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| CHIM0286-1 | Rudiments of thermodynamics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Benoît Heinrichs |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The course aims at presenting the rudiments of thermodynamics in relation with the different fields of engineering.
The course is centered on three main themes: fundamental principles, introduction to thermal engines and chemical thermodynamics. It covers the following topics:
- Basic notions
- Energy, heat, work - First principle: the conservation of energy
- Enthalpy
- Elementary processes
- Internal energy of reaction and enthalpy of reaction
- Work from heat: thermal engines - Second principle
- Second principle, entropy, third principle
- Entropy of reaction
- Gibbs free energy - Spontaneity and equilibrium criteria for a chemical reaction
- Chemical potential
- Phase transition and phase equilibrium - Phase diagrams
All those chapters are illustrated by numerous examples. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- understand the basic notions of thermodynamics;
- master the first, second and third principles of thermodynamics;
- calculate energy exchanges associated with physical and chemical transformations of matter;
- predict the direction of those transformations and calculate corresponding equilibria.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Notions of chemistry, physics and mathematical analysis learned in the first year of bachelor in engineering sciences. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| The course is composed of theory sessions and interactive exercises sessions. Those sessions are complementary.
Theory sessions introduce new concepts which are illustrated with numerous examples.
The aim of exercises sessions is to lead students to master the subject through problems solving. During those sessions, a problem is first solved and explained in details. Then, students solve successive problems by themselves with the help of instructors.
Questions ans answers sessions are organized. They bring the opportunity for students to asks all useful questions related to theory and exercises. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Notes and slides related to lectures and exercises sessions are distributed by the AEES students organization. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Final written test in January.
Written test in August/September (retakes).
Tests consists in problems solving. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| First quadrimestre.
Theory lessons as well as exercises sessions are organized in an amphitheatre with the whole group of students.
During exercises sessions, students let rows free between them to allow instructors go around and help students individually to solve problems (cf.section "Planned learning activities and teaching methods"). |
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Contacts :
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| Benoît Heinrichs
Laboratoire de Génie Chimique -
Nanomatériaux et Interfaces, B6a
Département de Chimie Appliquée
Tel. 04 / 366 35 05
e-mail: via course website on eCampus in myULg
Secretary: Maria-Rosa Bucci, Tel. 04 / 366 35 41 |
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| Items online : |
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| Rudiments of thermodynamics |
| Notes and slides related to lectures and exercises sessions.
Solutions of exercises discussed during the tutorials are posted at the end of the relevant meetings. |
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