Chemical Thermodynamics and Transfer Phenomena

Recommended Prerequisites

Knowledge of physics and higher level  mathematics (Derivatives, Primitives and resolution of ordinary and partial differential equations).)

Teaching Methods

In the theoretical classes the concepts are introduced, and their application will be made immediately by solving illustrative problems. The learning is made by solving exercises and appropriate research works, to be held out of contact hours and to be discussed in the tutorial orientation. The student must meet the objectives of each module to define the best way to achieve them, aided by the teacher.

Learning Outcomes

This c.u. consists of 4 modules: Thermodynamics, Momentum Transfer, Heat Transfer, and Mass Transfer.

The modules and deepness is selected for candidates from different areas of Chemical Engineering in accordance with the skills to be acquired and considered necessary by the Course Coordination. These foundations allow increasing ability of students to use mathematical tools to understand the behavior and develop real systems involving more complex models where the need to deal with phase equilibrium, momentum transfer, heat and mass becomes relevant. An important goal is to  make student autonomous, critical and creative and also to give the ability of identifying the need for more advanced knowledge facing  these (new) situations (or systems). The learned skills will be a lever for students to plan and use more appropriate methods for the optimal development of their research.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Thermodynamics : Liq/vap, Sol/Liq, Liq/Liq equilibria. Transport properties : viscosity, thermal conductivity and diffusion coefficients. Momentum Transfer: general eqs for fluid motion (steady state): continuity eq., energy conservation eq., Bernoulli eq.; Conservation of momentum eq. Dimensional analysis. Reynolds number. Flow in pipes. Pressure drop due to friction and minor losses. Heat Transfer: conduction, natural and forced convection , radiation , thermal resistances in series, overall heat transfer coefficient; empirical correlations. Internal and external flow. Transient heat transfer. Mass transfer: diffusion, convection, empirical correlations for mass transfer coefficients. Global mass transfer coefficient; Internal and external flow. Transient mass transfer. Simultaneous heat and mass transfer. Psychrometry.

Head Lecturer(s)

Maria da Graça Videira de Sousa Carvalho

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 30.0%
Frequency: 30.0%
Synthesis work: 40.0%

Bibliography

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Bergman, T.L.; Lavine, A.S.; Incropera, F.P.; de Witt, D.P. Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 7th ed, J. Wiley & Sons, N.Y., 2011.

Welty, J.R; Wicks, C.E.; Wilson, R.E.; Rorrer G.L. Fundamentals of momentum, heat and mass transfer. 5th ed. John Wiley &Sons, Inc, N.Y., 2010

Bird, R.B.; Stewart, W.E.; Lightfoot, E. N. Transport Phenomena. 2nd ed.. J Wiley & Sons, 2007.