Program Overview

Chemical Thermodynamics and Process Optimisation

Module Description

The module focuses on methods for determining thermal and calorimetric properties for pure fluids and mixtures, as well as the calculation of chemical equilibrium. It also covers the interaction between chemical thermodynamics and combustion processes, and fundamental methods for optimization of thermal and chemical energy systems using process integration.

Learning Objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about methods for determining thermal and calorimetric properties for pure fluids and mixtures as well as the calculation of chemical equilibrium
• Have knowledge about the interaction between chemical thermodynamics and combustion processes
• Have knowledge about fundamental methods for optimization of thermal and chemical energy systems using process integration

Skills

• Be able to understand and use the thermal property relations for pure fluids, multiphase systems, and general mixtures
• Be able to determine chemical equilibrium
• Be able to conduct multiphase calculations for pure fluids on one or multiple phases and gas-/liquid mixtures
• Be able to conduct general psychrometric calculations; such as processes with humid air
• Be able to use the fundamental chemical thermodynamics in the calculation of chemical reactions related to stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric combustion
• Be able to understand the synthesis within thermal/chemical core processes, separation, and recirculation systems and heat exchanger networks
• Be able to design optimum supply systems for the operation of thermal- and chemical processes
• Be able to use fundamental process integration methods on thermal and chemical systems

Competences

• Have the ability to use the topic interdisciplinary with other topics
• Be able to evaluate the best method of analysis related to the determination of thermal and calorimetric properties for a given process
• Be able to determine calorimetric conditions during combustion such as heating value and adiabatic flame temperature
• Be able to interpret the result of process integration calculations on thermal energy systems

Type of Instruction

Lectures supplemented with self-study and/or study circles and possibly e-learning.

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the workload is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Chemical Thermodynamics and Process Optimisation
• Type of exam: Oral exam
• ECTS: 5
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the Module

• Danish title: Kemisk termodynamik og procesoptimering
• Module code: N-EN-B6-7A
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: Danish and English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg
• Responsible for the module: Thomas Helmer Pedersen
• Used in:
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2020, Aalborg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Programme in Energy Engineering 2020, Esbjerg
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Sustainable Energy Engineering 2020
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in General Engineering, 2021

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Energy
• Department: Department of Energy
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science