Thermodynamic techniques for separation technology
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- ENERGI356
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- English. Norwegian if only Norwegian students attend.
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Objectives:
That the students are trained up to the ability to systematically and analyttically develop proposals to new process plants that can meet defined demands for product qualities base don well defined multi-component incoming streams
Content:
On the basis of the laws of thermodynamics and the principles for conservation of mass and energy the students are trained to develop analytical methods for designing new process plants or optimizing existing process plants.which in fully or to a large degree is controlled by thermodynamic changes. Non-equilibrium thermodynamics is a key element in the course. The main unit operation which are parts of plants for processing oil and gas are used as examples. Each unit operation is described mathematically according to the combination of physical laws and conservation. Thermodynamic models for description of the various phases is also discussed. Flowsheet simulation software is used to model composite process plants. The methods developed in the course will also enable the students to analuze thermodynamically controlled processes in nature.
Topics:
Laws of thermodynamics, conservation laws, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, thermodynamics modeling, flowsheet calculations
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The students
- Are able to analyze given separation problem defined by incoming streams and demanded product qualities towards optimum constellation of combined unit operations.
- Can evaluate which routes of changes that are most efficient in terms of free energy development as constraint on mass transport between phases
- Are able to use a flowsheet software code for solving out mass and energy flows in simulated models of real process plants
Skills
The students
- Understands each of the thermodynac laws as well as combinations of these
- Have the ability to apply the laws of thermodynamics together with conservation laws in order to find best routes of thermodynamic changes in order to meet desired product qualities.
General competence
The students
- should have sufficient level to be able to analyze industrial as well as natural processes that implies transfer of mass and energy between phases
ECTS Credits
Semester of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to masterprogram the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching method is by
Lectures/ 4 hours per week
Tutorials/ 2 hours per week
Project/ 14 hours
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
At least 2/3 of the tutorials must be delivered and approven in order to get acces to exam. The project has to be among the approven.
Lectures and tutorials define pensum so the students are responsible to keep themselves updated on what is being lectured during lecture hours as well as tutorial hours.
Forms of Assessment
- Written examination (4 hours)
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Reading List
Course Evaluation
Examination Support Material
Basic calculator allowed in accordance with the regulations specified by the Faculty.
Approved calculator models include: Casio fx-82ES PLUS and Casio fx-82EX