University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Chemical & Process Engineering

Outcome-based Education (OBE) Course Outline

B.Sc. Engineering Honors Degree Semester 3

Course Code: CH 2090

Course Title: Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Number of Credits: 3.5 (GPA)
Course Website: https://online.mrt.ac.lk/course/view.php?id=8435
Course Schedule: Hours Per Week: Lectures – 3 Lab/Tutorials- 3/2
Teaching Staff Contact Details:
Lecturer in Charge: Prof. Jagath Premachandra
Other lecturers: Dr. Thushara Subasinghe
Ms. E.A.M. Geethani

Instructors: 1

Course Description:

This course is intended for the semester three students in the field of Chemical and Process
Engineering discipline and introduces the knowledge on chemical kinetics and thermodynamics.
This subject area deals with both chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics and is intended
to provide the students with tools and understanding to handle basic problems involving chemical
systems at equilibrium and rates of simple chemical reactions.

Prerequisites: None
Aim: To teach the concepts of Chemical Thermodynamics to students so that they will be able to
apply this knowledge to analyze and solve real world problems related to reactive systems.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, the students should be able to;

LO 1 - Explain basic principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical processes

LO 2 - Describe and understand the chemical equilibrium
LO 3 – Describe and use the concepts of free energy and chemical potential
LO 4 - Understand the application of partial molar quantities
LO 5 - Analyze chemical equilibrium in ideal and non-ideal systems
LO 6 – Apply chemical engineering thermodynamics to chemical engineering unit operations
Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lectures: Delivered by the lecturers on the key concepts

Tutorials / Discussions: Delivered by the lecturers or Instructors to reiterate and strengthen
the key concepts through industrial examples and worked problems.
Lab sessions 04 practical/ Homework assignments / Quizzes /Case Studies /Question and Answer
Sessions: For students to apply their understanding of the concepts in chemical kinetics to work out
problems.

This course is lecture-based supplemented with the Tutorials / Discussions, Homework

assignments / Quizzes /Question and Answer Sessions and Laboratory Experiments. The purpose of
the lectures is to facilitate learning of the basic concepts while the Practical sessions help students
gain hands-on experience about the topics taught such as free energy change, phase equilibrium and
chemical equilibrium. The tutorial sessions follow up on the lecture materials by solving relevant
examples. Students will team up and work together in practical sessions. Students will submit their
laboratory report in written format.

*Outcome-based Assessment:

• Tutorials/ written exam questions for students to apply their knowledge of the basic concepts in
Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics(LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5and LO6)
• Tutorials for students to analyze and solve problems by applying first law of thermodynamics
to reactive systems and solve problems related to chemical equilibrium.(LO1, LO2 and LO6)

Assessment weighting

• In class tests/Practical/ Quizzes 15%

• Mid Term Exam (Written): 15%
• Final Exam (Written): 70%

Students must attend all the practical sessions in order to pass the course.

Student Learning Resources:

Reference:

1. “Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, K.V. Narayanan

2. “Chemical and Process Thermodynamics”, B.G. Kyle
Planned Course Schedule

The planned schedule for each week is given below.

T- L Method / Assessment /
Week Topics to be covered
Remarks
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium
Generalized stoichiometry, equilibrium for a chemical
Week 1 reaction, equilibrium constant, temperature dependence Lecture/ Interactive discussion
of the equilibrium constant, effect of pressure on
equilibrium constant
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Lecture/ Interactive discussion
Week 2 Standard states and free energy change, free energy Handover Tutorial 02 on chemical
functions equilibrium
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium
Week 3 Homogeneous gas phase reactions, liquid phase Lecture/ Interactive discussion
reactions, simultaneous reactions
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium Discussion of example problems and
Effect of excess of reactants on equilibrium industry applications
Week 4 Discuss Tutorial 02 on chemical
conversion, effect of presence of products on
equilibrium conversion equilibrium
Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics
Week 5 The anatomy of chemical thermodynamics, chemical Lecture/ Interactive discussion
equilibrium and equilibrium state, chemical processes
The First Law of Thermodynamics Question and Answer Session with the
Week 6 Internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, application of lecture
first law for reactive systems
Thermodynamics Analysis of Process Question and Answer Session with the
Week 7 Work and free energy, availability, mixing and lecture
separation processes
Thermodynamics Analysis of Process Handover Tutorial 01 on application of
Week 8 Systems involving chemical transformations first law to reactive systems

Principles of Phase Equilibrium

Criteria of phase equilibrium, criterion of stability,
Week 9 Lecture/ Interactive discussion
phase equilibrium in single component systems and
multi –component systems
Principles of Phase Equilibrium
Vapor liquid equilibrium (VLE), phase rule (reactive &
Week 10 Lecture/ Interactive discussion
non-reactive systems), Phase diagrams for binary
solutions
Phase Equilibrium
VLE in ideal solutions, non-ideal solutions, VLE in Discuss Tutorial 01 on application of
Week 11
high pressure and multicomponent systems, Liquid – first law to reactive systems
Liquid Equilibrium (LLE)
Properties of Solutions Question and Answer Session with the
Week 12 Henry’s law, activity coefficient, activity in solution, lecture
azeotropes, heat effect of mixing processes
Fugacity
Standard states of fugacity, fugacity coefficient, effect
Week 13 of temperature & pressure on fugacity, determination Lecture/ Interactive discussion
of fugacity in pure gases, fugacities in gaseous
solutions
Fugacity
Week 14 Lewis-Randall rule, fugacities in liquid solutions, ideal Mid Term Exam (Written) (10%)
solutions and Raoult’s Law
 Program Outcomes ***

Design/Development

& Sustainability

Communication

Finance & PM
The Engineer

Environment
Investigation

& the society

Team Work
Engineering

of solutions
knowledge

Tool usage

Life Long
Learning
Problem
Analysis

Modern

Ethics

Skills
Learning
Outcomes

LO 1 - Explain basic
principles of chemical
thermodynamics and 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0
chemical processes

LO 2 - Describe and
understand the chemical 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 0 0 1 0 2
equilibrium
LO 3 – Describe and use
the concepts of free
3 3 2 2 2 2 1 0 1 1 0 2
energy and chemical
potential
LO 4 - Understand the
application of partial 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 0 2 2 0 1
molar quantities
LO 5 - Analyze chemical
equilibrium in ideal and 3 3 3 2 2 2 1 0 2 2 0 2
non-ideal systems
LO 6 - Analyze
combinations and
solutions 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 2 2 0 1
thermodynamics

0 No emphasis, 1 Very little emphasis, 2 Moderate emphasis, 3 Strong emphasis


Course
Topics
1. Introduction to Chemical
Thermodynamics
2. The First Law of
Thermodynamics
3. Thermodynamics
Analysis of Process
4. Principles of Phase
Equilibrium
5. Phase Equilibrium
6. Properties of Solutions
7. Fugacity
8. Chemical Reaction
Equilibrium
LO 1 - Explain basic principles of chemical thermodynamics
LO 4 - Understand the application of partial molar quantities
LO 6 - Analyze combinations and solutions thermodynamics
LO 5 - Analyze chemical equilibrium in ideal and non-ideal
LO 2 - Describe and understand the chemical equilibrium
LO 3 – Describe and use the concepts of free energy and
Teaching /
Learning
Methods
&
Assessment
and chemical processes
Methods
chemical potential
systems
Lectures /
Discussions 3 2 2 1 2 3
/Exams (Written)
Lectures /
Discussions/Tutori 3 2 2 2 2 3
al/Exams (Written)
Lectures /
Discussions/
Tutorial /Exams
2 1 2 2 2 3
(Written)
Lectures /
Discussions//Exam 2 3 3 2 3 3
s (Written)
Lectures /
Discussions/ 2 3 2 2 3 3
Exams (Written)
Lectures /
Discussions/Exams 2 2 3 3 3 2
(Written)
Lectures /
Discussions/Exams 2 2 3 2 2 2
(Written)
Lectures /
Discussions/Tutori 3 3 3 3 3 3
al/Exams (Written)
*** Gradate Program Outcomes Profile

1. Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering

fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.

2. Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex

engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.

3. Design/ development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.

4. Investigation: Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based

knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and
interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

5. Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to complex
engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

6. The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant
to professional engineering practice.

7. Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering

solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need
for sustainable development.

8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice.

9. Individual and Team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or

leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.

10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the

engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.

11. Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Lifelong learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and lifelong learning in the broadcast context of technological change.
At the end of each of following Topics, student should be able to,

Week Topics to be covered Topic Wise Objectives

Chemical Reaction Equilibrium

Generalized stoichiometry, equilibrium for a chemical
1 reaction, equilibrium constant, temperature dependence
of the equilibrium constant, effect of pressure on
equilibrium constant Describe the temperature dependence of the equilibrium
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium constant and the effect of pressure on equilibrium
constant
2 Standard states and free energy change, free energy
functions
Apply the principals of chemical equilibrium to
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium homogeneous gas and liquid phase reactions
3 Homogeneous gas phase reactions, liquid phase reactions,
simultaneous reactions Analyze the effect of presence of excess reactants and
products on equilibrium conversion
Chemical Reaction Equilibrium
4 Effect of excess of reactants on equilibrium conversion,
effect of presence of products on equilibrium conversion

Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics Identify basics of Chemical Thermodynamics and

5 The anatomy of chemical thermodynamics, chemical chemical equilibrium
equilibrium and equilibrium state, chemical processes
The First Law of Thermodynamics Apply the first law of thermodynamics towards reactive
6 Internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, application of
systems
first law for reactive systems
Thermodynamics Analysis of Process Calculate the process parameters of a reactive system
7 Work and free energy, availability, mixing and separation using the principals of chemical thermodynamics
processes
Thermodynamics Analysis of Process Analyze a given reactive system using the knowledge on
8 Systems involving chemical transformations chemical thermodynamics
Principles of Phase Equilibrium
Criteria of phase equilibrium, criterion of stability, phase
9
equilibrium in single component systems and multi –
component systems
Principles of Phase Equilibrium Describe the phase equilibrium in single and multi-
Vapor liquid equilibrium (VLE), phase rule (reactive & component systems
10
non-reactive systems), Phase diagrams for binary
solutions Describe the phase diagrams for binary solutions
Phase Equilibrium
VLE in ideal solutions, non-ideal solutions, VLE in high
11
pressure and multicomponent systems, Liquid – Liquid
Equilibrium (LLE)
Properties of Solutions Apply the Henry’s law to a given solution
12 Henry’s law, activity coefficient, activity in solution,
azeotropes, heat effect of mixing processes Analyze the azeotropic mixtures
Fugacity
Standard states of fugacity, fugacity coefficient, effect of
13
temperature & pressure on fugacity, determination of
Describe the effect of temperature and pressure on
fugacity in pure gases, fugacities in gaseous solutions
fugacity
Fugacity
14 Lewis-Randall rule, fugacities in liquid solutions, ideal
solutions and Raoult’s law