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Unit Overview

Description

Students develop a broad understanding of the molecular interactions that determine fluid properties; an in-depth knowledge of the modern methods used to predict thermodynamics; and knowledge of the applicability and the limitations of the various predictive methods. Topics covered in this unit include the fundamentals of statistical mechanics, calculation of molecular properties, intermolecular potentials and their use in thermodynamic, corresponding states, virial and cubic equations of state, multiparameter equations of state, limitations of EOS methods, and activity coefficient models. Students will develop a deeper understanding of advanced topics of mass transfer operations built upon those learned in the heat and mass transfer unit.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe the molecular interactions governing fluid properties; (2) explain in detail the modern methods used to predict fluid thermodynamic and transport properties; (3) discuss the applicability and limitations of the various predictive methods; (4) effectively communicate answers to technical questions in written reports; and (5) evaluate the differences between cubic EOSs and the Helmholtz free energy approach.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignments and (2) a final examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Paul Stanwix and Dr Peter Whittaker
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering Chemical Engineering specialisation
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) MJD-ECHEM Chemical Engineering
and Unit(s)
( MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
,
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
, ENSC3006 Chemical Process Thermodynamics
, ENSC3007 Heat and Mass Transfer )
Incompatibility
Unit(s) CHPR4531 Advanced Prediction of Fluid Properties
Advisable prior study
ENSC3005 Mass and Energy Balances,
and ENSC3006 Chemical Process Thermodynamics (formerly ENSC3006 Chemical Process Thermodynamics and Kinetics)
Texts

Assael, M. J. et al. Thermophysical Properties of Fluids: an Introduction to Their Prediction: Imperial College Press 1996

Prausnitz, J. M. et al. Molecular Thermodynamics of Fluid-Phase Equilibria, 3rd edn: Prentice-Hall PTR 1999

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