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ENGR4436: CHEMICAL PROCESS AND PLANT DESIGN

ASSIGNMENT #1
September 26th, 2022
Due Date: October 5, 2022

PROBLEM 1
(a)
1,2-Dichloroethaane Ethylene
3D Structure

Molecular Weight g g
98.96 28.05
mol mol
Normal Freezing Point −35 ℃ −12.9 ℃
Normal Boiling Point 83.47 ℃ −103.7 ℃
Critical Temperature 561 ℃ 9.2 ℃
Critical Pressure 5380 kPa 5119.95 kPa
Critical Volume ml ml
220 131
mol mol
Critical Compressibility 0.256613 0.281521
Factor
Ideal Gas Heat capacity J J
77.5 59.25
mol∗K mol∗K
Heat of Formation kJ kJ
−165.26 52.4
mol mol
Gibbs Free Energy of kJ kJ
−73.9 68
Formation mol mol
Vapor Pressure 5.37 kPa 4891 kPa
Liquid Density kg kg
1193.61 3 577 3
m m
Latent Heat of Freezing
Latent Heat of Vaporization kJ kJ
34.4 13.6
mol mol
Liquid Heat Capacity @ J J
122.2 67.24
25degC mol∗K mol∗K

(b)

Toxicity and Flammability

1, 2 - https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ershdb/emergencyresponsecard_29750031.html
Dichloroethane
Ethylene https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/ethylene-dichloride.pdf
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(c)

Chemical Prices
1, 2 - Wasn’t able to find (websites require you to pay in order to view price)
Dichloroethane
Ethylene 30 cents/lb (2008-2015 data)

(d)

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

1, 2 - https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=E175500&productDescription=1%2C2-
Dichloroethan DICHLOROETHAN+CR+ACS+500ML&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=e
e n
Ethylene https://www.airgas.com/msds/001022.pdf

PROBLEM 2
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PROBLEM 3
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