ChE 330

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

Course Description:
Elements of chemical engineering thermodynamics, including generalized correlation
of materials, phase behavior, physical and chemical equilibria.
Analysis and prediction of thermodynamic properties of single and multi-component
systems.
Thermodynamics is a branch of engineering science. Engineering thermodynamics is
made up of three parts:

Fundamental laws
Constitutive equations (equations that describe certain properties of a class of
materials under defined set of conditions)
Engineering applications.

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics covers engineering applications involving the

Three Es:

Energy,
Entropy and
Equilibrium.

The general principles of thermodynamics are extremely broad and are applicable to
virtually any system of interest. In this course, we will restrict our scope to developing
the principles derived from classical thermodynamics which uses macroscopic
concepts to examine equilibrium systems. Other branches of thermodynamics such
as statistical thermodynamics and irreversible thermodynamics are subjects of very
active research but are beyond the scope of this course.
Objectives & Outcomes:

Students will be able to understand and apply the basics principles and laws of
physics, chemistry and thermodynamics to a variety of systems,
Students will learn how to use appropriate constitutive equations to make
property estimations for pure and multi-component systems in various phases;
Students will be able to apply these principles and techniques to the solution of
engineering problems involving physical and chemical equilibria.

Students will be able to carry out engineering analysis for applications in energy
conversion, equilibrium separations processes in multi-phase equilibrium and
chemical reaction systems at equilibrium.

Co-requisite:
Text:

Math 226

Introductory Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

R. R. Elliott & C. T. Lira
2nd Edition
Prentice Hall

Topics covered:
1.

Introduction:

2.

Fundamentals Laws:

3.

Basic Constitutive Equation (Engineering P-V-T equations of state)

Estimation of thermodynamics properties

Equilibrium and Stability (Chapter 9)

6.

Cyclic processes
Energy conversion, liquefaction
Use of various forms of Thermodynamic data

Engineering application # 2: (Chapter 6 - 8)

5.

First Law (Chapter 2, Chapter 3)

Second and Third Law (Chapter 4)

Engineering application # 1: (Chapter 5)

4.

General concepts (Chapter 1)

Criteria
Gibbs Free energy
Phase equilibria of a single component system

Multi-component Systems (Chapter 3, Chapter 10)

7.

Engineering application # 3

8.

Vapor-Liquid equilibria (Chapter 10)

Liquid-Liquid & Solid-Liquid equilibria (Chapter 14)

Chemical Equilibria (Chapter 3, Chapter 17)

10.

Evaluation of activity coefficients (Chapter 11, Chapter 12)

Evaluation of fugacity coefficients from Equations of State (Chapter 15)

Engineering Application # 4

9.

Partial molar properties

Phase equilibria
Chemical equilibria.

Equilibrium Constants
Homogeneous reactions
Heterogeneous reactions
Simultaneous reactions

Engineering Application # 5

Chemical reactors (Chapter 3, Chapter 17)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is very fast-paced. We cover virtually the whole
book. In many other universities, this material is covered in two courses. So make
sure you do not fall behind.
Some sections will be covered in more detail than others. Please pay attention to the
coverage during lectures, so you have an idea about the relative importance of the
various sections.

LectureI:

TTH

9:30-10:50 am

MHP 101

Discussion # 1

11-11:50 am

VKC 203

Discussion # 2

TH

11-11:50 am

VKC 203

Discussion # 3

2 2:50 pm

KAP 145

Choose lecture and 1 Discussion

Extra discussion or review sessions before exams will be announced if needed.

Instructor:

Dr. Katherine Shing

Office:
Email:
Office hrs:

TA:

Hedco 209
shing@usc.edu
M 3:30-5pm

Pavita Subanpong
Office:
Email:
Office hrs:

Hedco 106
subanpon@usc.edu
TBA

Size Zheng
Office:
Hedco 106
Email:
Size Zheng <alexzheng42@gmail.com>
Office hrs:
TBA

Note: This is a large class, if you need homework help, the best way
is to:
Attend the discussions (you may attend more than one
section if you feel you need extra help);
Go to Office hours
Keep emails to a minimum
Find a compatible group of students and work together
Course Organization:

Homework:

200 points, assigned weekly, turn in the following Th in class or before

noon Friday in my office (Hed 209 NOTE: this is not Hedco
Neuroscience building, if my name is not on the door, its not my office.
Just slip your HW under the door). All HW must be stapled.

Test:

2 tests, 150 points each, 80 minutes each, open book, 2 pages personal
notes (no lecture notes, HW, etc), calculator, no laptop

Final:

250 points, 2 hrs, comprehensive, open book, 5 pages personal notes

Dec 10 Thursday 11-1:30 pm

Grading:

Grade based on curve

Academic Integrity Policy:

Note:
In this class, I encourage students to work together on homework;
however, this does not mean that you can simply copy the homework
of you study partner. If copying is discovered, all parties involved will
receive zero credit.
If you work in groups, make sure each of you understands all the
concepts and can do variations of the HW problems on your own,
otherwise you will not do well on the exams.
All USC students are responsible for reading and following the Student Conduct
Code, which appears in the SCampus and at
http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/SCAMPUS/goverance.
The USC Student Conduct Code prohibits plagiarism. Some examples of what is
not allowed by the conduct code: copying all or part of someone elses work (by
hand or by looking at others files, either secretly or if shown), and submitting it as
your own; giving another student in the class a copy of your assignment solution;
consulting with another student during an exam. If you have questions about
what is allowed, please discuss it with the instructor.
Students who violate University standards of academic integrity are subject to
disciplinary sanctions, including failure in the course and suspension from the
University. Since dishonesty in any form harms the individual, other students,
and the University, policies on academic integrity will be strictly enforced. We

expect you to familiarize yourself with the Academic Integrity guidelines found in
the current Scampus.
Violations of the Student Conduct Code will be filed with the Office of Student
Conduct, and appropriate sanctions will be given.
Disability Policy Statement:
Any Student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability is
required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each semester.
A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained from DSP.
Please be sure the letter is delivered to me (or to TA) as early in the semester as
possible. DSP is located in STU 301 and is open 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. The phone number for DSP is (213) 740-0776.