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ChE 320 Phase & Chemical Equilibria
Course
Description:
The aim of this course is that
you will be able to solve standard problems in Phase & Chemical Equlibria,
and to apply the idealized solutions to a broad variety of real problems.
Equilibrium Thermodynamics theory is a broad and mathematical subject. We
will focus on the important, well-studied, idealized problems listed in the
Topics section of this syllabus. By the end of the course, you will be able
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solve the most essential ChE
thermo “standard problems”. Vapor-liquid equilibrium, liquid-liquid
equilibrium, chemical reaction equilibrium, changes to all of these with
temperature or pressure, dissolution of gas in liquids. |
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thermodynamics v kinetics. You
will be able to distinguish thermodynamic problems (infinite time) from
reaction kinetics or transport problems. You will know when to approximate
time-dependent problems with thermodynamics, and you will be able to
estimate reaction equilibria from thermodynamic data. |
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thermodynamic models. You will
be able to choose a correct thermodynamic model (ideal or nonideal) to
approximate equilibrium in gases, VLE (vapor-liquid equilibrium) and LLE.
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molecular origins. You will
understand how molecular contributions impact equilibrium. This greatly
enhances your intuition into complicated problems. |
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apply techniques from the
standard problems to processes and devices. You will examine flash
operations, plus everyday applications of equilibrium thermodynamics.
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IMPORTANT: This
course is designed for Independent Learning with no fixed daily time schedule or
meeting location. But it does run with scheduled start and due dates
according to a fixed Course Schedule. Individual class lectures are provided
by On-Demand Streaming Video and supported instructional activities that includes:
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weekly quizzes
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weekly homework assignments |
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a proctored mid-term and final exam (you must identify a proctor
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Please refer to the
Course Syllabus for more detail.
Course
Offering Schedule via C&DE:
Semester:
Summer 2013
Start Date: May 13, 2013
End Date:
August 9, 2013
Course Instructor:
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 Dr.
Darrell Velegol
Associate
Professor of Chemical Engineering
The Pennsylvania
State University
108 Fenske Lab
University Park, PA
16802
814-865-8739
email:
velegol@psu.edu
Web:
www.velegol.org
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PSU Course Catalog Description:
CH E 320 Phase and Chemical Equilibria (3) Pure component phase
properties, solution properties, equilibria among phases, equilibrium stage
separations, chemical reaction equilibria. Prerequisite:
CH E 210;
CH E 220
Required Course Textbook
Professor Themis Matsoukas ChE 320 notes. Very
important to buy!
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Important Dates for
Current Offering
| ANGEL Site Open for Orientation |
May 6, 2013 |
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First day of instruction |
May 13, 2013 |
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End of course |
August 9, 2013 |
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Office for Disability
Services
Penn State welcomes students with disabilities into the University’s
educational programs. If you have a disability‐related need for
reasonable academic adjustments in this course, contact the Office for
Disability Services (ODS) at 814‐863‐1807 (V/TTY). For further
information regarding ODS, please visit the Office of Disability
Services website at
http://equity.psu.edu/ods
In order to receive consideration for course accommodations, you must
contact ODS and provide documentation (see the documentation guidelines
at
http://equity.psu.edu/ods/guidelines. If the documentation supports
the need for academics adjustments, ODS will provide a letter
identifying appropriate academics adjustments. Please share this letter
and discuss the adjustments with your instructor as early in the course
as possible. You must contact ODS and request academic adjustment
letters at the beginning of each semester. |
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