Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU 3140507 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code 3140507
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Differentiate between ideal and non-ideal solutions.
(b)
4 marks
State and explain Duhem-Margules equation.
(c)
7 marks

Find the fugacity coefficient at 1 bar, 5 bar, and 10 bar for a gas that follows the equation of state PV = RT(1 – 0.00513 P), where P is pressure in bar

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Derive the equation for determination of fugacity of pure gases using any two methods.

(b)
4 marks
Explain Lewis/Randall rule for ideal solution.
(c)
7 marks

For a binary solution consider M1 and M2 are properties of component 1 and component 2 in a solution. Derive equations to calculate partial properties of component 1 and component 2 in a solution.

(c)
7 marks

At 303 K, the vapour pressures of benzene (A) and toluene (B) are 15.75 kPa and 4.89 kPa respectively. Determine the partial pressures and weight composition of the vapour in equilibrium with a liquid mixture consisting of equal weights of the two component

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write the expression for partial molar properties and explain their significance.
(b)
4 marks
State applications and limitations of Wilson and NRTL equation.
(c)
7 marks

Prove that for a multi component system, chemical potential of each component is the same in all phases.

(a)
3 marks
Explain Liquid-Liquid Equilibrium with suitable example.
(b)
4 marks

Define azeotrope and explain maximum and minimum boiling azeotrope with a neat diagram.

(c)
7 marks
Write steps to determine Bubble point temperature using Raoult’s Law.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State Henry’s law and its importance.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concept of activity coefficient.
(c)
7 marks

List out different methods to determine thermodynamic consistency of VLE data and explain any one in detail.

(a)
3 marks
What is retrograde condensation and write its application in chemical industry.
(b)
4 marks
List the limitations of Margules equation.
(c)
7 marks

The water–gas shift reaction, CO(g) + H2O(g) CO2(g) + H2(g) takes place at 373 K. The equilibrium constant KP for this reaction at 537 K = 9.8 x 10–4. The heats of formation at 298 K are: CO = –110,525 J/mol, CO2 = –393,509 J/mol, H2O = –241,818 J/mol. Calculate the equilibrium constant at 1000 K.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Describe phase rule for reacting systems
(b)
4 marks

What is the effect of temperature on equilibrium constant? Using Van’t Hoff equation predict the effect of increasing temperature on endothermic and exothermic reactions.

(c)
7 marks
Consider a system in which the following reactions occur:
CH4+ H2O→ CO+3H2……….. (1)
CH4 + 2H2O→ CO2 +4H2 …….(2)
If 2mol CH4 and 3mol H2O are initially present, Compute the mole fraction of the
product gases for ε1= 0.25 and ε2=0.5
(a)
3 marks

What do you mean by the ‘extent of reaction’? How is it related to the mole fraction of the species in the reaction mixture?

(b)
4 marks
Explain partially miscible liquids.
(c)
7 marks

Calculate standard Gibbs free energy change and equilibrium constant at 700 K for the reaction: N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g) Given that the standard heat of formation and standard free energy of formation of NH3 at 298 K to be – 46100 J/mol and – 16500 J/mol respectively. The specific heat (J/mol K) as a function of temperature for nitrogen, hydrogen and ammonia are as given below. CP, N2 = 27.27 + 4.93 ´ 10 – 3 T CP, H2 = 27.01 + 3.51 ´ 10 – 3 T CP, NH3 = 29.75 + 25.11 ´ 10 – 3 T

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