Faculty of Engineering & Technology

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Document ID: SUTEEB-01

Name of Faculty : Faculty of Engineering & Technology

Name of Program : Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)
Course Code : 3BCH03
Course Title : Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics - I
Type of Course : Program Core
Year of Introduction : 2024-25

Prerequisite : Basics of Physics and Mathematics

Course Objective : The objective of this course is to introduce students to the
fundamental principles of thermodynamics and their application
to chemical processes. This includes the study of energy, work,
and heat transfer, as well as the laws of thermodynamics and
their implications for chemical systems. The course aims to
provide students with a solid foundation in thermodynamics
principles, enabling them to analyze and solve problems related
to the behaviour of gases, liquids, and solids in chemical
processes. Additionally, students are expected to develop an
understanding of phase equilibria and the thermodynamic
properties of mixtures, which are essential for the design and
operation of chemical processes.
Course Outcomes : At the end of this course, students will be able to:
CO1 Develop fundamental understanding of the basic principles of
thermodynamics and related calculations.
CO2 Demonstrate the use and applications of the first and second laws
of thermodynamics
CO3 Evaluate changes in different thermodynamic properties for pure
fluids using equations of state (EOS).
CO4 Understanding the concept of entropy, evaluating mass and
energy balance to closed and open systems.
CO5 Apply thermodynamic principles to the analysis of chemical
processes and equipment such as turbines, compressors, heat
pumps etc.
CO6 Theoretical understanding of refrigeration and liquefaction
processes, Problem solving.

Teaching and Examination Scheme

Teaching Scheme (Contact Credits Examination Marks
Hours) Theory Marks Practical Marks Total
L T P C SEE CIA SEE CIA Marks
04 00 00 04 50 50 00 00 100

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Legends: L-Lecture; T–Tutorial/Teacher Guided Theory Practice; P– Practical, C – Credit, SEE – Semester End
Examination, CIA - Continuous Internal Assessment (It consists of Assignments/Seminars/Presentations/MCQ
Tests, etc.))

Course Content

Teaching
Unit No. Topics Weightage CO
Hours
Introduction and First Law of
Thermodynamics: The scope & Limitations of
thermodynamics, Definition and fundamental
concepts, Force, pressure, and energy,
Equilibrium state and Phase rule, Temperature
& Zeroth law of Thermodynamics, Reversible &
Irreversible process, Closed System & Open
system, Heat capacity, Internal Energy,
1 11 18% CO 1
Enthalpy, First law of thermodynamics for
cyclic process, Internal energyconcept, first law
of thermodynamics for Non-flow process,
Enthalpy concept, The first law of
thermodynamics for Flow process, Heat
capacity concept, Problems on Application of
first law of thermodynamics to steady
state flow process.
Volumetric Properties of Pure Fluids: PVT
behaviour of pure substances, Ideal and non-
ideal gas processes, Equation of states, Vander
2 Waals EOS, Redlich/Kwong (RK) EOS, 08 14% CO 2
Calculation of constants in terms of Pc, Tc, Vc.
Virial equation - principle of corresponding
states, Compressibility charts.
Second Law of Thermodynamics: Limitations
of 1st law of thermodynamics, Concept and real-
life examples of heat source, heat sink
(reservoir), heat engine, heat pump and
refrigerator, Second law of thermodynamics:
Kelvin-Plank statement, Clausius statement,
3 14 21% CO 3
Equivalence of above two statements, Concept
importance and examples of entropy, entropy
changes- Carnot’s principle, Thermodynamic
Temperature Scales, Ideal gas temperature scale,
Entropy changes of an Ideal Gas, Clausius
inequality.
Application of Laws of Thermodynamics:
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Third law of thermodynamics,

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Thermodynamics of flow Process: Fundamental

equations and relationships, flow in pipes,
Maximum velocity in pipe flow, Nozzles,
Ejectors, Throttling Process, Single and
Multistage compressors.
Refrigeration and Liquefaction:
Choice of refrigerant, Heat Pumps,
Refrigerator capacity, Carnot refrigerator,
Carnot cycle, Coefficient of Performance
(COP), Vaporcompression cycle, Absorption
5 11 19% CO 5
refrigeration, Air refrigeration. Liquefaction:
Vaporization of Liquid, Free expansion,
Isentropic expansion, Claude Cycle, Linde
Cycle, Power cycles - Steam-Power Plantcycles
- Internal Combustion Engine Cycles.
Heat Effects Accompanying Chemical
Reactions: Latent heats of pure substances,
Sensible heat effects, Temperature dependence
of the heat capacity, Approximate methods for
6 the estimationof the latent heat of vaporization, 08 14% CO 6
Standard heat of reaction, Standard heat of
formation, Standard heat of combustion,
Temperature Dependence of
ΔH⁰.

Suggested Distribution of Theory Marks Using Bloom's Taxonomy

Level Remembrance Understanding Application Analyse Evaluate Create
Weightage 20 15 20 20 20 5

NOTE: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for the students and the teachers. The actual
distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

Suggested List of Experiments/Tutorials: Numerical Problem on Each Topic.

Major Equipment/ Instruments and Software Required: NA

Suggested Learning Websites

Sr. No. Name of Website

1 Students can refer to video lectures available on the websites including NPTEL.
2 Students can refer to the CDs which are available with some reference books for the
solution of problems using software. Students can develop their own programs for the
solutions of problems.
3 XSEOS–an Open Software for Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

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Text Book

Sr. No. Name of Text Book

1 “A text book of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics;” K. V. Narayanan, Prentice-
Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.

Reference Books

Sr. No. Name of Reference Books

1 “Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics;” J. M. Smith, H. C. Vanness,
M. M. Abbott, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
2 “Chemical, Biochemical and Engineering Thermodynamics;” S.I. Sandler, Wiley India
Edition.
3 “Chemical and Process Thermodynamics;” B.G. Kyle, Prentice-Hall Inc.
4 “Introduction to Thermodynamics;” Y.V.C. Rao, 2nd Edition, Wiley Eastern Limited

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