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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CAPE2040 Process Modelling and Thermodynamics

20 creditsClass Size: 220

Module manager: Dr A Borissova
Email: a.borissova@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisites

CAPE1020Engineering Science 1
CAPE1040Mathematical Techniques 1

Module replaces

PEME2230 Process Modelling and Thermodynamics

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module students should have developed and be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of process modelling and thermodynamics: PVT properties of fluids (equations of state), first, second and third laws of thermodynamics, relationships between thermodynamic properties of pure substances and mixtures, ideal and non-ideal systems, physical equilibrium between phases with a stress on the vapour-liquid equilibrium and chemical equilibrium. Students should be able to apply the HYSYS software for process design and the MATLAB package for basic computer programming and obtaining numerical solutions.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students should:
- have an understanding of thermodynamic systems (both closed and open) and energy flows, including concepts of enthalpy, entropy, heat, work, fugacity and activity;
- be able to derive and transform thermodynamic relationships and use them to present and calculate basic thermodynamic properties e.g. specific enthalpies, entropy changes etc.;
- be familiar with the Equation of State concept and apply it to model ideal and real systems by selecting the appropriate equation;
- be able to calculate properties of both pure substances and mixtures;
- understand the principles of chemical and phase equilibria and apply them to problem solving in related separation and chemical processes;
- gain an understanding of how chemical processes are designed considering both thermodynamics and kinetics;
- be able to apply thermodynamic principles in process design, including how to make reasonable assumptions, and predict system properties when parameter values are uncertain;
- be able to apply HYSYS software for flow sheeting and process design;
- be able to apply MATLAB software for basic programming and application of numerical methods to problem solving.

Skills outcomes
- Ability to understand underlying physics associated with chemical thermodynamics.
- Transferable skills in linking fundamental theories to real world processes.
- Use of HYSYS and MATLAB software.


Syllabus

Process Modelling:
- MATLAB programming and numerical methods;
- HYSYS modelling: mass and energy balances of non-reactive flows;
- HYSYS modelling: mass and energy balances of reactive flows;
- HYSYS modelling: separation processes (distillation).

Chemical Thermodynamics:
- Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics;
- PVT properties of fluids - equations of state;
- Review of the first, second and third thermodynamic laws;
- Relationships between thermodynamic properties;
- Pure and multi-component systems;
- Phase diagrams;
- Vapour-liquid equilibrium: dew point and bubble point calculations;
- Chemical equilibrium.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture222.0044.00
Practical52.0010.00
Tutorial111.0011.00
Independent online learning hours35.00
Private study hours100.00
Total Contact hours65.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

Review of lecture notes each week.
Directed reading of recommended texts.
Tutorial assignments (not marked).
Revision for written examination.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

One computer assignment based on HYSYS software

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Computer Exercise2 assignments40.00
Assignment2 formative assignments (one each semester)0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)60.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 31/03/2016

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