CHEG 750 Molecular Thermodynamics
This course aims to transfer detailed knowledge and understanding on the thermodynamics of a wide variety of systems of industrial importance. After a short refreshing of basic thermodynamic tools like chemical potential and fugacity, this course offers a treatment of modern thermodynamic models commonly in use for complex fluids as to be met in the oil and gas industry. Furthermore, attention will be given to the thermodynamics of polymer solutions, electrolyte and polydisperse systems. Also understanding of criticality will be presented. As computer simulations are an important tool to retrieve useful thermodynamic information, the course will offer an introduction to Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics simulations. Finally, a short introduction to non-equilibrium thermodynamics will be offered.
Offered
Spring