3.11 Efficiency in Equipment Parts
3.12 Real Energy Production Cycles
3.13 Modified Rankine Cycles

Mandatory literature

Azevedo Edmundo J. S. Gomes de; Termodinâmica aplicada. ISBN: 978-972-592-315-3

Complementary Bibliography

Joseph Mauk Smith; Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics. ISBN: 9780071247085
Çengel Yunus A.; Thermodynamics. ISBN: 9789814595292
Atkins Peter; Atkins. physical chemistry. ISBN: 0-19-870072-5
Levine Ira N.; Physical chemistry. ISBN: 0-07-113472-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theory classes and practice classes.

Theory classes in accordance with the above-mentioned program. In general, the classes are conducted in order to create a spirit of debate and discussion with students that is reinforced and guaranteed by an approach based on the presentation of practical examples of the topics under discussion.

The practice classes consist of a series of projects developed by the students and problems solving. Students are divided into groups of two or three students. Each group must propose a project related to the course subject. At the final stage each group must make an oral presentation of their work. In the remaining classes, applications of the topics taught on the theory classes are discussed, complemented with problems solving.

keywords

Physical sciences > Chemistry > Physical chemistry

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	60,00
Trabalho escrito	40,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	120,00
Frequência das aulas	42,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

For admission to the exam, students may not exceed a number of absences in the practice classes equal to 1/4 the number of sessions provided.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade is assigned considering both the mark of the final exam (60%) and the mark of the project (40%). To obtain approval, each of these marks must be equal to or greater than 8 and the final grade cannot be lower than 10.