Syllabus

Topics:

I. Introduction and Motivation

• Goals of the Class
• General Thermodynamic Principles

II. Quantum Mechanics and Energy Storage

• Equations of Motion
• Particle Motion

III. Statistical Descriptions and Ensembles

• Microcanonical Ensemble
• Comparison to Other Ensembles
• Equilibrium
• Application to a Gas

IV. Pure Substances: Basic

• Maxwell Relations and Other Properties
• Ideal Gases and Basic Equations of State
• PVT Behavior and Phase Changes

V. Pure Substances: Advanced

• Residual Properties
• Advanced Equations of State

VI. Mixtures: Basic

• P-T-y Diagrams
• Ideal Mixtures and Raoult’s Law
• Excess Functions

VII. Mixtures: Advanced

• Advanced Equations of State and Mixing Rules
• Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium Calculations
• Miscibility
• LLE and VLLE

VIII. Advanced Topics in Energetics

• Student Presentations

Textbook:

• Required: Schaum Outline: Theory and Problems of Thermodynamics with Chemical Applications by Abbott and Van Ness (ISBN: 0070000425)

• Optional: Van P. Carey, Statistical Thermodynamics and Microscale Thermophysics, 1999 (Paperback), ISBN: 0521654203

• Optional: Terrell L. Hill, An Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics, 1986 (Paperback), ISBN: 0486652424

Grading:

Project - 30%
Advanced Topic - 30%
Exam - 30%
Discussion - 10%

Advanced Topic:

Each student will prepare a one-hour lecture on an advanced topic in energetics. This assignment includes:

• A literature search with resources given to the class at least 1 week prior to the presentation,
• An in-class presentation, and direction of class discussion, and
• Creation of course notes posted on the class wiki.