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CHEN30030

Academic Year 2025/2026

Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Thermodynamics (CHEN30030)

Subject:
Chemical Engineering
College:
Engineering & Architecture
School:
Chem & Bioprocess Engineering
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Niall English
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will build on previous introductions to the thermodynamics of multi-component systems with particular emphasis on phase equilibrium relevant to chemical and bioprocess engineering. The module will, in particular, build on the fundamentals of thermodynamics introduced in module CHEN20030.

Through lectures and assignments, this module will present the theory and practice of thermodynamics as it influences chemical and bioprocess engineering process design, modelling and analysis.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

Estimate solubility of gases and solids in liquids;
Construct binary phase equilibrium diagrams for a range of solvents using non-ideal thermodynamics;
Analyse liquid-liquid equilibrium systems;
Analyse reaction schemes to determine equilibrium constants and reaction conversions;
Use thermodynamic software tools and conduct simulations of flash operations available in commercial software packages.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of thermodynamics in safe and effective process design

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Tutorial

6
Autonomous Student Learning

72
Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and tutorials

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
CHEN20030 - Thermodynamics & Kinetics


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment: Problem Sheet 1 Week 4 Graded No
10
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment: Problem Sheet 2 Week 9 Graded No
15
 No
Exam (In-person): End-of-trimester exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Graded No
75
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback on assignments will be given to the class, on request. If particular individual feedback is requested, the lecturer concerned will make this available upon reasonable request.

Name Role
Professor Niall English Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 12:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Odd Weeks Thurs 13:00 - 13:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 12:00 - 12:50
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