Thermodynamics

Appropriate Placement of Compressors and Expanders

Apr 4, 2012

Truls Gundersen

The term “Appropriate Placement” was introduced in Pinch Analysis during the 1980s to indicate how special unit operations should be correctly integrated with the background process to ensure maximum energy savings. Pinch Analysis has provided guidelines for the design of heat exchanger networks as...

Thermodynamic Analyses of Solar Thermochemical CO2 Capture Via Calcination/Carbonation Cycle

Oct 17, 2011

Leanne Matthews

The effect of solid and gas phase heat recovery on total energy required for an ideal solar-driven carbon dioxide capture cycle based on calcium carbonate/calcium oxide calcination/carbonation is studied. The effect of varying the carbonation and calcination reaction temperatures on total energy...

Chemical Engineering Essentials from Academic Leaders - Session Seven - Thermodynamics: Basics and Modeling

Leadership Development Conference

May 18, 2011

Dr. John P. O'Connell

This webinar shows the development of thermodynamics and illustrates applications to modeling. Principal quantities and relations are reviewed, along with suggestions for their reliable utilization.

Introduction to Pinch Analysis

AIChE Webinar

Apr 27, 2011

Alan Rossiter

This webinar introduces the basic principles and tools of pinch analysis and shows how they can be applied in real-world applications.

Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer

June, 2009

Thermodynamics for the Practicing Engineer, as the title suggests, is written for all practicing engineers and anyone studying to become one. Its focus therefore is on applications of thermodynamics, addressing both technical and pragmatic problems in the field. Readers are provided a solid base in...

Success and Prospects in Thermodynamics

Nov 16, 2008

Peter T Cummings

Accurate thermodynamic models are essential to any chemical engineering endeavor. In this presentation, Cummings reviews some of the more important developments in the history of thermodynamics; from Gibbs and van der Waals in the nineteenth century, to the statistical mechanicians of the twentieth...

Handbook of Polymer Solution Thermodynamics

December, 1993

Created for engineers and students working with pure polymers and polymer solutions, this handbook provides up-to-date, easy to use methods to obtain specific volumes and phase equilibrium data. A comprehensive database for the phase equilibria of a wide range of polymer-solvent systems, and PVT...

Handbook of Aqueous Electrolyte Thermodynamics: Theory & Application

June, 1986

Expertise in electrolyte systems has become increasingly important in traditional CPI operations, as well as in oil/gas exploration and production. This book is the source for predicting electrolyte systems behavior, an indispensable "do-it-yourself" guide, with a blueprint for formulating...

Solving Phase Equilibrium Problems

September

2008

Reactions and Separations

James R. Reinhardt, Terrence L. Chambers

Use this optimization-based approach to analyze multi-component, multi-phase Equilibria.

Understand Thermodynamics to Improve Process Simulations

December

2011

Computational Methods

David Hill, Fred C. Justice, P.E.

Selecting a thermodynamic model is an important step in process simulation — one that many engineers overlook. This overview of applied thermodynamics can help you choose the right model for your process.