SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

University of the Philippines Visayas

AY 2018-2019

ChE 124: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics Laboratory 1

Wednesday 7 am – 1 pm | 1 pm – 7 pm

Course Description: Experiments on the PVT behavior, phase and chemical reaction equilibria and
thermodynamic properties of homogenous mixture

Prerequisite: ChE 123 (Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II)

Credit: 2 units (6 hours laboratory per week)

Grading System: GRADE EQUIVALENTS:

1.0 96.5 - 100
Laboratory Reports: 60% 1.25 92.0 – 96.4
Final Exam/Reporting: 20% 1.5 87.4 – 91.9
Quizzes: 10% 1.75 82.9 - 87.3
Experiment Performance 10% 2.0 78.3 – 82.8
--------------------------------------------- 2.25 73.7 – 78.2
TOTAL: 100% 2.5 69.2 – 73.6
2.75 64.6 – 69.1
3.0 60.0 – 64.5
4.0 50.0 – 59.9
5.0 below 50

Course Objectives:
To develop the student’s ability to:
1. Perform experimental procedures to demonstrate thermodynamic principles;
2. Analyze, interpret and draw conclusions from experimental results;
3. Present findings in effective written and oral communication;
4. Work in a team for experiment implementation

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

WEEK ACTIVITY
1 Introduction and Discussion of Syllabus; Assignment
of topics for experimental design
2 Laboratory Orientation and Safety Seminar; Trial Run
3-6 Experiment 1, 2, and 3 | Bomb Calorimetry
7 Reporting | Post Lab
8-9 Experiment 4 & 5 | Coffee cup Calorimetry
10 Reporting | Post Lab
11-13 Experiment 6, 7, 8 , 9| Refrigeration Cycle
14 Reporting | Post Lab|
15 Oral Report| Other topics

Readings and References:

1. Green, D.W. & Perry, R.H. (2008). Perry’s Chemical Engineer’s Handbook, 8th ed., McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
2. Smith, J.M., Van Ness, H.C. & Abbot, M.M. (2005). Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, 7 th ed.
McGrawiHill Education (Asia).

Prepared by: Engr. Pretty Lee Silva

Instructor