Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students understand thermodynamic state functions (enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy) and how to use these functions to define pahse and chemical equilibrium. Students understands fundamentals of exergy analysis, thermodynamics of solutions, thermodynamics of humid air and real gas theory. 

Students are able to apply fundamental theories of thermodynamics to practical problems related to energy technology.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 13.09.2021 - 13.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henrik Holmberg

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Enthalpy, entropy, chemical potential, equilibrium theory, exergy analysis, thermodynamics of solutions, thermodynamics of humid air, Properties of real gases and the law of corresponding states.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Execution: Lectures + Calculation Exercises + Computer Exercise with HSC software

    Assessment methods and criteria: Exam + Calculation exercises + Computer exercise. The only requirement to pass the course is to get 9/24 points in the exam. You can get extra ponts by returning calculation and computer exercises. These points are taken into account since you have passed the exam.

     

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 22h (1x2h)

    Exercises 20h (1x2h)

    Individual studying 93h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Course compendiums + lecture slides + other additional materials

    Books: Engel Thomas, Reid Philip. Physical Chemistry. Or 

    Engel Thomas, Reid Philip.Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, & Kinetics.

     

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-II

    2021-2022 Autumn I-II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=EEN-E1030

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.