Thermodynamics

Code:

EQ0072

Acronym:

T

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physical Sciences (Physics)

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemical Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Chemical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEQ	64	Syllabus	2	-	6	63	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To obtain knowledges to calculate volumetric and thermodynamic properties of pure fluids, essential for process design, and to evaluate the heat and work for different processes, including refrigeration, liquefaction, turbines and compressors, and the skills to perform energy balances to industrial processes.

Learning outcomes and competences

At the end of this course students should be able to:
1. Perform calculations to predict thermodynamic properties and assess energy requirements for industrial processes.
2. Develop thinking and solving skills for engineering problems - including the ability to integrate the knowledge obtained in previous courses.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Material balances and unit systems.
Previous knowledge on: Fundamentos de Química I, Análise Matemática I, II, Álgebra.

Program

INTRODUCTION: Basic concepts. Zeroth law of thermodynamics.  

THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS: Statement of the first law of thermodynamics. Concept of internal energy, enthalpy and heat capacity. Heat and work calculations for reversible and irreversible processes.

VOLUMETRIC PROPERTIES OF PURE FLUIDS: Phase diagrams. Equations of state and generalized correlations.

ENERGETIC BALANCES: Heat balances for processes with and without reactions.

THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS: Entropy and second and third laws of thermodynamics. Carnot power and refrigeration cycles. Heat pumps. Real cycles.

THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES OF PURE FLUIDS: Fundamental relationships.  Helmholtz and Gibbs functions. Residual properties.

COMPRESSORS AND TURBINES: Power requirements and isentropic efficiency for compressors and turbines.  Multistage compression.

BOILERS: Operation and thermal efficiency.

Mandatory literature

Smith, J. M.; Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics. ISBN: 007-124708-4
Felder, Richard M.; Elementary principles of chemical processes. ISBN: 0-471-53478-1

Complementary Bibliography

Stanley I. Sandler; Chemical and engineering thermodynamics. ISBN: 0-471-61721-0

Teaching methods and learning activities

1) Lectures to introduce and explain the theory and solving some problems;
2) Lectures to solve and discuss proposed exercises;
3) Office-hours.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Thermodynamics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	70,00
Teste	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	99,00
Frequência das aulas	63,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must follow FEUP's regulations concerning attainment of frequency.

Calculation formula of final grade

The students may choose one of the two following criteria:

1) Distributed evaluation: two tests during the semester, plus a final exam.

The tests are sheduled according to:

- 1st test: October 28, from 15:00-16:30h;
- 2nd test: December 9, from 15:00-16:30h.

2) Final exam.

Classification:

1) 30% tests plus 70% final exam.

2) Final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Final exam.

Classification improvement

Final exam.