Solution Thermodynamics

CH315
Adamson University
College of Engineering
Department of Chemical Engineering

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Instructor: Engr. Paul Gabriel Lerona Class Location: Meeting ID: 924 9426 8516,Password: ch315adu
Email: paul.gabriel.lerona@adamson.edu.ph Class Day/Time: 5:30-7:00 PM M TWThF
Office Hours: N/A Credit Hours: 3 units (2.5 hrs lecture)
Term: Midyear Term, 2021-2022

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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Engr. Paul Gabriel E. Lerona
Lecturer
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paul.gabriel.lerona@adamson.edu.ph
facebook.com/paulgablerona

This CH3153 course pack provided to you in ANY form is intended only for your use in connection with
CH315. It is NOT for distribution or sale. Permission should be obtained from your instructor for any use
other than for what it is intended.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers thermodynamic properties of homogeneous mixtures, phase and reaction equilibria, and
calculations involving equilibrium models applied to chemical engineering systems.
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Through this course, you will be able to describe the behavior of components in a solution and evaluate
their thermodynamic properties, as well as solution property changes that arise when composition changes.
You will also be able to generate and interpret thermodynamic diagrams relevant to phase and reaction
equilibria, and apply the concepts learned to the design and analysis of chemical engineering processes.

COURSE CREDIT
3u.

COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Describe the behavior of components in a solution

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 (a) Derive other thermodynamic property relations from fundamental property relations
(b) Calculate changes in the thermodynamic properties of homogeneous mixtures

2. Describe the conditions for phase and reaction equilibria

(a) Derive the phase equilibrium relation and chemical equilibrium relation
(b) Derive solution properties from vapor-liquid equilibrium experimental data
(c) Identify and solve vapor-liquid equilibrium problems for both ideal and non-ideal solutions
(d) Analyze the effect of operating variables on chemical reaction conversion

3. Perform equilibrium calculations and interpret their results

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(a) Formulate logical assumptions to simplify engineering calculations
(b) Apply vapor-liquid equilibrium relations based on cubic equations of state and other EOS models
(c) Interpret data from phase equilibrium diagrams
(d) Use spreadsheets and computer programming in vapor-liquid equilibrium calculations and con-
struction of phase equilibrium diagrams
(e) Use numerical computing software to solve for the equilibrium conversion of multi-reaction
systems
(f) Apply concepts of chemical reaction equilibrium to selection of reaction pathways in process
development and reactor design.

TEXTBOOK:
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DN de Nevers: Physical and Chemical Equilibrium for Chemical Engineers, 2nd ed.

DV Dahm and Visco: Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

EL Elliot and Lira: Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 2nd ed.

K Koretsky: Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, 2nd ed.

S Sandler: Chemical and Engineering Thermodynamics, 5th ed.

SVAS Smith, Van Ness, Abbott, and Swihart: Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 8th
ed.

T Tosun: The Thermodynamics of Phase and Reaction Equilibria

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References:

• Green and Perry: Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook

• Poling, Prausnitz and Connell: Properties of Liquids and Gases

You are responsible for reading the textbook and working assigned problems. You should start homework
early and get help if needed before the due date.

The instructor reserves the right to change the content of the course material if he perceives a need due to
postponement of class caused by inclement weather, instructor illness, etc., or due to the pace of the course.

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Topics for ChemE 123

Topic 1 Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium

The Nature of Equilibrium and the Phase Rule: Duhem’s Theorem
Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium: Qualitative Behavior
Simple Models for Vapor/Liquid Equilibrium
VLE by Modified Raoult’s Law and from K-Value Correlations

LONG EXAM 1

Topic 2 Solution Thermodynamics: Theory

Fundamental Property Relation

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The Chemical Potential and Phase Equilibria
Partial Properties and the Ideal-Gas Mixture Model
Fugacity and Fugacity Coefficient: Pure Species and in Solution
Generalized Correlations for the Fugacity Coefficient
The Ideal-Solution Model and Excess Properties

LONG EXAM 2

Topic 3 Solution Thermodynamics: Application

Liquid-Phase Properties from VLE Data
Models for the Excess Gibbs Energy
Property Changes of Mixing and Heat Effects of Mixing Processes

MACHINE PROBLEM
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Topic 4 Topics in Phase Equilibria
The Gamma/Phi Formulation of VLE
VLE from Cubic Equations of State
Equilibrium and Stability
Liquid/Liquid Equilibrium (LLE)
Vapor/Liquid/Liquid Equilibrium (VLLE)
Solid/Liquid Equilibrium (SLE)

LONG EXAM 3
Topic 5 Chemical Reaction Equilibria
The Reaction Coordinate
Application of Equilibrium Criteria to Chemical Reactions
The Standard Gibbs-Energy Change and the Equilibrium Constant
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Effect of Temperature on the Equilibrium Constant

Evaluation of Equilibrium Constants
Relation of Equilibrium Constants to Composition
Equilibrium Conversions for Single Reactions
Phase Rule and Duhem’s Theorem for Reacting Systems
Multireaction Equilibria

LONG EXAM 4

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CLASS POLICIES
1. Classwork
(a) The entire course is divided into five (5) topics. The minimum contents of each module are:
i. Module guide. This document will guide the student on the contents of each module. Instructions
for the formative assessments are specified as well as the readings and supplementary materials that
can be referred to by the student.
ii. Lecture slides/notes. The first step in progressing through each module is to first read and study
the slides (and/or similar materials) carefully. Each set contains the theory and solved problems.
The student may also replicate the solutions to the solved problems on a separate sheet as practice.
iii. Readings and supplementary material. The student can check the additional supplementary
material for enrichment. These materials include readings, webpages, videos, and documents from

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other learning institutions. Copies of readings are included in the module. The links to the online
materials can be found on the Course Outline document.
iv. Formative assessment materials. These materials (e.g. problem sets/weekly exercises, practice
problems, machine exercises) are targeted to provide better understanding of the concepts and
guidance in problem-solving, eventually teaching the student to solve on his/her own.
(b) Modules for the topics will hopefully be available at the start of the semester as part of a course pack.
Depending on the student’s means, access to the course pack will be through any of the following plat-
forms:
i. Blackboard
ii. A thumb drive containing all the digital files, to be sent to the student
iii. A printed set of modules to be sent to the student
(c) Aside from formative assessment materials, summative assessment materials will be given to evaluate
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student learning progress and achievement.
i. There will be four (4) Long Examination which will cover each learning period.
ii. One (1) Machine Problem, covering topics on numerical methods, used in CH 315.
(d) In consideration of the asynchronous format, submission of required outputs is subject to the following
guidelines:
i. Long Exams and Machine Problem are to be accomplished and submitted at the end of the designated
week. Further details to be announced later.
ii. Submissions will be done through the assigned submissions bin in BB.
2. Course Delivery
(a) Course content is self-paced for a specified learning period; most content are asynchronous in nature to
provide students a sense of autonomy, as well as to prevent exclusion of marginalized students who do
not have access to fast and stable Internet connection.
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(b) The instructor will also hold optional synchronous learning activities and sessions. The synchronous
sessions will be recorded and made available immediately to everyone in the class as an uploaded video
file.
(c) During synchronous learning sessions, everyone is encouraged to participate in class. Each of us represents
a diversity of individual beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences. Every person must show respect for every
other person in class.
i. Respect others’ opinions and beliefs
ii. Challenge the idea, not the person
iii. Listen, even if you disagree
iv. Allow everyone the chance to talk. Do not cut-in when someone is speaking
v. If you find anything offensive, speak up
(d) Online platforms to be used are:
i. BB: File sharing, formative assessment materials, summative assessment materials
ii. Zoom: For synchronous learning sessions and live consultations
iii. Facebook: For urgent announcements or concerns

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 (e) In case you have completely no access to the internet, contact the instructor via mobile (see Instructor
Information) so we can coordinate with the University and a hard copy of the package can be delivered
to you.
3. Grading Scale

[97, 100] [93, 97) [89, 93) [85, 89) [82, 85) [79, 82) [76, 79) [73, 75) 70, 73) [0, 70)
1.00 1.25 1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 2.75 3.00 5.0

4. Mode of Assessment

Requirement Weight
Long Exams 80

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Machine Problem 15
In-Class Activities 5
TOTAL 100

Scoring Mechanisms for Assessments:

% Description
100% Correct answer, sound solution, code is working, test output is met
75% Special cases
50% Wrong final answer, relevant solution, code is working but poorly documented
25% Correct final value or expression, irrelevant or incomplete solution, code is working, poorly documented
0% Incorrect final answer, incorrect solution, code is not working, poorly documented
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5. Incentives
(a) A 2% grade increment will be given, provided that
i. Perfect Attendance, i.e. must have attended ALL the synchronous meetings and must be present/online
for 80% of the duration of each class time.
ii. Must turn on their cameras during the class, and
iii. Must be present when called for a recitation
(b) Rule 5a is only applicable for non-DRP or non-INC standing.
6. Hard Deadlines
(a) Any excuse for non- and late submissions must be communicated with the instructor as soon as possible
and at most two days after the mentioned deadline for any considerations to be made.
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(b) Considerations, subject to Rule ??, will be based on the merits of the excuse provided by the student.
(c) Failure to comply with these deadlines will merit a grade of zero for the non/late submitted requirements.
(d) We strongly encourage you to keep constant communication with your instructors
7. Dates to Remember
Dates Activity
Jun 25 LE 1
Jul 9 LE 2
Jul 23 LE3
Jul 30 LE4
Aug 1 MP

HOLIDAYS
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 Honor Code and Data Privacy Consent

As a student who takes pride and uphold the ideals of this university, I, Renta, Josef Atrel B. do
hereby certify on my honor that I have neither given nor received assistance during the time of this assessment from
anyone, especially in the conception and writing of solutions and final answers. I further certify that none of my
answers and solutions, whether in part or in whole, have been shared to my classmates as well. I understand that
any acts of plagiarism on this assessment will result to receiving a grade of 5.00 in the course and will be subject to
further disciplinary actions.

Furthermore, I, hereby give my consent to the CH315 instructor to:

1. record any class in CH315 that will be held through a video meeting platform (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.). The
purposes of the recording are:
• for students who were absent to view the missed session,
• for students who were present to re-visit the session,
• for teachers to reflect on the session and plan future classes accordingly, and
• for demonstrations within university of good technological and pedagogical practice.
2. save the recordings on my teacher’s device and upload these recordings in the YouTube channel of my teacher
as a private video, or in the Google Drive account of my teacher, for the rest of the semester plus a maximum
of one academic year. Afterwards, the recordings will be permanently deleted.
3. post the links of the recordings in BB, or send the links of the recordings to my classmates through email.
I understand that my instructor and the Department of Chemical Engineering are seeking my consent in compliance
with Republic Act 10173 or the Philippines’ Data Privacy Act of 2012, and the Adamson University Privacy Policy.

Signature:

Name: Renta, Josef Atrel B.

Student Number: 201812300

Date: February 9 2000

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