Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (Honors)

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This is the introductory course in chemical engineering thermodynamics and is normally scheduled in the sophomore year. It places emphasis in the development of the theory of thermodynamics of pure fluids with applications to small- and large-scale processes with multiple streams and energy exchanges, computation heat and work loads, and assessment of efficiency with respect to energy utilization. Starting from small units, such as pumps, compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers, examples grow to include large systems such as power plants and refrigeration cycle, that may involve many interconnected units and recycle streams. A parallel focus of the course is in the computation of thermodynamic properties through the use of charts, tables, and equations of state with emphasis on non-ideal systems.