Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2022

After a successful course, the student shall:

• show familiarity with concepts in chemical thermodynamics including the computational thermodynamics
• show familiarity with thermodynamic treatment of interface/surface
• show familiarity with applications of chemical thermodynamics which is required in the advanced courses within the program.

• demonstrate skills of (chemical) thermodynamic calculation
• demonstrate the ability to explain the interfacial phenomena in the materials processes.

•demonstrate the ability to apply thermodynamic approach to materials processes
• demonstrate the ability to explain the phenomena in the manufacturing processes with the knowledge in chemical thermodynamics.
• demonstrate an understanding of the deviation from the thermodynamic equilibrium from kinetics viewpoint, especially for the phase transformation.

The course includes:
- Basic theoretical knowledge in chemical thermodynamics, application of chemical thermodynamics and interfacial physical chemistry.
- Calculation of thermodynamic equilibrium (Gibbs energy, van't Hoff isotherm, Ellingham diagram)
- Calculation of activity and activity coefficient (Wagner's equation, Henrian and Raoultian standards, thermodynamic treatment of the solutions)
- Thermodynamic treatments of the surface/interface (Gibbs dividing surface, Guggenheim model, Nucleation) and interfacial phenomena in the high-temperature system.
- Thermodynamic treatments of the phase and phase diagram (Gibbs energy change, phase rule, etc.).
- Calculations using a thermodynamic calculation software and a multiphysics simulation software (Lab activities).
- Thermodynamics and sustainability (CO2 emission).
The course contains the following elements:
- Lectures on the advanced thermodynamics, i.e. chemical thermodynamics and thermodynamics of interface, and its application (some examples in the actual processes).
- Exercises on the chemical thermodynamic calculation.
- Laboratory sessions on chemical thermodynamics.

Lectures.
Exercises.
Laboratory sessions

The teaching is conducted in English.

Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits Mathematics, and completed course in Materials and Manufacturing, 7,5 credits, proof of English proficiency is required (or the equivalent).

The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Assignments	2 credits	U/G
Written Examination1	4 credits	5/4/3/U
Laboratory work	1.5 credits	U/G

¹ Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.

The literature list for the course will be provided one month before the course starts.
Recommended literatures:
- T. Matsushita and K. Mukai, Chemical Thermodynamics in Materials Science – From Basics to Practical Applications –, Springer, 2018.