This module provides essential tools for the analysis and design of chemical and biochemical processes, focusing on material and energy flows, as well as the creation of mass and energy budgets to evaluate process efficiency. It covers topics such as material balances for both non-reactive and reactive systems, energy balances for non-reactive systems, and the application of thermal properties related to temperature. Students will learn to apply energy balances to physical and chemical processes, understanding different forms of energy, states of matter, and the use of enthalpy data for heating/cooling, phase changes, and chemical reactions. The module also covers key concepts such as vapour pressure, vapour-liquid equilibria (VLE), and the application of Dalton's and Raoult's laws to estimate bubble and dew point temperatures and equilibrium compositions. Distillation processes, including the use of VLE diagrams and the concept of the ideal stage of separation, are explored. Safety considerations related to flammable materials, particularly their volatility and associated hazards, will also be addressed. The module is suitable for Process Engineering students and requires only a basic level of chemical knowledge.
