Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Maria Paula Neto Pimenta

Contents

1 - Energy balance in steady and unsteady state, with and without chemical reaction - first law of thermodynamics (5 weeks)
2 - Thermochemistry of Solutions 1 week)
3 - Second Law of Thermodynamics (4 weeks)
4 - Thermodynamic Analysis of Processes (1 week)
5 - Thermodynamic Functions (1 week)
6 - Chemical Equilibrium (1 weeks)
7 - Phase Equilibria (1 week)
8 - Physical Chemistry of Surfaces (1 week)

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Apply energy and entropy balance principles to closed and open thermodynamic systems under steady and unsteady conditions.

OB2: Analyse thermodynamic processes involving steam and non-condensable gas systems using appropriate thermodynamic diagrams.

OB3: Predict the direction and feasibility of thermodynamic processes based on fundamental principles.

OB4: Evaluate the thermodynamic efficiency of processes operating at steady state.

OB5: Apply chemical equilibrium concepts and phase equilibrium principles to thermodynamic systems.

OB6: Apply concepts of Physical Chemistry of surfaces to analyse engineering processes.