CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

THERMODYNAMICS CLB 20703

Syahidi Fadzli Bin Alfan

( 520071 )

Course Guidelines
Course Synopsis :
Thermodynamics is the study of Heat related to
matter in motion. The First Law Of Thermodynamics
involves the conversion of Energy from one form to
another while the Second Law will determine the
direction of Heat Flow and the availability of Energy
to
do Work. In this course, students will be studying the
terminology, principles, theory and practical
applications of the First and Second Law of
Engineering Thermodynamics.

Course Guidelines
Rationale For Inclusion Of The Course In
The Program.
The course is aimed at providing the students with
the
basic understanding on theory and application of
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics. It is
essential
for engineering students to acquire this
fundamental
concepts since Thermodynamics is one of the
pillars
supporting the engineering science.

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Course Learning Objectives:

Introduce the students towards some of the

fundamental concepts and definitions that are
used in the study of Engineering Thermodynamics.

Introduce the concept of a pure substance and

apply the ideal-gas equations to solve the
problems in Engineering Thermodynamics.
Introduce the equations of state and generalized
correlations that provide estimates of property
values in the absence of complete information.
Discuss ideas about Energy for engineering
analysis and develop equations for applying the
principle of the First Law of Thermodynamics on
conservation of Energy in Open and Closed
systems

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Course Learning Objectives:
Apply the knowledge of Thermodynamics in
mass and energy balances to specific processes,
i.e. throttling process, expansion and
compression processes.
Apply thermodynamics to the evaluation of most
of the heat effects that accompany physical and
chemical operations.
To introduce the Second Law Of
Thermodynamics, as well as to introduce a new
property called Entropy and show its use for
thermodynamic analysis.

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Course Learning Objectives:
Study the application of Rankine Cycle in Heat
Engine.
Study power systems using gas as working fluids,
including internal combustion engines (Otto and
Diesel cycles) and gas-turbine engines (Brayton
cycle).
Discuss the Thermodynamic concepts of
refrigeration cycle and heat pump.
Apply the energy balance equations to analyze
vapor-compression refrigeration cycle and heat
pump.

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Course Learning Objectives:
Evaluate the performance of vapor-compression
refrigeration cycle and heat pump.
Lay the theoretical foundation for applications of
thermodynamics to gas mixtures and liquid
solutions.

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Course Learning Outcomes:
Explain the terminology and concepts of
Thermodynamic Systems and Energy Balance.
Apply First Law of Thermodynamics in analysis of
Engineering Systems.
Use Second Law of Thermodynamics to predict the
Efficiency of Engineering Systems.
Solve Thermodynamics problems by using data given
from Thermodynamics tables and figures.
Apply the fundamental theory for various applications
of Thermodynamics.
Analyse and distinguish Thermodynamic Properties in
Multi-component Solutions.
Perform laboratory experiments and relate the
collected data with Thermodynamic Tables/Charts.

Course Guidelines
Classes
1 hr Lecture, 2 hrs Tutorial and 3 hrs Lab.
Regular and punctual attendance AT LEAST 5 minutes
earlier is required for all students for Lecture, Tutorial and
Lab sessions.
Failure : The door will be LOCKED / Asked to LEAVE.
Any absence needs to submit Letter Of Reason or MC
during the SAME week. Late submission by 1 week is
NOT accepted.
Failure : Being BARRED from sitting for Final Exam for
less than 80 % attendance record.
For Tutorial, ensure to be prepared for discussion.
Failure : Asked to LEAVE the class. NOT allowed to sign
in attendance for that particular session.
All Replacement Classes will be replaced on Saturday.
The date, time and venue will be informed later.

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Assessments Guidelines
All Assignments needs to be submitted ON
SCHEDULE.
Failure : 10 % Marks deduction PER DAY. After 10 days
will
get ZERO mark.
AVOID cheating / copying Tutorial / Mini Project / Lab
Report.
Failure : Get caught, will automatically get ZERO.
Changes in marks for Group Lab Report / Mini Project is
valid BEFORE Examination Weeks.
Failure : NO changes / marks improvement will be
entertained.

Course Guidelines
Student Involvement:
This course requires a lot of extra effort
in group or individual.
~ do exercises given or extra
exercises
if required.
~ participate actively especially in
tutorials
~ attend consultation with
appointment
~ search new information
( optional )

Course Guidelines
Type of assessments and
percentages throughout the course
:
Quizzes
5%
Tests
15%
Mini Project 20%
Lab Reports 20%
Final Exam
40%

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Chapter 1.0 Basic Concepts In
Thermodynamics
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8

Dimension And Unit.

System.
Force.
Temperature.
Pressure.
Work.
Energy.
Heat

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Chapter 2.0 Pure Substances.
2.1 Thermodynamics Properties Of Pure
Substances.
2.2 PVT Diagram.
2.3 Ideal Gas Law.
2.4 Equation Of State.
2.5 Compressibility Factor.
2.6 Other Equation Of State.

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Chapter 3.0 First Law Of
Thermodynamics
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

Introduction Of First Law.

Energy Balance For Closed System.
The Reversible Process.
Enthalpy.
Mass And Energy Balance In Open System.
3.5.1 Steady Flow Process.
3.5.2 Unsteady Flow Process.

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Chapter 4.0 Second Law Of
Thermodynamics.
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

Introduction To Second Law.

Heat Engines.
Energy Conversion Efficiencies.
Carnots Theorem.
Entropy.

Chapter 5.0 Heat Effects.

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Sensible Heat Effects.

Latent Heats Of Pure Substance.
Standard Heats Of Reaction And Formation.
Temperature Dependence Of H

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Chapter 6.0 Applications Of
Thermodynamics.
6.1 Steam Power Plant
6.1.1 Rankine Cycle.
6.2 Internal-Combustion Engines.
6.2.1 Otto Cycle.
6.2.2 Diesel Cycle.
6.2.3 Brayton Cycle.
6.3 Refrigeration.
6.3.1 Refrigerator.
6.3.2 Heat Pump.

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Chapter 7.0 Solution Thermodynamics.
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4

Fundamental Property Relation.

Chemical Potential And Phase Equilibria.
Partial Properties.
Ideal Gas Mixture Model.

Which one do you prefer?

Results January Semester

2013 Grade
Number Of Students
A

A-

B+

B-

15

C+

26

14

C-

XB

Results September Semester

2013 Grade
Number Of Students
A

A-

B+

B-

19

C+

45

43

C-

22

XB

XA

Comparison
Achievable/Unachievable Result

Jan 2013

Achievable

Unachievable

Unknown

Result

5/73

59/73

9/73

Percentage

6.9%

80.8%

12.3%

Sept 2013

Achievable

Unachievable

Unknown

Result

6/143

128/143

9/143

Percentage

4.2%

89.5%

6.3%