CHEG 2111: Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics - Spring 2013

Time & Location Lecture (MWF 8:00 8:50 am) , Discussion (Thu 3:30 4:20pm), UTEB 175

Instructor Mu-Ping Nieh, UTEB 254 (mu-ping.nieh@ims.uconn.edu)

Textbook Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 7
th
edition, by: J. M. Smith, H. C. Van Ness and M. M. Abbott (McGraw-
Hills Inc.)

Course Notifications
Most class correspondence will occur via HUSKYCT.

Office Hours 1:30 ~ 3:00 pm Tuesday

Teaching Assistant Ehsan Moharreri Rm 202 (BPB), Thu. 12:00 1:30pm, (ehm12003@engr.uconn.edu)
Grader Ying Liu, Rm 146 (IMS), Tue. 10:30 12:00pm, (ying.4.liu@uconn.edu)

ABET Objectives
In this course, student progress towards the following ABET Engineering Objectives will be assessed:
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering in the general field of chemical engineering
(e) An ability to identify, formulate an solve chemical engineering problems
(g) An ability to communicate effectively.
(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues

Student Outcomes
By the end of CHEG 2111, students will be able to:
1) Calculate physical properties (P, V, T, C
p
, C
v
, etc) of a system or energy (work and heat) of a process. (ABET a, e, j)
2) Demonstrate the knowledge of the first law of thermodynamic, state functions, equilibrium, four energies and phase behaviors
through application of fundamental equations. (ABET a, e)
3) Show an understanding of the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, ideal work through the calculation of processes in close or
flow systems (ABET a, e, j)
4) Estimate residual properties through applications of virial coefficient, EOS, generalized correlation. (ABET e, k)
5) Understand the function of thermodynamic components (engine, boiler, compressor, pump) and calculate their energy (output
or consumption) and efficiency of the processes (steam plane, refrigerator, liquefaction) (ABET e, j)
6) Present oral and written final report classic thermodynamic papers as a team to demonstrate their understandings about
fundamental thermodynamics (ABET g)

Performance Table

Student outcome
Expectation
Outstanding Medium Acceptable Unacceptable
9/10 7/10 5/10
(1) Calculate physical properties (P, V, T, C
p
, C
v
,
etc) of a system or energy (work and heat) of a
process.
(ABET a, e, j)
Almost no error in deriving the
formula and obtaining the
quantities.
Taking correct approaches but
giving significant error in the
solutions
Wrong approaches and
indication of minimum
understandings
(2) Demonstrate the knowledge of the first law of
thermodynamic, state functions, equilibrium,
four energies and phase behaviors through
application of fundamental equations.
(ABET a, e)
Complete understanding by
showing correct derivations and
results
Understanding the concepts
but unable to deliver correct
answers.
Unable to address the
fundamental concepts and
(3) Show an understanding of the second law of
thermodynamics, entropy, ideal work through
the calculation of processes in close or flow
systems.
(ABET a, e, j)
Complete understanding by
showing correct derivations and
results
Understanding the concepts
but unable to deliver correct
answers.
Unable to address the
fundamental concepts
(4) Estimate residual properties through
applications of virial coefficient, EOS,
generalized correlation.
(ABET e, k)
Able to resolve the residual
properties of a system with
correct strategy.
Taking correct approaches to
obtain residual properties but
giving significant error in the
solutions
Wrong approaches and
indication of minimum
understandings
(5) Understand the function of thermodynamic
components (engine, boiler, compressor,
pump) and calculate their energy (output or
consumption) and efficiency of the processes
(steam plane, refrigerator, liquefaction)
(ABET e, j)
Complete understanding through
indicating the correct concepts for
each component and obtaining
correct results
Understanding the concepts
but unable to deliver correct
answers.
Misunderstanding the basic
function of the components
(6) Present oral and written final report classic
thermodynamic papers as a team to
demonstrate their understandings about
fundamental thermodynamics (honor session)
(ABET g)
Clear presentation (both oral and
written) of the thermodynamic
concepts and handling questions
well
Good presentation (both oral
and written) of the
thermodynamic concepts and
handling questions fairly
Poor presentation indicative
of not understanding the
concepts


Coursework Targeting Student Outcomes
During the semester, students will be challenged five areas that are designed to help them to successfully realize proficiency in the four
student outcomes: Homework, Exams, Quizzes and Presentations (for the honor session only). The final course grade will be based on the
following percentages:
Standard Grading
Homework: 20%
Exam 1: 20%
Eaxm 2. 20 %
Final Exam: 25 %
Quizzes: 15 %
For honor session, the students will be given an extra project and an extra paper (for presentation) to work on. This portion will be 10% of
their total and the standard grading will be 90% of their total.

Homework Assignments
Homework assignments will be posted on the Husky CT site. Homework assignment due dates are indicated on the attached schedule.
NO late homework will be accepted as the homework will often be discussed in class and the solution set posted on Husky CT.

Quizzes
3 ~ 4 quizzes will be given in the semester. The worse one will be dropped.

Exams
Two mid-term examinations and a Final Exam will be given during class time. .

Project and Paper (for honor session)
Students of honor sessions are expected to finish an extra project and paper. The project will need integration of all the materials taught in
the class. And the paper will be classic paper published in the context of applications of thermodynamic laws. A team presentation and final report
will be submitted by the deadline.

Other Policies

Student Conduct: http://www.dosa.uconn.edu/student_code.html. Students are responsible for adherence to the University of Connecticut student code of
conduct. Perhaps the most important policy to pay attention to is the section on Student Academic Misconduct. Academic misconduct is dishonest or
unethical academic behavior that includes, but is not limited, to misrepresenting mastery in an academic area (e.g., cheating), intentionally or knowingly failing to
properly credit information, research or ideas to their rightful originators or representing such information, research or ideas as your own (e.g., plagiarism).
Examples of academic misconduct in this class include, but are not limited to: copying solutions from the solutions manual, using solutions from students who
have taken this course in previous years, copying your friends homework, looking at another students paper during an exam, lying to the professor or TA and
incorrectly filling out the student workbook.

Attendance: We are all adults. Attendance will not be taken; however, students will receive a 0 for any in-class activities they miss unless prior approval is given.

Absences: Make-up of missed exams requires permission from the Dean of Students, see Academic Regulations. Midterm-exams are treated the same as Final
Examinations. Students involved in official University activities that conflict with class time must inform the instructor in writing prior to the anticipated
absence and take the initiative to make up missed work in a timely fashion. In addition, students who will miss class for a religious observance must inform
their instructor in writing within the first three weeks of the semester, and prior to the anticipated absence, and should take the initiative to work out with the
instructor a schedule for making up missed work. Students will be required to take exams or quizzes or turn in any coursework before the class period shown in the attached
Course Schedule.