IDENTIFYING DATA 2021_22
Subject (*) DETERMINATION OF THERMODYNAMIC AND TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS Code 20755103
Study programme
Energy Conversion Systems and Technologies (2019)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
4.5 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Coordinator
SALAVERA MUÑOZ, DANIEL
E-mail daniel.salavera@urv.cat
Lecturers
SALAVERA MUÑOZ, DANIEL
Web
General description and relevant information <div>VIRTUAL SUBJECT</div><div>In this subject different methods to determine thermodynamic and transport properties are presented: databases, online tools, software and calculation models.<br /></div>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 CE1 Understand, obtain and model the thermodynamic and transport properties of multicomponent fluids for energy conversion systems and technologies.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 CE1 Defining the various volumetric, thermal and transport properties of fluids.
Know how to use databases and tools for the calculation and modelling of thermophysical properties of fluids.
Estimating the thermodynamic and transport properties of fluids.
Calculating the volumetric properties of fluids by applying the principal of corresponding states and/or equations of state.
Solving phase equilibrium problems in multicomponent systems.
Applying mixing and combining rules to the mixing of fluids.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT3 Recognise the situation as a problem in a multidisciplinary, research or professional environment, and take an active part in finding a solution.
Follow a systematic method with an overall approach to divide a complex problem into parts and identify the causes by applying scientific and professional knowledge.
Design a new solution by using all the resources necessary and available to cope with the problem.
Draw up a realistic model that specifies all the aspects of the solution proposed.
Assess the model proposed by contrasting it with the real context of application, find shortcomings and suggest improvements.
 CT5 Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions.
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length, and which can transmit complex ideas.
Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Thermodynamic state and properties 1.1. Basic concepts
1.2. Property charts
2. Property databases 2.1. Handbooks and books: tables and charts
2.2. Online tools
2.3. Software
3. Estimation methods 3.1. Typical property correlations
3.2. Data correlation
3.3. Group-contribution methods
4. Equations of state 4.1. Corresponding state principle
4.2. Clasical equations of state
4.3. Mixtures: mixing and combining rules
4.4. Specific equations of state
5. Vapor-liquid equilibrium 5.1. Ideal solutions: Raoult's law
5.2. Non-ideal solutions
5.3. Solubility of gases in liquids: Henry's law

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
0.5 0 0.5
videoconferencing
CE1
3.5 0 3.5
Reading written documents and graphs
CE1
0 50 50
Webcasting
CE1
0 3.5 3.5
Self-monitoring activities
CT3
0 10 10
Assignments
CE1
CT3
CT5
0 43.5 43.5
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Validation tests
CE1
CT3
0.5 0 0.5
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Activities aimed at taking contact and collecting information from students. There will also be a presentation of the subject describing the learning objectives, contents, methodologies, evaluation systems and skills to be worked on. This session will be first in each face-to-face subject and will last for 30 minutes
videoconferencing
Presentation of the subject and exhibition of contents and activities through web conference (Abobo Connect). This activity requires a synchronous presence of students and teachers. This activity will be recorded at the time of its development to facilitate subsequent consultation
Reading written documents and graphs Reading and working of the documentation published in different formats, prepared by the teaching staff, with the aim of facilitating the development of competences of a more theoretical nature and those knowledge necessary for the development of practical activities. It does not require a synchronous presence of students and teachers
Webcasting Exhibition of contents of the subject in pre-recorded video format. This activity does not require a synchronous presence of students and teachers and does not allow interactivity directly. Activities related to the topic of webcasting to be developed by the student will be proposed
Self-monitoring activities Activities proposed to the student to self-evaluate their progress in the subject. They can be performed as many times as they want and will help the student to know what aspects or contents should reinforce
Assignments Exercises carried out by the student from material and references provided by the teaching staff. This activity has a scope and extension superior to solving problems
Personal attention This guidance is carried out by the teacher of each subject with the students enrolled in the same. The purpose of this guidance is to plan, guide, dynamise, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process, taking into account their profile interests, needs, previous knowledge, etc.) and the characteristics / requirements of the context EHEA, academic / professional profile, social-labor demand, etc.).

Personalized attention
Description
This guidance is carried out by the teacher of each subject with the students enrolled in the same. The purpose of this guidance is to plan, guide, dynamise, monitor and evaluate the student's learning process, taking into account their profile interests, needs, previous knowledge, etc. and the characteristics / requirements of the context ( EHEA, academic / professional profile, social-labor demand, etc.). The actions that will be carried out are the following:
  • Welcome to the subject
  • Weekly dynamism
  • News and events
  • Resolution of academic doubts
  • Retroaction with the correction of activities
  • Abandonment of the subject
  • End of the subject
The development of these actions will be carried out with the support of the tools offered by the Virtual Campus Moodle, within the virtual classroom of each subject, so that the best orientation and possible follow-up is offered considering the face-to-face or virtual modality of each subject.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Self-monitoring activities
CT3
Activities proposed to the student to self-evaluate their progress in the subject. These will help the student to know what aspects or contents should reinforce 25
Assignments
CE1
CT3
CT5
Exercises carried out by the student from material and references provided by the teaching staff. 70
Validation tests
CE1
CT3
The validation tests will consist of individual webconferences in which the teacher will ask questions about the activities carried out. 0
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The second call will consist of a global examination of the contents of the subject, whose grade will constitute 40% of the final evaluation. For the remaining 60%, the marks previously achieved regarding the resolution of the activities evaluated during the course will be maintained.


Sources of information

Basic

Complementary Bruce E. Poling (Author), John M. Prausnitz, John P. O'Connell, The Properties of Gases and Liquids, 5th, McGraw-Hill Education, 2000
Yunus Çengel and Michael Boles, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 8th, McGraw-Hill Education, 2014

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
INTEGRATED LABORATORY ON ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS/20755108


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