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01 Introduction to Thermodynamics
3 topics
1 Fundamental Concepts and Definitions
  • System, Surroundings, and Boundaries
  • Extensive and Intensive Properties
  • State and Equilibrium
  • Processes and Cycles
2 Units and Dimensions
  • SI Units and Conversions
  • Dimensional Homogeneity
3 Historical Development of Thermodynamics
  • Evolution of Thermodynamic Principles
  • Key Contributors and Their Work
02 First Law of Thermodynamics
5 topics
1 Energy Concepts
  • Forms of Energy
  • Energy Transfer
  • Internal Energy
2 Work
  • Expansion/Compression Work
  • Shaft Work
  • Flow Work
  • Electrical Work
3 Heat
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms
  • Heat Capacity
4 First Law for Closed Systems
  • Mathematical Formulation
  • Energy Balance Equations
  • Applications to Various Processes
5 First Law for Open Systems
  • Steady-State Flow Processes
  • Transient Processes
  • Enthalpy and Its Applications
03 Volumetric Properties of Pure Fluids
5 topics
1 Ideal Gas Law
  • Derivation and Limitations
  • Applications in Engineering
2 Real Gas Behavior
  • Compressibility Factor
  • Virial Equations of State
3 Cubic Equations of State
  • Van der Waals Equation
  • Redlich-Kwong Equation
  • Soave-Redlich-Kwong Equation
  • Peng-Robinson Equation
4 Generalized Correlations
  • Law of Corresponding States
  • Compressibility Charts
  • Reduced Properties
5 Critical Phenomena
  • Critical Point Properties
  • Phase Behavior Near Critical Point
04 Heat Effects
5 topics
1 Sensible Heat
  • Temperature Dependence of Heat Capacity
  • Mean Heat Capacity
2 Latent Heat
  • Phase Change Enthalpies
  • Clausius-Clapeyron Equation
3 Heat of Reaction
  • Standard Heat of Formation
  • Standard Heat of Combustion
  • Hess's Law
4 Temperature Dependence of Heat of Reaction
  • Kirchhoff's Equation
  • Heat Capacity Correlations
5 Heat Effects in Industrial Processes
  • Reactor Design Considerations
  • Heat Exchangers
05 Second Law of Thermodynamics
5 topics
1 Directionality of Processes
  • Spontaneous and Non-spontaneous Processes
  • Reversible and Irreversible Processes
2 Heat Engines
  • Thermal Efficiency
  • Carnot Cycle and Carnot Efficiency
3 Entropy
  • Definition and Physical Interpretation
  • Entropy Changes in Various Processes
  • Entropy Balance
4 Second Law Formulations
  • Kelvin-Planck Statement
  • Clausius Statement
  • Entropy Statement
5 Entropy Generation
  • Sources of Irreversibility
  • Calculation Methods
  • Minimization Strategies
06 Third Law of Thermodynamics and Absolute Entropy
4 topics
1 Third Law Statement
  • Nernst Heat Theorem
  • Unattainability of Absolute Zero
2 Absolute Entropy
  • Definition and Significance
  • Standard Entropy Values
3 Statistical Interpretation of Entropy
  • Boltzmann's Equation
  • Microscopic States and Probability
4 Applications in Chemical Engineering
  • Entropy Changes in Chemical Reactions
  • Process Analysis
07 Thermodynamic Properties of Fluids
4 topics
1 Fundamental Property Relations
  • Maxwell Relations
  • Bridgman Tables
2 Property Estimation Methods
  • Departure Functions
  • Residual Properties
  • Excess Properties
3 Fugacity and Fugacity Coefficient
  • Definition and Physical Significance
  • Calculation Methods
  • Applications
4 Thermodynamic Diagrams
  • P-V-T Surfaces
  • P-H Diagrams
  • T-S Diagrams
  • Mollier Diagrams
08 Phase Equilibria: Pure Components
5 topics
1 Phase Rule
  • Degrees of Freedom
  • Applications
2 Phase Transitions
  • Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium
  • Solid-Liquid Equilibrium
  • Solid-Vapor Equilibrium
3 Phase Diagrams
  • Pressure-Temperature Diagrams
  • Unary Systems
  • Triple Point
4 Chemical Potential
  • Definition and Significance
  • Calculation and Applications
5 Stability Criteria
  • Thermodynamic Stability
  • Metastable States
09 Solution Thermodynamics: Theory
5 topics
1 Partial Molar Properties
  • Definition and Physical Interpretation
  • Calculation Methods
  • Gibbs-Duhem Equation
2 Ideal Solutions
  • Properties and Characteristics
  • Raoult's Law
  • Henry's Law
3 Non-ideal Solutions
  • Activity and Activity Coefficients
  • Excess Properties
  • Reference States
4 Polymer Solutions
  • Flory-Huggins Theory
  • Solubility Parameters
5 Colligative Properties
  • Boiling Point Elevation
  • Freezing Point Depression
  • Osmotic Pressure
10 Solution Thermodynamics: Applications
4 topics
1 Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium (VLE)
  • Modified Raoult's Law
  • Bubble Point and Dew Point Calculations
  • Flash Calculations
2 Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium (LLE)
  • Partially Miscible Systems
  • Tie Lines and Binodal Curves
  • Phase Splitting Calculations
3 Solid-Liquid Equilibrium (SLE)
  • Eutectic Systems
  • Solid Solutions
  • Solubility Calculations
4 Activity Coefficient Models
  • Margules Equation
  • Van Laar Equation
  • Wilson Equation
  • NRTL (Non-Random Two-Liquid) Model
  • UNIQUAC (Universal Quasi-Chemical)
  • UNIFAC (UNIQUAC Functional-group Activity Coefficients)
11 Chemical Reaction Equilibria
5 topics
1 Reaction Coordinate
  • Extent of Reaction
  • Equilibrium Criteria
2 Equilibrium Constant
  • Standard Gibbs Energy Change
  • Temperature Dependence (van't Hoff Equation)
  • Pressure Dependence
3 Equilibrium Conversion
  • Single Reactions
  • Multiple Reactions
  • Calculation Methods
4 Heterogeneous Reaction Equilibria
  • Gas-Solid Reactions
  • Phase Distribution at Equilibrium
5 Effect of Operating Conditions
  • Le Chatelier's Principle
  • Optimization of Reactor Conditions
12 Thermodynamic Analysis of Processes
4 topics
1 Availability and Exergy
  • Definitions and Physical Significance
  • Exergy Balance
  • Second Law Efficiency
2 Thermodynamic Cycles
  • Power Cycles (Rankine, Brayton, Combined Cycles)
  • Refrigeration Cycles
  • Heat Pump Cycles
3 Process Integration
  • Pinch Analysis
  • Heat Exchanger Networks
  • Energy Recovery Systems
4 Energy Minimization
  • Theoretical Minimum Energy Requirements
  • Practical Considerations
  • Case Studies
13 Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics
4 topics
1 Thermodynamic Forces and Fluxes
  • Linear Relationships
  • Onsager Reciprocal Relations
2 Coupled Processes
  • Thermoelectric Effects
  • Membrane Transport
  • Diffusion
3 Irreversible Processes
  • Entropy Production
  • Minimum Entropy Production Principle
4 Applications in Chemical Engineering
  • Transport Phenomena
  • Reaction Engineering
  • Separation Processes
14 Statistical Thermodynamics
4 topics
1 Molecular Basis of Thermodynamics
  • Energy Distribution
  • Partition Functions
2 Ensemble Theory
  • Microcanonical Ensemble
  • Canonical Ensemble
  • Grand Canonical Ensemble
3 Calculation of Thermodynamic Properties
  • Internal Energy
  • Entropy
  • Free Energy
4 Molecular Simulation Methods
  • Monte Carlo Techniques
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Applications in Chemical Engineering
15 Thermodynamics of Biological Systems
4 topics
1 Bioenergetics
  • ATP and Energy Currency
  • Metabolic Pathways
2 Membrane Thermodynamics
  • Transport Across Membranes
  • Osmotic Equilibria
3 Protein Folding
  • Free Energy Landscapes
  • Hydrophobic Interactions
4 Enzyme Kinetics and Thermodynamics
  • Activation Energy
  • Gibbs Energy Diagrams
  • Temperature Effects
16 Modern Applications and Frontiers
4 topics
1 Thermodynamics of Nanomaterials
  • Size Effects
  • Surface Energy
  • Nanostructured Materials
2 Sustainable Energy Systems
  • Renewable Energy Thermodynamics
  • Fuel Cells
  • Energy Storage
3 Computational Thermodynamics
  • Equation of State Development
  • Property Prediction
  • Machine Learning Applications
4 Complex Systems
  • Self-Assembly
  • Pattern Formation
  • Non-Linear Thermodynamics
17 Appendices
3 topics
1 Mathematical Methods
  • Partial Differentiation
  • Exact and Inexact Differentials
2 Thermodynamic Property Data
  • Steam Tables
  • Refrigerant Properties
  • Critical Constants
3 Conversion Factors and Constants
  • Unit Conversions
  • Fundamental Constants
  • Standard States

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