MATL 8030 - Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44131,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Stefan Moldovan
Email: simoldovan@ysu.edu
Course Description
8030. Thermodynamics and Phase Behavior. Detailed examination of chemical equilibria and chemical changes with an emphasis on the theoretical basis for these phenomena and the properties of phase diagrams. The use of computer models for chemical equilibrium calculations utilizing extensive thermodynamic databases. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, 10th eddition | Yunus A. Cengel, Michael A. Boles and Mehmet Kanoglu | 9781265903534 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction and Basic Concepts | ||
| 8/31 | Laws of Thermodynamics Homework |
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| 9/7 | Entropy & Exergy | HW 1 | |
| 9/14 | Thermodynamic Cycles | ||
| 9/21 | Chemical Reactions | ||
| 9/28 | Chemical Reactions Homework |
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| 10/5 | Chemical Reactions Project Proposal |
HW 2 | |
| 10/12 | Chemical Reactions | Project Proposal | |
| 10/19 | Chemical and Phase Equilibrium | ||
| 10/26 | Chemical and Phase Equilibrium Homework |
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| 11/2 | Chemical and Phase Equilibrium | HW 3 | |
| 11/9 | Chemical and Phase Equilibrium | ||
| 11/16 | Renewable Energy Homework |
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| 11/23 | Project | HW 4 | |
| 11/30 | Project | ||
| 12/7 | Project | Project |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.