Outline

Overview

This is a core unit within the curriculum. Chemical Engineering requires an understanding of material and energy transformations and how these are driven by molecular interactions. The rate of such transformations is dependent on driving forces and resistances, and these need to be defined in terms of fundamental physical and chemical properties of systems. This course seeks to provide students with a sound basis of the thermodynamics of chemical systems, and how these, in turn, define limits of behaviour for such real systems. The thermodynamic basis for rate processes is explored, and the role of energy transfer processes in these highlighted, along with criteria for equilibrium and stability. Emphasis is placed on the prediction of physical properties of chemicalsystems in terms of state variables. The course delivery mechanism is problem-based, and examples from thermal and chemical processes will be considered, covering molecular to macro-systems scale. The course builds naturally from the second year first semester course in heat and mass transfer, and prepares students fundamentally for the third year course in design of chemical and biological processes, which deals fundamentally with reaction/separation systems, and considers phase and chemical equilibria.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	CHNG1103 AND (CHEM1101 OR CHEM1111 OR CHEM1901 OR CHEM1911)
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, computational tools (Matlab, Excel), basic mass and energy balances, heat transfer, mass transfer, momentum (from fluid mechanics), reaction balances.
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Alejandro Montoya, alejandro.montoya@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Alejandro Montoya, alejandro.montoya@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	Final Exam Individual	35%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	Regular online assessment Individual Canvas Quiz, Special Consideration required to resit quiz	10%	Multiple weeks	30 min
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Tutorial quiz	Quiz 1 Individual Canvas Quiz, Special Consideration required to resit quiz.	19%	Week 06 Due date: 16 Sep 2021 at 09:00	2 hours
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Assignment	Submission Report Submission of research report.	12%	Week 08 Due date: 01 Oct 2021 at 15:00	10 pages maximum
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Presentation	Seminar Presentation Oral presentation of a selected topic	5%	Week 09 Due date: 06 Oct 2021 at 09:00 Closing date: 08 Oct 2021	15 min
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Tutorial quiz	Quiz 2 Individual Canvas Quiz, Special Consideration required to resit quiz	19%	Week 12 Due date: 28 Oct 2021 at 09:00	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week -04	Basic concepts of energy availability	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 01	Basic concepts of energy balance	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 02	The energy balance in engineering unit operations	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 03	Basic concepts of entropy and entropy balance in engineering unit operations	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 05	1. Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids under ideal conditions; 2. Property interrelations	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 06	Thermodynamic properties of pure fluids under real conditions	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 07	Basic concepts of binary phase equilibrium	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 08	Phase equilibria of binary systems under ideal conditions	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 09	Phase equilibria of binary systems under real conditions	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 10	Basic concepts of refrigeration	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 11	Basic concepts of power production	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 12	Basic concepts of motive power	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)
Week 13	Basic concepts of thermodynamic equilibrium of reactive systems	Lecture and tutorial (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Self learning: Students are expected to spend at least 3-4 hours per week of 'self learning' outside the specified contact periods in order to progress in the unit of study concepts.

Attendance: The lectures will be delivered online using Zoom. Each lecture will be recorded and available in the Canvas site whithin the first 24 hours after the lecture. You are highly encouraged to attend the zoom sessions at the time of lectures. I will make use of break-up sessions in Zoom during lecture times. Tutors will be available to provide feedback on tutorials during break-up sessions.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Lecture slides, tutorial exercises, electronic applications are available in the canvas site before each lecture. Also, students should study from the following primary books:

Modern Engineering Thermodynamics, Robert T. Balmer, Academic Press, 2011

Library online link to book:

https://sydney.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61USYD_INST/1c0ug48/alma991031515792005106

Library online link to appendices

https://sydney.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61USYD_INST/1c0ug48/alma991031741206705106

Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Kevin D. Dham and Donald P. Visco, Jr. 2015

Library online link to book:

https://sydney.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/61USYD_INST/2rsddf/proquest1651727673

Optional text:

Thermodynamics: An Engineering approach, 6E, Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles, Mc Graw Hill, 2007
Chemical, Biochemical, and Engineering Thermodynamics, 4E, Stanley I. Sandler, John Wiley, 2006
Jack Winnick, "Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: an introduction to thermodynamics for undergraduate engineering students" John Wiley, 1997.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Write a scientific report based on a selected engineering process that uses thermodynamic principles
LO2. undertake peer reviews and participate in workshops
LO3. estimate thermodynamic properties of non-reactive fluids by carrying out energy, and entropy balances under steady, and non-steady conditions
LO4. apply the concept of property interrelation of thermodynamic variables to predict state variables of chemical systems under ideal, and non-ideal conditions
LO5. employ the concepts of mass, energy, and entropy balance, and property interrelations to predict state variables in turbine and refrigeration systems
LO6. perform thermodynamic calculations on motive power devices
LO7. characterise systems that include a mixture of phases and different component species using equilibrium principles in engineering thermodynamics.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The assessment tasks are adjusted following previous feedback to increase the weight of the seminar and report.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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CHNG2804: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect