Department of Chemical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Semester: Jan 2016 to April 2016
Course: CL 207 (Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II)
Assignment 1
Due Date: Jan, 25, 2016
Full Marks: 25
Q1. Derive phase rule for a closed system at equilibrium. [Hint: Consider extensive
variables and restrictions associated with it]
[4 marks]
Q2. Binary solution of M (more volatile) and N forms an ideal solution. The vapor pressures
of M and N are given by following Antoine equation:

A
M
6.87987
N
6.95087
a) Prepare P-x-y phase diagram at 95C

B
1196.760
1342.310

C
219.161
219.187

b) Prepare T-x-y phase diagram at 1atm Pressure.

[Note: for each diagram calculate at least 5 intermediate points; you may write a program
in Matlab or C to answer these questions]
[10 marks]

Q3. A liquid mixture containing equimolar amounts of benzene (1) ,toluene (2) and
ethylbenzene (3) is flashed at T = 110C, P = 90 kPa, determine the equilibrium mole
fractions {xi} and {yi}of the liquid and vapor phase formed and the total molar fraction V of
the vapor formed. Assume that Raoults law is applicable.
[6 marks]
Antoine equation:
lnPsat (kPa)= A- B/[t(K)+C]
A
B
C
Benzene
13.8594
2773.78
-53.08
Ethylbenzene
14.0045
3279.47
-59.95
Toluene
14.0098
3103.01
-53.36

Q4. The following data about composition and total pressure of A-B binary solutions at 35
C were obtained experimentally:
xA
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
yA
0
0.1382
0.1864
0.2554
0.4246
1.0000
P(kPa) 39.345
40.559
38.690
34.387
25.357
13.703
Calculate the activity coefficients of A and B based on the deviations from Raoult's law.
[5marks]