ASSIGNMENT 2: CHE553

Semester: March 2023 – July 2023

Lecturer NORASHIKIN AHMAD ZAMANHURI, NORASMAH MOHAMMED MANSHOR

Programme EH220 : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS.) CHEMICAL

Course CHE553 : CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS

Credit Hours 3.0 : 3 hours Lecture and 1 hour Tutorial

Group work : Assignment 20% (CEP)

Evaluation

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This assignment covers analyse the principles of vapor-liquid equilibrium and solution thermodynamics to
solve chemical engineering problems where students are expected to lay the theoretical foundation for
applications of thermodynamics to gas mixtures and liquid solutions.

2.0 COURSE AND PROGRAMME OUTCOMES WITH COMPLEX ENGINEERING PROBLEMS &
KNOWLEDGE PROFILE

This assignment has two (2) questions that address two (2) course outcomes and one (1) programme
outcome (PO) which are mapped to complex engineering problem characteristics (WP) and the required
knowledge profiles (WK) as shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Mapping of Course Outcomes-Programme Outcome- Complex Engineering Problems (WP) &
Knowledge Profile (WKs)

Course Programme Outcome Complex Engineering Knowledge Profile (WKs)

Outcomes Problems (WP)
CO2 - Analyse the PO2 - Identify, WP1 (Knowledge) – in WK3:(Engineering
principles of vapor formulate, research depth engineering Fundamentals): A systematic,
liquid equilibrium, literature and analyse knowledge at the level of theory-based formulation of
solution complex chemical one or more of WK3, WK4, engineering fundamentals required
thermodynamics engineering problems WK5, WK6 or WK8 which in the engineering discipline
and chemical reaching substantiated allows a fundamental
reaction conclusions using first based, first principles
equilibrium to principles of
analytical approach.
solve chemical mathematics, natural
engineering sciences and
WP2 (Conflicting
problems engineering sciences
requirements) – wide-
ranging or conflicting
technical, engineering and
other issues.

WP3 (Analysis) - no
obvious solution and require
abstract thinking, originality
in analysis to formulate
suitable model
 CO3 - Evaluate PO2 - Identify, WP1 (Knowledge) – in WK3:(Engineering
the chemical formulate, research depth engineering Fundamentals): A systematic,
engineering literature and analyse knowledge at the level of theory-based formulation of
problem related to complex chemical one or more of WK3, WK4, engineering fundamentals required
vapor liquid engineering problems WK5, WK6 or WK8 which in the engineering discipline
equilibrium, reaching substantiated allows a fundamental
chemical conclusions using first based, first principles
equilibrium and principles of
analytical approach.
solution mathematics, natural
thermodynamics sciences and
WP2 (Conflicting
engineering sciences
requirements) – wide-
ranging or conflicting
technical, engineering and
other issues.

WP3 (Analysis) - no
obvious solution and require
abstract thinking, originality
in analysis to formulate
suitable model

3.0 LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

At the end of this assignment, the students should be able to:

a) Define and recognize that the ideal-solution model provides a reference for the description of liquid
mixtures, and compute fugacities of pure species from PVT data or generalized correlations
b) Compute activity coefficients and excess Gibbs energy from low-pressure VLE data
c) Fit excess Gibbs energy to appropriate model and evaluate the thermodynamic consistency of the
VLE data
d) Evaluate VLE data using appropriate model and explain the correlation

4.0 DESCRIPTION

QUESTION 1

One of your coworkers verified that the hydrocarbon mixture containing 30% mole hexane and 70% mole
heptane is in an ideal gas state at temperatures of 120 °C and 30 bar. Proved that his statement was not
accurate by estimating the fugacity. Please state your assumption while performing your working steps and
answer.
(20 marks)
QUESTION 2

Table 1 shows a set of data which was obtained from vapor liquid equilibrium experiment for tert-butyl ether
(1)/dichloromethane (2) system at 308.15 K.

Table 1: P-x1-y1 data for tert-butyl ether (1)/dichloromethane (2) system at 308.15 K
P (kPa) x1 y1
85.265 0 0
82.202 0.0579 0.0253
76.719 0.1665 0.0804
72.422 0.2482 0.1314
68.005 0.3322 0.1975
65.096 0.388 0.2457
59.651 0.5036 0.3686
56.833 0.5749 0.4564
53.689 0.6736 0.5882
51.620 0.7676 0.7176
50.455 0.8476 0.8238
49.926 0.9093 0.9002
49.720 0.9529 0.9502
49.624 1 1

By fitting the experimental data into Margules or van Laar equation,

i. Perform a consistency test with respect to Gibbs Duhem equation (show all your working steps and
answers, then present in a graph). Explain whether the calculated values are consistent with the
experimental data.

ii. Predict the pressure and vapor phase composition for this system. Compare percentage error of the
answers with the experimental data by showing in P-x1-y1 plot. Explain whether the chosen model
adequately describes the experimental data.
(20 marks)

5.0 YOUR TASK

Your task in QUESTION 1 is to estimate fugacity and comment based on its findings. In QUESTION 2, you
are required to explain data consistency and the correlation between the chosen model and the
experimental data.

6.0 SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENT

Date : 9th June 2023 (Friday) – Week 10

Time released : 24:00
Submission Due Date : 23rd June 2023 (Friday) – Week 12
Submission Due Time : 24:00
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This is a group assessment of 2 or 3 people. The assignment should be submitted in one pdf file
per group thru MICROSOFT TEAMS
2. Rename your pdf file to [no in class attendance_id no_CEEH2204E/F_ASSGN 2_JULY 2023]
3. Plagiarism is totally not allowed. A penalty will be given to those involved.
4. Complete the assignment in two weeks.
5. Late submissions will not be entertained and will be considered as no submission.
6. The group number and name of the group member should be stated on the front cover of the
report.

7.0 EVALUATION SCHEME

This section summarized the criteria to be evaluated in the assignment. The detailed rubric for each area
is given in the appendix.
 Appendix

STUDENT'S NAME:
STUDENT'S ID:

QUESTION 1
Complex Engineering Descriptors for
WP 1 2 3 4 5
Problem (CEP) Rubric Design
Depth of knowledge to
define and use that
the ideal-solution
model provides a Define the
reference for fideal-
description of liquid solution
mixtures, and model
recognize that these Define the Define the provides a Clearly
Unable to
WP1:(Knowledge) – are defined for fideal- ideal- reference demonstrate
define the
in depth engineering. convenience in solution solution for s an
ideal-
WK3:(Engineering solving phase model model description understandi
solution
Fundamentals): A equilibrium problems, provides a provides a of liquid ng of
model
systematic, theory- reference reference mixtures principles.
1 WP1 provides a
based formulation of A systematic, theory- for for and And uses
reference
engineering based understanding description description recognize information
for
fundamentals required that relates define and of liquid of liquid that these from
description
in the engineering use ideal-solution mixtures mixtures are defined numerous
of liquid
discipline model provides a without with for external
mixtures
reference for justification justification convenienc sources
description of liquid e in solving
mixtures in solving phase
problems required in equilibrium
the engineering problems
discipline.
 Poorly
Complete
presented
calculation/
with some Complete
derivation
Unable to Unable to missing calculation/
of the
compute relate samples of derivation of
fugacities
fugacities fugacities calculations the
Explain engineering and
and and of the fugacities
WP2 (Conflicting problem related to fugacity
fugacity fugacity fugacities and fugacity
requirements) – wide- fugacities and fugacity coefficients
coefficients coefficients and coefficients
2 ranging or conflicting coefficients of pure WP2 of pure
of pure of pure fugacity of pure
technical, engineering species from PVT species
species species coefficients species from
and other issues. data or generalized from PVT
from PVT from PVT of pure PVT data or
correlations data or
data or data or species generalized
generalized
generalized generalized from PVT correlations
correlations
correlations correlations data or but with
but with
generalized errors free.
minor
correlations
errors.
.
Clearly
Poorly demonstrate
presented s an
Somewhat
WP3 (Analysis) - calculation understandi
demonstrat
Have no obvious with little ng of
es an
solution and require Show reference principles,
Analyse and relate understandi
abstract thinking, and calculation to the meaning of
partial properties in an No ng of
originality in analysis to but no results or results and
ideal solution to WP3 calculation principles
formulate relation of interpretati misinterpret their validity
corresponding pure shown affecting
the standard Gibbs on of the ation of the is discussed
species properties results and
energy of reaction and result results. - with clarity
possible
the equilibrium No linkage and insight,
sources of
constant made with using
error.
theoretical statistics to
principles quantify the
calculation.
QUESTION 2
Complex Engineering Descriptors for Rubric
WP 1 2 3 4 5
Problem (CEP) Design
Depth of knowledge to
apply equation of activity Able to apply
Able to apply Able to apply
coefficient and excess Unable to correct
WP1:(Knowledge) – in Able to correct correct
Gibbs energy identify equation to
depth engineering. compute equation to equation to
equations to compute
WK3:(Engineering activity compute compute
A systematic, theory- be used to activity
Fundamentals): A coefficient activity activity
based understanding compute coefficient
1 systematic, theory-based WP1 and excess coefficient coefficient
that relates the activity activity and excess
formulation of Gibbs and excess and excess
coefficient and excess coefficient Gibbs energy
engineering energy but Gibbs Gibbs energy
Gibbs energy in vapor and excess with correct
fundamentals required in apply wrong energy but but some
liquid equilibrium Gibbs answer and
the engineering discipline equation show wrong answers are
calculation energy detailed
calculation incorrect
calculation

Able to Able to Able to

Able to
recognize recognize recognize
Unable to recognize
model model model
recognize model
equation for equation for equation for
model equation for
excess excess excess Gibbs
equation for excess
Gibbs Gibbs energy energy to
excess Gibbs
energy to to calculate calculate the
Gibbs energy to
calculate the the activity activity
energy to calculate the
Recognize model of activity coefficient coefficient
calculate the activity
excess Gibbs energy to coefficient but some with correct
activity coefficient
calculate the activity but apply answers are answer and
WP2 (Conflicting coefficient but show
coefficient wrong incorrect detailed
requirements) – wide- wrong
model’s calculation
2 ranging or conflicting WP2 Unable to calculation
Able to apply the parameter Able to apply
technical, engineering apply the
consistency test for the Able to apply
and other issues. consistency Able to apply
experimental VLE data Able to apply consistency the
test for the
with data from model of the test for consistency
experimental consistency
excess Gibbs energy consistency experimental test for
VLE data test for
test for VLE data experimental
with data experimental
experimental with data VLE data with
from model VLE data
VLE data from model data from
of excess with data
with data of excess model of
Gibbs from model
from model Gibbs energy excess Gibbs
energy of excess
of excess but some energy with
Gibbs
Gibbs answers are correct
energy but
energy but incorrect answer and
 use wrong show wrong detailed
equation calculation calculation

Unable to Able to Able to Able to Able to

evaluate the evaluate the evaluate the evaluate the evaluate the
VLE VLE VLE VLE VLE
calculation calculation calculation calculation calculation for
Evaluate the VLE for for for for experimental
WP3 (Analysis) - Have calculation for experimental experimental experimental experimental data with
no obvious solution and experimental data and data and data but use data but data but correct
3 WP3
require abstract thinking, correlate the data correlate the wrong show wrong some answer and
and originality in analysis calculated using model data equation calculation answers are detailed
of excess Gibbs energy calculated incorrect calculation
using model Can’t Can’t
of excess correlate the correlate the Wrong Give concise
Gibbs calculation calculation correlation correlation
energy with model with model with model with model