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CHE 553 FACULTY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
THERMODYNAMICS
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1.0 COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE NAME : CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

THERMODYNAMICS
COURSE CODE : CHE 553
PROGRAM : EH220/241
SEMESTER : 3/4
CREDIT HOURS : 3
CONTACT HOURS : 4
COURSE STATUS : CORE
PRE-REQUISITE : CHE 433 (THERMODYNAMICS)

2.0 SYNOPSIS
The course deals with the principles of chemical engineering thermodynamics:
thermodynamics of mixtures, vapor-liquid equilibria, chemical reaction equilibria and
the application of equilibrium concept to the chemical engineering processes.

3.0 OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1. Explain the concepts of vapor liquid equilibrium, chemical equilibrium and
solution thermodynamics
2. Apply the principles of vapor liquid equilibrium, chemical equilibrium and
solution thermodynamics to solve chemical engineering problem
3. Evaluate the problem related to vapor liquid equilibrium, chemical equilibrium
and solution thermodynamics

4.0 METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

Lectures and tutorials
Lectures : 3 hours/week
Tutorials : 1 hour/week
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5.0 LESSON PLAN

WEEK DURATION CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

Topic 1: Vapor-liquid equilibrium Lectures and
1 11/9 – 15/9  The nature of equilibrium tutorials
 The phase rule: Duhem’s theorem Refer text book:
Topic 1: Vapor-liquid equilibrium Chapter 10:
2 18/9 – 22/9  VLE: Qualitative behavior Page 338-370
 Simple models for vapor-liquid equilibrium
Topic 1: Vapor-liquid equilibrium
3 25/9 – 29/9
 VLE by modified Raoult’s law
Topic 1: Vapor-liquid equilibrium
4 2/10 – 6/10
 VLE from K-value correlations (Flash calculation)
Topic 2: Solution Thermodynamics: Theory and Lectures and
Application tutorials
5 9/10 – 13/10  Fundamental property relation Refer text book:
 The chemical potential and phase equilibria Chapter 11:
 Partial properties Page 378-401
Mid Term Break (16/10 – 20/10)
Topic 2: Solution Thermodynamics: Theory and Lectures and
Application tutorials
 The ideal gas mixture model Refer text book:
6 23/10 – 27/10
 Fugacity and fugacity coefficient: Pure species Chapter 11:
Page 394-401
Page 417
7 30/10 – 3/11 Test 1 and Assignment 1
Topic 2: Solution Thermodynamics: Theory and Lectures and
Application tutorials
8 6/11 – 10/11  Fugacity and fugacity coefficient: Species in Refer text book:
solution Chapter 11:
 Generalized correlations for the fugacity coefficient Page 401-413
Topic 2: Solution Thermodynamics: Theory and Page 417
Application Chapter 12:
9 13/11 – 17/11  The ideal solution model Page 430-449
 The excess Gibbs energy and the activity Appendix H:
coefficient Page 757-763
Topic 2: Solution Thermodynamics: Theory and
Application
10 20/11 – 24/11
 Liquid-phase properties from VLE data
 Models for the excess Gibbs energy
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Topic 3: Chemical Reaction Equilibria Lectures and

 The reaction coordinate tutorials
 Application of equilibrium criteria to chemical Refer text book:
11 26/11 – 1/12
reactions Chapter 13:
 The standard Gibbs-energy change and the Page 483-508
equilibrium constant
Topic 3: Chemical Reaction Equilibria
 Effect of temperature on the equilibrium constant
12 4/12 – 8/12
 Evaluation of equilibrium constants
 Relation of equilibrium constants to composition
13 11/12 – 15/12 Test 2 and Assignment 2
Topic 3: Chemical Reaction Equilibria Lectures and
 Equilibrium conversions for single reactions tutorials
14 18/12 – 22/12 Refer text book:
Chapter 13:
Page 502-508

6.0 ASSESSMENT

Tests and Assignments : 40%

Final Examination : 60%

7.0 TEXT BOOK USED

Smith, J.M., Van Ness, H.C., and Abbott, M.M. 2005. Introduction to Chemical
Engineering Thermodynamics. Seventh Edition. Mc Graw-Hill.

8.0 REFERENCES

Elliot, J.R., and Lira, C.T. 1999. Introductory Chemical Engineering: Principles and
Applications. Springer.

Winnick, J. 1997. An Introduction to Thermodynamics for Undergraduate

Engineering Students. John Wiley & Sons.

Sonntag, R.E., Bornakke, C. and Van Wylen, G.J. 2009. Fundamentals of

Thermodynamics. 7th edition. John Wiley & Sons.
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9.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Attendance is compulsory. Students who fail to comply 80% of the attendance

will be barred from taking the final examination. Absence from lecture, tutorial or
test must be supported by relevant document.
 No plagiarism is allowed in any aspect. Students will be penalized due to non-
compliance of this matter.

PREPARED BY: APPROVED BY:

SIGNATURE: SIGNATURE:

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NAME: Dr Lim Ying Pei / Dr Jefri Jaafar NAME: Dr. Siti Wahidah Puasa
POSITION: Senior Lecturer POSITION: Head Of Studies Centre
DATE: 11 September 2017 (Chemical & Engineering
Sciences)
DATE:
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COURSE LEARNING DELIVERY

WEEK CHAPTER/TOPIC COURSE OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
OUTCOMES METHODS
 Identify and apply the
CO1 Explain the concepts of
concept of equilibrium.
vapor liquid equilibrium,
(PO1, PO2)  Calculate dew point and Assignment, Test
1-4 chemical equilibrium and Lecture, tutorial
Vapor-liquid equilibrium bubble point pressure or and Exam
solution thermodynamics
temperature, vapor and liquid
compositions at equilibrium.
 Understand the fundamental
CO2 Apply the principles of properties relation, fugacity
vapor liquid equilibrium, of pure species and species in
(PO1, PO2) chemical equilibrium and solution. Assignment, Test
4-10 Lecture, tutorial
Solution thermodynamics solution thermodynamics to  Apply the concepts of and Exam
solve chemical engineering solution thermodynamics and
problem various models for the excess
Gibbs energy.
 Apply the reaction coordinate
CO3 Evaluate the problem
and application of
related to vapor liquid
(PO1, PO2) equilibrium criteria to
Chemical reaction equilibria equilibrium, chemical Assignment, Test
11-13 chemical reactions. Lecture, tutorial
equilibrium and solution and Exam
 Evaluate the equilibrium
thermodynamics
constant and its relation to
composition.

COURSE OUTCOMES: Statements describing that the students who complete the course are expected to acquire.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Statements describing student action that serves as evidence of knowledge, skills and attitude.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Statements describing the knowledge, skills and attitude acquired upon graduation.
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No. Program Outcomes

1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex chemical/oil and gas engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
3 Conduct investigatios of coplex problems via literature review, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data as well as synthesis of
information to provide valid conclusions.
4 Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, modern engineering and IT tools, and including prediction and modelling to solve complex
chemical/oil and gas engineering problems with an understanding of the limitations.
5 Design solutions for complex chemical/oil and gas engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration on health, safety, society and environment.
6 Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution complex engineering problems in societal and
environmental contexts.
7 Communicate effectively in dealing with complex engineering activities to all level of society via effective reports or design documentation and oral
communication.
8 Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to access societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems.
9 Function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader as well as an effective team member in multi-disciplinary settings.
10 Understand and demonstrate knowledge of engineering management, business acumen and entrepreneurship, with the cpacity to manage projects as a
leader and a team member in multidisciplinary fields.
11 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and resposibilities and norms of engineering practice.
12 Recognize the necessity for independent and life-long learning to cater for future technological advancement.
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES
DELIVERY
COURSE OUTCOMES PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO PO ASSESSMENT
METHODS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1. Explain the concepts of

vapor liquid equilibrium, Lectures and Assignment,
 
chemical equilibrium and tutorials Test and Exam
solution thermodynamics

2. Apply the principles of

vapor liquid equilibrium,
chemical equilibrium and Lectures and Assignment,
 
solution thermodynamics tutorials Test and Exam
to solve chemical
engineering problem
3. Evaluate the problem
related to vapor liquid
Lectures and Assignment,
equilibrium, chemical  
tutorials Test and Exam
equilibrium and solution
thermodynamics