Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: Fundamentals for Process Design

Chemical engineers rely on a deep understanding of thermodynamics to accurately predict energy requirements, optimize material behavior, and ensure process safety. This course provides a robust, text-based foundation in the principles governing energy and equilibrium in chemical systems. By mastering the core concepts, you will gain the mathematical tools necessary to analyze and design efficient chemical processes, from simple fluid flow to complex multi-component reactions. What you'll learn: * Understand the fundamental laws of thermodynamics and key concepts like enthalpy, entropy, and Gibbs free energy. * Apply energy balances to open and closed systems, including steady-state flow processes and heat engines. * Analyze the behavior of pure substances and mixtures using generalized correlations and property relations. * Calculate vapor-liquid and liquid-liquid phase equilibrium using modern equations of state and activity coefficient models. * Determine chemical reaction equilibrium and conversion using thermodynamic data and equilibrium constants. * Practice solving complex problems related to fluid properties, mixture stability, and process optimization. This course begins with core definitions and the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, progressing systematically to the mathematical modeling of fluid properties, phase equilibrium, and chemical reaction equilibrium. It relies on written explanations and practical calculation exercises. This course is designed for beginners in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related fields. No prior knowledge of advanced thermodynamics is required. Start building your foundation in chemical process analysis today.