Applied Physical Chemistry

Code:

Q4012

Acronym:

Q4012

Level:

400

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2017/2018 - 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:Q	18	Official study plan until 2022/2023	1	-	6	56	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 theoretical 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 practical 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 experimental 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 Bertehlot Equation
1.7.2 Redlich-Kwong Equation
1.7.3 Virial equation. Virial Coefficients.
1.8 Fugacity
1.9 Mixture of Gases
1:10 Fugacity of a Pure Liquid (or solid)

TOPIC 2 - REAL SOLUTIONS
2.1 Activity Coefficients
2.2 Excess Functions
2.3 Activity Coefficients at Infinite Dilution
2.4 Gibbs - Duhem Equation Applied to the Activity Coefficients

TOPIC 3 - THERMODYNAMICS OF OTHER VARIABLES
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Effect of Gravitational Fields
3.2.1 Effect of Height on Atmospheric Pressure
3.2.2 Effect of Gravity on Composition
3.3 Effect of Centrifugal Fields
3.3.1 Density-Gradient Centrifugation

TOPIC 4 – FLOW PROCESSES
4.1 Open Systems. "Volume Control" Concept
4.1.1 Flow Work and the Energy of a Flowing Fluid
4.2 Energy and Mass Balance Equations
4.2.1 Steady Flow Processes
4.3 Energy Analysis in some Steady-Flow Equipment Parts
4.4 Energy Analysis of Transient-Flow Processes
4.4.1 Entropy Balance
4.5 Energy Production
4.5.1 Carnot Cycle
4.5.2 Rankine Cycle
4.6 Refrigeration and Heat Pumps
4.7 Maximum/Minimum Work in Equipment Parts
4.8 Work in Steady-Flow Processes
4.8.1 Isothermal Compression
4.8.2 Adiabatic Compression
4.8.3 Polytropic Processes
4.9 Multistage Compression
4:10 Efficiency in Equipment Parts

Mandatory literature

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

Complementary Bibliography

J. Bevan Ott, Juliana Boerio-Goates; Chemical Thermodynamics – Advanced Applications, Academic Press, 2000. ISBN: 0-12-530985-6
Atkins Peter; Atkins. physical chemistry. ISBN: 0-19-870072-5
Levine Ira N.; Physical chemistry. ISBN: 0-07-113472-7
Çengel Yunus A.; Thermodynamics. ISBN: 9789814595292

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes and practical classes.

Theoretical 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 practical classes consist of a series of projects developed by the students and problem 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 and results. This will take 4 classes. In the remaining classes, applications of the topics taught on the theoretical 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	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

For admission to the exam, students may not exceed a number of absences in the practical 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 (70%) and the mark of the laboratory project (30%). To obtain approval, each of these marks must be equal to or greater than 8 and the final grade cannot be lower than 10.

There will be two optional tests during the semester which will allow the exemption of the final exam since the average of the grades of the tests is equal to or greater than 10. In order to perform the second test, students must have a score greater than or equal to 8 in the first.