BIE 2410 - Thermodynamics I

• Define the first and second laws of thermodynamics and show their relevance in the chemical and bio world
• Describe thermodynamical concepts including phase rule, internal energy, heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy, free energy, the conservation of energy, etc. and their relevance in chemical and bio engineering
• Set up and solve steady state mass, energy and entropy balances
• Apply knowledge of equations of state (EOS) to fluids
• Use thermodynamic tables and diagrams in the computation of properties of fluids, assess the reasonableness of problem solutions
• Evaluate the thermodynamic efficiency of compressors, turbines, pumps
• Identify engineering thermodynamics problems, investigate the alternative solutions and understand the validity of solutions
• Apply thermodynamic principles during the design of chemical, physical and biological processes while considering the economical and PtD factors

• Differential equations
• Basic principles of thermodynamics

• Thermodynamics-basic definitions: heat, work, energy, pressure, temperature, force
• First law of thermodynamics: conservation of energy 
• Internal energy, heat capacity and enthalpy
• Irreversible and reversible processes
• Mass and/or energy balances for closed and open systems
• Volumetric properties of pure fluids
• Equations of state (EOS): ideal and real gas laws
• Heat effects (sensible heat, latent heat, heat of chemical reactions)
• Second law of thermodynamics: entropy and entropy balance, heat engines, carnot cycle
• Maxwell relations
• Two phase systems, Gibbs free energy
• Thermodynamical analysis of steady-flow engineering devices: nozzles, throttling devices, turbines, compressors and pumps
• Refrigeration cycles and heat pumps 
• Introduction to phase equilibrium systems
• Demonstration of thermodynamic property estimator (ThermoSolver) 
• SAChE Certification ELA-950: Introduction to Process Safety 
• SAChE Certification ELA-951: Hazard Recognition